30 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Nabu Smartband Launched

Thousands of Limited Edition PAX Nabu X units to be given to expo attendees as part of Razer wearables celebration Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of its Razer Nabu smartband. A two-and-half minute zombie survival guide commercial produced by Razer will inaugurate a marketing campaign that highlights the benefits of “living smarter” with Nabu. Interested parties may check out the “Five Rules of Zombie Survival” spot at https://rzr.to/nabu-ad “When we originally announced the Razer Nabu at CES 2014, we received a ton of feedback on features that users enjoyed and aspects that needed improvement,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “We re-designed the Razer Nabu with that feedback, including […]

25 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer NZXT S340 PC Case Announced

Addition to Designed by Razer case program features an all-steel chassis Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the NZXT S340 – Designed by Razer PC case. The chassis is the latest product to launch from the “Designed by Razer” licensing program, an initiative that provides for third-party production and sale of Razer-designed and -branded PC cases. Razer opened the door to collaborations with case manufacturers last year. “Designed by Razer” candidates are subject to vetting by the award-winning Razer design and engineering team prior to approval. Once greenlit, the joint enterprise mobilizes Razer’s design expertise and product engineering sensibilities. The NZXT S340 – Designed by Razer PC case features an all-steel chassis with […]

19 August 201519 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Brings Intel RealSense Camera to VR and Game Streamers

Razer will harness Intel RealSense technology to design a camera for VR and gaming desktops Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, is working with Intel to deliver a consumer-ready desktop and VR-enabled camera based on Intel RealSense technology for a wide range of experiential applications. With Intel RealSense technology incorporated into a new Razer product design, users can expect to enjoy significantly enhanced game broadcasting and VR gaming capabilities. Among the novel features of this technology is automatic background removal, which allows game streamers and video conferencing users to remove or replace backgrounds for a more entertaining and immersive experience. Intel RealSense Cameras are also capable of 3D scanning, motion and gesture recognition, allowing product […]

6 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Orbweaver Chroma Mechanical Gaming Keypad Released

Razer refreshes its top-of-the-line, mechanical gaming keypad, featuring adaptable ergonomics and Chroma lighting for maximum control and customizability Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Orbweaver Chroma, a customizable, mechanical, ergonomic gaming keypad that is specifically designed for tournament-grade controls and color synchronization with other Chroma-enabled devices. Building on the success of the original Razer Orbweaver, the all-new Razer Orbweaver Chroma provides gamers with 20 fully programmable Razer Mechanical Switches; an eight-way directional thumb-pad; adjustable hand, thumb and palm modules; and now, with all of the beloved lighting features first seen on the Razer BlackWidow Chroma keyboard. The built-in green Razer Mechanical Switches come with a required actuation force […]

6 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer DeathStalker Chroma Gaming Keyboard Launched

The all-new Razer DeathStalker Chroma offers professional gaming-grade performance and 16.8 million color options on fully programmable slim chiclet keycaps Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer DeathStalker Chroma, a high-performance gaming keyboard featuring fully programmable slim chiclet keycaps and three customizable backlighting zones. Known for its sleek design that requires a travel distance of only 2mm to actuate, the Razer DeathStalker Chroma provides superior performance when compared to traditional rubber dome membrane switches that require the entire travel distance just to register a keystroke. The ergonomic wrist rest has been designed with the sole purpose of comfortable typing on this low profile keyboard, ensuring countless hours of gameplay […]

23 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Mamba Tournament Edition Gaming Mouse Launched

The Razer Mamba Tournament Edition is now available for pre-order. Announced at the 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the Razer Mamba Tournament Edition wired gaming mouse is specifically designed for eSports athletes, with an ultra-precise 16,000 DPI gaming sensor, ergonomic form factor and advanced Chroma customizable lighting. Full specs available at https://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-mamba-tournament-edition. WHO: Razer, the first name in gaming mice. WHY: The Razer Mamba Tournament Edition is the most precise gaming mouse ever produced, and Razer anticipates inventory will move quickly in stores as well as online. Pre-ordering will help ensure that the most Mamba Tournament Edition gaming mice will reach their new homes in the earliest possible timeframe. WHEN: Pre-Order Window: July 23 to July 31, 2015 RazerStore Availability: […]

