Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[SteelSeries announces Sensei Major League Gaming edition, keeps palms eager until August]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/03/steelseries-sensei-major-league-gaming-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/03/steelseries-sensei-major-league-gaming-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/03/steelseries-sensei-major-league-gaming-edition/#comments SteelSeries announces Sensei Major League Gaming edition, keeps palms moist until August

For most of us, the humble mouse is but a tool for effective computer navigation, for gamers though, it's a matter of life and (virtual) death. SteelSeries knows this, and hopes its new Sensei Major League Gaming edition mouse will keep a few more of its faithful out of the MASH. It looks like much of the credentials of the original Sensei have been kept intact, the same 10.8-megapixel sensor, the 150 inches per second movement detection, 32-bit ARM processor, LCD display and so on. What's new then? For the main part, the CPI, which can now go from one to 8,200, or all the way to 16,400 if you use the double CPI feature. You'll have to wait until August to get your hand on it, with pre-orders (but no price as yet) set to open at the MLG Championship next week.

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SteelSeries announces Sensei Major League Gaming edition, keeps palms eager until August originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jun 2012 04:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for a rodent to help you frag your way through the competition, southpaw style? The FCC may have just uncovered your new best friend: The Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse. Like the Cyborg RAT series, the Ouroboros features a sliding palm rest and swappable side panels to better fit your mitt. Unlike the RAT, however, Razer's rodent is completely symmetrical, and therefor, ambidextrous. While Ouroboros may not actually devour its tail, it can at least detach it, switching between wired and wireless modes with relative ease. The versatile vermin appears to pack nine buttons (the regular left and right triggers, three buttons on each side, plus the mouse wheel), a toggle for on-the-fly DPI adjustments, left / right trigger locks, compatibility for Windows 7 and MAC OS X and a charging stand. No word yet on the device's max DPI sensitivity or price point, but we'll let you know when Razer makes things official. In the meantime, feel free to browse the rodent's manual at the source link below.

Razer's Ouroboros gaming mouse outed by the FCC, transforms to fit lefties originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If ever there were a prime candidate for Pimp my Mouse, ROCCAT's Savu would be it. The R.A.D. peripheral (no, really, that's the acronym) incorporates a category-first: an achievements application that rewards players for "a wide range of gaming feats, such as mouse movement, button clicks, scroll steps, etc." The tricked-out mouse also features an adjustable 4000 DPI optical sensor and Easy-Shift+ tech to let gamers program up to two dedicated functions per button. But, wait, there's more superfluousness to endure. In the event you feel the need to take this whole affair to 11, the company's also tossed in a customizable rear light bar that can be preset to one of 16.8 million colors. If you're a fan of over-the-top desktop accessories, you can snag this posterboy peripheral now for $60 at the virtual (or brick-and-mortar) retailer of your choice. Need more convincing? Then click on past the break for the hyperbolic presser from this extra-ordinary PC gaming kit.

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ROCCAT Savu hybrid mouse ready to assault PC gamers' senses for $60 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Gaming MiceGaming MouseGamingMiceGamingMouseMiceMouseRoccatRoccat SavuRoccatSavuSavuWed, 16 May 2012 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Razer Naga MMO mouse gets some work done, fresh for 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/razer-naga-mmo-mouse-2012-refresh/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/razer-naga-mmo-mouse-2012-refresh/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/razer-naga-mmo-mouse-2012-refresh/#comments Razer Naga MMO mouse gets work done for 2012

It's fair to say we admire the Razer Naga MMO 'round these parts -- as much for its thumb-thrashing controls, as for its democratic diplomacy. Now the original is back, and updated for 2012. What's new? Well, there's a redesigned anti-slip, fingerprint-fighting finish, three interchangeable side panels and a re-optimized button placement. It's all designed to stop your fevered swipes from landing your mouse on the other side of the LAN, and help fend off a dreaded bout of "Warfare-wrist". Reckon you deserve an upgrade? US and EU gamers can get their $80 dollar-laden hand on it now, and the rest of the realm later in Q2.

