If you remember the blog post on the gaming glove I recently wrote about, or the Xbox360 and PS3 mice controllers, you know I am pretty interested in cool accessories and gadgets. To see the advancement in how not only the game looks and plays, but also how the gamer actually looks and feels while he plays is intensely interesting. The Madcatz R.A.T 9 mouse looks like it gets a killstreak, avoid carpal tunnel, and punch you in the face before the half way mark of a death match. Yeah, when I say intense, I mean it.

“Featuring next generation, ‘latency-free’ 2.4GHz wireless technology freeing the gamer from tethered operation with zero lag or dropout, the Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse operates via a custom rechargeable battery pack and comes complete with a desktop charging system and an additional battery pack. Designed with comfort in mind, the R.A.T. 9 features the same interchangeable palm rest, adjustable pinkie grips, adjustable length, width and height settings as featured on the R.A.T. 7, while a full 45g of removable weights allows for an even greater level of weight customization.

Similar to the Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse, gamers can individually set the x and y-axis DPI of the power ‘twin eye’ 5600DPI gaming grade laser sensor and store 4 individual DPI settings which can be instantly recalled via an integrated toggle switch. Precision Aim mode allows gamers to hold down a button and temporarily slow cursor movement, steadying aim during heated battle and 5 programmable buttons combined with a 3 position mode switch allows for a total of up to 15 user definable commands to be available to the gamer at any one time. Cyborg ST Software included in pack allows gamers to remap programmable buttons and create custom macros. The R.A.T. 9 is compatible with Windows™ 7, Vista™ and XP™.”

Precision Aim mode looks like it could be a real help in certain situations, though I would like to see if the transfer in and out is extremely smooth. Even the slightest latency between modes could render the whole idea useless.

With all these cool features and ways to up your game, do you think it begins to make the playing field of gaming unfair? Though skills are the most important part of any gamer’s repertoire, these powerhouse controllers and accessories really do amp up anyone’s advantage. I don’t know if I will go as far to say it is wrong or right, but definitely an interesting topic to note.