Do you claw grip or tip grip? I do suppose when I do FPS and tip grip on rare occasion where small movement is needed.
As for weight, I open up my MX518 and added some big head screws to increase its weight (LOL), so Rival may fits my weight preferences.
I did notice the back (or butt?) logo can be taken off? Is it for weight distribution or just fancy cap?

Edit: Ok, it's just a fancy replaceable cap.

good deal wor my 2 year old cmstorm inferno is starting to register single click as double-clicks, maybe time for a change. anybody has used steelseries sensei/rival EXTENSIVELY for two year? i wanna know can the mouse button hold up better than logitech/razer/cm storm. also will the matte surface on the SS Rival peel or become ugly from sweaty palm?

How I wish the switch is uses the Cherry MX switches methology... well just in my dreams, anyway I think the older mouse has better copper plating inside the switches, I did the switch fix DIY myself once for my MX518 and still intensively smashing it for my casual gaming, works fine now but planning on replacement (a decade old... time to retire liao la..).
Anyway about your mouse, you can try the DIY if no more warranty, but if handling tiny things is not your cup of tea then it's not advised, cause those Logitech M100R did have this kind of problem and I tried to repair it the same way, and the copper just broke on me... 
So I do hope Steelseries has way better copper inside that switch, something that can last me like I do for my MX518, planning for Rival, now just need to compare the fattiness so I can comfortably replace my oldie partner.

Just notice that I'm claw grip while gaming, tip grip when uses photo editing program...

the matte surface on Rival kinda suck..i dont like it..i use mine since january the surface my finger or palm touches looks like faded paint surface on cars

the matte surface on Rival kinda suck..i dont like it..i use mine since january the surface my finger or palm touches looks like faded paint surface on cars

Oh shrug, looks like the paint will wear off much easier than expected, my MX518 side paint become sticky after 1~2 years of use, then I just scrap it off using sand paper and just spray with normal matte paint, not very fancy job but at least does not feels so plasticky without the coating.
Will think another time about buying those mice... 
Most mice nowadays also uses matte coating on the top and side, Rival seems to use rubber grip, a nice touch, but wonder if that's just coating or real rubber piece that won't get sticky after pro-long usage.

Researching mode ON.

Add: Just did a Google and found even Sensei which cost much higher also has such issue of paint wearing off... 
Well, this link belong to Steelseries forum and at the bottom is one of the support reply, 1-on-1 exchange if paint wear off... what if wear off again after the warranty end...
http://www.overclock.net/t/1329515/any-rep...sei-wearing-out

here it is



wipe it dont look so bad lol

sensei with such quality, just unacceptable 

is this already wiped or....?

is this already wiped or....?

As you can see at the left and right finger click area where it gets shines, that's where the paint wear off, now we can confirm that Steelseries does not goes too well with their paint job (Just like cheap ABS keycaps ya know), although there's no report of faulty clicks or other build quality so far.
If it's only the paint issue I can still live with it, just the back of the mice where the logo shines wear out is kind of disappointing though, need Steelseries to gets their quality up with the paint, especially the matte.

not wiped, not as bad after wiping it
its not wear but rather oil from our touching leaving the stains on the surface, im lazy nowdays didnt wipe it after use and longer leave it the more it stays there

i sanded down my MX518 for repainting or plastidip it soon..the original coating also get sticky from my sweaty palm..just me me go yucks lol..but after sanded down its great the feel is like PBT keycaps with nice texture 

not wiped, not as bad after wiping it
its not wear but rather oil from our touching leaving the stains on the surface, im lazy nowdays didnt wipe it after use and longer leave it the more it stays there

i sanded down my MX518 for repainting or plastidip it soon..the original coating also get sticky from my sweaty palm..just me me go yucks lol..but after sanded down its great the feel is like PBT keycaps with nice texture 

I am waiting for someone to show off their SteelSeries Sensei Wireless

Oh shrug, looks like the paint will wear off much easier than expected, my MX518 side paint become sticky after 1~2 years of use, then I just scrap it off using sand paper and just spray with normal matte paint, not very fancy job but at least does not feels so plasticky without the coating.
Will think another time about buying those mice... 
Most mice nowadays also uses matte coating on the top and side, Rival seems to use rubber grip, a nice touch, but wonder if that's just coating or real rubber piece that won't get sticky after pro-long usage.

Researching mode ON.

Add: Just did a Google and found even Sensei which cost much higher also has such issue of paint wearing off... 
Well, this link belong to Steelseries forum and at the bottom is one of the support reply, 1-on-1 exchange if paint wear off... what if wear off again after the warranty end...
http://www.overclock.net/t/1329515/any-rep...sei-wearing-out

Add 2: Rival paint wearing off, oh gosh 1 month only...
http://www.overclock.net/t/1469867/steelse...0#post_21856041

It's been awhile since I last keep track of 'gaming peripherals' and wow, Steelseries has alot of new products lately. Lost touch of them already haha.

Might wanna invest in the H wireless in future for my PS4. Looks really good mang but the price is ._.

almost all their new product target at higher end market

Pic from MVP Concept Store
Many reported that the sensei coating issue is bad
Rival will definitely last longer

I can see that 

So gamers now are more willing to spend eh?

hm
the cyan colour on the dock is LED illuminated right?

missed out your post
thats the problem with steelseries
they dont go with the normal audio connectors
finding a replacement cable for it is near impossible
unless you find someone who has a spare cable lying around

can try this:http://faq.steelseries.com/questions/339/My+7H+earpiece+goes+out+intermittently+or+has+died%2C+what+can+I+do+about+it%3F
thats a soundcard
he wanted a cable

Anyone has side by side picture compare for Logitech G400s and Steelseries Rival?
I'm planning a mouse to replace my almost a decade old companion (yes, a decade old) MX518 first gen (yeah, guess that again, FIRST GEN!! 5 little mice feet!) so I heard Rival has some really good sensor and all, but unknown LMB & RMB switches
If anyone is kind enough because here all the store does not have demo unit, all packaging is secured so I can't even compare side by side (reluctant to ask salesperson to do that without buying).
If possible I need to see the height as well, side way view.

Thank you in advance for your time and effort. And I do hope this comparison may help some users here to choose as well, switch from Logitech to Steelseries.