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Razer Naga MMO mouse gets some work done, fresh for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaminggaming mousegaming peripheralGamingMouseGamingPeripheralminipostmousenaganaga mmoNagaMmorazer naga mmoRazerNagaMmoupdateWed, 09 May 2012 02:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Corsair debuting Vengeance gaming headset, PC case at PAX East]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/06/corsair-debuting-vengeance-gaming-headset-pc-case-at-pax-east/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/06/corsair-debuting-vengeance-gaming-headset-pc-case-at-pax-east/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/06/corsair-debuting-vengeance-gaming-headset-pc-case-at-pax-east/#comments ImageYou don't need a webcam-charted mood-graph to tell you that gaming can be a frustrating, enraging experience. Unbridled rage only begets revenge -- lucky for you, then, that Corsair is beefing up its Vengeance gaming line-up. Its $149 Vengeance 2000 2.4GHz wireless 7.1 headset, for instance, hopes to help you suss out the location your foe with its optimized HRTF (head-related transfer function) positional audio chops. Failing that, you could always wrap your hardware in the outfit's new C70 PC gaming case, a rugged rack designed to look like an ammo-box. This $139 steeled exterior case has room for eight PCI-E slots, 10 fan mounts, dual USB 3.0 ports and six SSD-ready hard drive bays -- in arctic white, gunmetal black and the traditional military green. You can mosey on past the break for a peek at Corsair's official press release, but folks in Boston will be able to able to check out the new digs in person at PAX East this weekend. If, you know, Vengeance is your thing.

[Thanks, Justin]

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Corsair debuting Vengeance gaming headset, PC case at PAX East originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It promised that it would do so if it received enough Likes on Facebook, and now Razer has confirmed that it is indeed proceeding with plans to release a left-handed version of its Naga gaming mouse. That comes after it received the required 10,000 Likes in less than a week -- a full three weeks ahead of its April 21st deadline. Unfortunately, there's no indication of a release date just yet, but you can rest assured that the MMO-focused mouse will be otherwise identical to its right-handed counterpart. The complete specs can be found in the press release after the break.

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Razer confirms plans to release left-handed Naga gaming mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jealous of all of your right-handed mates and their Naga-wielding gaming rigs? Well, it appears Razer has heard the clamoring and plans to produce a southpaw version of the gaming mouse. The catch? A Facebook page must receive 10,000 Likes in a month in order for the project to move forward. Before you get too excited, the outfit warns that the left-handed Naga will take a year or more to complete -- but if the vote quota is reached, Min-Liang Tan gave his word to make it happen. Seems like it'll happen, too, as the page has currently received over 6,000 Likes. So if that lefty DeathAdder just isn't cutting it anymore, hit the source link below to further the cause.

Razer to arm lefties with the Naga if it gets 10,000 Likes before April 21st originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the increasingly complex world of gaming mice, we'd be happy with one that doesn't scrape the paint from the top of our desk. Still, if your ambitions are a little loftier, Roccat's unveiled the Savu gaming mouse in anticipation for its big day out at CeBIT. Named after an Indonesian province, its the first mouse to include a trophy system (nope, us neither) that rewards "gaming feats" when you reach the milestone of having clicked your right button a thousand times in an hour, or something. The 4,000 DPI optical sensor device has the company's usual clutch of features including Easy-Shift+ and customizable colors and it'll be available in May where you can customize it to your whimsy for an as-yet unspecified price.

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Roccat unveils Savu hybrid gaming mouse ready for CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CeBITCeBIT 2012Cebit2012Gaming MiceGaming MouseGamingMiceGamingMouseGermanyMiceMouseRoccatRoccat SavuRoccatSavuSavuThu, 01 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/mad-catz-cyborg-m-m-o-7-gaming-mouse-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/mad-catz-cyborg-m-m-o-7-gaming-mouse-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/mad-catz-cyborg-m-m-o-7-gaming-mouse-hands-on/#comments Mad Catz M.M.O. 7 Mad Catz' Cyborg RAT series of adjustable computer mice has seen its fair share of minor revisions, and while wireless upgrades and whitewashed DPI tweaks have given consumers a hair of choice in transforming desktop pests, the differences between these devices has been modest, at best. Until now, at least. Enter the Cyborg M.M.O. 7, the outfit's latest addition to its aggressively styled line of gaming mice, minus the RAT moniker. Despite shedding the name of its predecessors, Mad Catz' latest point-and-clicker is as much of a RAT as the mice that came before it, but distinguishes itself with more buttons, more features and more color. Read on to see what's new, what's different and what should have stayed the same.

