Peripherals - Page 18

CoolerMaster have released their latest addition to their award-winning lineup, the MasterKeys MK750 mechanical gaming keyboard. Cooler Master placed a clear emphasis on performance with their latest offering, with Cherry MX switches, anodized aluminium body, RGB illumination, four dedicated media keys and a removeable magnetic wristrest.

"We wanted to further raise the bar so we designed a keyboard that harbors all of the fantastic existing features of our MasterKeys Pro line except now we added more elements that are needed for a competitive gaming set up such as dedicated media keys and removable wristrest for comfort," says Bram Rongen, Peripheral Sr. Product Marketing Manager.

Backlight keys are just not enough for the MK750, with Cooler Master including a unique illuminated light bar that enhances the style and gaming experience. Cooler Master didn't stop there with customization, the MK750 comes with nine purple doubleshot PBT gaming keycaps that provide incredible durability. The removable magnetic wristrest provides support that is demanded by intense gaming sessions thanks to its ultra-soft PU leather and memory foam properties.

With the Razer smartphone on the horizon, Razer have decided to add two new additions to their Razer Hammerhead in-ear headset family, the Razer Hammerhead USB-C and Razer Hammerhead for iOS Mercury. That's right, USB-C connection. This means phones that don't feature a 3.5mm connection will benefit gratefully from Razer's latest products.

The Razer Hammerhead USB-C features a flat cable, inline remote control, a highly durable aluminium chassis and and bi-flange ear tips for passive noise isolation. The Razer Hammerhead USB-C houses a custom-tuned DAC converter with digital output and features 10mm dynamic drivers that is finished in the classic Razer flamboyant green and black.

The Razer Hammerhead for iOS Mercury leverages digital output of Apple Lightning connector source-direct audio without processing for maximally pure, accurate, mobile sound that is finished in a sleek white color to match your Apple product.

GIGABYTE has revealed their latest mechanical gaming keyboard to the Aorus family, the Aorus K9 Optical gaming keyboard. The Aorus K9 Optical features Optical mechanical switches that are made by Flaretech and produce debounce times as low as 0.03ms. This provides higher precision gaming and unmatched durability of 100 million keystrokes.

The impressive Optical mechanical switches aren't the only impressive addition to GIGABYTE's latest keyboard, the Aorus K9 is also splash proof with GIGABYTE claiming "Without exposed metal connectors, it is fully splash proof, even enabling use under water". The optical Flaretech switches also eliminate chatter, this achieved by the use of fully optical actuation, rather than electromechanical.

As expected with premium gaming products, RGB illumination is present with 16.8 million-color RGB multi-color back-lighting that is compatible with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion software. GIGABYTE have yet to release pricing or availability details.

This is one for all you Overwatch fans out there, trust me I know there's plenty out there, including myself. Razer have announced the officially licensed D.Va peripheral suite for Overwatch fans, the suite includes the D.Va Razer MEKA gaming headset, the Abyssus Elite optical mouse and the D.Va Razer Goliathus mouse pad and is perfect for hardcore Overwatch gamers.

"Since launching over a year ago, Overwatch has become a worldwide phenomenon and so has the love and affection for Blizzard's beloved character, D.Va," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "She's a gamer through and through and plays to win. When the idea to have a character-specific suite of products came up, the decision was 'easy mode.'"

Details on the D.Va Razer MEKA gaming headset are rather limited at the moment, with Razer only stating that it will feature an omni-directional mic and in-line controls. The Abyssus Elite gaming mouse is tournament-ready and features a 7200 DPI optical sensor, 220 inches per second (IPS) tracking and up to 30 G acceleration that is also supported by Razer Synapse 3 (beta) software. What mouse isn't complete without a mouse pad? Razer have complimented the Abyssus Elite mouse with the D.Va Razer Goliathus mouse pad, a vibrant design that is optimized for all types of sensitivity settings and sensors types on any mouse.

OFM have extended their product range into the gaming market with their new RESPAWN range. OFM have decades of experience in ergonomics and quality furniture, using this experience and knowledge to design their PC gaming chair range to cater for the long and intense gaming sessions. This experience provides gamers with everything they require- ergonomic comfort, 4D adjustability, beautiful aesthetics and premium materials that is backed with a limited lifetime warranty.

"Gamers have specific ergonomic and aesthetic needs that aren't met by standard office chairs, and many of the seating options out there are outrageously priced or offer features that don't provide comfort in a stylish way," said Blake Zalcberg, CEO of OFM, Inc. "We knew that there was a need in the market that we could fulfill based on our 20 years of experience at OFM, and decided to create the RESPAWN brand. RESPAWN delivers an affordable and durable product designed specifically for gamers."

