Should I get a micro-textured pad for high-DPI gaming?

Yes, it helps. High-DPI settings make your cursor move a lot with little hand movement, and a smooth pad can feel slippery or inconsistent. Micro-texture gives your sensor a consistent surface to track against, adding just enough friction to stop overshoot without fighting the pad. It’s not mandatory, but if you’re running 1600+ DPI and your aim feels off, a micro-textured pad is an easy fix—a decent cloth pad with a tight weave will do.