So, Razer Malaysia has decided to host a product showcase last week after quite some time, and we were there to capture some of them in the spotlight.
First, we have the Deathadder V4 Pro as the latest generation pro-grade gaming mouse, offering that ergonomic advantage while continuing to be one of the lighting wireless models out there. The round thing is actually the new receiver dongle that supports 8K polling rate even in wireless, so there’s no difference in latency whether you’re going for the cable or not. It also has various indicators to tell you its polling rate status.
The new optical switches are firmer in clicks and perhaps just a bit heavier and thumpier, translating to a more precise input and thuddier sound. Meanwhile, the optical-based scroll wheel means that it’ll last longer than before.
The folks also gave us a chance for a close-up look at the ‘Erlkönig’ prototype served as a test unit for pro players to take it on the stage without being exposed as the “DeathAdder V4 Pro” back then. By collecting actual usage by some of the best gamers around the world, Razer is able to grab some feedback and data that led to the final commercial version.
To be fair, most of us thought that the mouse was going to have a “crocodile skin”-like texture from the looks of it. But meh, it’s actually just printed patterns. Still pretty cool, though.
Meanwhile, the Cobra Hyperspeed serves as a nice ambidextral alternative to the Viper models, with Chroma lighting on the bottom, while the Focus X 26K optical sensor provides a nice mix between performance and price. The Basilisk Mobile runs an ergonomic form, albeit closely resembling a “laptop mouse” design ,which is understandable for its purpose. That’s not to say it is bad though – The 18K sensor will definitely be a whole lot better in gaming with just a “laptop mouse”.
Next, we have the BlackShark V3 family with the BlackShark V3 Pro taking the spotlight. Equipped with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 connectivity, you can enjoy near-zero latency without a cable dangling from the side, alongside its high-quality speaker drivers and full-band microphone that can capture your voice clearly while removing background noises.
For some extra fun, one can also grab the pro-team face plates that you can pop onto the sides to support your favourite personalities and names.
Gamer girl gang rise up, the Kraken Kitty V3 X will add a pair of nekomimi to your comfy stream, and if you want something to hang up, do check out the Base Station Chroma.
Want some RGB ooze? Then the Phantom Green collection peripherals are here to blind your eyes while you game, featuring the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse + Blackwidow V4 75% keyboard + Barracuda X Chroma headset + Firefly V2 Pro mousepad. Although not part of the Phantom line of products, the Mouse Dock Pro also supports charging the mouse while pumping rainbows under it.
They also have the Joro on the podium, with this model trying to serve that niche group where they need a compact 75% keyboard that resembles and types like laptop keyboards for the most part, with the real advantage being its closely bounded to the Synapse ecosystem as well, so you can sync up your RGBs with ease, download profiles to new machines, and enjoy things like Snap Tap (SOCD).
Then we have the Core X V2 eGPU enclosure that offers Thunderbolt 5 connections for the GPU to unleash its power to juice up some laptops that need some urgent computing. It supports some of the longest GPUs in the market, so one does not need to worry about the length and can just plug it in with ease. You can also get 140W of charging with it.
As for controllers, the Wolverine Pro 8K PC is a sight to behold, as every single input that you can press is powered by microswitches, thus it is extremely crisp and satisfying to press. The thumbsticks are TMR so virtually no stick drifts for years to come, and you can swap off the caps for different heights too. There are also back buttons for you to remap or configure macros, while the triggers can be locked through the toggles on the side, making it switch from “analog” to “digital” in a sense, allowing a 0 to 1 input much faster than usual.
Lastly, the Kishi V3 Pro and Kishi V3 are for mobile gamers, with the former supporting larger devices thanks to the retractable design. The Pro model also has microswitch D-pads as opposed to the standard’s membrane-based alternative, and it can be used as a PC controller through Synapse, making it a “two for one” value buy for cross-platform enjoyers.
Availability
You may find of these Razer stuff in Malaysia right now across multiple platforms.
