How is Sensei Raw different from Sensei?
What makes the SteelSeries Sensei a "High Definition" mouse?
The SteelSeries Sensei has a 10.8 megapixels/second sensor which offers a huge improvement over the current generation of gaming mice by processing 12,000 frames/second at up to 5,001 CPI on Sensei Raw, 11,000 CPI on Sensei; and movement speeds of 150 inches/second providing the user with High D ...
What is SteelSeries ExactSens?
The SteelSeries ExactSens setting controls how fast your cursor moves in relation to how much you move your mouse (Counts Per Inch or CPI). With SteelSeries ExactSens you can rely on true hardware based sensitivity settings, freeing yourself from any and all software interpolation, which will dr ...
What is SteelSeries ExactRate?
Report rate (also known as polling rate) determines the number of reports sent every second by your mouse to your computer. Traditional mice utilize a set number of reports between the mouse and the computer, locked to set figures like 125, 500 or 1000Hz. SteelSeries ExactRate allows you to defi ...
What is SteelSeries ExactAim?
SteelSeries ExactAim offers total control over the amount of jitter correction and prediction calculations that are applied to the raw movement data the sensor reads from the surface. This is especially desirable when the mouse is used on a surface/mouse pad that hasn’t been optimized for ...
Does the SteelSeries Sensei gaming mouse support modifier / keyhold macros?
Yes, keyhold and modifier macros are completely supported in the SteelSeries Engine. What this means is, if you create a macro to press a certain key, you can create this macro so that the button will be input as long as you hold the mouse button down. Keep in mind that keyhold/modifier macros a ...
What is the perfect mousepad for the SteelSeries Sensei?
Specifically for SteelSeries Sensei we recommend the SteelSeries 9HD or SteelSeries 4HD, seeing as these gaming surfaces were researched and developed in parallel with the sensor used in the SteelSeries Sensei and thereby designed to fully support the enhanced tracking capabilities of next-gener ...
What are minimum system requirements for SteelSeries Engine?
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM® PC or compatible system with 1.5 GHz processor (higher is recommended) Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista x64 Edition, Windows® XP Home or Professional/Professional x64 Edition Available powered USB port 300 MB Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB RAM (more is recomme ...
My Sensei locked up during the firmware upgrade; how can I fix it?
1. Refer to the picture in the link below and make sure that you are not plugged in to any of these places. The USB 3.0 port is OK to use but try using both a 3.0 port and 2.0 port. Since 3.0 provides more power, it may be the better alternative. http://cdn.steelseries.com/userguides/Support/AV ...
Which mouse pads do you recommend for Laser mice?
For optimal performance we recommend the HD Series (9HD, 4HD, 3HD), which were specifically designed for Laser mouse. It should also be noted our SteelSeries QcK series, our line of cloth mouse pads, is 100% compatible.
Why does the Keyboard Setup Assistant pop up when I plug my mouse into my Mac?
This is done because it is a part of the Mac OS X operating system. SteelSeries does not have the capability or control over the system to override it. Any HID device that is plugged in with extended buttons will be identified as an irregular keyboard that requires "calibration," so that the OS ...
What is SteelSeries FreeMove?
SteelSeries FreeMove offers users the option to choose the degree of anglesnapping or prediction, when this feature should kick in and correct your movement. You are able to adjust how much control should be left up to the mouse and how much control should be left up to yourself - in other words ...
The Sensei has an LCD screen on the bottom, what can this be used for?
By default, the LCD screen proudly displays the SteelSeries logo and text, however you can use this menu to access a full-fledged configuration menu on the mouse itself. This way you can configure all of your settings on the fly, on any computer, without the need for installing configuration sof ...
I noticed the SteelSeries Sensei looks a lot like the Xai, is it actually different?
Besides the ambidextrous shape, the Sensei is a completely different beast from the Xai. The biggest and more defining difference is the brand new 32bit ARM processor. Amongst other things, this allows our ExactTech settings, like ExactSens, ExactRate, ExactAim and more, are calculated directly ...