Gaming mice come in all shapes, sizes, and price brackets, so it's important to pick the right one that ticks all the boxes.

The DPI switch button is more than just an extra feature on your mouse. It’s a built-in way to instantly change how sensitive your mouse feels, whether you’re gaming, editing, or browsing.

For this Weekend Question I turned to the PCG staff and forums to ask: What do you use those extra buttons on the side of your mouse for? Here are our answers, as well as some from our forum.

A gaming mouse today will have a lot of buttons and features, like a sensor that can surpass even 20,000, but that is a number no one will realistically use.

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The mouse’s has four programmable buttons: right-and-left mouse buttons, a clickable scroll wheel, and a DPI settings button just behind the scroll wheel.

Our Razer Pro Click review takes a look at a productivity mouse that comes with an ergonomic shape, programmable buttons, and a sleek look.

Our Logitech G G203 LIGHTSYNC review looks at a 6-button gaming mouse with RGB lighting, 8000 DPI, and also has an insanely affordable price.

The right-and-left mouse buttons are not customizable, leaving only the scroll wheel and DPI settings button to be reprogrammed.