Peripherals

First appearing in 1999 and 2000, the Razer BoomSlang is widely considered the very first gaming mouse explicitly built for PC gaming. Sporting a unique shape meant to resemble a snake's head, the original Razer BoomSlang featured cutting-edge hardware for the time, including a 2,000 DPI sensor and USB support. It also shipped with a customization app that let you remap the buttons, something that hadn't been seen before.

Fast-forward to 2025, and Razer has announced that it's releasing a limited edition Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition gaming mouse with the company's latest and greatest gaming mouse technology. In addition to 8,000 Hz wireless polling and the Razer Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2, which features a sensitivity rating of up to 45,000 DPI, you've also got Optical Mouse Switches rated at 100-million clicks and 9-Zone Razer Chroma RGB Lighting with an underglow effect.

The Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition keeps the original look and feel of the original mouse, albeit updated for the modern era. That said, the PU leather-wrapped primary left- and right-click buttons are a very cool retro addition to the body's transparent shell and the included Mouse Dock Pro wireless charging dock.

The Sega Dreamcast, which debuted in the United States on September 9, 1999, is widely considered to be one of Sega's best consoles - even though it was the company's last. Arriving on the scene before the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and original Xbox, the Dreamcast offered gamers an actual arcade-at-home experience with titles like Crazy Taxi, SoulCalibur, and Virtua Tennis.

It was also home to some of the most unique and memorable games from the era, thanks to titles like Jet Set Radio, Samba de Amigo, Phantasy Star Online, Shenmue, and many others. For console gamers who grew up in the 1990s, the Dreamcast is legendary, and now the iconic console has been immortalized in gaming keyboard form.

Lifestyle and gaming brand Higround has partnered with Sega to create a line of new gaming keyboards, and the flagship Summit 65+ ($299.95) model is an impressive tribute to the Sega Dreamcast. With its premium CNC Aluminum finish and mirror-like stainless steel back plate, the keyboard's design also includes several nods to the Dreamcast console and controller.

Logitech's new $120 productivity-focused mechanical keyboard sounds like a winner, and based on "substantial demand" in various markets, including China and Australia, it should definitely be on your radar. The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is a wireless mechanical keyboard that ticks all of the right boxes while including a couple of standout features.

It includes hot-swappable linear Marble Switches for a smooth, stable typing experience, paired with UniCushion full-frame gasket mount for sound absorption that delivers a "more refined and elevated typing sound." And with the Logitech Alto Keys K98M's transparent top case, you can see the UniCushion sound-dampening layer surrounding the high-quality PBT keycaps.

As a wireless keyboard, the Logitech Alto Keys K98M supports tri-mode connectivity, including low-latency wireless, Bluetooth, and wired over USB. Logitech notes that when you use the Bluetooth Low Energy mode without backlighting, the Alto Keys K98M offers an impressive 12 months of battery life on a single charge.

In the ever-growing digital age, power is becoming a necessity, especially as portable gaming devices are making their way into millions of people's hands every year.

While smartphone batteries have reached a point where a general user can typically get a full day on their smartphone without it going flat, some users are experiencing battery degradation, resulting in their device going flat or, at the very least, running extremely low sometime during the day. When that happens, it's good to have a portable power bank on hand, especially one with fast-charge capabilities.

Genki sent out their Energy Pack, designed to be the solution for both smartphones and gaming handheld devices. It features 30W fast charging and a 10,000 mAh battery. The Energy Pack is compatible with any Qi2 wireless charging device and comes with a digital dashboard for real-time energy transfer monitoring. The screen displays the power bank's current capacity and the charging or discharging rate.

Whether you're a gamer, working from home, or simply someone who jumps onto a PC every day, choosing the right chair can be a lot more involved than you think - especially when it comes to ergonomics and support. From lumbar and lower back support to headrests that actually support a healthy posture, a good chair can be viewed as a long-term investment. And when it comes to ergonomics, it's hard to top the premium HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair.

