Question 1

Does this mouse auto-install an intrusive software suite or need the user to constantly be logged into an account, like Razer requires?

Accepted Answer

Alright. Comprehensive answer time.
When it was initially released, it had a software suite that you needed to download to use all the fancy lighting options.
IT DOES NOT REQUIRE THIS TO FUNCTION as a mouse. You don't need to install any intrusive or annoying software. In fact, on many computers, the software has been upgraded to the point where you might not even be able to find a version that is still supported. Depending on how new your computer is, you might not need/want to install it anyway. It works as a good mouse and you can slave the buttons out just like any other human interface device from your system control panels.
If you WANT the suite, and your computer supports it, it's an easy download and the only intrusive things that will be installed are the ONES YOU CHOOSE TO INSTALL during the install... click a button, get a result. That's on you. But as far as annoying, memory hog, spyware and the like: no... you can do that if you want to by going looking for them, but those aren't required.

I'm literally using this mouse right now with nothing installed beyond the drivers that windows used to recognize it as a mouse. Works great. Only thing I can't do is have the LEDs stick on one color since I don't use the suite. Upside, the LEDs are there for show in the first place so the rainbow cycling isn't a fundamental issue.

Question 2

Will this work on ps5?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 3

It feels fine to aim, but turning around fast and movement while looking like turning sharp corners feels really off. Suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Most likely had angle enabled. Download the steel series software. And disable it. Also recommend disabling windows mouse acceleration aka precision. You want raw Input as a beginner to pc gaming.

Question 4

If I have it plugged into my computer, will I need to replace batteries for the rgb?

Accepted Answer

No

ASIN	B08176SM7C
Additional Features	Ergonomic Design, LED Lights, Lightweight, Programmable Buttons
Antenna Location	Gaming
Best Sellers Rank	#20,252 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #766 in PC Gaming Mice
Brand	SteelSeries
Button Quantity	6
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Windows, Mac, Linux, and Xbox. USB port required./SteelSeries Engine 3.15.1+, for Windows (7 or newer) and Mac OSX (10.12 or newer)
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,191)
Embellishment Feature	LED
Enclosure Material	Steel
Global Trade Identification Number	00813682027049
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous, Right
Hardware Platform	PC
Included Components	Product Information Guide\|Download Rival 3 Product Information Guide\|Rival 3 Gaming Mouse
Item Dimensions L x W	4.74"L x 2.64"W
Item Type Name	Mouse
Item Weight	2.7 ounces
Manufacturer	SteelSeries
Mfr Part Number	62513
Minimum Required Operating System Version	Windows 7
Model Name	Rival 3
Model Number	62513
Mouse Maximum Sensitivity	8500 dots_per_inch
Movement Detection	Optical
Number of Batteries	1 AA batteries required.
Pattern	Mouse
Power Source	Corded Electric
Range	5.0 meters
Style Name	Rival 3
Theme	Gaming
UPC	813682027049 753575450380
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 year

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gaming Mouse - 8,500 CPI TrueMove Core Optical Sensor - 6 Programmable Buttons - Split Trigger Buttons - Brilliant Prism RGB Lighting, Ergonomic, Black

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