Peripherals - Page 2

Turtle Beach has announced two new peripherals for competitive PC gamers: the Vulcan II TKL RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and the Burst II Pro Esports Gaming Mouse. Both are designed for peak performance for those who spend a decent chunk of their free time jumping into rounds of Counter-Strike 2 or Call of Duty.

Starting with the Vulcan II TKL, per the naming, this is a compact tenkeyless keyboard that will ship with TITAN HS hot-swappable pre-lubed switches. Rated at 50 million keystrokes, these in-house linear mechanical switches feature a fast 1.8mm actuation point tuned for competitive gaming.

The Vulcan II TKL also features per-key lighting, a durable aluminum top plate, and sound-dampening foam layers for quiet and smooth performance. And then there's ReacTap SOCD support, which is Turtle Beach's version of the handy but controversial 'Snap Tap' feature found in modern gaming keyboards.

Logitech's MX Master 4 is set to launch at the end of next month and it'll pack an innovative twist in the form of haptic feedback, according to a new leak.

This is an extensive leak from German tech site Winfuture (via PC Gamer) which has got hold of not just the full details of the incoming peripheral, including features and pricing, but also a bunch of images showing off the MX Master 4.

The big introduction is 'haptic feedback' better known as the humble rumble, and in this case, it's not a gaming-related addition, but a productivity one.

Hyperkin has been making high-quality controllers for competitive and retro gamers for many years, with a wide range of models inspired by the look and feel of retro consoles like the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, original Xbox, and more. The company's latest, The Competitor, is designed for PC, Xbox, and Game Pass gamers, with a look that is a little more modern and familiar.

Yes, The Competitor from Hyperkin looks like Sony's DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 console. This is for PC and Xbox gamers who prefer the symmetrical thumbstick design of the PlayStation controller; however, it does lack the advanced feature set of Sony's DualSense, like haptic feedback, a large touchpad, and wireless support. Instead of the touchpad, you've got a large Xbox button, which helps give The Competitor its weird DualSense meets Xbox look.

Still, The Competitor is packed with impressive features like Hall-Effect technology thumbsticks, metal glide rings, a high-quality segmented D-pad, and durable face buttons. As a wired controller, it's set to launch with an affordable $49.99 price tag when it debuts in October 2025.

Razer has unveiled a pair of new BlackWidow keyboards, and if you're a fan of low-profile boards, you'll want to take note. The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed and Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile TKL HyperSpeed are the company's most advanced low-profile keyboards to date, with a slim, high-quality build and custom Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches.

Like Logitech's popular G915 series of low-profile keyboards, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile series has been designed for gaming performance, comfort, and customization. Like the company's popular and award-winning Razer BlackWidow V4 keyboards, you've also got the option to choose between three different low-profile mechanical switches - green (clicky), yellow (linear), and orange (tactile).

Razer notes that one of the reasons low-profile keyboards have become popular among gamers is the fact that the reduced height (you're looking at an ultra-low 18.5mm front height here) leads to a more natural wrist position that doesn't require a wrist rest. This also means a shorter travel distance for the mechanical switches, albeit with the same responsiveness that you get with a Razer BlackWidow V4 keyboard.

Premium controllers are common in the console space. There's the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and several other options from third parties. The new Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is a little different in that it's a pro-grade wireless controller that has been "built from the ground up for competitive PC gaming."

This means that the 8K in the naming refers to it making use of Razer's 8000 Hz HyperPolling technology for ultra-low latency performance. Razer notes that the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC offers true 8000 Hz polling in both wired and wireless modes, which is impressive to see. The high-end tech doesn't stop there, as the controller also sports TMR or Tunnel Magnetoresistance thumbsticks, with swappable caps.

If you're wondering what TMR thumbsticks are all about, the TMI is that they offer long-lasting durability with consistent tension and are anti-drift. Unless you're taking a corner in Tokyo Xtreme Racer, and then the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC will be all about the drift. Another impressive feature of the controller is its ergonomic, lightweight build.

Those who find themselves spending a lot of time playing racing games like Forza Horizon 5, F1 25, and the dozens of other high-octane titles out there will often find themselves looking toward picking up a racing wheel or even putting together a full simulation setup. Playing a racing game with a dedicated wheel and pedals is the sort of level-up similar to finding a legendary weapon in an RPG. One that replaces a sturdy but not all that exciting blue or yellow-colored sword, aka your controller.

