Pulsar has launched the ZywOo The Chosen Gen.3, a professional gaming mouse aimed at competitive Counter-Strike players seeking fine control. The update is important because it introduces a more powerful sensor and faster reaction times to a well-established esports mouse. A new choice is available for gamers who want a lightweight, precision mouse for high-level esports competitions, targeting a premium market.
Pulsar ZywOo Gen 3 gaming mouse launches with 42,000 DPI sensor for $164
ZywOo The Chosen Gen.3 is a product from the collaboration between Pulsar and Mathieu ZywOo Herbaut (in-game name: ZywOo). ZywOo The Chosen Gen.3 mouse has a right-handed palm grip design and comes in two sizes for different hand shapes. The Mini size is 114.5×64.8×41.8mm, while the Medium size is 119.4×67.5×43.5mm.
Specifications
- Sensor: XS-2 Optical
- Max DPI: 42,000
- Polling Rate: 8kHz
- Weight: 59g (Mini) / 62g (Medium)
- Price: 1,099 CNY (around $164)
In terms of hardware, Pulsar has used the XS-2 optical sensor with up to 42,000 DPI resolution. XS-2 has a max tracking speed of 800 IPS and max acceleration of 70G. Besides, ZywOo The Chosen Gen.3 has 100M optical micro switches and a 8kHz polling rate for less delay.
In terms of weight, which is an important point of this type of mouse, there are two versions for ZywOo The Chosen Gen.3. The Mini is 59g, and the Medium is 62g. They have the same sensor/switch system. So, you can choose based on ergonomic needs without losing performance.
The pre-sale price for the Chinese market is 1,099 CNY (~$164). The sale of ZywOo The Chosen Gen.3 has been open since October 28, 2024. The price is ~164$, so it's pretty cheap in terms of esports mice.
ZywOo The Chosen Gen.3 is the latest update in the co-branded series. It continues the lightweight design direction. Gen.3 offers a better experience with the new XS-2 sensor and higher polling rate. The product is currently exclusive to the Chinese market.
The 8kHz polling rate is a nice spec but I suspect driver overhead will eat most of that latency gain on standard USB hubs.
Is the 164 dollar price tag worth it for a 3 gram weight difference between the mini and medium shells?
Only if your grip style suffers with the larger footprint. The sensor and switches are identical so the choice comes down to palm size.