Gallery: Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on

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Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O. 7 gaming mouse hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamers looking for some hardware assistance can breathe a sigh of relief; Mad Catz's latest eye-catching forays into gaming mice and headsets are almost, if not already, upon us. The Cyborg M.M.O.7 mouse ($130) manages to offer up 78 definable commands beneath those eye-catching metallic hues and is available to buy now, while its F.R.E.Q 5 headset ($150) has hit pre-order on the manufacturer's site. Acronym-loving thrill-seekers can check out both at the source below.

Mad Catz Cyborg M.M.O.7 gaming mouse now on sale, F.R.E.Q 5 headset hits pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest gaming mouse from Shogun Bros. doesn't double as a gamepad, but it does carry a heady list of extra features for sharpshooting gamers. These include independent X and Y DPi settings to stabilize targeting, thumb selector for speed shooting, 5,700 DPI accuracy and 11,570 frames per second movement tracking -- sidestepping those pesky jumps and stutters when moving that cursor in the midst of a melee. Indicators include X, Y and refresh rate, while you'll find 11 extra macro keys across the rubberized surface. There are 20 customized DPI settings for any game genre you'd care to mention -- oh and a desktop setting, yawn. Expect to shoot the wings off a CGI fly some time in Q2 2012.

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Shogun Bros. Ballista MK-1 Gaming Mouse totes new sniping system, looks like it'll hit the spot originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ballista MK-1Ballista MK-1 Gaming MouseBallistaMk-1BallistaMk-1GamingMousegamingGaming MouseGamingMousemouseShogun Bros.ShogunBros.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[BMW's DesignworksUSA, Thermaltake reveal Level 10 M gaming mouse concept]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/bmw-designworks-usa-thermaltake-reveal-level-10-m-gaming-mous/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/bmw-designworks-usa-thermaltake-reveal-level-10-m-gaming-mous/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/bmw-designworks-usa-thermaltake-reveal-level-10-m-gaming-mous/#comments Themaltake and BMW's DesignworksUSA are apparently a design-team match made in PC gaming heaven. After previously partnering up for the elegant (and functional) Level 10 modular PC case, the two are back at it again -- this time with a focus on peripherals. While details are sparse, the Level 10 M mouse concept you're looking at is the first of the bunch to be revealed, and it's said to arrive sometime during the spring. It's not exactly a shoo-in for MadCatz's Rats, but considering the wire and an aggressively breathable design, it's clearly aimed at pro gamers. Sadly, key specs like its DPI rating and details about any macro functionality are currently non-existent, however, it does appear to be of the optical variety -- here's to hoping it'll perform just as awesome as it looks to the eyes, and for now, hit up the press release past the break for a totally vague description.

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BMW's DesignworksUSA, Thermaltake reveal Level 10 M gaming mouse concept originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ROCCAT Isku keyboard and Kone mouse hands-on

ROCCAT Isku keyboard and Kone mouse hands-on

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ROCCAT Isku keyboard and Kone mouse hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first thing we noticed about the Naga Hex was how lighting fast it was. We didn't experience any lag in the movement, something we've come to count on from Razer peripherals. There was the slightest bit of travel with button set on the right side, though, but the feel could change slightly once you pop on a different thumb rest. Those side buttons also boast speeds of up to 250 clicks per second, making those all-too-important macros keep pace with your MW3 tactics. Naga Hex is the first Razer device to sport Synapse 2.0, a cloud-based service that manages all of your custom settings even when you head over to mates house. Scroll wheel and buttons up top work like a charm as well, making it a nice piece of kit to add to your gaming rig.

