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Pulsar’s new mouse is sliced in half to make it genuinely ‘crazy-light’
Pulsar has announced the X2F CrazyLight, an ultra-light gaming mouse that removes the rear half of a conventional mouse body. The unusual fingertip-only design is intended to reduce weight and give competitive players quicker, more precise control, though it will suit only users comfortable without palm support.
The mouse is due to launch on 28 September and weighs 29g, down from the original X2F’s 38g. It uses Pulsar’s XS2 sensor, a Nordic 54L15 microcontroller, optical switches, a TTC Gold scroll-wheel encoder and a 210mAh battery. Its short, symmetrical shape retains side buttons and supports large mouse skates.
In short
- Pulsar’s X2F CrazyLight cuts away the mouse’s rear section.
- The new fingertip mouse weighs 29g.
- It launches on 28 September.
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The case for
The cut-down design answers a real priority for competitive players: reducing weight can make a mouse easier to move quickly and precisely, while the fingertip shape may suit users who prefer control through their fingers. At 29g, it offers a clear reduction from the original model and keeps features such as side buttons, which may make the trade-off worthwhile for players seeking a specialised tool.
The case against
A mouse designed without rear palm support will not suit every hand or grip, and some players may find it less comfortable or harder to control over long sessions. The weight saving may matter less than a familiar, supportive shape for users who value comfort and consistency, so the specialised design could narrow its appeal without improving their performance.
Explained simply
Gaming mice are designed for different ways of holding and moving a mouse. In a fingertip grip, the user steers it with their fingers while the palm stays clear, so a shorter body with less support can feel more manageable.
Pulsar makes gaming mice, including its X2F range. Competitive players may value a lighter mouse because it takes less effort to move quickly, but weight is only one factor in control; shape, grip and personal comfort also matter.
The design reflects a trade-off between reducing weight and supporting the hand. A fingertip-only shape may suit players who prefer a small, responsive mouse, while those who rest their palm on the body may find it less comfortable.