I've transformed HyperX's Pulsefire Saga Pro into my dream gaming mouse with the power of 3D printing, and you can too with this early Black Friday deal

Hand holding HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro mouse yellow shell in front. — (Image credit: Phil Hayton)

I'm the type of PC player who holds onto a gaming mouse longer than I probably should. That's because once I find something I like, I find it difficult to switch things up, but now that I've got HyperX's ridiculously customizable rodent as part of my setup, I genuinely might never have to deal with changing mice ever again.

That ultimately helps the HyperX Pulsefire Saga take on even the best gaming mouse options out there, and if it sounds like your dream clicker, you'll want to grab one while it's $99.99 at Amazon. It'll normally set you back $119.99 without a discount, but this early Black Friday gaming deal helps it reach its lowest price yet.

At a glance, the Pulsefire Saga could honestly pass for an office mouse. Yes, it has a splash of RGB on the top, but it's otherwise an unassuming clicker. At least, that's the case before you discover you can strip it down to its bones and dress it up however you'd please in 3D printed parts, which virtually transforms it into, well, anything you'd like.

HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro with shell and buttons removed. — (Image credit: Phil Hayton)

And I mean anything, as while I was sensible and stuck with a shell that adds a thumb rest to its left-hand side, there are some absolutely bananas creations out there. The peripheral maker previously held a competition, with entries that remix the mouse's shell model into everything from a SNES controller to a DeLorean and even a very unwieldy beetle.

The whole point of the contest was to demonstrate just how customizable the Pulsefire Saga is thanks to its modular design. The front shell easily slides off using magnets, which adds a hot-swappable vibe, but you can pretty much replace the entire exterior of the mouse. Not only does that just make it endlessly customizable, but it means if it does eventually get crusty, you can just print an entire new shell.

Red customized Pulsefire Saga Pro mouse with beetle design. — (Image credit: Printables/@Peachesparty)

Even if you like to swap your mouse routinely, you could just basically make any shape you like using Pulsefire Saga prints. I'm not saying you should try and remix the shell to look like other mice out there, but y'know, you could do that instead of spending more money on a new rodent. I guess the main barrier there is that you'll have to get access to a 3D printer and dive into modelling, but hey, what's another hobby to add to the pile?

It is worth stressing that there is more to the Pulsefire Saga than magical dress-up abilities. HyperX's wireless mouse boasts 8K polling, a 26K sensor, and tactile optical switches that all make for a great competitive clicker. I've already clocked in quite a few hours in Overwatch 2 using the accessory, and while my own skills are still questionable, it has ensured that nothing is holding me back in terms of accuracy and speed.

One of my only gripes with the Pulsefire Saga is that it lacks the optional weights I've become accustomed to with the Mountain Makalu Max. Funnily enough, that's potentially only a temporary con, as once I figure out a way to incorporate that feature into a new 3D printed shell, I'll have zero complaints.

HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro with yellow 3D Printed shell attached next to original shell and buttons. — (Image credit: Phil Hayton)

I'm sure some of you would rather trade the modularity for something completely cutting-edge. There are mice like the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro with a superior sensor out there, but I'd say, unless you're actually playing professionally, the performance difference won't be drastic. Plus, with a discount, the Pulsefire Saga just feels like a mouse that could end up being part of many setups for longer than most others out there, even if it's a bit of a Ship of Theseus scenario.

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Phil is the Hardware Editor at GamesRadar+ who specializes in retro console setups, choosing the latest gaming handhelds, and navigating the choppy seas of using modern-day PC hardware. In the past, they have covered everything from retro gaming history to the latest gaming news, in-depth features, and tech advice for publications like TechRadar, The Daily Star, the BBC, PCGamesN, and Den of Geek. In their spare time, they pour hours into fixing old consoles, modding Game Boys, exploring ways to get the most out of the Steam Deck, and blasting old CRT TV visuals into their eye sockets.

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