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Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Gaming Mouse Retail Package

Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Gaming Mouse Retail Package

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$32.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-17. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Gaming Mouse Retail Package is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category, priced around $32.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Five programmable buttons
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

From the ManufacturerExperience legendary responsiveness, tracking, and comfort in the optical mouse preferred by professional gamers. Improved mouse feet for ultra-slick gliding.Key FeaturesCustomizable buttonsMicrosoft Optical TechnologyWheel scrollingUSB connectorMac-compatiblePS/2 connectorAdditional FeaturesOptical Tracking Performance:Legendary accuracy delivered from an optical engine that produces 9000 Frames per Second, Maximum Speed of 54+ Inches per Second, and Maximum Acceleration of 25g’s combined with Microsoft’s Intelligent Tracking System with a centered optical…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Gaming Mouse Retail Package using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the keyboards & mice category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the keyboards & mice category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

  • Five programmable buttons
  • Microsoft Optical Technology
  • Wheel scrolling
  • Comfortable ergonomic design
  • PC and Mac compatible

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
ColorWhite, Silver
Range5.0 meters
Style NameModern
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberB75-00113
Power SourceCorded Electric
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Button Quantity5
Mfr Part NumberB75-00113
Special FeatureWireless
Antenna LocationGaming
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Hardware PlatformPC
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Movement DetectionOptical
Additional FeaturesWireless
Connectivity TechnologyPS/2, USB, Wired, Wireless
Mouse Maximum Sensitivity54 dots_per_inch
Movement Detection TechnologyOptical

Ready to buy?

Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 Gaming Mouse Retail Package is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-17. Price and availability subject to change.

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