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Razer Naga Hex Gaming Mouse hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriescesces 2012Ces2012featuregaming mousegaming peripheralGamingMouseGamingPeripheralhands-onmousenaga hexNagaHexperipheralsrazerrazer naga hexRazerNagaHexvideoWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Razer Naga Hex Gaming Mouse asks your single thumb to do sextuple duty]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/razer-naga-hex-gaming-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/razer-naga-hex-gaming-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/razer-naga-hex-gaming-mouse/#comments Razer Naga Hex Gaming Mouse asks your single thumb to do sextuple duty It's time to whip that lazy right thumb into shape, to end its freeloading ways and make sure it's fully maximized. The Razer Naga Hex is the way to go. Think of it as a somewhat simplified version of the Razer Naga MMO, dropping to six buttons and re-arranging them into a hexagonal pattern. It's designed for the burgeoning action-RPG gamer -- or for those who spent too much time playing Battletech with little painted figures. The $80 mouse is available for pre-order now and will ship later this month before popping up in stores in March.

Razer Naga Hex Gaming Mouse asks your single thumb to do sextuple duty originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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European peripheral maker ROCCAT was serious when they promised to put some German engineered fragging tools in the hands of US gamers, unveiling today a trio of accessories to tempt American gamers. These aren't your standard mouse and keyboard setup, however -- these siblings socialize. More specifically, the outfit's Isku gaming keyboard ($90) and 6000 DPI Kone gaming mouse ($80) use ROCCAT's exclusive "Talk" protocol to activate mouse macros from the keyboard. Ready to snipe? Just click easy-aim on the Isku Keyboard, and the Kone mouse automatically adjusts its DPI to a headshot friendly level. The outfit is also trotting out a 5.1 surround sound headset, dubbed Kave, which will land in February for $120. Hit the break for the full PR, or take a peek at Germany's finest in the gallery below.

Gallery: Roccat Accessories

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ROCCAT invades US gaming market, brings peripherals to CES originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Assassin's Creed Revelations Chameleon X-1

Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 mouse dons assassin style, sneaks into CES originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Corsair ships Vengeance K90, K60, M90 and M60 gaming mice and keyboards

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Corsair ships Vengeance gaming mice and keyboards, procrastinating shoppers rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you may well be aware, professional gamers have been getting more and more pro over the years, even including the sort of product endorsements you'd expect from professional athletes. Case in point: this new limited edition headset and mouse pair from SteelSeries, which each sport the colors and logo of Team Fnatic. They are being released to coincide with the Dreamhack Winter LAN party / digital festival, and they're otherwise identical to SteelSeries' existing 7H headset and Sensei gaming mouse. Those interested will be able to pick up both the mouse and headset (pictured after the break) at Dreamhack or online for $100 and $140, respectively.

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Fnatic pro gaming team gets limited edition headset and mouse from SteelSeries originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mad Catz goes massively multiplayer with Cyborg M.M.O.7

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Mad Catz goes massively multiplayer with Cyborg M.M.O.7 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the thought of spending $160 on Modern Warfare 3-branded peripherals appeals then twitch your trigger fingers at Logitech's new Gaming Keyboard G105 and Laser Mouse G9X. Both are slathered in MW3 logos (so you don't forget what you've consigned yourself to for the next year) and come with some essential FPS features. The keyboard has "night-vision green" LED backlit keys, six programmable "G" keys to record macros and a game/desktop mode switch for those rare moments when you're really not meant to be MacTavish. Meanwhile, the mouse has on-the-fly adjustable DPI, up to five different player profiles, a color display and 28g (one ounce) of extra weight to adjust the mouse balance against your hand. They're both available from the Logitech website and will set you back $80 each.

Logitech release MW3 gaming mouse and keyboard, for people who can't get enough Soap originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Competitive gaming scored itself a new peripheral vying for the top spot back in August, when SteelSeries unveiled its ambidextrous Sensei mouse. If you'll recall, the Sensei tracks up to 150-inches per second with its 10.8 megapixel sensor, and uses a 32-bit ARM processor to calculate it all without bogging down your rig. Making things sweeter, a trio of illuminated sections can be set to differing hues befitting your mood, and an LCD planted on the Sensei's underside will let you change some settings without a computer. If you've been dying to get your FPS-loving mitts on this $90 input device, it's now officially up for pre-order from the company's website and due to hit doorsteps during the first week of October. As usual, the full PR is located just past the break.