One of the top-line features of the HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair is its SmartErgo Adjustments. This includes intelligent and automatic lumbar tracking that follows your lower back without requiring manual adjustments. Built-in pressure sensors in the lumbar wings and seat sides, along with a chip in the backrest, detect your sitting, leaning, and body movements in real-time, offering ten levels of pressure sensitivity that deliver a tailored and personalized sitting experience that adjusts as you do.

This feature alone, a world-first automatic 3D multi-dimensional lumbar support for forward, upright, and reclined seating positions, makes the HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair more innovative and ergonomic than other chairs with similar claims. And that's only the beginning, as the HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair doubles as a fully-fledged wellness therapy system.

Valve's Steam Deck needs no introduction. The portable gaming handheld that runs SteamOS, offering a console-like experience with access to Steam's vast library of titles, is a fantastic little unit. Its popularity has even led to the current rise of PC gaming handheld devices, such as the ROG Xbox Ally, as well as paving the way for Valve's next big thing - the Steam Machine. Ever since its debut, the 'Steam as a console' quality of the Steam Deck has made it feel as close to something like the Nintendo Switch as it has a portable gaming PC.

However, unlike the Switch, the Deck doesn't ship with a dock, so if you're looking for a place for it to sit to charge or connect to a TV for some big-screen gaming over HDMI, your only option is one of the countless Steam Deck Dock products on the market. As expected, these come in all shapes and sizes and price ranges, but if you're after something premium with innovative features, style, and the capacity to install a 4TB M.2 SSD to have your library ready to go, look no further than the Chizha Mount Ling Dock from Dockcase.

Yes, it's a weird name, and yes, it has RGB lighting (which you can adjust or turn off if it's a distraction, but the Chizha Mount Ling Dock is an impressively designed but not perfect piece of hardware. From the full-featured display and touchscreen interface to the active cooling and broad support for features like controllers and wired Ethernet, let's take a closer look.

Valve's new Steam Controller, which will be paired with its upcoming Steam Machine PC-console hybrid, is set to launch in early 2026. At a glance, your initial reaction, like ours, will probably fall somewhere between "strange," "weird," or "cool." And that's because it doesn't resemble the current lineups of Xbox or PlayStation controllers used by PC gamers, with a design that is part 2015 Steam Controller (which failed to gain traction) and part modern gaming pad.

The big difference here is the addition of two trackpads with tactile haptic feedback located underneath the PlayStation-style symmetrical thumbsticks. These trackpads are similar to those found on the Steam Deck, offering precise mouse-like controls for Steam games that are built for mouse input and lack native controller support. It's a solution tailor-made for the Steam Machine as it brings controller and accessibility parity in line with the Steam Deck.

The new Steam Controller is designed with impressive technology throughout, featuring haptic motors in the grips for "HD game haptics" and rumble effects similar to those found in the PS5's DualSense controller. In addition, the thumbsticks are built with the latest next-gen TMR magnetic Hall Effect technology with "Capacitive touch" capabilities.

Corsair's multi-year partnership with Activision and the Call of Duty franchise continues this week with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7-themed hardware and accessories. The line-up covers Corsair and its various brands, including SCUF Gaming, Elgato, and Origin PC, with the latter covering fully customizable gaming PCs.

For Corsair's line-up, you've got a complete set of peripherals covering keyboard, mouse, headsets, and mouse mat. This includes a custom version of the award-winning K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% gaming keyboard and M75 WIRELESS gaming mouse combo, two of the company's most popular PC gaming peripherals. Throw in a Black Ops 7 themed HS80 RGB WIRELESS gaming headset and MM300 2XL mouse mat, and you've got everything you need.

Well, almost everything, as you've then got your choice of five custom Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Edition SCUF Gaming controllers, including a version of the Valor Pro Wireless that we recently reviewed. A controller featuring next-generation 'Hall Effect' thumbsticks and a comfortable ergonomic design.

