Razer's Xbox mouse & keyboard costs more than an Xbox One S

RGB lighting, actuated switches, and PC-level DPI has finally made its way to consoles...but the entry fee is steep.

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Razer's new wireless Xbox keyboard and mouse is called the Turret for Xbox One, and is designed to bring PC gaming control to the console-based living room. But it's essentially a higher-end variant of the existing Turret lapboad combo that includes extras like a dedicated Xbox button, RGB flair, mechanical switches, and advanced DPI sensors for more sensitivity.

At a glance the Razer Turret Xbox One Edition looks pretty snazzy and should give players a new way to enjoy their games with enhanced precision. There's just one problem: the cost. The combo is available for pre-order for $249 on the Microsoft Store, effectively exceeding the current price of an Xbox One S by $50 or about 25%. You do get a $25 gift card for pre-purchasing though.

Currently only a handful of games actually support keyboard and mouse on Xbox One.

Games like Warframe, Minecraft and Fortnite can be played with KB&M and other titles will be added throughout 2019. This peripheral integration further cements Microsoft's plans to merge Xbox and Windows 10 PC gaming together in a cohesive, cross-platform (and now cross-peripheral) ecosystem.

The Razer Turret Xbox Edition is slated to release by March 31, 2019.

Check below for more info and full specifications:

GREATER GAMING IMMERSION

With Razer Chroma and Xbox Dynamic Lighting, watch your Razer Turret light up in sync with your game as you play.

ENDLESS CUSTOMIZATION

With 16.8 million color options and a wide range of lighting effects, you get endless ways to personalize your experience

DEDICATED XBOX KEY

Instantly access the Xbox One dashboard to browse content, switch themes, and stream with the dedicated Xbox key on the Razer Turret.

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE MADE FOR THE LIVING ROOM

A single unified dongle connects both the keyboard and mouse wirelessly for fast and reliable use. Our proprietary Adaptive Frequency Technology scans and switches to the best frequency only when necessary so you have the most stable 2.4GHz wireless transmission possible. With a combined battery life of over 40 hours on a single charge, you'll be gaming in your living room for hours on end.

BEST-IN-CLASS FEATURES FROM OUR RENOWNED KEYBOARDS

RAZER MECHANICAL SWITCHES

Optimized actuation and reset points for fast and responsive execution of every gaming command.

BUILT-IN ERGONOMIC WRIST REST

Built-in support for your wrists to provide extended comfort through long hours of play.

RETRACTABLE MOUSE MAT

Optimized tracking surface with a magnetized zone to dock your mouse. Fully retractable for compact storage.

AN INDUSTRY-LEADING MOUSE

RAZER 5G ADVANCED OPTICAL SENSOR

With 16,000 DPI and a resolution accuracy of 99.4%. The industry-leading standard of precision and speed so always stay on target.

RAZER MECHANICAL MOUSE SWITCHES

Swift gaming response in every click, with an extended durability of up to 50 million clicks.

ERGONOMIC FORM FACTOR

Designed to fit comfortably in your hands so you can play at your best longer.

Razer Turret Keyboard

(Xbox One Edition)

• Razer Mechanical Switches with 50 g actuation force
• 80 million keystrokes
• Xbox Dynamic Lighting
• Powered by Razer Chroma™ with 16.8 million customizable color options
• Compact layout
• Ergonomic wrist rest
• Mid height keycaps
• Razer Synapse 3 enabled
• 10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
• Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording (PC only)
• Gaming mode option (PC only)
• 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
• Instant Trigger Technology
• Up to 11 hours battery life on a single charge with default lighting enabled
• Up to 43 hours battery life on a single charge with lighting disabled
• Approximate size: 194 mm / 7.64 in (Length) X 390 mm / 15.35 in (Width) X 36.93 mm / 1.45 in (Height)
• Approximate size (with tray expanded): 194 mm / 7.64 in (Length) X 600 mm / 23.62 in (Width) X 36.93 mm / 1.45 in (Height)
• Approximate weight: 1860 g / 4.10 lbs
• Cable length: 2 m / 6.56 ft

Razer Turret Mouse

(Xbox One Edition)

• Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor with true 16,000 DPI
• Up to 450 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration
• 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
• 7 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
• Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches with 50-million click life cycle
• Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel
• Ergonomic right-handed design
• Xbox Dynamic Lighting
• Powered by Razer Chroma with 16.8 million customizable color options
• Hybrid On-Board Memory and Cloud Storage
• Razer Synapse 3 enabled
• Up to 30 hours battery life on a single charge with default lighting enabled
• Up to 50 hours battery life on a single charge with lighting disabled
• Approximate size: 125.70 mm / 4.95 in (Length) X 70 mm / 2.75 in (Width) X 43.20 mm / 1.70 in (Height)
• Approximate weight (excluding cable): 106 g / 0.21 lbs
• Charging cable: 0.15 m / 0.49 ft
• USB cable length: 2.10 m / 6.89 ft