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SteelSeries Sensei gaming mouse goes up for pre-order, obeys your macro come October originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Splitfish FragFX Shark 360 starts shipping for your first-person shooting pleasure originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Corsair Vengeance gaming keyboard, mice and headset press shots


Gallery: Corsair Vengeance gaming keyboard, mice and headsets hands-on

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Corsair Vengeance gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's be honest, balancing coursework with recreation is just as important as maintaining a balanced food diet -- perhaps even more. After you spend countless hours hitting the books, cramming for tests, and writing papers, you're just going to need something to turn your brain to mush. Don't worry, we have just the thing: video games. It doesn't matter how many midterms you have, we're sure we can find something to help you slack off. Of course, it's not going to be easy; you'll have to wait until next semester (at least) to get your hands on the PlayStation Vita, but that doesn't mean that you don't have options now. Jump past the break -- we can probably help you find something to get you through mid-terms with your sanity intact. Don't want to shell out cash to have fun this semester? Enter our back to school sweepstakes! Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win, and drop by our giveaway page for more details.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: gaming originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech G300 mouse delivers gaming friendly features on the cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Cyborg Rat Albino first hands-on

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Mad Catz Cyborg Rat Albino first hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Razer trots out Transformers 3 Edition DeathAdder, Vespula and laptop case

Razer trots out Transformers 3 Edition DeathAdder, Vespula and laptop case originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I'm thinking about getting an Alienware M14x. What's the best gaming mouse for first person shooters?"

That's about as brief as they come, folks. We're guessing he wants something on the portable side given his machine of choice, and while we'd personally recommend the Orochi, we're sure the hivemind has a few answers, too. Spill 'em in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best gaming mouse for first-person shooters? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryaskask engadgetAskEngadgetfirst-person shooterFirst-personShooterFPSgaming mouseGamingMousemouseperipheralSat, 25 Jun 2011 22:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Razer ships $80 Orochi Black Chrome Edition mobile gaming mouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/razer-ships-80-orochi-black-chrome-edition-mobile-gaming-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/razer-ships-80-orochi-black-chrome-edition-mobile-gaming-mouse/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/razer-ships-80-orochi-black-chrome-edition-mobile-gaming-mouse/#comments It's an Orochi, but with 100 percent more gloss. Typically, a new hue on an old critter wouldn't do much for us, but given that Razer's oh-so-diminutive Orochi still remains our favorite travel mouse to date (for gaming, at least), we couldn't help but notice the striking young fellow above. The Orochi Black Chrome Edition is the exact same mouse that shipped last fall, but with a much more vivacious set of duds. Aside from being fully capable of sneaking into either of your front pockets, this Bluetooth-enabled unit also touts an ambidextrous design, a 4000DPI laser sensor (with tracking at up to 100 inches per second), on-the-fly sensitivity adjustments and a gold-plated USB connector for those who'd prefer to roll wired. If you've been looking to treat yourself, she's in stock now for $79.99.

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Razer ships $80 Orochi Black Chrome Edition mobile gaming mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech G400 optical gaming mouse available for pre-order, wants to replace your aging MX518 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Splitfish FragFX Shark to surface for Xbox 360, make friends with wired controller

Splitfish FragFX Shark to surface for Xbox 360, make friends with wired controller originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems that the people at NZXT love gamers almost as much as they hate vowels. The company today took the wraps off of the Avatar S, a replacement for the already discontinued Avatar gaming mouse. The new model doesn't quite match the 2,600DPI of its predecessor -- instead it's got a 1,600 DPI laser sensor with three sensitivity settings: 1,600DPI, 800DPI, and 400DPI. The finned peripheral's five buttons are configurable, as is the LED lighting scheme and X-Y sensitivity -- customization that can be saved to the device's 16Kb of onboard memory. The mouse has a polling rate of 1000Hz and does tracking at 30 inches / second, and those little Teflon feet should help you move the thing around a bit more easily. The mouse comes in both black and white will run you $39.99 when it launches at the end June -- $20 cheaper than its predecessor's launch price, or $10 per fin. Press release after the break.

