Roccat Kone XTD Gaming Mouse Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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The Roccat Kone XTD Gaming Mouse Unboxing & First Look covers Roccat's feature rich gaming mouse with a focus on its expandability and customization. The video opens with an unboxing that highlights the 8200 DPI Pro R3 grade sensor and the eight programmable buttons, including a shift feature called Roccat Shift Plus that lets you assign extra functionalities to other buttons. Linus walks through the physical changes compared to the Roccat Kone Plus, noting the larger palm-friendly ergonomics and the weight system that allows for four 5-gram weights to be added or removed. He demonstrates the four multicolor LED strips and explains how lighting can be personalized or made to react to in-game scenarios, which adds a visual flair to the device. The unboxing then transitions into a plug-in test to show how Roccat Talk integrates with other Roccat peripherals, and Linus briefly touches on the onboard memory that stores multiple profiles and macros. In the closing portion, he quickly recaps the key features like the DPI controls, side buttons, and the programmable shift functionality, while expressing overall satisfaction with the device’s customization potential and lighting aesthetics. By the end, Linus encourages viewers to subscribe for more unboxings and computer hardware content.
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Questions answered
- What is the sensor resolution of the Roccat Kone XTD, and is it adjustable to different DPI levels?
- The Roccat Kone XTD uses an 8200 DPI Pro R3 grade sensor, and DPI can be adjusted using the DPI switches on the mouse.
- Does the Kone XTD support Roccat Talk and how does that integration work with other Roccat devices?
- Yes, the Kone XTD supports Roccat Talk, which enables enhanced functionality when used with other Roccat devices, providing cross-device feature improvements when configured in the Roccat software.
- How many weight adjustments are available on the Kone XTD, and how are they installed?
- The mouse includes four 5-gram weights that can be added or removed via an unlockable compartment on the bottom and then locked into place.