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Razer has released the Wolverine V4 line, featuring a wireless Pro and wired Tournament Edition for Xbox and PC. The new controllers replace Hall Effect sticks with capacitive sensors to achieve an 8,000 Hz polling rate on PC, sub-1 ms latency, and magnetic swappable back buttons. The wireless model costs $200, while the wired version is $100.
Razer has unveiled the Wolverine V4 line, featuring a wireless Pro model and a wired Tournament Edition for Xbox and PC. The controllers replace traditional Hall Effect thumbsticks with capacitive contactless sensors paired with a 16-bit ADC to eliminate magnetic interference while maintaining drift resistance. On PC, the devices achieve an 8,000Hz polling rate, though Xbox hardware limits this to 250Hz. The wireless version costs $200, while the wired version is $100.
Razer has released the Tartarus V2 Pro, an updated one-handed gaming keyboard featuring upgraded optical switches, a wider actuation range, and a new analog TMR thumbpad. The device retains its 31 fully programmable keys and adjustable palm rest but introduces proprietary input controls called Snap Flex and Snap Tap to improve multi-key consistency and prevent accidental double-inputs during gameplay. Priced at $200, the keyboard is available immediately and integrates with Razer’s Synapse software for customization.
Razer unveiled Prio, a compact USB-C mobile gaming controller that folds for easy pocket storage, supports iOS and Android, offers console-grade controls with drift-reducing capacitive thumbsticks, and works with native mobile games as well as cloud/remote play services; it fits phones up to seven inches, has no built-in battery, costs $100, and marks the first entry in a new line of ultra-portable controllers.
Razer introduced the Prio, a palm-sized foldable USB-C controller for iPhone and Android that opens into a full-size, console-grade gamepad with capacitive thumbsticks to reduce drift; it plugs directly into devices (no pairing or extra battery) and fits phones up to 7 inches, with local and cloud play support via Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer Cortex Mobile.
Razer today announced the Naga V3 Pro, a highly adaptable MMO mouse with three magnetic, swappable side plates (12-button MMO, 6-button MOBA/Battle Royale, and 2-button FPS), two quick-access edge buttons, a lockable ring finger button, five onboard profiles, and a 50K optical sensor with Frame Sync and Gen-4 switches. It also debuts the HyperScroll Tilt Wheel Gen-2 offering 24-step tactile and 48-step precision modes, up to 155 hours of wireless use (280 hours via Bluetooth), USB-C wired play, and charging options including HyperFlux V2 and Mouse Dock Pro. Built for cross-genre performance and customization, the Naga V3 Pro supports macros and DPI profiles across multiple games and setups for seamless transitions between playstyles.
Samsung MENA teams with Razer for a 'Play Without Limits' promo that pairs the Galaxy S26 Ultra with the Kishi V3 Pro controller, aiming to deliver a console-like mobile gaming experience on high-end hardware, with potential bundled packages under consideration.
Razer has globally released the Blade 16, packing an Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 9 386H CPU, up to 64 GB RAM, and an RTX 5090 laptop GPU, all powering a 240 Hz OLED display with a 90 Wh battery; regional pricing varies and US stock is available, with 64 GB RAM SKUs expected to ship around May 15.
Razer announces the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds with HyperSpeed 2.4GHz streaming for near-lag-free audio, a USB-C dongle that doubles as a wireless transmitter for quick cross‑device switching (PC, phone, tablet, Steam Deck, PS5, etc.), improved ANC, and up to 40 hours of battery (10 hours in buds, four charges in the case); a Bluetooth-only Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed variant is available for $100, while the standard model costs $130 and adds THX spatial audio on PC.
Razer's Blade 16 updates to Intel Core Ultra 9 (16-core, 50 TOPS NPU) with up to 64GB LPDDR5X-9600 RAM and RTX 50-series GPUs, plus a brighter 16-inch QHD+ OLED 240Hz display and up to 15 hours of battery life; it starts at $3,500 and is available to order now.
Razer marks 20 years of the Boomslang with a limited 1,337‑unit anniversary re‑release priced at $1,337, featuring faux‑leather grips, wireless charging via the Mouse Dock Pro, a modern Focus Pro 45K optical sensor, an 8,000 Hz polling rate, and an exploded, framed display of the mouse; it’s more a collector’s trophy than a practical upgrade and is already sold out.
Razer has unveiled the Laptop Sleeve 16” for $129.99, a protective 16-inch-capable sleeve with two Qi2 wireless charging pads in the flap that can power a phone up to 15W and wireless earbuds up to 5W; it includes a USB‑C cable to power the pads, adds about 410 g of weight, and cannot charge the laptop itself—whether two devices charge at full speed depends on the laptop’s USB power output.
Razer announced the Huntsman Signature Edition, a flagship gaming keyboard that combines a premium CNC-milled 6063 aluminum chassis and hand-finished PVD accents with Razer's Analog Optical Switches Gen-2, 8,000 Hz HyperPolling, and Rapid Trigger Mode for tournament-grade speed and a refined, tuned acoustic profile. Designed as a premium centerpiece for desks, it emphasizes luxury materials and craftsmanship, backed by a 5-year warranty.
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan says players hate “generative AI slop” but want AI tools that assist developers in making better games, a stance aligned with the company’s $600 million AI investment to hire 150 engineers for QA and development support.
In a live CES interview, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan faces tough questions from Nilay Patel about the company’s AI strategy, including the Grok-powered Ava waifu device and plans for a 2026 release. Tan offers vague, defense-heavy answers with few concrete use cases, while Ava’s preorder model and Grok integration raise questions about feasibility and safety amid ongoing AI controversies. The segment underscores the gap between hype around AI in gaming and practical, consumer-ready applications.