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I've used (and owned) a ROCCAT Kone mouse in the past and loved the experience, the Kone was marvellous until it suffered some issue with the wire and started to play up. At that point I was offered a Gigabyte Aivia Uranium wireless mouse at a very reason...
I have always had a soft spot for the ROCCAT Kone and this XTD version has re-affirmed my love for this mouse. I found the mouse to be precise and accurate in use, with those lovely tactile buttons adding to the experience. I never felt out of control wh...
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Optical mice first hit the scene back in 1999, replacing ball mice and their fluff-stuffing rollers. The Optical sensor is basically a tiny camera, with a small LED bouncing red light off the mousing surface onto a CMOS sensor, thousands of times per seco...
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The Kone from ROCCAT makes another appearance. Let's see what has changed in just over a year that gives this Kone mouse the XTD moniker...
ROCCAT again hits the nail right square on the head. There is not one other mouse that I have ever tested that will offer the options, functionality or the total domination you now have the potential for with the Kone XTD under your hand. Again, since it...
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Today I have two items from Roccat to take a look. I will be checking out the Kone XTD Mouse and The Hiro mouse pad. These guys have been around since 2007 and I've only ever heard positive feedback about their products. Never having experienced any Rocca...
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I'm back again with more peripheral products; this time we'll take a look at what ROCCAT has to offer with two mice, a bungee, and a mousepad. Here at OCC, we've previously looked at the Kova[+] Gaming Mouse and the Kulo 7.1 USB Headset . Both were incred...
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We set out to build a PC with completely customizable LED lighting. And when we say the PC, we mean the whole thing. The mouse, keyboard, gamepad, enclosure, memory, fan controller, and even power supply are loaded with configurable color controls. We’...
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As the latest in Roccat’s signature Kone range of gaming mice, the Kone XTD builds on its predecessors with an upgraded laser sensor capable of an incredibly large 8,200dpi sensitivity. We welcome the increase in sensitivity, but found it unnecessary...
Roccat refines its range-topping mouse, but the high price holds it back...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2016-11-06 07:12:16
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As a descendant of the well-known Kone [+] gaming mouse, the Roccat Kone XTD has the same shape, size and basic design as its predecessor, but has been enhanced with...
Nice to handle and use, Excellent glide, Comprehensive driver, Precise sensor, Sensor dpi can be adjusted on the fly, EasyShift [] allows one button to have two functions, Sensor tracks movement of up to 5 metres per second...
High CPU use when set to 1000 Hz polling rate, One button (in front of the scroll wheel) isn't very easy to access...
Like the Kone [+], the Kone XTD is a comfortable-to-use gaming mouse for right-handed users, offering smooth glide, a comprehensive driver, great design and handling, and a sensor that can track movement of up to 5 metres per second. Even though its desig...
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Over the past few years we have looked at a wide range of gaming mice. From basic models aimed at gamers on a budget to extreme, highly configurable products targeting enthusiast players there have been a number which have impressed. One of those was the...
It is clear when first unboxing the Kone XTD that Roccat clearly thought the [+] design was near perfect as there have been few external tweaks to this model. The branding is a little different but that is it, both top and bottom. The cable has change...
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Roccat’s gaming mouse portfolio sees the newest leader to its flagship series. Can the 8200 DPI-capable Kone XTD prove that it deserves to sit at the summit of Roccat’s critically acclaimed mouse catalogue? Roccat has sent a bold message to its comp...
Impressive ergonomics very comfortable, Good range of DPI configurations, 12 individual mouse buttons, Up to 22 button functions using the EasyShift[] feature, 4dimensional scroll wheel, 4x 5g additional weights, Roccat Talk compatible (requires other Roccat devices)...
An excellent mouse for hardcore gamers of any genre, Roccat’s Kone XTD is more than worthy of the company’s flagship gaming mouse status and its £75 price tag...
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It's been a while since we had a Roccat product come through the eTeknix office, but some of you may recall the stunning Roccat Savu which we reviewed back in July, which earned itself our eTeknix Innovation Award. Today however we have something a little...
Overall an impressive performance from the Kone XTD, Roccat have taken their already popular range of mice and sparked new life into them with the Kone XTD. It's features and functionality are top notch and go a long way to justify the premium price tag.I...
