Introduction

HyperX is a high-performance product division of Kingston Technology that has been producing fantastic gaming gear for many years now. A few months ago, I reviewed one of their mice, the Pulsefire Surge, which is a rather expensive high-end product. I wasn't very impressed by its value, but since then, the company has introduced a few more mice. The Pulsefire Core is a budget option as it costs less than $30. However, according to its specifications, it is on par with more expensive rodents. It has a symmetrical form factor, PixArt PAW3327 optical sensor, customizable RGB lighting, and main buttons rated for 20 million clicks—it has the specs to be great, especially at such a low price point.

Specifications

Packaging

The HyperX Pulsefire Core comes in a standard-sized, windowless box covered in a lot of red and white, render images, marketing text, and specifications—just the usual. The internal structure is sturdy, has some cardboard bracings inside so the mouse can't get damaged during shipping. As for its contents, you get the mouse, a quick-start guide plus two small brochures, and nothing else—so no replacement mouse feet unfortunately. The mouse has a lot of plastic foil around its glossy parts you should remove before use (or before taking photos, note to self).