This week, Turtle Beach has announced a new range of simulation and racing game accessories for Xbox and PC, aimed at those looking to get their first wheel as well as those serious about racing sims. First up is the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race KD3 ($449.99 MSRP, launching September 9, 2025), which includes a high-quality force feedback wheel with a direct-drive motor, 2,160° of rotation, magnetic paddle shifters, and dedicated pedals.

Turtle Beach says this one is for "serious racers," and the modular design is suitable for a range of setups, from desks and temporary tables to dedicated racing rigs. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there's the more affordable Turtle Beach Racer ($179.99 MSRP, launching September 9, 2025), aimed at "aspiring drivers looking to level-up their laps."

If you haven't picked up a new gaming keyboard in a couple of years, here's what you need to know. The rise in popularity of customizable boards with high-quality switches and acoustics has led to everyone stepping up their game. With the arrival of the newMSI STRIKE PRO WIRELESS gaming keyboard, MSI is stepping into the ring with its latest silent pro-grade keyboard.

The STRIKE PRO WIRELESS ships with Kailh Midnight Pro Silent switches that balance comfort, responsiveness, and silent performance. Rated for 70 million keystrokes, they're also hot-swappable with the STRIKE PRO WIRELESS, supporting all standard 5-pin switches. The keyboard also features three programmable M or macro keys, a smart scroll wheel, and dedicated media controls. It's also a full-sized board, with a numpad, so you've got wider productivity support than what you'd find on a TKL option.

Underneath the hood, the STRIKE PRO WIRELESS also sports multiple layers of sound-damping for ultra-quiet performance, as well as gasket mounting. As a wireless keyboard, it also offers tri-mode connectivity so you can seamlessly switch between wired, 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth modes. And the large capacity 4200mAh battery provides up to 1500 hours of usage between charges.

Turtle Beach's new premium Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded wireless controller is the successor to the popular Victrix Pro BFG controller that competitive gamers and the fighting game community have embraced.

As a modular controller that lets you swap out various sticks, d-pads, and even button layouts, the new 'Reloaded' model's redesigned Fightpad module, which includes the six-button layout made popular by games like Street Fighter, now supports a wrist-grip setup so you can press those buttons like you're playing with an arcade stick. The Fightpad module also includes Kailh microswitches for "tournament-level precision."

The updated controller also features Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, for "drift-free precision and consistent, reliable input accuracy," two upgrades that help make it one of the most versatile premium controllers on the market. Thanks to its modular layout that lets you swap the orientation of sticks, buttons, and more, it's designed for all styles of games, from first-person shooters to third-person action-RPGs, fighting games, racing games, and more.

We reviewed the original 4K-ready Elgato Facecam Pro a couple of years ago, and we were impressed by its pristine image quality, 4K60 capture capabilities, and ease of use. Earning an Editor's Choice Award, it's hard to think how a follow-up webcam could offer improvements outside of a few minor updates.

It seems that you can always trust the creators and streaming experts at Elgato to deliver something that sounds like a worthy upgrade. Meet the new Elgato Facecam 4K. It's the first 4K60 webcam with lens filter support, delivering DSLR-like quality and features powered by a pro-grade Sony STARVIS 2 sensor with uncompressed UHD or 4K output.

With support for 49mm lens filters, enabling cinematic effects such as diffusion and reflection reduction at the lens level, the new Elgato Facecam 4K introduces the capabilities of a professional camera to the webcam market for the first time.

For those who grew up playing games in the 1990s, you'll no doubt have memories of seeing real-world objects like keyboards, displays, and other hardware rendered with limited polygons and textures that look blurry up close. So yeah, gaming on a keyboard that looks like it's been plucked from Valve's Half-Life or the original Deus Ex is a pretty fun concept.

The new Higround Basecamp 75+ is a custom gaming keyboard featuring this distinctive design. The keycaps feature blurry text to give them a look reminiscent of old-school PC and console games from the 1990s. Higround's "unconventional design" is a "tribute to PS1-era motion and texture," which means the Blur keycaps are intended to look like textures that are still loading.

Priced at $159.95 USD, the keyboard's unique retro-gaming inspired look is complemented by the company's new responsive HG Blitz switches, which feature a "rail-guided stem" for a smoother and more stable response. It also features five dampening layers, including Polyfoam and Silicone as part of its 'Dampening Plus' design.