8 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer League of Legends Scouter Messenger Add-on Launched

New Razer Comms add-on brings detailed in-game player information and crystal-clear voice chat to League of Legends Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of League of Legends (LoL) Scouter, the VoIP messenger add-on for the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game. The latest version of the software has a new URL feature that provides Razer Comms users with an alternative method to invite teammates into calls. The update was redesigned in line with LoL developer Riot’s third-party app guidelines and is available now. LoL Scouter enables communication via voice chat for match-made teams and gives detailed information about opponent skill levels to players of LoL, which has 70 […]

22 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Tartarus Chroma Gaming Keypad Launched

WHAT: The Razer Tartarus Chroma gaming keypad comes with 25 anti-ghosted, fully programmable keys, including an 8-way thumb-pad for complete control and manoeuvrability. Now with Chroma customizable lighting, the latest version of this gaming keypad has access to the full spectrum of 16.8 million color options. For more information visit www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-tartarus-chroma WHY: As a gaming keypad, the Razer Tartarus Chroma provides a comfortable and efficient alternative to keyboards for PC gaming, especially real-time strategy MMOs and other key-intensive games where left- and right-hand independence is useful. The Razer Tartarus Chroma offers infinite commands with its 25 fully programmable keys allowing users to bind all their preferred skills, macros and hotkeys for a personalized gaming experience. The precise 8-way directional thumb-pad […]

20 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GUNNAR RPG and Cerberus Gaming Eyewear Designed by Razer Released

GUNNAR, the world’s leading creator and manufacturer of computer and gaming eyewear, today released its latest line of cooperative styles in partnership with Razer™, a pioneer in connected devices and software for gamers. The GUNNAR Designed by Razer collection unites GUNNAR’s patented i-AMP® lens technology, precision-engineered to reduce eye strain and improve the sharpness of high-resolution displays, with sleek signature black-and-green frames inspired by Razer’s iconic credo: “For Gamers. By Gamers.” “Razer has always stood for cutting-edge design with brilliant products that give gamers every advantage over the competition,” said Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan. “GUNNAR shares our passion for product innovation and design elegance, and we’re delighted to collaborate with them to push the limits of performance and style even […]

16 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Mamba Gaming Mouse Unveiled

Razer announces the new Razer Mamba, featuring the world’s most precise gaming mouse sensor, the revolutionary Adjustable Click Force Technology, and industry leading gaming grade wired/wireless technology. Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the world’s most advanced gaming mouse, the new Razer Mamba. The successor to one of the leading wired/wireless gaming mouse, the new Razer Mamba is powered by the world’s most precise gaming mouse sensor, the revolutionary Adjustable Click Force Technology, and industry leading gaming grade wired/wireless technology. The new 5G laser sensor is capable of tracking up to 16,000 DPI which is optimized for multi-display set-ups with ultra-high display resolutions. The 5G laser sensor is also the world’s most precise […]

12 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Kraken Pro Headset Unveiled

Inline volume and mute controls now included with the all-new version of the most popular headset for eSport athletes Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the improved Razer Kraken Pro gaming headset. The Razer Kraken Pro now comes with inline controls for volume and mic mute in addition to its fully retractable microphone. “The Razer Kraken Pro encompasses everything serious gamers need in a headset,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “By adding inline controls, the most popular headset among eSports athletes is now more functional than ever.” Available in green, black and white, the Razer Kraken Pro is designed for ultimate comfort, delivering an unmatched balance of weight, functionality and performance. […]

21 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Firefly Hard Gaming Mouse Mat Introduced

The Razer Firefly is the world’s first ultra-thin gaming mouse mat featuring Chroma lighting with 16.8 million customizable color options Razer™, a leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the release of the Razer Firefly, the first hard gaming mouse mat with Razer’s Chroma lighting feature. The Chroma feature adds 16.8 million color options and numerous customizable lighting effects to the mouse mat, including reactive, wave and spectrum cycling. Razer Firefly has lighting along its left, right and bottom borders and can sync up with other Chroma enabled Razer devices for virtually limitless color combinations. Engineered with all the trusted Razer gaming-grade performance features, the Razer Firefly has a micro-textured finish for the balance between control and […]

30 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Seirēn Pro Digital Microphone Launched

Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the Razer Seirēn Pro, a digital microphone designed for streamers and YouTubers. The Razer Seirēn Pro includes a high-pass filter to remove low-end ambient noises, such as hums, rumbles, traffic and wind, which streamers may face when creating content. This makes the Razer Seirēn Pro digital microphone ideal for the needs of live video broadcasters, YouTubers and even aspiring musicians that value clarity. Additionally, the Razer Seirēn Pro gives streamers the option of recording via an analog XLR or digital USB connection. The XLR cable allows the Razer Seirēn Pro to be plugged directly into mixing boards and cameras. Users can chain together multiple microphones and instruments […]

24 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Forge TV Android TV Micro-Console Released

Razer’s award-winning Android TV micro-console available for pre-order, $99.99; Razer Serval Android controller bundle, $149.99; shipping within two weeks Razer™, a leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the availability for pre-order of Razer Forge TV, the critically-acclaimed Android TV micro-console, and Razer Serval, the accompanying Bluetooth game controller. Razer Forge TV won eight awards in January at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including two coveted “Best of CES” awards. Razer Forge TV ($99.99) and Razer Serval (bundled with Forge TV, $149.99; $79.99, separately) are available now online at RazerStore and Amazon. Both products will begin shipping within two weeks for North America. “Razer Forge TV is unique, allowing users to experience the very best of […]

16 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma Keyboard Released

The BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma keyboard is available for purchase, replete with 16.8 million customizable color options, a detachable USB cable and all the essential keys, minus the ten keys, in a sleek, compact, form factor. The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma offers high-performance gaming features with ultimate portability. Users can define their own key zones, customize lighting effects and add multiple effects layers on each zone for a personalized lighting display using Razer Synapse. With its myriad color options, The BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma also features Razer™ Mechanical Switches with optimized actuation and reset points that improve gaming performance. Engineered to have a distinct tactile feel, these keys help with faster reaction times and more precision during critical game […]

12 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Blade Pro Laptop Launched

Designed for play and engineered for work, the new Razer 17-inch notebook has been updated with the new NVIDIA GTX 960M GPU and offers up to 1TB of Hard Drive Space Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the release of the new Razer Blade Pro laptop, a premier 17-inch gaming laptop and mobile studio for creative professionals. Engineered with the all-new NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 960M GPU with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM, the new Razer Blade Pro is designed for extreme game play and professional work. An Intel® Core™ i7-4720HQ quad-core processor powers the computing functions of this portable multi-purpose laptop. The new Razer Blade Pro also offers dual storage for higher speed and more […]

5 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Blade Gaming Laptop Unveiled

Updated GPU, CPU, and doubled system memory take the latest in the line of award-winning gaming laptops to the next level Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, unveiled its new gaming laptop. The Razer Blade, the world’s thinnest and lightest 14-inch gaming notebook, is now packed with the latest processors from Intel® and NVIDIA®, more memory and a stunning best-in-class QHD+ display. The new Razer Blade comes with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 970M (3GB GDDR5 VRAM) and state-of-the-art IGZO (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) display panel technology providing unmatched color and image quality. The ultra-portable laptop features 16GB of fast 1600MHz DDR3L memory and includes solid-state storage with options for up to 512GB. With speeds […]

28 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Arena Competitive Gaming Ecosystem Launched

Razer launches competitive gaming ecosystem for pro and amateur competitors and event organizers Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, in partnership with Las Vegas-based Gaming-Grids, today announced the first phase launch of Razer Arena, a new competitive gaming ecosystem for everyone. The service will be powered by the voice chat gaming messenger, Razer Comms. Razer Arena is a web-based platform that brings together competitive gaming tools typically reserved for professional-level gamers. With automatic match creation and reporting, tournament and match lobbies, match notifications, and more, Razer Arena provides a seamless experience without the hassle of uploading screenshots or replays. Razer Arena also allows match teammates and opponents to easily communicate. In the first phase, users […]