The RESPAWN series features eight gaming chairs in a variety of colors to suit each individual's preferred comfort, style and functionality. You can view the entire RESPAWN range here and is available now.

SteelSeries have added the Arctis 3 Bluetooth gaming headset to their award-winning Arctis line-up, the addition of Bluetooth allows users to hear audio from both a Bluetooth source and wired connection source at the same time. This means gamers can get the performance and quality from a wired connection, while simultaneously using Bluetooth to connect to Discord, VoIP or simply stream music while playing their favorite games. Together with Arctis 3's remarkable sound, comfort, style and compatibility, the Arctis 3 Bluetooth is the perfect choice for online gaming.

"We've noticed gamers hacking away at blending console game audio and Discord voice for quite some time," says Eros Resmini, CMO of Discord. "SteelSeries makes that whole process easy with this product and let's more gamers use Discord with their friends."

The SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth gaming headset is compatible with PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, VR and mobile. In fact, the Arctis 3 Bluetooth is perfect for Nintendo Switch by allowing users to pair their phones with the Nintendo Switch Online chat mobile app and still enjoy their game via the wired connection. This is the first headset with this type of compatibility for the Nintendo Switch.

Chances are you either have minimal RGB lighting, or excessive RGB lighting, personally I'm the latter and feel you can never have too much RGB illumination. Cooler Master must know I'm in the market for a RGB mouse pad and have released their vibrant RGB mouse pad that targets pro-gamers. The MasterAccessory- RGB Hard Gaming Mousepad features a low-friction surface that is optimized for optical and laser mice sensors, rubber pads to maximizes grip and eliminate slippage potential and of course, RGB illumination. The RGB illumination includes nine preset lighting animations that can be changed on-the-fly via a touch sensitive button allows them to cycle through the modes.

The MasterAccessory- RGB Hard Gaming Mousepad is 350mm x 264mm x 2mm (WxHxD) in size and included a 1.6m braided USB cable. Available now from Newegg, you can pick yourself up Cooler Masters latest RGB mouse pad for $29.99

SteelSeries have announced a ten-keyless version of their exceptional APEX M750 mechanical gaming keyboard, the APEX M750 TKL. The Apex M750 is the definition of a SteelSeries product, high-build quality and esport performance, the Apex M750 TKL builds on these foundations with its compact and transportable TKL design.

The M750 TKL utilizes SteelSeries' QX2 mechanical switches, aluminium metal-alloy frame with a black matte finish, RGB LEDs and is SteelSeries Engine supported apps such as Discord Chat Integration, ImageSync, Audio Visualizer, PrismSync and GameSense. These apps can provide in-game notification that adds to the gamers experience to combine performance, customization and immersion.

A TKL design allows for increased flexibility for transportation and minimal desk-space required for set-up, SteelSeries recently announced sponsorship for renowned esports player, Sander "VoO" Kaasjager who shared his thoughts about the APEX M750 TKL.

Razer has added two new keyboards to the Razer Cynosa Chroma range, the Razer Cynosa Chroma and Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro. The Razer Cynosa Chroma is a distinct family of value-priced gaming keyboards that offer excellent performance, features and value for money.

"Razer Chroma is a crucial technology for creating the most immersive gaming experience possible," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "With the Razer Cynosa and Cynosa Pro keyboards, more gamers will have access to this experience. Cynosa is the most full-featured entry-level keyboard for gamers today."

Naturally, these Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboards features individually-backlit RGB keys that are driven by Razer Chroma technology, Razer have also included a first for a Razer keyboard- a 24 customizable lighting zones underneath the base of the keyboard that provide a "underglow" lighting effect that provides an added dimension of visual feedback and game integration, this is unfortunately only available on the Pro model.

I'm confident in saying at one stage or another, we all owned a Microsoft Intellimouse growing up. The Microsoft Intellimouse was symbolic for innovation since it was introduced in 1996 and eventually made extinct in 2012. Microsoft have announced that after 5 years, the Microsoft Intellimouse series will resurface with the Microsoft Classic Intellimouse.

"Inspired by the Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0, the new Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has made modern improvements to a fan favorite. The features that fans loved about the original are still here - customizable buttons, the classic ergonomic look and feel, and the wired USB connection" Microsoft says.

