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Pulsar X ZywOo The Chosen Mouse Gen 2: What's different from the 1st generation?The 2nd generation limited edition of 'The Chosen Mouse,' born from the collaboration between Pulsar and ZywOo, has been released. This video provides an in-depth comparison of the key differences from the 1st generation model, thoroughly analyzing essential information that gamers will be curious about, such as the new optical switches and improved internal design. Let's find out together if this mouse can be your perfect gaming companion.
1. 📦 Unboxing and New Receiver Features
· The Pulsar X ZywOo The Chosen Mouse Gen 2 has been released in a limited edition colorway, with a few minor changes compared to the 1st generation.
· The package includes documentation, a USB-C to USB-A cable, stickers, a limited edition trading card, and a weight.
· One of the biggest changes is the new receiver. While the 1st generation receiver had a fixed DPI button and a re-programmable button, the Gen 2 receiver, similar to the FS1, offers a fixed DPI button (right) and a re-programmable button (left) for various functions like polling rate.
· The package includes documentation, a USB-C to USB-A cable, stickers, a limited edition trading card, and a weight.
· One of the biggest changes is the new receiver. While the 1st generation receiver had a fixed DPI button and a re-programmable button, the Gen 2 receiver, similar to the FS1, offers a fixed DPI button (right) and a re-programmable button (left) for various functions like polling rate.
00:00 - 01:39
1. 📦 Unboxing and New Receiver Features
· The Pulsar X ZywOo The Chosen Mouse Gen 2 has been released in a limited edition colorway, with a few minor changes compared to the 1st generation.
· The package includes documentation, a USB-C to USB-A cable, stickers, a limited edition trading card, and a weight.
· One of the biggest changes is the new receiver. While the 1st generation receiver had a fixed DPI button and a re-programmable button, the Gen 2 receiver, similar to the FS1, offers a fixed DPI button (right) and a re-programmable button (left) for various functions like polling rate.
· The package includes documentation, a USB-C to USB-A cable, stickers, a limited edition trading card, and a weight.
· One of the biggest changes is the new receiver. While the 1st generation receiver had a fixed DPI button and a re-programmable button, the Gen 2 receiver, similar to the FS1, offers a fixed DPI button (right) and a re-programmable button (left) for various functions like polling rate.
01:40 - 07:05
2. 🛠️ Internal Structure and Weight Installation Guide
· The mouse can be easily opened by unscrewing just two bottom screws, without needing to remove the skates. It's recommended to lift from the rear first due to the front hooks.
· The internal shell and hinge design of the 1st and 2nd generations are not significantly different.
· A major improvement is that the ribbon cable in the 2nd generation model is much longer, allowing for easy weight installation without disconnecting the cable. The 1st generation had a short cable, making installation difficult.
· To install the weight, push the battery cable aside to create space, then align the weight with the protrusion, insert it, and secure it with a screw.
· When reassembling, be careful not to twist the ribbon cable and ensure the front hooks are aligned so the shell fits completely.
· The shell's rigidity feels more solid in the 2nd generation after reassembly, but it might produce a slight creaking sound if pressed hard. However, this is not an issue during actual gameplay.
· The internal shell and hinge design of the 1st and 2nd generations are not significantly different.
· A major improvement is that the ribbon cable in the 2nd generation model is much longer, allowing for easy weight installation without disconnecting the cable. The 1st generation had a short cable, making installation difficult.
· To install the weight, push the battery cable aside to create space, then align the weight with the protrusion, insert it, and secure it with a screw.
· When reassembling, be careful not to twist the ribbon cable and ensure the front hooks are aligned so the shell fits completely.
· The shell's rigidity feels more solid in the 2nd generation after reassembly, but it might produce a slight creaking sound if pressed hard. However, this is not an issue during actual gameplay.
07:06 - 09:50
3. 🖱️ Coating, Main/Side Buttons, Scroll Wheel Performance Analysis
· Coating: Provides excellent grip, identical to the 1st generation. Being black, it shows fingerprints easily, but the user experience is good.
· Main Buttons (M1/M2): The 2nd generation uses new Pulsar optical switches, which differ from the 1st generation's Hano blue shell pink dot switches. The optical switches have tighter tolerances, a heavier and stiffer click feel, and a slightly slower rebound. However, pre/post-travel is very good, and they provide a solid click feel without any side-to-side wobble.
· Scroll Wheel: Not significantly different from the 1st generation, offering a light middle click and appropriate tension. The steps are clear but on the lighter side.
· Side Buttons: Excellent, just like the 1st generation. There's almost no pre-travel at the rear, and none at all when clicking in the center. They are light and crisp, operating solidly with minimal post-travel. They feel firm without any wobble.
· Main Buttons (M1/M2): The 2nd generation uses new Pulsar optical switches, which differ from the 1st generation's Hano blue shell pink dot switches. The optical switches have tighter tolerances, a heavier and stiffer click feel, and a slightly slower rebound. However, pre/post-travel is very good, and they provide a solid click feel without any side-to-side wobble.
· Scroll Wheel: Not significantly different from the 1st generation, offering a light middle click and appropriate tension. The steps are clear but on the lighter side.
· Side Buttons: Excellent, just like the 1st generation. There's almost no pre-travel at the rear, and none at all when clicking in the center. They are light and crisp, operating solidly with minimal post-travel. They feel firm without any wobble.
10:28 - 11:29
4. ⚖️ Weight and Balance Comparison
· The mouse's balance is stable front-to-back and side-to-side for both the Medium and Mini versions.
· The actual measured weights without the installed weight are as follows:
· The 2nd generation model is slightly heavier than the 1st generation. This can be a common phenomenon when certain colors, such as black, are added.
· The actual measured weights without the installed weight are as follows:
| Category | Gen 2 (g) | Gen 1 (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 62.4 | 60 |
| Mini | 58.3 | 57.4 |
11:30 - 13:15
5. 💻 Web Driver and Mouse Shape
· Web Driver: Briefly mentioned as it was covered in a previous review. The button settings of the new receiver are highlighted. The right button is for fixed DPI, while the left button can be re-programmed (e.g., polling rate) or disabled in the software.
· Mouse Shape: This mouse is very similar to an Outset AX clone but not 100% identical, with slight differences. The Medium version is closest to the Outset AX, and the Mini version is smaller. The curved profile is not exactly the same, but it gives a similar feel when held.
· Mouse Shape: This mouse is very similar to an Outset AX clone but not 100% identical, with slight differences. The Medium version is closest to the Outset AX, and the Mini version is smaller. The curved profile is not exactly the same, but it gives a similar feel when held.
13:16 - 14:19
6. ✨ Final Review: Gen 2 Improvements and Considerations
· The Pulsar X ZywOo The Chosen Mouse Gen 2 boasts an excellent coating and improved button implementation. The new optical switches might feel heavier than the 1st generation, but they provide a solid click feel.
· The scroll wheel and side buttons also demonstrate very satisfactory performance.
· However, it's worth noting that if the mouse is gripped tightly or pressure is applied, the shell might produce a slight creaking sound. This, however, does not affect gameplay.
· Overall, the tolerances of the shell and main buttons have been improved to be tighter than the 1st generation, making it a more refined mouse.
· The scroll wheel and side buttons also demonstrate very satisfactory performance.
· However, it's worth noting that if the mouse is gripped tightly or pressure is applied, the shell might produce a slight creaking sound. This, however, does not affect gameplay.
· Overall, the tolerances of the shell and main buttons have been improved to be tighter than the 1st generation, making it a more refined mouse.