Some may prefer a gamepad to a mouse and keyboard combo. It may be necessary for hacking and slashing, and there are certainly advantages to using something other than a mouse and keyboard in driving games. However, if some degree of accuracy is required, a responsive gaming mouse is the best weapon for making headshots. This year has seen an explosion of "esports" branded gaming mice. As the latest trend, companies are vying for the title of lightest gaming mouse, while DPI numbers are also steadily rising, reaching astronomical heights beyond what is necessary. I mean, how many dots per inch do you need?

Anyway, here are the contenders for best gaming mouse of the year. Each has something special to offer, whether it's the customizability of the Naga Pro or the inexpensive sophistication and ambidexterity of Logitech's G203.

The winners in each category will be announced on New Year's Eve, and we'll find out which will be the best gaming mouse of 2020. While you wait, take a look at our list of the best gaming mice so far and find out which one will be crowned the Queen of Gaming Mice.