SteelSeries IME 3.0 SS FAQ:
Q: What's so special about this mouse?
A: Nothing really. The IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is, in our humble opinion, one of the few truly great gaming mice ever produced. And while we are working on our own line of gaming mice, we wanted to test a surface coating among the many eSports teams and organizations we work with. The feedback we received was so great, that we decided to release a limited edition of IME 3.0 featuring the surface.
Q: So I should pay extra for a mouse that features a different surface?
A: If you want the mouse, yes. If not, don't buy it. If you don't see the benefits of using a mouse using our anti-sweat/better grip surface, don't waste your money.