Modern fighting games, such as Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, are being played at the professional level with a new style of controller or fighting pad. Instead of traditional arcade sticks that paired a joystick with six or more face buttons, you've got a single board with just buttons, including dedicated directional buttons for movement.

Corsair, a company that is no stranger to creating gaming peripherals for the PC community, has just released its first fighting game controller with the new Novablade Pro Wireless Hall Effect Leverless Controller. Each button on the controller is powered by the company's MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches (as seen in the Corsair VANGUARD PRO 96 Gaming Keyboard we recently reviewed), with adjustable actuation points from 0.1mm to 4mm.

And with the speed of modern fighting games, it's the sort of controller that is tailor-made for performance, as there's also support for Rapid Trigger and SOCD (Flash Tap) technology. And with each switch rated for up to 150 million presses, the new Corsair Novablade Pro Wireless Hall Effect Leverless Controller should be enough to carry you through a lifetime of 'one more round.'

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is widely considered to be one of the best open-world role-playing games ever made, and it cemented developer CD Projekt Red as one of the world's premier studios for creating immersive gaming experiences. This year, the game is celebrating its 10th anniversary (the complete edition of the game is currently 80% off at GOG.com), and to celebrate, Corsair has partnered with CD Projekt Red for some Limited Edition gear.

The new 'CORSAIR x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10th Anniversary Collection' includes three pieces of custom PC gaming gear: the Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% gaming keyboard, the Corsair M75 WIRELESS Lightweight gaming mouse, and a Witcher 3-themed Corsair MM300 2XL Mouse Pad. All three sport a stylish, minimal The Witcher 3 look, with black, grey, and gold accents paired with logos like protagonist Geralt's iconic Wolf medallion.

The good news is that the gear chosen for this collaboration is all fantastic. In our review of the Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% gaming keyboard, we praised its performance, customization, and features, giving it a well-earned Editor's Choice award. Likewise, the Corsair M75 WIRELESS gaming mouse earned a Recommended award for its high-quality build and wireless performance.

Razer has evolved its premium Huntsman V3 Pro lineup of keyboards for competitive and pro gamers with the new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz, which the company says offers an industry-leading latency of just 0.58ms for true 8K (8,000 Hz) polling. Razer notes that this provides a near-instantaneous response that is 11% faster than its nearest competitor; however, the company doesn't say which keyboard it's comparing performance to.

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz series is the company's "analog optical keyboard" that features the company's magnetic Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 with adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and Snap Tap support. With an impressive adjustable actuation range of 0.1 - 4.0mm, a snappy 40g actuation force rating, and a 100-million keystroke lifespan, these magnetic switches are built for pro-level PC gaming performance.

Razer confirms that it has developed the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz series alongside esports professionals like Counter-Strike star Nikola "NiKo" Kovač to help fine-tune the latency, keystroke feel, and overall performance.

Green has been part of Razer's aesthetic since the company started releasing gaming gear. Black and with hints of green not only make up the company's logo but also the bulk of its offerings, with its new 'Esports Green' lineup for PC and console presenting the inverse of that. And then some. If you're a fan of distractingly bright neon green, then this might just be the gear that you've been looking for.

Calling the lineup 'Esports Green' makes sense, given that it includes premium hardware like the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC controller and the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz keyboard. Two peripherals that are built for competitive performance; however, if I had the new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Esports Green Edition sitting in front of my display, it would probably be a bit of a distraction while crouched in a corner, capturing a point in Battlefield 6.

The full Razer 'Esports Green Edition' lineup includes headsets, controllers, mice, and a keyboard - covering some of the most recent and impressive releases from the company, including the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, which recently earned an Editor's Choice Award for being one of the best wireless gaming mice releases in years. Here's the breakdown of the lineup.

Fans of symmetrical thumbsticks and the PS5's DualSense have a new pro-grade controller. The company describes the Razer Raiju V3 Pro for PlayStation 5 and PC as an 'elite esports controller' for PlayStation fans, thanks in part to its use of the latest thumbstick technology - TMR (Tension Magnetic Resistance).