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vortez.net Updated:
2016-11-06 07:12:24
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€89.99 / USD$69.99 (MSRP)If you've not heard the name ROCCAT before, where have you been? Established in 2007, the German outfit have been significant players in the gaming peripheral market for years and have gone from strength to strength following...
Uncomplicated design, Great software, 8 Programmable buttons and 4-D scroll wheel, 5 Profiles, Good 8200 DPI sensor, Omron Switch Technology, Customisable Lighting...
Button click action not for everyone, Slight lighting imperfections, ROCCAT Talk features require additional ROCCAT peripherals...
The Kone XTD is the third ROCCAT device we've reviewed over the past year or so, and each time it's been impressed upon us how solid a product they are. Rather than out-there aesthetic design and risk-taking their peripherals have been coolly function...
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Gaming mice have always fallen to that area where most people just ask “why buy it?” but for the majority of gamers its a no-brainer. Gaming mice offer specifications above standard which translates to much better responsiveness which in turn translates t...
Highly responsive and accurate | Extremely customizable | Lighting customization | Mousewheel tilt | Weight customizations | User stat logging | Great ergonomics...
Upper thumb button too far | Logo doesn't light up...
Roccat offers a breed of gaming gear that sport ultimate customization options and oday we have the latest iteration of their top-end gaming mice, the Kone XTD. Read on and see if the Kone XTD is the mice for you...
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In the world of gaming, choosing the right hardware is the thin line that separates life and death. That's the resounding reality of competitive gaming, where precision control and great ergonomics are a must. There are lotsa-lotsa manufacturers out ther...
Impressive ergonomics, Snappy buttons and wheel, Top notch build quality, Superior sensor and DPI range, Feature rich, EASYSHIFT []...
Non ambidextrous...
We have been using the ROCCAT Kone XTD gaming mouse for almost a week now and I must say that this mouse is impressively natural to the hands. So natural, it feels like as if it's molded specially just for me; emulating the experience of gripping a proper...
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Customization is another name for this mouse. Really lovely set of customization options available, even for the color strips.Here's an overview of the mouse.Visit the Official Product Page for more details.Here's a view of the color range available on th...
Retailing at RM 339 – the mouse is great for anyone who loves customizing their mouse. Now it's only about whether the curves are satisfactory to the grip...
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Introduction Just recently, Roccat announced HeavyArm , the video game store the as the Authorized Dealer for it's gaming peripherals and accessories. Today @ OCDrift.com Lab, we are doing a small test-run with Roccat Kone XTD, which is an upgrade to the...
The Roccat Kone XTD is indeed a superb high-end gaming mouse which has it's one unique features. On the personal usage wise, we personally love the gripping of the Kone XTD. It's very comfortable and stable to grip on. While the rest can be customized acc...
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German peripheral manufacturer ROCCAT recently upgraded its gaming mouse line-up with the release of the Kone XTD. Based entirely on Kone [+] from an ergonomic viewpoint, but now touting an upgraded sensor, beefed-up processor and better-built buttons, th...
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Demanding a high price for a product is perfectly fine, as long as you're willing to pull out all the stops for it. The Roccat Kone XTD gaming mouse ($90) does just that. This device has it all: an attractive design, tunable weights, sophisticated softwar...
Comfortable desig, Great softwar, Useful Easy-Shift [+] functionalit, Tunable weights...
Small flaws in both design and softwar, Inconsistent lighting...
The Roccat Kone XTD is still close to the top of the all-purpose gaming mouse hierarchy, held back by only a few forgivable foibles. Demanding a high price for a product is perfectly fine, as long as you're willing to pull out all the stops for...
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As you can see in the “Features & Specification” section below, the ROCCAT Kone XTD is more than just a pretty face. Well, we have not exactly established its aesthetic appeal in this review yet, but I think the Kone XTD looks good. Anyway, it is packed w...
halloffame scrollwheel, a.k.a. Titan Wheel, EasyShift[], compatible w/ROCCAT Talk, velvety texture, ergonomics, ProAim R3 Lazer Sensor @ 8200 DPI, solid construction, 32bit Turbo Core V2 72MHz ARM MCU, “the most advanced Tracking & Distance Control Unit a...
weight door could be a better fit, poorly positioned button in front of Titan Wheel, creating macros is a pain...
The ROCCAT Kone XTD is an attractive, ergonomically-friendly, highly configurable mouse that is clearly built to withstand years use and abuse. At first glance, this mouse does not really appear to be anything special, but I think that's part of its appea...
