Razer’s Lachesis, an ambidextrous mouse which, I’m not going to lie, I didn’t like very much when I reviewed it, is getting a refresh. There’s a brand new 5600DPI sensor in there, plus you can now change the color of the LED lighting. But I wonder if they fixed the shape and button layout that gave me so much trouble way back in ’08? The Lachesis is selling for $80 as… → Read More
The TRON gaming hardware we got exposed to at E3 are headed your way later this year, though you may be disappointed at the price. True TRON fanboys won’t buck at paying $150 for a keyboard and $100 for a mouse, but the average gamer might. → Read More
For the last six months or so, whenever I was on Razer’s site for whatever reason, I always would check the StarCraft II section for updates. There were silhouettes there for ages, teasing Blizzard-branded peripherals, yet aside from the messenger bag we gave away, we saw no more of said peripherals than we saw of the dark side of the moon. But E3 this year was the launch date, and I spent a… → Read More
Razer introduced the world to its ambidextrous Abyssus gaming mouse late last year and now we’re seeing the second member to the line. While we weren’t too happy about its $50 price tag seeing as its just a simple two button mouse, we knew deep down it’s a quality kit. Razer doesn’t put out bad products. The company just outed the Abyssus Mirror Special Edition that packs all the same high-end… → Read More
You might have heard that Razer recently released a left-handed version of their excellent Death Adder mouse. Not only that, but they sent me one! One problem: I’m not left-handed. Actually, I think they knew this. In any case, my loss is your gain, because there’s no way I’m letting this thing molder in my mouse pile (yes, I have one). → Read More
Razer has definitely been working the gaming mojo this month, first the Mac driver announcement and now DeathAdder. Long neglected by manufacturers because they are of the devil, left handed gamers have had to use an ambidextrous mouse or suffer from poor ergonomics. Razer has heard their cries of pain, and released (what I consider) the best gaming mouse in a left handed model. → Read More
Razer announced today that they are going to be releasing Mac drivers for all of their future products. This comes on the heels of the announcement that Steam is coming to the Macintosh as well. → Read More
Short version: A very slick, but rather small mousepad well-suited to those of you who like hard, slidey surfaces to mouse on. If that sounds good, maybe you should try winning it! Woo! → Read More
Short version: Razer’s newest is more right-hand-oriented than ever and has a couple extra buttons. But while it may fit some hands better than the Death Adder, I don’t think it’s a definite improvement. That said, it’s worth a look if you haven’t found “your” mouse yet. → Read More
Thankfully, Razer is finally getting into the console market. In addition to the Onza controller we told you about yesterday, Razer is also launching a wireless gaming headset to use with your Xbox 360. → Read More
The boys at Razer are at it again, with the new Onza controller for the 360. They’ve manage to significantly improve on the standard 360 controller by improving the control buttons, adding a tension control, and making it easy to pwn your buddies with a programmable multi-function button. → Read More
The motion controller revolution is well underway. It was kicked off by the EyeToy and Wii, and will continue with Project Natal and the Sony wand. But to be honest, I haven’t seen a technology I would trust to swing a sword with until today. Razer is working with a company called Sixense to create a motion controller that works on a principle of magnetic interference instead of accelerometers or… → Read More
Short version: A comfortable mouse whose main gimmick will take hours upon hours of dedication on your part to fully exploit. → Read More
Don’t get me wrong. I love Razer stuff. But this Abyssus mouse hearkens back to their earlier days when they were hocking two-button, ambidextrous ball mice for premium prices and only a few people took them really seriously. Now, obviously, for some, this super-basic mouse might be a good thing, but really, for $50 you can get a Death Adder (recently upgraded), G500, or any number of premium mice… → Read More
My major issue with the Mamba (once the other issues were sorted out) was the price. $130 MSRP was just too much to give it a solid “buy” rating. But for a limited time, you can get one for $55 off the cover price — $85 total to be precise, which makes it a much better deal. → Read More
