E9 Pro: Vertical gaming mouse sports numerous buttons for macros and more

Vertical mice for gamers are nothing new, as even big brands like Razer offer corresponding products in this particular segment. The E9 Pro will soon try to compete against mice like the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical (from $119 on Amazon) and is now available as part of an ongoing crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Gamers can reserve their new vertical mouse in return for a pledge of $69, but the usual financial risks of crowdfunding campaigns should be taken into account before

That being said, this gaming mouse weighs 3.4 oz and can be connected via cable, Bluetooth or a wireless 2.4GHz dongle. Depending on the connection, the E3 Pro sports polling rate of up to 8,000Hz and a low latency. The mouse is further equipped with the optical PW3395 sensor with 800 to 36,000 DPI. As is typical for a vertical mouse, this pointing device does not have a flat build but a body with an angle of 45 degrees.

Therefore, the hand grips the mouse rather than resting on top of it, which usually results in better ergonomics. The two main mouse buttons are located on the right side of the mouse, while the relatively large surface on the left side is occupied by a total of seven buttons. According to the manufacturer, all these buttons can be customized and used to trigger macros, for instance. There are three more buttons positioned toward the top of this gaming mouse, which might be useful for gamers who enjoy online RPGs or similarly complex titles.