Corsair and Elgato have launched the new Game Capture 4K S external capture solution, designed for PCs, Macs, PlayStation, Xbox, the Nintendo Switch 2, and even iPadOS. It's the successor to the popular Elgato HD60 X, supporting recording or streaming cinematic 4K60 gameplay with zero-latency passthrough.

It even supports low-latency preview as low as 30ms, with additional support for high refresh-rate 1440p120 and 1080p240 capture for those playing competitive games. HDR10 passthrough is also available at 4K60 for enhanced immersion while you play or stream, HDR10 capture up to 1080p60, and VRR support for smooth gameplay.

It's also a compact unit with a slim design, featuring two HDMI ports and a single USB-C interface for seamless plug-and-play functionality. It's also supported by the new Elgato Studio App, which has been optimized for minimal system load, featuring new snapshot capabilities for social media posts and thumbnails.

Razer has just launched the latest addition to its symmetrical, portable, lightweight Cobra line, with the new Razer Cobra HyperSpeed Gaming Mouse. Weighing just 62 grams, it's an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse featuring the company's latest optical technology, including the Razer Focus X 26K Optical Sensor, Optical Mouse Switches, and Optical Scroll Wheel.

Even though it's lightweight, it still features four zones of Razer Chroma RGB lighting for added visual flair, as well as support for wireless charging via Razer's sold-separately Wireless Charging Puck, HyperFlux V2 mouse pad, and Dock Pro. It's also Razer HyperSpeed Wireless-ready, with tri-mode connectivity support via wired USB-C, low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth.

Powering the new Cobra HyperSpeed is Razer's Focus X 26K Optical Sensor with up to 26,000 DPI sensitivity and 99.6% accuracy. Paired with the latest generation of Optical Mouse Switches rated at 100-million clicks, you're looking at premium components and the sort of mouse that will power your gaming for years.

It seems that Endgame Gear has been offering a configuration utility for one of its gaming mice which was infected by malware - though the corrupted tool has since been taken down and replaced with a clean executable.

This issue was first reported on Reddit (see the above post), as Igor's Lab highlighted (via PC Gamer), with the compromised tool - for the OP1w 4K V2 mouse - being located on the official Endgame Gear CDN (and not a third-party mirror).

The Redditor who first stumbled on the malware (Admirable-Raccoon597) observed that after installing the app, they noticed suspicious behavior, and following further analysis, they confirmed a malware infection.

Previously exclusive to Asia, Razer has confirmed that its officially licensed Pokémon gear is now available in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This collaboration with The Pokémon Company sees Razer transform several of its PC gaming peripherals into vibrant Pikachu and Pokémon-themed gear.

The lineup includes a keyboard, headset, mouse, and mouse mat, covering all the main essentials you need. The Razer BlackWidow V4 X - Pokémon Edition ($169.99) keyboard provides a wired solution featuring clicky, tactile mechanical switches, a scroll wheel, RGB lighting, and a design that showcases popular Pokémon, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

The Razer Kraken V4 X - Pokémon Edition ($99.99) features a similar design, replacing the usual Razer green with a more fitting Pikachu and Pokémon yellow. This wired headset features Razer's impressive TriForce drivers and HyperClear microphone, as well as RGB lighting and support for 7.1 surround sound.

The Naya Create is a new ergonomic modular keyboard and interface designed for comfort and improving the workspace with enhanced control. The unique design includes a split keyboard with hot-swappable mechanical switches available in linear, clicky, or tactile Kailh Mini-Choc switches. And with its metal unibody and 'laser-etched polycarbonate keycaps,' it has the build quality to match its unique look.

The idea behind the adjustable split keyboard design is all about ergonomics and supporting a natural wrist posture, with the key placements also designed and laid out to support natural finger movement to deliver a more fluid typing experience. On top of this, you've got magnetic hot-swappable modules, including a trackball, touchpad, and input dial with a dynamic haptic motor.

Unlike gaming keyboards, the Naya Create is all about modular ergonomics for professionals, developers, creators, and those seeking things like precise touch controls. For example, the trackball reduces repetitive movements by offering an efficient way to scroll through code or spreadsheets. All features and customization are supported via the Naya Flow app, which has been designed for ease of use and drag-and-drop functionality.

Razer's DeathAdder is an iconic PC gaming mouse that the company has continued to evolve for nearly twenty years. From its ergonomic shape to its reliable performance, it has been a go-to peripheral for competitive gamers and esports professionals for a long time. And with over 20 million DeathAdders sold to date, Razer has announced the next evolution of the iconic mouse - the new Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro.