I saw a prototype of this headset at CES and was excited for it then. The Carcharias headset hit first (a replacement for the Lycosaduh, Piranha) and now we have the Megalodon, its surround-sound-enhanced sibling. If the images look familiar, it’s because the two headsets look identical; it’s the interface and insides that are different. The Megalodon is a virtual-surround headset like… → Read More
MMO players have another mouse from which to choose, this time from Razer. It’s called the Naga, and it’s designed to “enhance your ability to control your character.” No harm in that. → Read More
Remember that StarCraft Zerg messaging bag from yesterday? Yeah, that it’s only a teaser of what’s coming from Razer. Gamers can expect a new mouse, keyboard and headset themed after their favorite RTS. → Read More
I never thought I’d see anything at all labeled “Zerg Edition,” but nerdy times call for nerdy measures. In this case, Blizzard and Razer are joining forces to put out some sweet StarCraft II gear. Right now the only thing available is this Zerg messenger bag, but I’m sure they’ll be coming out with much more soon (probably with individual announcements for each, if I know these guys). I’m not… → Read More
Back at CES, I got to check out the Mamba in its near-final form. I was impressed, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it to review. Now, after living with it for a good while, and after some serious initial problems, I can say it’s everything they wanted it to be, though I still think Razer’s true megamouse will be the Mamba’s successor. Watch and read for optimum review… → Read More
Now that many gamers are ditching the traditional bulky desktops for powerhouse notebooks, companies are stepping up their portable accessories. Razer is one such company and just outed the Razer Orochi Bluetooth mouse and Razer Kabuto mousepad that can also double as a notebook screen protector.[PSGallery=9anas95au6] → Read More
So you really want to go to BlizzCon 09, but in these troubled times, can’t afford to go? No problem! Razer (of Deathadder mouse fame) is giving away a trip for two to Blizzcon ’09, including airfare, spending money, and a hotel room. If you don’t win the grand prize, don’t worry, they are giving away some other great stuff as well. → Read More
Razer’s had the Moray headset for some time now, but I never considered it worthwhile since really, it was just a pair of mid-range in-ear headphones. That’s changed a bit now, and I just got a package with a pair of Moray+ headphones in it. What’s the difference? Well, now it’s got an in-line microphone, which I foolishly did not include in the picture I just took. It’s an unobtrusive little band… → Read More
Quickie: A paper-thin gaming mouse pad that stays in place thanks to a sticky backside and a surface that really does improve mouse tracking. And the Razer Shpex is only $15. → Read More
The mousepad in general doesn’t get a lot of attention, but it is an important part of your desk or gaming environment. Some people prefer gel mats, some prefer ergonomically-shaped ones, some prefer built-in wrist-rests, and some prefer flat ones. That last group will love this new Razer Sphex (?!), which the company claims is the world’s thinnest gaming-grade mousepad. Of course, gaming-grade… → Read More
Continuing with our headphone roundup this week, we’ve got Razer’s followup to their Piranha headset, which I liked just fine. The Carcharias is bigger, to be sure, but is it better? → Read More
Yes, I’m so excited! There are no screenshots yet for Hellrazer: Triple Helix, but it sounds totally awesome. They even invented an entirely new peripheral, the Anaconda, which will only work with this game. That’s the level of dedication these two gaming companies bring. → Read More
It’s surprising to me to hear of build quality issues on Razer products, because I’ve been using a Razer keyboard and mouse for a long time now and have had no problems at all. Still, it seems that some early-run Lycosa keyboards were poorly assembled and had trouble with their touchpads and backlighting. If you’re one of the unlucky few who were affected by this, hit up the link and hopefully… → Read More
I had a long and interesting chat with Razer’s president about the development of the first wireless mouse the company has put out. Of course, it’s not just wireless, it’s also wired, making it what he termed the first “convertible” mouse. At last, you can use a mouse while it’s charging!
Click on for pictures and video of what is likely to be my new favorite mouse. → Read More
I’m just going to pop these pictures up quick so you know what they look like, then I’m gonna have my hands all over them a little later today. I’m psyched for the new headphones; I currently use a pair of Razer Piranhas and they’ve been good to me, but I’d be lying if I told you they were the most comfortable pair I ever used. The new Carcharias…es look a little more spacious.
The Mamba can be… → Read More
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