We have been in HyperX mode for the past few days, looking at their Alloy Core RGB Keyboard and Fury S Pro Graming mouse pad. Click on the links if you missed out on those reviews.

Today we take a look at another one of their new entrants, the HyperX Pulsefire Core RGB Gaming Mouse. The Pulsefire Core is the entry level mouse in HperX’s mice lineup, yet keeping upto the expectations offered in their HyperX range featuring a Pixart 3327 optical sensor with a native DPI of upto 6200 and RGB controls.

Here’s a look at the specs across the HyperX Pulsefire range:

Specifications

Pulsefire Core RGB package and in-depth look

The packaging of the HyperX Pulsefire Core is not too extravagent, however highlights the important features users would look for. RGB functionality, customizable DPI and macro settings along with support for NGenuity application are clearly highlighted on the front of the box.

Going to the rear of the box, some of the RGB capabilities are listed and the fact that the Pulsefire Core comes with 2 years manufacturer warranty. The side of the box highlights the specifications in more detail. The combined information offered on the retail packaging pretty much gives users all the information they need to make a decent purchasing decision.

Opening up the box, you’re offered with the Pulsefire Core RGB mouse neatly packed along with a quick start guide and some HyperX promotional material. The download link for the NGenuity application is also clearly listed on the box.

Taking a closer look at the mouse, it offers a scroll wheel which is placed correctly for easy access and the dip switches to change the DPI settings to your desired rating. The HyperX Pulsefire Core RGB Gaming Mouse is capable of reaching upto 6200 DPI resolution.

The USB cable is very well braided and does not tangle easily which is important during those extensive game plays. The buttons have been rated for 20 million clicks which is slightly lower than their top of the range Pulsefire Surge which is rated for 50 million clicks.

The side buttons have been placed well with easy access from your thumb finger. We wish the side black line would also be RGB capable which would have enhanced the look and feel of the mouse. Right now only the HyperX logo gets illuminated.

The underside of the Pulsefire Core showcases large mouse skates for easy movement and you can see the Pixart 3327 optical sensor. It’s not quite as capable as the Pixart 3389 as we saw in the Gigabyte Aorus M5, however for an entry level offering it’s still pretty decent.

General and gaming performance

The Pulsefire Core RGB weighs in at only 87 grams, which is seriously light. Not that this is a bad thing but it may be not to the liking of everyone. We found the mouse was very responsive and easy to move around. Depending on your gaming style however the lower weight may or may not pose a problem, however if there was an option for weight addition, that would have been nice. However that would be cost prohibitive for an entry level mouse and we can’t fault HyperX Gaming for that.

The mouse was able to accurately mimick our movements both during FPS games and showed precision during activities that required precision and slow movement. You’ll need to adjust the DPI settings for each type of application and the Pixart 3327 sensor worked without issue for us.

HyperX NGenuity Software

The NGenuity software allows you to customize macros for 7 programmable buttons on the mouse as well as customise the lighting and DPI settings.

The software is easy to use and customize, which wouldn’t prove to be a challenge even for a novice user. Once installed you can choose the type of RGB functionality you prefer and the HyperX logo will illuminate as desired.

You can also customize the DIP switch settings. By default it’ll increment by 800DPIs each time the button is pressed. Furthermore the default sensitivity level offers only 4 DPI settings, which means you can only go upto 3200 DPI. Can you change this from the drop down as well as change what each increment setting should be by simply sliding each level.

There’s also 7 programmable macro buttons which can be defined based on your gaming needs.

Conclusion

At AU$69 the HyperX Pulsefire Core RGB Gaming mouse offers very decent performance and features for an entry level mouse. It has solid build quality, very responsive for various gaming and productivity suites, while providing some level of RGB functionality. If you got a HyperX Alloy Core RGB keyboard, this mouse will nicely complement each other. While the market does seem saturated the HyperX Core still provides a good blend of performance and customisability making it an ideal choice if you’re looking at a budget friendly gaming mouse.