At one time, we considered Razer's DeathAdder Elite the best gaming mouse for most gamers. But that hasn't changed, except that the DeathAdder Elite is now available at the Microsoft Store for $39.99.

The DeathAdder Elite is no longer the best version of the DeathAdder lineup, but it is still an attractive price for what was once our favorite gaming mouse. The current sale price is a $30 savings. This rodent isn't the cheapest we've ever seen, but it's definitely worth the current cost.

Part of the appeal of the DeathAdder Elite is that it has a great all-around shape that accommodates a variety of grip styles and hand sizes; Razer has found a design that simply works, even though the DeathAdder has changed many times over the years and continues to use it.

Under the hood is an optical sensor based on Pixart's PMW-3389 with 16,000 DPI; the DeathAdder V2 goes up to 20,000 DPI but costs $30 more than the discounted price of the DeathAdder Elite. Unless you feel you really need the top-end 4,000 DPI, this is a better buy now.

Other notable features include seven programmable buttons and RGB lighting. However, this one is not ergonomically shaped for right-handed users (there is a thumb button on the left side).