Without going into the technical details, TMR is the next generation of Hall-effect magnetic technology for controllers. In addition to eliminating stick drift, TMR thumbsticks are more accurate and power-efficient than current Hall-effect sticks on the market. This makes the Razer Raiju V3 Pro a great wireless controller choice for pros in the fighting, FPS, and action space on PS5 or PC.

In addition to the latest thumbstick technology, the Razer Raiju V3 Pro also sports four removable mouse-click back buttons and claw-grip bumpers that include the same switches found in the company's premium gaming mice. The controller also sports Razer's Pro HyperTriggers, which let gamers customize the actuation points to suit the game they're playing or playstyle in the same way PC gamers customize actuation points on modern magnetic gaming keyboards.

Recently, we reviewed ASUS's new flagship and unique split-design ROG Falcata gaming keyboard. This premium keyboard is impressive in nearly every way imaginable, with a standout feature being its introduction of the new custom ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switches, offering one of the best-feeling Hall Effect magnetic keyboards to date. And now, with the announcement of the latest, and more traditional-looking, ROG Azoth 96 HE gaming keyboard, these fantastic magnetic switches are set to return.

The ROG Azoth 96 HE is a magnetic keyboard, which means you've got complete control and can adjust the actuation point on every single key, alongside support for gaming features like Rapid Trigger and Speed Tap. The ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switches are also hot-swappable, so you've got complete control over customization and replacing the switches down the road. Either way, the switches work alongside the custom ROG Hall sensor to deliver premium, accurate, and precise performance.

The 96 in the naming refers to the 96% layout, which means the ROG Azoth 96 HE includes things like a Numpad and system keys in a more compact layout. It's also wireless, featuring tri-mode connectivity that includes low-latency wireless, wired over USB, and Bluetooth, delivering 8K or 8,000 Hz polling via ROG SpeedNova 8K.

Razer has just updated its webcam offerings for gamers, streamers, and creators with the new Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X. The big headline feature of the flagship Razer Kiyo V2 model, priced at $149.99 USD, is that it supports crisp and vibrant 4K video powered by an 8.3 MP Sony STARVIS Sensor; however, it is limited to 30FPS. For streamers, it also supports 1080p 60FPS.

Razer notes that the Kiyo V2 has been designed to offer "professional-grade image and video" in a webcam, with additional AI-powered optimizations and features via a partnership with Reincubate and its popular Camo Studio app. This includes AI-powered auto-framing, lighting correction, and backgrounds.

"With the Kiyo V2, we wanted to give creators the best of both worlds," said Addie Tan, Global Head of Lifestyle Division at Razer. "The original Kiyo Pro set a new standard for webcam image quality, but we knew creators needed more than just sharp visuals. That's why we built the Kiyo V2 with true 4K clarity and layered in intelligent AI optimizations, so streaming becomes easier, smarter, and truly stream-ready."

Razer recently debuted its 'Phantom Collection' of peripherals, which includes a keyboard, mouse, and headset, earlier this year. Inspired by the era of console gaming, where you could buy translucent Nintendo and Xbox hardware, Razer's first run of Phantom gear drew its retro inspiration from the latter, featuring translucent green hardware paired with vibrant Razer Chroma lighting.

This week, the company has announced that it is expanding its popular offerings with a new Phantom White collection, which it says presents a "sleek new translucent colorway in white that brings retro-futuristic vibes to modern gaming setups." Now, if you're a fan of the era where you could buy see-through gaming hardware, one look at the images will probably be enough to get you on board with the idea.

Razer is also expanding its Phantom offerings to include the Razer Kishi V3 mobile controller with a Phantom White Edition. It joins the new lineup of Razer gear that consists of the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, Razer BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard, Razer Barracuda X Chroma headset, and Razer Firefly V2 Pro mouse mat. These are all available now in Phantom White Edition variants.