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NZXT stops being so sensitive with $40 Avatar S gaming mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avataravatar mouseavatar sAvatarMouseAvatarSgaminggaming mouseGamingMousemousenzxtnzxt avatarNzxtAvatarTue, 24 May 2011 14:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Razer trots out mildly overhauled DeathAdder Black Edition USB gaming mouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/razer-trots-out-mildly-overhauled-deathadder-black-edition-usb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/razer-trots-out-mildly-overhauled-deathadder-black-edition-usb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/razer-trots-out-mildly-overhauled-deathadder-black-edition-usb/#comments When you've got a good thing rolling, why stop? That's the mantra applied to Razer's latest, which is actually the third DeathAdder to be released. You may remember the original slinking out way back in 2006, with the southpaws in attendance finally getting one of their own in March of last year. Today, in order to celebrate the device's Wood Anniversary, Razer's loosing the USB-connected DeathAdder Black Edition. For all intents and purposes, this is the same DeathAdder that we came to love last decade, but with an ever-so-slightly tweaked design that adds non-slip rubber sides and an all-black finish. It'll ship globally next month for $59.99 / €59.99, with orders being taken right... about.. now.

Gallery: Razer DeathAdder Black Edition USB gaming mouse

Continue reading Razer trots out mildly overhauled DeathAdder Black Edition USB gaming mouse

Razer trots out mildly overhauled DeathAdder Black Edition USB gaming mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Rude Gameware's Fierce Laser Gaming Mouse v2 has a long name and a lengthy spec sheet

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5000 dpi5000dpifierce laser gaming mouseFierceLaserGamingMousegaminggaming micegaming mouseGamingMiceGamingMouselaser mouseLaserMousemicemouseperipheralsruderude gamewareRudeGamewareThu, 27 Jan 2011 18:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 review: the mouse that's a gamepad, too]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/shogun-bros-chameleon-x-1-review-the-mouse-thats-a-gamepad-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/shogun-bros-chameleon-x-1-review-the-mouse-thats-a-gamepad-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/shogun-bros-chameleon-x-1-review-the-mouse-thats-a-gamepad-t/#comments Peanut butter and jelly. Gin and tonic. Peaches and cream. Some strange combinations make perfect sense paired, but how about the mouse and the PC gamepad? Those two items are what a Hong Kong peripheral manufacturer decided to combine, and the result was the Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 -- a gaming mouse you can flip to find twelve buttons and two miniature analog sticks on the bottom. It works as a gamepad, sure enough, and functions as a one-handed multimedia remote too. But is it any good? We've used it as our primary peripheral for over a week, and after the break, we'll tell you.

Update: Shogun Bros. tells us our review unit shipped with a partially charged battery, and we'll be testing battery life again (with a fresh cell) as a result.

Update 2: Our testing is complete, and we found the X-1 lasted about two weeks with a fresh battery inside -- not bad, but not great either. Still, we've bumped the mouse's score one point as a result.

Gallery: Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 gamepad mouse, unboxing and hands-on

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Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 review: the mouse that's a gamepad, too originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.4GHzchameleonChameleon X-1ChameleonX-1controllergame controllerGameControllergamepadgaming mouseGamingMousemicemousepc gamepadPcGamepadPeripheralperipheralsreviewshogunShogun BrosShogun Bros.ShogunBrosShogunBros.wirelesswireless mouseWirelessMousex-1Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 mouse flaunts its hidden gamepad (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/shogun-bros-chameleon-x-1-mouse-flaunts-its-hidden-gamepad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/shogun-bros-chameleon-x-1-mouse-flaunts-its-hidden-gamepad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/shogun-bros-chameleon-x-1-mouse-flaunts-its-hidden-gamepad/#comments No, your eyes aren't deceiving you -- not one little bit. You're looking at a PC gamepad built into the bottom of a mouse, and not a drab one at that. It's called the Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1, and if you just fell in love, we're afraid there's no suggested price, shipping date or a way to buy it yet. What we do know are the promised specs, which include a 5-stage adjustable 1600dpi optical sensor with 125Hz polling rate -- which admittedly sounds last gen -- that connects to your Windows PC over a USB dongle sporting 2.4GHz wireless. There's 14 buttons on the bottom, 7 on the top, and the company's support page suggests the device has force feedback as well. We're not terribly bullish on the "sophisticed Norway Nordic Chip System" the controller apparently has, but considering there are three very legitimate looking pictures of the device in our gallery below, we're not going to write it off quite yet.