6 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Nabu X Smartband Launched

Nabu X joins award-winning Nabu in Razer’s wearables category; ships this month to qualified Razer Insiders in United States and Europe for $19.99 (MSRP: $49.99) Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of Razer Nabu X, a wearable that delivers notifications from smartphones, tracks fitness data, and has social band-to-band capabilities, all in a discreet form factor. The Razer Nabu X will be priced at $19.99 to qualified fans at Razer’s Insider forums and start selling on Jan. 13. Retail units will be shipping in spring for $49.99. The Razer Nabu X uses three colored LED indicators and vibrations to alert users of any notifications received on a paired smartphone, […]

12 December 201413 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Seirēn Digital Microphone Announced

Professional level recording and streaming with plug-and-play setup is now available with Razer’s standalone mic Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the Razer Seirēn (stylized as “Seirēn” and pronounced “Sigh-ren”), a plug-and-play digital microphone designed for studio-grade recording and streaming. The Razer Seirēn features a versatile multi-pattern USB digital connection capable of four different recording pattern configurations with three custom-tuned 14 mm condenser capsules. This makes the Razer Seirēn digital microphone ideal for the needs of professional musicians, streamers and YouTubers who demand superior clarity. With plug-and-play simplicity this microphone is simple to use at the studio or at home. The Razer Seirēn also allows content creators to quickly switch between 4 different […]

11 December 201415 December 2014PeripheralsBy David Shields

Razer Deathstalker Expert Keyboard Review

The Razer Deathstalker Expert has many of the basics needed for a gaming keyboard, such as macro recording, anti-ghosting, 1000mhz polling rate, and a key to disable the windows key while gaming. In this article for Benchmark Reviews , I will give an overview of this keyboard and Razer’s Synapse 2.0 software before delivering my final verdict on the package.

10 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Kraken Stereo Gaming Headset Released

Turn up the advantage with the all-new Razer Kraken Gaming Headset for Xbox One Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, is proud to announce the latest addition to Razer’s arsenal of Xbox One™ peripherals with the release of the Razer Kraken Stereo Gaming Headset for Xbox One. The choice PC headset of eSport athletes around the world, the Razer Kraken Gaming Headset is now available for the Xbox One and comes fully equipped with powerful 40 mm neodymium magnet drivers that are tuned for clear high and mid-ranges, as well as deep immersive bass for powerful lows. The Razer Kraken Gaming Headset for Xbox One has been ergonomically designed with plush circumaural padding that creates […]

27 November 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Nabu Smartband Released December 2nd

Winner of “Best of CES 2014” is the world’s first social wearable that combines features of smartwatches and fitness bands, priced at $99.99 Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced that the Razer Nabu smartband will be available first in North America from December 2nd on RazerStore and subsequently select retailers. The Razer Nabu is an award-winning wearable that was first introduced at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in January. The smartband won a “Best of CES” award as “People’s Choice,” besting a field of more than 40 finalists by earning 50 percent of the popular vote during the show. The innovative device delivers discreet notifications from smartphones, is a highly accurate fitness tracker, […]

31 October 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Naga Epic Chroma Gaming Mouse Introduced

Razer’s new gaming mouse features MMO optimized buttons, wireless gaming-grade technology and Chroma lighting features Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Naga Epic Chroma gaming mouse. The Razer Naga Epic Chroma showcases the new Chroma lighting on its tilt-click scroll wheel and mechanical thumb grid, a feature that allows personal color customization through Razer Synapse. This one-size-fits-all ergonomic MMO gaming mouse offers a total of 19 buttons with 12 mechanical buttons situated on the iconic Razer Naga’s thumb grid. It is outfitted with an 8200 DPI 4G laser sensor that captures up to 200 inches per second and offers a maximum acceleration of 50 G, and also features […]

30 October 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Leviathan Gaming and Music Sound Bar Introduced

Razer Leviathan offers 5.1 channel Dolby® surround sound for gaming, movies and Bluetooth 4.0 aptX® for high-quality wireless music streaming, with dedicated subwoofer for deep bass Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today unveiled its Razer Leviathan elite gaming and music sound bar. The new device provides premium quality audio for a wide range of entertainment applications, from desktop listening to home theater sound that’s perfect for gaming, movies and music. The Razer Leviathan’s 5.1 surround sound mode is ideal for gaming and movies. It also features a wireless music streaming mode via Bluetooth 4.0 for seamless music listening. The Razer Leviathan is able to deliver deep, powerful bass tones through a dedicated subwoofer, distinguishing […]