Peripherals - Page 3

Late last year, Razer announced the limited-edition Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a modern update of the 'world's first gaming mouse' that debuted in 2000. At the time, the original Boomslang's 2,000 DPI sensor and USB connection were considered cutting-edge, which shows how far gaming peripheral technology has come.

The Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition is an entirely different beast, even though it sports the same unique shape; it's powered by the company's advanced Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2 (yes, that means the Boomslang is going from 2,000 DPI to a whopping 45,000 DPI) as well as 8,000 Hz wireless polling.

Add 9-zone Razer Chroma RGB lighting, optical switches rated for 100 million clicks, leather-wrapped left and right-click buttons, and a wireless charging dock, and it's described as a legend reborn and "evolved for the modern era." That said, the Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition will be limited to 1,337 units, with each unit costing an eye-watering $1,337.

Based on everything we've seen so far, Logitech's new PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse is on track to be a game-changer for competitive gamers. This all comes down to moving away from traditional mechanical switches to a new Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS) for its left- and right-click buttons.

This offers a magnetic or Hall-effect-like solution with near-instant actuation and the ability to adjust actuation and reset points. Each switch also features customizable haptic feedback, with Logitech claiming the technology can reduce click latency by up to 30 milliseconds.

What does this mean when you're playing Arc Raiders, Counter-Strike 2, or Battlefield 6? Well, when you take a shot, the response will be faster than ever. Developed and fine-tuned alongside a team of pro players and esports athletes, Logitech is so confident in the PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE wireless gaming mouse that it will give early adopters in Australia their money back if it "doesn't change the way you play."

It was one of the most impressive PC gaming peripherals we went hands-on with at CES 2026, and now Corsair's GALLEON 100 SD gaming keyboard is shipping worldwide. What separates the GALLEON 100 SD apart from other high-performance gaming keyboards is simple: in place of the NumPad, you've got a functioning and fully customizable Elgato Stream Deck.

This is something many gamers and creators have been wanting to see from Corsair, so its CES debut had a sense of "finally!" That said, it all comes down to the execution, and the GALLEON 100 SD is more than a Frankenstein-like combination of two great products. The twelve LCD keys, versatile display, and twin dials feel like a natural extension of the rock-solid gaming keyboard that makes up the bulk of the GALLEON 100 SD's physical real estate.

We've been hands-on with a unit for a little while now (stay tuned for our full, in-depth review of the Corsair GALLEON 100 SD), and so far, we have been highly impressed by how much versatility and functionality the Stream Deck component brings to the experience. It also doesn't hurt that the overall build quality and responsiveness of the pre-lubed MLX Pulse keyswitches feel fantastic.

When it comes to customizing your PC peripherals, like keyboards and mice, you used to need to install custom software for each branded device in your system. One of the welcome changes over the past year or so has been the gradual shift to a web-based approach powered by Chromium-based browsers, which can now effectively 'talk' to USB devices.

And with that, Razer has announced the beta release of Razer Synapse Web, a lightweight web-based interface for customizing Razer devices. Without dedicated software, users can now fire up Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Opera, then head to https://synapse.razer.com to begin customizing.

Unfortunately, Razer's Synapse ecosystem is currently limited to a single device or line-up, the new Razer Huntsman V3 series, which includes the new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz, Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz, and Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini.

The TKL (Tenkeyless) keyboard has become the go-to form factor for many in recent years for gaming and productivity. Ditching the Num Pad offers more desk real estate while allowing keyboards to be more compact and portable. That said, for those who have made the TKL switch, there are still those moments when a Num Pad would be handy.

This is why there's a market for external Num Pads, and with that, Keychron's new Q0 HE QMK Wireless Custom Number Pad offers a premium option. With its CNC-machined aluminum body and Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, you're looking at the sort of premium build quality and performance that the company's top-of-the-line keyboards offer.

With web-based customization to adjust the activation points on the switches, ranging from 0.2 to 3.8mm, the addition of Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology sensors ensures pinpoint ultra-precise 0.1 mm sensitivity, low latency, and accuracy. And as we're talking about magnetic switches, this is a wireless Num Pad that supports PC gaming features like Rapid Trigger, Last Key Priority (LKP), and the ability to assign multiple functions to a single keystroke.

Last year, be quiet!, the German hardware company best known for its award-winning lineup of coolers, cases, and power supplies, entered the peripheral market with a pair of impressive mechanical keyboards. Be sure to check out our full reviews of the be quiet! Dark Mount and Light Mount keyboards for more information, as 2026 sees the company release its first gaming mice.