Update: Shogun Bros. tells us the Chameleon should be available in Q1 2011, for the suggested retail price of $55.

Gallery: Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 mouse and gamepad combo

Shogun Bros. Chameleon X-1 mouse flaunts its hidden gamepad (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chameleonChameleon X-1ChameleonX-1controllergame controllerGameControllergamepadgaming mouseGamingMousemicemousepc gamepadPcGamepadperipheralShogunShogun BrosShogun Bros.ShogunBrosShogunBros.X-1Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Razer Orochi crafted from oil and glycerin, scrubs your bod between frag sessions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/razer-orochi-crafted-from-oil-and-glycerin-scrubs-your-bod-betw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/razer-orochi-crafted-from-oil-and-glycerin-scrubs-your-bod-betw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/razer-orochi-crafted-from-oil-and-glycerin-scrubs-your-bod-betw/#comments When we first got wind of Etsy seller Digitalsoaps in early 2009, she had but a humble NES gamepad and a couple of other controllers to her name -- fast forward to today, and you'll find the bubbly entrepreneur doing a brisk business in all sorts of wonderfully geeky soap shapes. This $10 Razer Orochi mouse is the latest, and as you can see it's close enough to the real thing to trick your buds at the next LAN party. Sadly, this particular soap is a limited-time offer -- and moving fast -- but the seller also deals in a painstakingly detailed Xbox 360 controller, caffeinated shampoo soda bottles, and sudsy replicas of any classic Nintendo cartridge you care to name.

Razer Orochi crafted from oil and glycerin, scrubs your bod between frag sessions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've seen it announced and teased on video, and you can now finally light up your own desk with Razer's new Tron gaming mouse. It's available right now for $100, which will buy you more what appears to be more than just a novelty mouse --you'll get a 5600dpi 3.5g laser sensor, seven "Hyperesponse" buttons, an ambidextrous design and, yes, some Tron-inspired light and sound effects. Still no indication on a release for the accompanying Tron keyboard, unfortunately, nor is there any word on that matching mousepad, which will apparently be sold separately.

Razer's Tron gaming mouse now available for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaming mouseGamingMousemouserazertrontron gaming mousetron mouseTronGamingMouseTronMouseTue, 23 Nov 2010 01:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Tt eSports' new Azurues gaming mouse has FPS players in its sights]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/tt-esports-new-azurues-gaming-mouse-has-fps-players-in-its-sigh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/tt-esports-new-azurues-gaming-mouse-has-fps-players-in-its-sigh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/13/tt-esports-new-azurues-gaming-mouse-has-fps-players-in-its-sigh/#comments Taiwanese peripheral manufacturer Tt eSports has launched a new three button gaming mouse aimed to please those with a penchant for fragging. Unlike other options out there such as the Razer Lachesis, which tout ever-increasing sensitivity specs, the Azurues' optical sensor engine is content to top out at 1600 dpi, and can easily be adjusted down to 400 / 800 dpi via a hardware switch on the bottom. That makes it ideal for those who prefer a little more wrist leeway while shooting. Other niceties include a black rubber coating for grip, an adjustable weight design, low friction Teflon feet, integrated lighting, and a braided cable to take repeated abuse from the thrill of desk-side battle. Unfortunately, pricing and availability are still unknown, so there's no need to remove your cursor from the back of your next victim's head until more details surface.

Continue reading Tt eSports' new Azurues gaming mouse has FPS players in its sights

Tt eSports' new Azurues gaming mouse has FPS players in its sights originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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