SCUF Gaming, which is a part of Corsair, has just launched its latest premium wireless controller for PC and Xbox gamers. The new SCUF Valor Pro Wireless Performance Controller not only arrives with a premium build that includes adjustable triggers, rubberized grips for comfort, and 'Endurance TMR Thumbsticks' designed for durability and 'wear and tear' resistance, but on the rear, you'll find four customizable paddles.

The SCUF Valor Pro Wireless is designed for customization (via a dedicated app for both Xbox consoles and PC), supporting tri-mode connectivity that covers PC, Xbox consoles, and Bluetooth devices. There's also fast, low-latency 1,000 Hz polling when used in wired mode, as well as a built-in fast-charging battery that offers up to 17 hours of gaming.

At a glance, the shape will be familiar to those who have used an Xbox pad; however, SCUF's take is a little more compact, with button placement and curves designed for comfort and natural finger movement and placement. In addition to the customizable back paddles, one of the cool touches for those who love multiplayer games or chatting with friends is dedicated audio controls for headset volume as well as game/chat mix.

Keychron is quickly becoming a well-known entity in the keyboard market, offering a wide range of options that cater to various use cases, from gaming to productivity and ergonomic needs. The company's latest, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K Magnetic Switch Keyboard, is something new as it's described as the world's first fully ceramic keyboard.

In addition to ceramic keycaps and a ceramic build, the Keychron Q16 HE 8K also supports 8K polling, adjustable magnetic hot-swappable switches, and compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and devices. It's also a relatively compact keyboard with a 65 percent TKL layout, available in two colors: Navy Blue and a Light Green that resembles a cream-colored hue.

The big thing here, of course, is the use of ceramic for both the keycaps and keyboard shell. This kiln-fired material is dramatically different than the usual mix of aluminum and hard plastics used to create most keyboards. Ceramic keycaps have been a popular choice for a while, offering a durable, smooth, and scratch-resistant feel with a unique acoustic profile.

The new Logitech MX Master 4is the latest version of the company's long-running series of ergonomic mice designed for professionals and productivity. It's the first mouse in the Logitech MX Master series to introduce haptic feedback, which is customizable, offering vibration-based feedback for tasks such as scrolling, navigation, and selection.

And yes, per the headline, the Logitech MX Master 4 delivers the "fastest and most precise scrolling experience" in its lineup, with the electromagnetic MagSpeed scroll wheel's hyper-fast mode allowing users to scroll through 1,000 lines per second when navigating through documents. An impressive statistic that highlights just how different a scroll wheel on a productivity-first mouse is compared to the tactile step-based approach found on nearly all gaming mice.

Underneath the hood, the Logitech MX Master 4 is powered by an 8,000 DPI optical sensor that is optimized to accurately track on a wide range of surfaces, including glass. There's also a new "high-performance chip and optimised antenna" that Logitech says delivers twice the wireless connectivity strength of previous MX Master models.

ENDORFY's new Thock V2 series of stylish 'Alt Gray' and bright blue keyboards has launched with no less than 17 models. Now, this might seem like a lot (and it is), but this covers four different size options, wired and wireless versions, three different layouts (ANSI US, ISO CZ, ISO DE), and two switch types - basically, every style of keyboard. Expanding on the four different sizes offered, you've got 100% full-sized, TKL, 75%, and Compact.

The new ENDORFY Thock V2 series is all about delivering premium build quality and features at a price point that won't cause damage to your digital wallet. "We redesigned the construction, added hot-swap support, refined switches and stabilizers, and introduced advanced acoustic treatment," ENDORFY's Rafal Zaniewski says of the new V2 design.

One of the big focuses for the team when it came to the design was the overall acoustics and comfort of the typing experience. Both the wired and wireless variants include three layers of acoustic foam, including PORON and IXPE, with silicon dampeners underneath the space bar.