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Last year I crowned the ROCCAT Kone (+) Mouse my favorite wired mouse but the engineers over at ROCCAT weren't satisfied. So they sent the award winning Kone design back to the labs. The result is the new Kone XTD Max Customization Gaming Mouse. It may st...
The Lighting is Back, Comfortable Shape and Finish, Class leading Customization, Now with 8200 DPI...
No wireless variant, Right handed design only...
The Kone XTD is more than a worthy successor to the Kone[+] it is a complete revamp of the internals coupled with a fix to the previous wheel design. After spending a couple of weeks together I can find no noticeable flaws in the XTD design. The shape and...
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Gamers need good gear. The wear and tear of countless intensive FPS sessions take their toll on even the toughest equipment. So treat yourself or a gamer you love to something shiny and new. Unless you want to blame your last death on your crappy keyboard...
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Membrane switches and high-end gaming keyboards don't mix very well; they're often overshadowed by the much more tactile and responsive mechanical switches. Although we tend to see membrane switches on budget end keyboards, we do encounter a company that...
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Roccat , the Germany-based PC accessory company, has had a very strong showing since making the jump to North America just under two years ago. PC gamers need options with their primary peripherals, and those options need customization. Roccat understands...
Whether it's general usage or competitive play, the Kone XTD proves to be a fantastic accessory that any gamer would enjoy using. With 12 buttons that can be paired up for any combination of macros, an extremely accurate 8200dpi laser, and ergonomic desig...
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The phrase “German engineering” has always signified the absolute top in function and efficiency, and today we get to put that to the test. Hailing from the Rhineland, today we have a dual gaming mouse review! Roccat has sent us two models from th...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2016-11-06 07:11:50
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& Design So, shopping for a mouse for playing PC games? It’s certainly more complicated than ever. You can find cheap, basic mice galore. Then there are pricey, advanced gaming mice. And there’s the Kone XTD from Roccat. The Kone XTD is about as far...
Highly customizable, Profiles can auto-launch with applications, Luxurious design...
For right-handed users only, Annoying voice feedback...
Learning all of its features will take time, but the level of customization the Kone XTD delivers will fit nearly any gamer’s needs in genres from leisurely MMO games to twitch shooters...
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Today we are taking a look at the ROCCAT Kone XTD. The XTD marks ROCCAT’s latest in their line of high end, performance gaming mice known as the Kone series. We’ve listed the specifications below:Pro-Aim Laser Sensor R3 with up to 8200dpi1000Hz polli...
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ROCCAT's Kone XTD gaming mouse is one very apt peripheral with an 8200 dpi laser sensor, EasyShift[+] functionality, and attractive lighting scheme. Retailing for about $90 dollars, ROCCAT's new Kone mouse is here to play and make a statement.Weighing in...
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You know if you need a gaming mouse. You're not pushing virtual paper around on your desktop; you're fragging bots and shooting zombies. For gaming, you need an extra-responsive mouse that has lots of buttons and, ideally, a programmable interface.It was...
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This item can be found at the following stores: When I got my hands on this mouse, I was thrilled to be doing the review. The German company ROCCAT is one of the top of the line gaming peripherals companies around today, very well known in Europe. Th...
Durable construction, doesn't feel cheap, Comfortable, Solid driver interface for pure customization...
EasyShift+ is harder to use without a Roccat keyboard to make it easier...
Roccat hit a home run with this mouse. They were behind it all, from development to integration to producing a high quality mouse, especially for gaming. This is their flagship mouse, and I can see why.Comfort is the #1 thing I look for in a mouse, kno...
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ROCCAT's latest mouse, the Kone XTD follows in the footsteps of it's previous iteration in the professional mouse lineup. Read on to see what's new.Roccat, who specializes in high performance peripherals, brought forth a new Kone. One of the dominant feat...
Winning ergonomic characteristics, Selfcalibration for any surface, EasyShift onthefly macro system, Voice feedback for (some) of the features is a definite plus.
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The ROCCAT Kone XTD excels in superior tracking precision and fuses a synergistic approach to form-factor and ergonomics. It is proudly awarded the coveted Bjorn3D Golden Bear Award...
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Roccat has already established themselves as a solid manufacturer and designer of performance gaming peripherals and accessories. The Roccat Kone XTD is the next release in their line of performance gaming mice. This unit retails for around $90 USD and...