Per the headline, the new Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse, weighing in at just 56 grams. Interestingly, that's for the Black version, as the White variant weighs 57 grams. Razer notes that the new DeathAdder V4 Pro is the first mouse from the company to debut with its new Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen 2 technology, which is 63% more power-efficient than the previous generation with 37% lower latency.

This allows the DeathAdder V4 Pro to provide over 150 hours of battery life with the 1,000 Hz Polling Rate. The new mouse also supports both 8000 Hz polling in wired and wireless modes, for absolute peak performance. Designed in collaboration with esports pros, things get even more impressive when you take a peek inside.

The new Razer BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed is the latest wireless gaming keyboard from the company, and it ships with a Power Saving Mode that offers up to 980 hours of battery life. An impressive number that might leave you forgetting how to charge it once that time runs out - joking, of course. Simply plug in the USB cable and you'll be back up and running.

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed features a new dedicated Battery Life and Status button that you simply need to hold for three seconds to enable Power Saving Mode. And that's 980 hours in either low-latency Razer HyperSpeed Wireless or Bluetooth mode, which is even more impressive.

There's a lot more to the new Razer BlackWidow V4 than its industry-leading battery life; it's also a fully customizable board with hot-swappable switches supporting both 3-pin and 5-pin options. There are also two layers of dampening foam underneath the hood for a smooth typing experience, alongside lubricated stabilizers, an enhanced PCB, and a top-mounted steel plate.

JSAUX Gaming has created several accessories for a wide range of handhelds and other devices over the years, and its latest is targeting Nintendo Switch 2 owners who want to keep their brand-new console quiet and cool when gaming. The new JSAUX Cooling Fan for Nintendo Switch 2 is a clip-on cooling accessory for the Switch 2, designed to provide cooling exactly as advertised.

Nintendo Switch 2 games can cause the console's temperature to rise to 40 degrees Celsius, according to JSAUX. The JSAUX Cooling Fan can help reduce the device's temperature by 2-8 degrees in just 4-8 minutes. The unit features a knob that allows you to adjust the fan speed to find the optimal setting.

JSAUX also notes that the compact clip-on design of the Switch 2 Cooling Fan was designed with handheld gaming in mind, offering "heat dissipation without compromising portability or usability." It's available now via Amazon and will be on sale for 25% off on Amazon Prime Day (which runs from July 8-11).

AVerMedia is introducing two new capture devices designed for professional-level creators and those looking to embark on their streaming journey. The new CamStream 4K BU113G2 is a pro-grade camera capture solution for DSLR, mirrorless, action cam, or camcorders, while the StreamLine MINI+ GC311G2 is a compact capture card perfect for beginners.

AVerMedia notes that digital camera sales in 2024 grew by 15%, fueled by Gen Z and the rise of video creation and platforms. The CamStream 4K BU113G2 is designed explicitly for this boom, supporting smooth 4K60 streaming or capturing 1080p240 footage and arrives in a compact, plug-and-play HDMI form with a sleek design and an included mount.

On the other hand, the StreamLine MINI+ GC311G2 is designed for compact, beginner-friendly production, working in tandem with AVerMedia's Streaming Center software, which provides quick and easy integration with YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live. It captures and broadcasts smooth 1080p60 video while offering 4K60 passthrough for consoles, digital cameras, and more.

Racing game fans have never had it better, thanks to the arrival of a wide range of high-quality racing wheels and pedals and the ability to create custom rigs with ultrawide or multiple displays powered by cutting-edge PC gaming hardware. With a wide range of games, including EA's F1 series, Xbox's Forza franchise, and more, covering simulation and arcade-style racing, there are a lot of reasons to move away from playing with a controller.

Logitech G has been at the forefront of creating high-quality racing wheels and other accessories for years, with its current G923 2.3Nm TRUEFORCE Racing System and PRO RACING WHEEL 11Nm Direct Drive TRUEFORCE System widely considered to be among two of the best racing wheels for PC and console gamers.

In 2018, Logitech and McLaren Racing teamed up for the Logitech McLaren G Challenge, a worldwide digital racing tournament for sim racers. Building on this success, Logitech G and McLaren Racing have just signed a multi-year partnership that will see the arrival of a portfolio of new racing gear, co-developed to deliver "the most authentic and immersive sim racing experience possible."