The Microsoft Intellimouse was a pioneer for the PC mouse, with introducing the world to everyday features we take for granted such as a scroll wheel, optical sensor and auxiliary buttons- All this began with the Intellimouse. The Classic Intellimouse will feature a respectable 3,200 DPI sensor, three customizable buttons, Microsoft BlueTrack technology and that elegant, stylish yet simple design associated with a classic Microsoft mouse.

Logitech have revealed their latest wireless headset, the ASTRO A20 Wireless Headset. This headset is designed to immerse gamers in the virtual universe they're within, creating a more exciting and memorable gaming experience.

"ASTRO is committed to producing the highest-quality gaming headsets at every price point," said Aron Drayer, Vice President of Marketing for ASTRO Gaming. "With the A20, we created a wireless headset focused on three key elements that directly improve the gaming experience - ASTRO audio quality, comfort and durability. We took everything we learned from our premium A50 Wireless headset and delivered its essential features for even more gamers to enjoy."

Building upon Logitech's recently released ASTRO A10, the ASTRO A20 Wireless Headset feature a 40mm drivers that provide audio fidelity tuned specifically to provide a competitive edge with accurate and precise audio performance. The ASTRO A20 is engineered for gaming marathons thanks to its lightweight and comfortable design that features comfortable clot ear cushions. Performance doesn't stop with voice input with a flip-to-mute uni-directional microphone that is optimized for all platforms. Utilizing 5Ghz technology, the ASTRO A20 is able to provide secure wireless connectivity and eliminate interference from other wireless devices that may impact inferior wireless headsets.

Complimenting their Viper V570 RGB Blackout Edition mouse, Patriot have released the Viper Series Gaming LED Mousepad to enhance the users gaming experience and to complete the perfect gaming setup.

The Viper LED gaming mousepad features a control switch that allows for six different LED color settings that provide a continuous backlighting effect around and beneath the entire mouse pad. Patriot have ensured high-quality products such as high-grip rubber backing to ensure a non-slip performance and High performance rigid polymer surface to ensure peak performance during intense gaming sessions.

Backed with a 2-year warranty, the Viper LED gaming mouse pad provides precious control and accuracy for your gaming sessions for the competitive price of $59.99

MSI have introduced an all-new series of gaming controllers specifically designed for multiple platforms. MSI's new Force range introduces the Force GC20 and Force GC30.

Compatible with Windows, Android and consoles, both the GC20 and GC30 controllers feature an 8-way D-pad with a replaceable metal cover kept in place by a premium magnetic design that allows the user to adapt their controller to the genre of game they're playing. These controllers feature rubber side grips on both handles that assists grip during those long gaming sessions and also feature haptic feedback that is able to enhance gaming experience.

The difference between the two controllers is due to the GC20 being a wired model, while the GC30 supports both wired and wireless modes. Set for Q4 2017 release with pricing not yet announced.

Patriot have today added a new mouse to its Viper V570 gaming mouse range, introducing the Viper V570 RGB Blackout Edition Laser Gaming Mouse. Featuring an innovative MMO+FPS hybrid design, this high-performance mouse accounts for gamers who demand versatility and customization across a vast array of games.

"We are excited to announce the launch of the new addition to our innovative and bestselling Viper V570 RGB laser gaming mouse series."said Roger Shinmoto, Patriot's Vice President of Product Development. "The unique FPS and MMO hybrid design allows gamers to dominate a wide array of games."

The Viper V570 RGB Blackout Edition is equipped with an Xtreme precision laser sensor and Omron switches for reliability and speed, the Blackout Edition also includes a dedicated sniper button for those FPS gamers. The Viper Software allows the user to program four sensitivity levels up to 12,000DPI that can be changed on-the-fly during gaming and to also set custom RGB lighting profiles. The customization doesn't end there, users can add up to 34.2 grams of weights that allow the user to fine-tune every aspect of their mouse.

SteelSeries have added three new colors to their award-winning Arctis 3 gaming headset range, solar red, boreal blue and slate grey. SteelSeries are celebrating this launch a little differently than most brands, with a great and selfless initiative. SteelSeries have partnered up with anti-bullying non-profit organization, Ditch the Label, by donating 10 percent of all Arctis Colors web shop sales, with their goal to raise $10,000.

"We questioned everything about gaming headsets when we designed the Arctis line - and because of that, it has driven the gaming audio industry forward to become the most sought after gaming headsets on the market with its beautiful, powerful features," said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. "With the new, trending colors of Arctis, we celebrate vibrant personalities and passionate gamers that help drive this culture forward, as well as support a worthy cause benefiting youth and gamers."