90 is quite a good bit for a mouse, but if you are looking to spend this much, there is no other reason to not get the Kone XTD. With every new piece of hardware, Roccat is getting better and better and are quickly making a name for themselves as bein...
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PC gamers take their choice of mouse seriously. I've switched between a lot of gaming mice in my journey to find the right one. Some have lasted longer than others. I've recently reviewed the Razer Taipan and Roccat Savu. While both are excellent choices...
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ROCCAT is a German company, founded in 2007, and is best known for the original Kone gaming mouse. ROCCAT works to develop high quality gaming peripherals and accessories for the PC gamer, including (but not limited to) mice, keyboards, and headset...
The ROCCAT Kone XTD is a somewhat high priced gaming mouse, but it is quite the versatile gaming mouse while utilizing ROCCAT's Easy-Shift[+] Technology, to assign just about any button to do whatever function you desire. The ROCCAT Sense mousepad...
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Introducing the ROCCAT Kone XTD and Kone PureThe...
ROCCAT's Kone mice were incredibly pleasant surprises. Usually doing these peripheral reviews is just interesting for me because I get to see what other vendors are producing before going back to my Logitech G500, but having had time to play with the Kone...
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3dGameMan.com Updated:
2016-11-06 07:12:11
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Video Review: The Roccat Kone XTD Gaming Mouse is an outstanding mouse in every respect. It looks amazing, excellent build quality, has an LED lighting system, Pro-Aim Laser Sensor which is capable of 8200dpi is very impressive, has a 32-bit processo...
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rbmods.com Updated:
2016-11-06 07:12:13
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There are so many gaming mice on the market these days so how should a normal gamer or consumer know how to choose which one is the right one? Today we are going to try to show you at least one mouse option; Roccat, who sent us their latest gaming mou...
Comfortable, Nice looking, A lot of buttons, Sleeved cable, Weights...
Wont work with USB hub or front USB ports usually in the front of the case...
I like this mouse! It feels perfect in the hand, and it is obvious to me that they have put a lot of effort and thought into shaping it well for the hand. It also has more than enough buttons and with the “Easy-shift” feature you can have even “more”...
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Design and Features Measuring 1.6 by 3 by 5.3 inches (HWD), the Kone XTD is a dead ringer for the Roccat Kone[+], as its chassis features molded contours that cradle your thumb and pinky. Coupled with the fact that the Kone XTD's profile isn't low like th...
Fits comfortably in the hand. Very precise. EasyShift[+] doubles functionality without adding clutter. Killer design.
Pricey. No wireless connectivity option. For right-handed users only...
By adding a few incremental changes to the Roccat Kone[+], the Roccat Kone XTD makes for a well-designed, highly customizable gaming mouse that's a great choice for gamers, provided they don't already have the Kone[+]...
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inc VAT) Currently unavailable (inc VAT) Currently unavailableIt was early last year that we last looked at a mouse from Roccat's Kone series, the . We found it to be large but comfortable, except for the lack of support for your ring and little...
Though the Kone Pure and Kone XTD are generally excellent little hand rodents, they both offer more features and customisation than most people will ever need from a mouse, and are therefore already niche products. Sadly for the XTD, its upgraded butto...
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Roccat burst onto the scene a little while ago now with a raft of extremely well-designed products that were so good the range has barely changed in all that time. Indeed it's been two years since we looked at the last upgrade to the original Kone, the...
There is a serious sense of deja vu when reviewing the XTD. When the Kone was first introduced it was a huge statement of intent from Roccat, and definitely laid down a marker for the level of quality we could expect to get. To the delight of us, and cert...
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When it comes down to getting a new Mouse and Gaming Surface, the market is just flooded with them. Trying to make an educated decision on which one to get can be confusing and one would wonder if there's any difference between them anyway. Over the past...
Roccat did a very impressive job in designing and developing the Kone XTD and Siru mousepad. Both the products are exceptional in build quality and complement each other very well. Over the last month of using these products everything from surfing the in...
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If you've been in the market for mice over the past few years, you may have heard of a company named ROCCAT. Based in Germany, ROCCAT largely focuses on computer peripherals for enthusiasts and gamers, producing products that look as stylish as they are f...
The Kone XTD and Kone Pure are not perfect mice; it's extremely difficult to remove the weights on the Kone XTD, the voice output available on both mice is slightly irritating, and ROCCAT Talk FX is practically worthless at this point. That said, these ar...
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