Razer’s $1,337 Gaming Mouse Is a 25-Year-Old Revival
▼ Summary
– Razer is opening preorders for the limited-edition Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition gaming mouse on February 10th in the US and February 11th in Europe and Asia.
– The production is limited to 1,337 units, and it carries a matching high price tag of $1,337.
– The original Boomslang mouse was notable for its advanced encoding wheel, which provided more accurate tracking for early gamers.
– The new anniversary edition features modern upgrades including a high-DPI optical sensor, wireless connectivity, and customizable RGB lighting.
– Despite its price far exceeding inflation, the package includes an LED display frame showing a deconstructed view of the mouse’s internals.
Nostalgia in the tech world now carries a premium price tag. Razer has confirmed the launch details for its highly anticipated revival, the Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition. Pre-orders for this limited-edition gaming mouse will commence on February 10th at 8 AM PT in the United States. European customers can begin ordering on February 11th at 8 AM CET, with the Asian launch following on the same date at 8 AM SGT. The company is producing only 1,337 units globally, a number that directly corresponds to its staggering $1,337 price point.
This release resurrects a legendary piece of hardware. The original Kärna Razer Boomslang debuted at a time when dedicated gaming peripherals were virtually non-existent. It carved out its niche with a superior mechanical encoding wheel, providing a level of tracking accuracy that gave early PC gamers a tangible edge over standard office mice.
The modern anniversary edition is a comprehensive reimagining packed with cutting-edge technology. It abandons the old mechanical parts in favor of a state-of-the-art 45,000 DPI optical sensor for flawless precision. While it retains the classic symmetrical, ambidextrous shape of its predecessor, the new model is fully wireless. It boasts an ultra-fast 8,000Hz polling rate for near-instantaneous response and includes a Razer Mouse Dock Pro for convenient wireless charging. True to Razer’s identity, the mouse also features 9-zone customizable RGB lighting on its underside, which can synchronize with effects in over 300 supported games.
Beyond the mouse itself, Razer is bundling a significant collectible to justify the cost. Each unit comes with a dedicated LED display frame that showcases a deconstructed, artistic view of the mouse’s internal components, turning it into a display piece. When the original Boomslang launched, its price ranged from roughly $70 to $100. The new version’s cost dramatically exceeds simple inflation, positioning it not just as a tool, but as a rare commemorative artifact for serious collectors and long-time brand enthusiasts.
(Source: The Verge)