The new Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym see be quiet! once again, focus on what matters: performance, ultralight construction, and best-in-class components. Built for competitive gamers and enthusiasts alike, the main difference between the two options is that the Dark Perk Ergo sports an ergonomic right-handed shape, while the Dark Perk Sym is symmetrical.

Both weigh in at an ultralight 55 grams and are powered by the PixArt PAW3950 sensor, which offers a 32,000 DPI sensitivity rating and up to 8,000 Hz polling, even in wireless mode. Be quiet! notes that with the addition of a Nordic nRF54H20 MCU, both offer up to 100 hours of gameplay at the standard 1,000 Hz polling rate.

Logitech G's latest esports and competitive-gaming-focused mouse, the PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE, is set to launch next month. And the wireless gaming mouse is poised to be a game-changer, not because of its sensor or ultra-lightweight build, but because its left- and right-click buttons are moving away from traditional mechanical switches toward a Haptic Inductive Trigger System.

The best way to explain the technology is to compare it to how magnetic gaming keyboards work, with near-instant actuation and resets that Logitech claims reduce click latency by 9-30ms. And with that, you'll also have control over actuation points, reset points, and even customizable haptic feedback, with Logitech describing it as an "industry-first technology" created in collaboration with esports athletes.

If the company's impressive SUPERLIGHT series is anything to go by, then the new PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about gaming mice of the year. When the mouse was first announced, Logitech told us that it sees the new Haptic Inductive Trigger System as the biggest advancement for gaming mice in years.

Keychron is one of the better-known independent keyboard makers, and at CES 2026, it presented one of its latest limited-edition luxury designs: the Keychron Q16 HE 8K ceramic and marble 65% wired magnetic keyboard. And we're talking about the real stuff, too, with polished ceramic keycaps and a marble body.

These are the sorts of materials you'd expect to find in a high-end kitchen or bathroom, not on a PC peripheral. And yes, the end result is heavy for a keyboard. Although we couldn't quite get a sense of the thocky typing sound as we saw this at Keychron's booth at CES, the typefeel and the shiny ceramic keycaps both had a distinct premium feel.

As for the underlying hardware, you've got the company's flagship pre-lubed Keychron Ultra-fast Lime magnetic switches with Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors and per-key adjustable actuation. This custom Keychron Q16 HE 8K ceramic and marble keyboard is built for gaming, making it a great option for those firing up Arc Raiders in a luxury Italian villa.

At CES 2026, we were reminded that many companies make a wide range of keyboards for productivity, gaming, and more. One of the companies in the sea of PC peripheral-focused brands we saw creating some of the most impressive and stylish keyboards is NuPhy.

Having reviewed a few NuPhy keyboards, like the NuPhy Air75 V3, it's clear that its focus on blending retro-inspired designs with modern hardware and a fantastic-feeling typing experience is continuing as we head into 2026. At the show, we got a closer look at a pair of new keyboards from the brand: the productivity-focused NuPhy Node100 and the gaming-focused NuPhy WH80.

Although it will be available in three colorways, alongside a 75% TKL variant, the NuPhy Node100 in its beige form has the look of PC gear from the 1990s - albeit with the option to add a few bright, colorful keycaps. The full-sized variant has all the keys you expect, supports Mac and PC, and features a customizable touch bar running across the top of the keyboard.

At CES 2026, Corsair showcased a new flagship gaming keyboard that blends Elgato engineering with its own expertise to create the impressive and unique GALLEON 100 SD. Yes, as per the headline, it's a full-sized keyboard with an Elgato Stream Deck built into it, replacing the numpad.

This fusion adds so much modular and customizable functionality to a gaming keyboard that it's almost overwhelming. The Stream Deck component of the GALLEON 100 SD includes 12 LCD keys that can be programmed to execute commands or macros, open apps, folders, and more. Throw in a 5-inch color display, and there's direct access to real-time system information or even information on what track is playing on Spotify.

As we're talking about the already established and robust Stream Deck, GALLEON 100 SD owners will have full access to the Elgato Marketplace, with hundreds of profiles to customize functionality. And with dozens of game-specific profiles already available, there are community-created profiles for making something like calling in an airstrike easier and giving you quick access to handy keybinds and shortcuts.

Cooler Master has unveiled a new product designed to save NVIDIA's RTX 40 and 50 series of graphics cards from accidentally pulling too much power from the PSU and resulting in melting cables.

