Logitech's budget wireless gaming mouse is down to sub AU$50, which kinda makes me want to buy two

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The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is a budget wireless gaming mouse that will normally set you back between AU$75 and AU$100. It's one of our favourite wireless gaming mice, and takes top spot in the budget sub-category, mainly because despite its affordability it boasts Logitech's very best "Hero" sensor.

It's also super light, and while it doesn't feel as jewel-like as higher-priced Logitech peripherals can, it still has a solid build quality: this thing is going to last a while, and you're much better off buying one of these—either for gaming or productivity—than the droves of no-name stuff available on Amazon and elsewhere for roughly the same outlay.

Aside from being a speedy and precise wireless gaming mouse (12,000 DPI and that aforementioned Hero sensor), the G305 Lightspeed will also last 200 hours on one AA battery. When you're not using the included 2.4Ghz wireless dongle, you can store it inside the mouse, which is a nice touch.

If you're feeling more indulgent, Amazon is currently selling its much-more-premium Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse for only AU$85, down from the usual street price of between AU$179 and AU$250. There is one caveat: it's branded with streamer Shroud's logo. Maybe you even like that.

Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.