Featuring 7.1 surround sound, the Arctis 3 is able to deliver incredible sound via a range of devices including PC, consoles and mobile devices. The Arctis 3 also includes the SteeSeries ClearCast microphone, a retractable bi-directional system that delivers clear voice communication that is unmatched in gaming headsets.

Cougar have announced the arrival of two FPS orientated gaming keyboards. the Puri and Puri TKL. Combining German-made Cherry MX mechanical switches and powerful backlight that allows for individual customizable, the Puri and Puri TKL are great solutions for high-level FPS gaming.

A heavy focus on mobile gaming for LAN parties and tournaments is evident, Cougar have included a detachable cable and unique magnetic protective cover making the Puri and Puri TKL an excellent choice for professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts who are constantly on the move. Other features included by Cougar include 3-level high adjustment and cable management.

The Puri features a full-size keyboard while the Puri TKL, is obviously a TenKeyless edition that allows for even more versatility. These two keyboards offer great value starting at $69.99 for the Puri TKL and $79.99 for the Puri with availability set for some time during October 2017.

SteelSeries have announced the affordable APEX 150 gaming keyboard. Built upon SteelSeries' reputation of quality and innovation, the APEX 150 gaming keyboard introduces new membrane switches that provide an ultra-fast and quiet key feel with guaranteed 20-million click and splash resistance. Five-zone RGB lighting allows the user to customize their setup to suit their preference.

The APEX 150 features fully-programmable keys with advanced anti-ghosting and 24-key rollover to deliver impressive results that extreme online gaming requires. First introduced with the APEX M750, Discord integration allows for real-time chat notifications to be synced with all compatible SteelSeries illuminated products.

In addition to Discord integration, SteelSeries Engine also includes other apps such as the Audio Visualizer, GameSense and PrismSync. The Audio Visualizer allows your SteelSeries product's illumination to sync with any music or playlist of the user's choice. GameSense lighting reacts to your in-game events like low ammo, health, kills, money and cooldowns by altering the illumination effect of your SteelSeries products. PrismSync allows for syncing of all your SteelSeries Prism-enabled gear to display multi-color lighting effects.

i-rocks has released their sleek, gaming orientated RGB mechanical keyboard, the K60M PLUS. Featuring dual-layer PCB and genuine Cherry MX switches, the K60M PLUS is the perfect example of engineering for reliable performance.

The K60M PLUS has implemented a thick, high-quality aluminum chassis that is covered by layers of durable protective finish to prevent corrosion. For those long gaming marathon and for extreme typists, the K60M PLUS features a wrist-rest protector as a standard accessory to prove that ergonomics is as critical as performance.

The 16.7 million color backlight is completely customizable, with indivisual illumination configuration. Featuring in-built ARM Cortex processor, the K60M PLUS can record and playback up to 8 macros on-the-fly for quick command access and media control at your fingertip. Onboard memory lets you save profiles, macros and backlight settings for complete user preference. Optional software enables deeper customization and a visually intuitive user experience.

ASUS Republic of Gamers have announced the first gaming headset in their brand new ROG Strix Fusion series, the Strix Fusion 300. This 7.1 surround sound gaming headset features 50mm ASUS Essence drivers with a compact and lightweight design, aimed for gaming marathons that we have all experienced.

The Strix Fusion 300 features an exclusive airtight chamber design with large ear cups that allow more air to circulate within each chamber and rubber seals that prevent air from escaping, resulting in richer, fuller sound for the ultimate immersion experience. The premium 50mm ASUS Essence drivers are fitted with metal covers, this results in excellent mid and high-range sound quality with tight, punchy bass. ROG Hybrid ear cushions combine soft, sound-isolating protein leather and breathable fabric mesh designed to deliver maximum comfort.

Featuring both a USB 2.0 connector and a 3.5 mm audio connector, the Strix Fusion 300 is compatible with multiple range of devices, including PC, Mac, consoles and smartphones. This allows for a more diverse range of applications, rather than just a gaming headset by allowing users enjoy music and movies in their down time.

GIGABYTE expand the AORUS brand into their gaming headset by announcing the upcoming release of the GIGABYTE AORUS H5 Gaming Headset. GIGABYTE's AORUS H5 gaming is not only a premium PC gaming headset, but is compatible with consoles and mobiles to allow for extreme versatility.

The H5 features 50mm beryllium metal drivers instead of the more common neodymium-based drivers, this allows for improved acoustics by eliminating unnecessary vibration.

Weighing only 285g and featuring RGB 16.7M lighting that can be controlled via RGB Fusion software, the GIGABYTE AORUS H5 is the perfect gaming headset for long gaming sessions thanks for a focus on ergonomics as well as performance.