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 and 50 series GPUs can be quite power hungry, particularly at the higher end of the stack. Some of these intense power draws in combination with poor power cable seating, and faulty power cables, resulted in some users reporting melting. Power exceeding what the cable has been rated for has caused damage in several cases, and Cooler Master believes it has a solution, or at the very least a preventative measure.

GPU Shield is power protection that has been directly integrated into the PSU, with the GPU shield Adapter Cable being able to automatically detect abnormal current, and adjusts PSU output in real-time. Additionally, users are alerted of the abnormal current through LED indicators. Cooler Master explained to me that GPU Shield is also capable of identifying current imbalance, poor contact, or partial insertion before connectors are damaged.

At CES 2026, we got to see a lot of new gear from MSI. Even though its OLED and Mini LED displays, and the GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z, garnered the most attention from PC gamers, there were still plenty of other cool bits in its lineup, like the new MSI STRIKE 700 WIRELESS 8K HE, which is on track for release sometime later this year.

As per the name, the keyboard supports up to 8K (8,000 Hz) polling over a wireless connection. MSI has been creating solid gaming keyboards for years, but it hasn't quite reached the premium level of gaming performance we've seen from others in recent years.

The STRIKE 700 WIRELESS 8K HE, with its compact 65% form factor, is built for competitive gaming and pro players, so it makes use of the company's first magnetic switch - the MSI Magnetic Switch with a Crystal RGB Lens. And it supports actuation adjustments with an accuracy of 0.05mm.

As adjustable and motorized desks continue to grow in popularity, offering users the option to switch between sitting and standing modes and fine-tune the height, we're starting to see desks geared toward gamers. At CES 2026, we got the chance to see an early version of LIAN LI's new affordable, adjustable DK-B gaming desk, which offers more than just height adjustment.

Yes, as the headline suggests, the LIAN LI DK-B gaming desk includes a built-in PC case in the back-left corner, hidden from view. The chassis is mounted to the desk, so your PC becomes part of the desk. LIAN LI confirms that it supports modern PC gaming components and cooling options, including today's beefy but powerful GeForce RTX and Radeon RX graphics cards and 360mm AIOs.

With LIAN LI planning to launch the DK-B in late Q2 2026, it's also aiming to keep it affordable at around $599 for a base model. LIAN LI also told us it's still evaluating potential accessories and options for the DK-B, including the ability to mount a different-sized case.

ASUS has unveiled a pair of new gaming keyboards at CES 2026, the ROG Strix Morph 96 and ROG Falchion ACE 75 HE. For those who have been eyeing the popular ROG Strix Scope II 96 wireless gaming keyboard, the new ROG Strix Morph 96 will probably be one to keep an eye on, as it's being positioned as a more affordable, customizable wireless mechanical gaming keyboard.

The ROG Strix Morph 96 has been designed with customization in mind, where, in addition to hot-swappable switches, every layer is removable, from the top cover to the mod-friendly south-facing PCB and more. The keyboard ships with ROG NX V2 mechanical switches, as found in the popular Strix Scope II 96, and supports low-latency wireless via ROG SpeedNova 2.4GHz, along with Bluetooth and wired modes.

The modular design also features some nice aesthetic elements, including a removable top cover, a translucent positioning plate, and RGB lighting. And for those wanting speed, performance, and gaming features like Rapid Trigger and Speed Tap, there's the new ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE.

The Fallout Season 2 premiere has been brought forward to December 16, so fans of the game and TV series will get to experience a fresh take on the franchise's iconic New Vegas location sooner than expected. And even though sitting down to watch the new season of Fallout with a bottle of Nuka Cola sounds like the perfect evening, Bethesda has partnered with Corsair, Elgato, and Drop to offer the next best thing - a bunch of new Nuka Cola-branded hardware.

The lineup includes a complete setup of gear with designs inspired by the "taste sensation that swept the Fallout nation," Nuka Cola. This means you're getting a lot of bright reds with the Nuka Cola branding and artwork seen in the game and TV series, which itself is a riff on the real-world king of cola-flavored beverages, Coke.

The collection includes award-winning hardware such as the CORSAIR HS80 RGB Wireless Gaming Headset, the Elgato Wave:3 microphone, the Drop CSTM80 Mechanical Keyboard, and more. With desk mats, microphone boom arms, and a custom Stream Deck, the whole collection would no doubt turn any gaming setup into a Nuka Cola shrine.

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.