Working an extra long shift can stink but your peripherals don't have do. Not that I've ever had a problem with bad-smelling peripherals. All the same, ASUS is attempting to inject a breath of fresh (or scented) air into the PC peripheral market with its new Fragrance Mouse (MD101), a wireless rodent equipped with an...Read more...
There comes a time when the right thing to do is to put your gaming mouse out to pasture. Maybe the buttons stopped working and are beyond repair or perhaps it's so old that kids with their fancy new mice have a competitive advantage in your favorite online shooter. You can level the playing field with a gaming mouse...Read more...
It's fair to say that PowerColor is best known for its AMD Radeon graphics cards, with aggressive product names like Red Devil and Hellhound (among others). But did you also know that PowerColor dabbles in peripherals? It's a relatively recent expansion, and today PowerColor formally introduced its first gaming mouse...Read more...
If you're a gamer currently waiting in line (or camping out) for one of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, NZXT hopes you'll also be interested in browsing some accompanying battlestation accessories. Not just any accessories, but NZXT's slew of new peripherals for both gamers and streamers, aimed at top-tier...Read more...
As more and more electronic devices enter the household, I've developed a slightly irrational fear that a faulty cable or power adapter will overheat, catch fire, and burn everything to the ground. I don't obsess about the possibility, but I could have done without stumbling onto a Reddit post of a gamer who shared...Read more...
After weeks of teasers and early discounts to whet your appetite for the big day, Black Friday is finally here. With it comes a barrage of bargains as retailers kick things into high gear. Whether you're looking for a discounted coffee maker or a gaming laptop deal, or practically anything else, there's a good chance...Read more...
The market for gaming mice is one flush with options, both innovative and run-of-the-mill. This leads to intense competition, meaning products need to pack the latest features to be competitive. MSI has introduced its latest offering in the segment, which it calls the Versa 300 Wireless. It also comes in an Elite...Read more...
Hear that wheezing sound? It's your crusty old gaming mouse that desperately wants to go into retirement, and while you're at it, why not shop for a new gaming keyboard as well? Now is a good time to beef up your arsenal of peripherals because Amazon's 'Prime Big Deal' sales event is live with some nifty discounts to...Read more...
How high of a DPI do you truly need in a gaming mouse? The answer depends on who you ask and the though the consensus is typically in a range much lower than what mouse makers like to promote, they remain undeterred in pushing the limits of sensor capabilities. Enter Razer's new Basilisk V3 Pro 35K (wireless) and...Read more...
Logitech's arsenal of gaming mice just expanded with the release of the G309 Lightspeed, a wireless rodent with a battery that's rated to last nearly two weeks of non-stop usage (including gameplay) before needing to be recharged. That's in 2.4GHz mode. Flip over to Bluetooth and the rated battery life doubles to 25...Read more...
Solar-powered keyboards exist and have for a long while—I've been using one from Logitech for several years now as a travel companion, because I'm not all that fond of pecking away on a laptop keyboard. Lenovo, however, is toying around with taking the concept even further with its Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo...Read more...
The last thing you want to do with your swank gaming PC is to saddle it with second-rate peripherals. Sorry, but that generic two-button mouse that was a blue-light special at K-Mart is not going to cut it for competitive gaming. What will cut it, however, are any of several purpose-built gaming mice that are on sale...Read more...
What do you get when you pair of the best gaming mice to one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time? Logitech just answered that question by launching the G502 X Plus Millennium Falcon Edition gaming mouse, a delightfully themed rodent honoring the 40th anniversary of War Wars: Episode VI - Return of the...Read more...
The first in Corsair's lineage of Scimitar gaming mice came out eight years ago and made a splash with a bevy of buttons for fans of massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles like World of Warcraft. The rodent has evolved over time, now culminating in the new Scimitar Elite Wireless, the first rodent in the Scimitar...Read more...
Logitech is teaming up with the gadget repair surgeons at iFixIt to make it easier for consumers to extend the life of their peripherals. The two companies hope to achieve this by offering spare parts and support for repairs that extend beyond the relevant warranty period, and by working together to develop repair...Read more...
A computer mouse created by computing legend Douglas Englebart sold for an astounding $179k in a recent auction. It was said to have been used in 1968 in the "Mother of All Demos," and an inspiration for Steve Jobs.
The early three-button compute mouse uses two metal discs on the bottom that correspond to the...Read more...
Razer burst into the gaming peripheral scene 25 years ago with the introduction of the Boomslang (7 years before Min-Liang Tan and the late Robert 'RazerGuy' Krakoff founded the current iteration), one of the first mice ever designed specifically for gamers. Yes, Nintendo and Sega technically beat Razer to the punch...Read more...
Dell is set to announce a wide array of new products at CES 2023, including new peripherals and monitors. Whether you are looking for your personal or business needs, Dell has a lot of ground to cover for you, fresh from Las Vegas. The star of the show is Dell's new U3224KB monitor, a stunning 32" 6K display that...Read more...
Razer has dropped two new products that should get gamers' attention—the Naga V2 Pro mouse and the Wolverine V2 Pro PS5/PC controller. Perfect timing for those Christmas stocking stuffers.
Naga V2 Pro Gaming Mouse
The MMO-focused Naga V2 Pro brings back the original's trademark swappable side panel. To be specific...Read more...
Logitech G502 X Plus: MSRP $159 (Currently $139) The new Logitech G502 X Plus is a versatile, customizable, lightweight, high-performance mouse, that's loaded with features and offers both wired and wireless operation. Excellent sensor (Hero 25K) Comfortable design Easy to customize via software Satisfying...Read more...
Robert Krakoff, affectionately known as RazerGuy and who was a pioneer in gaming mice and peripherals, has passed away at 81 years old. Razer, the company he co-founded 17 years ago, announced the sad news on Twitter.
"We are saddened by the passing of co-founder and President Emeritus, Robert Krakoff, known by...Read more...
Logitech has taken the ergonomic design of its MX Vertical mouse and created the interesting new Lift Vertical mouse. The smaller form factor is aimed to provide those with small to medium hands a vertical option that is more suited to their hand size.
The vertical mouse concept is not something new. People who...Read more...