Hitscan has announced an update to its Hyperlight wireless gaming mouse from 2024, both reducing the weight of the symmetrical mouse and updating its internals in the name of faster clicks and lower response times. The Hitscan Hyperlight X will use the same shape as the original Hyperlight, but the Hyperlight X will allegedly weigh in at 35-37 g, depending on whether you're using full-size or dot skates. While Hitscan itself hasn't shared all that much about the new mouse, aside from its October 28 launch date, @jakeufps on X shared some information about the new hardware.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the original Hitscan Hyperlight is live]

While the Hyperlight X will allegedly have the same shape, it will feature new SPDT switches—nominally closed mechanical switches that send a click when the circuit is opened, effectively reducing the actuation distance and click latency substantially. The Hyperlight X will also launch with the PixArt PAW 3950 sensor, an update from the prior 3395, and a Nordic nRF54L15 MCU. It will also ship with an 8K receiver, enabling 8 kHz polling from the factory instead of requiring an additional accessory purchase.
Update Oct 29th: Hitscan has updated the product page of the Hitscan X with official $109.99 pricing and a proper spec sheet.

The ExpressSlot Elite MB303E5P-B expands on ICY DOCK's removable E1.S storage platform by enabling two E1.S (9.5 mm) NVMe SSDs within a single PCIe expansion slot. Designed for high-performance servers, workstations, and edge platforms, it installs into a single-slot, full-height 3/4-length PCIe x8 or PCIe x16 slot and provides dual rear-accessible removable caddies at the PCIe bracket for faster SSD maintenance and replacement.

PCIe 5.0 x4 Performance per SSD for High-Speed NVMe Workloads
Built on a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, the MB303E5P-B delivers up to 128 Gbps bandwidth per SSD via independent PCIe x4 links. This architecture enables full-speed NVMe performance for each drive, making it ideal for data-intensive workloads while maintaining a clean, expansion-slot-based deployment model.

8BitDo has just officially launched the Arcade Controller Pro as its latest stab at an arcade controller. The Arcade Controller Pro uses a similar layout to the existing Arcade Controller, but it features smaller buttons and tighter button groupings for faster inputs and switching. The Arcade Controller Pro is currently available for pre-order from 8BitDo on Amazon for $119.99, and it is available in white and a bolder black and red color scheme. The official release is slated for November 30, 2026, which is when pre-order shipments will also start.

The tempered glass faceplate on the Arcade Controller Pro houses 17 buttons, aside from the input control toggles and extra shortcut buttons along the top edge. The P1-P5 buttons scattered throughout the Arcade Controller Pro are remappable on-the-fly, thanks to a built-in display running 8BitDo's Ultimate Software right on the controller's MCU. The Arcade Controller Pro also comes with an included magnetic wrist-rest that houses lock caps to cover the P1-P5 buttons to prevent accidental presses, and the quick-release glass faceplate hides a keycap and switch removal tool and three additional switches, in case of emergency.

Small, adorable, and highly anticipated, the YUNZII C21 is finally on its way! If you think its charming appearance is all it has to offer, think again. The C21 is more than just a numpad keyboard. It also works as a calculator, with convenient tri-mode connectivity for flexible use. Its customizable TFT display lets you personalize your desktop with your favorite images and GIFs, while a built-in mini-game adds a little fun to your daily routine.

With backlighting and sidelight to create the perfect desktop atmosphere, plus an irresistibly fluffy tail accessory, the C21 brings together practical functions and playful cat-inspired charm in one compact design. Curious to see what makes this little cutie so special? Let's take a closer look!

A month after Cooler Master launched its GPU Shield 12v-2×6 power cable monitoring solution in the US, it has finally released the safety accessory in the EU, where it received a €29.99 price tag—compared to $49.99 in the US.

Along with the lower price, however, Cooler Master has also reduced the warranty period on the GPU Shield adaptor cable from three years in the US and China to just two years in the EU—just barely covering the minimum threshold for legally mandated warranties in the EU, but still longer than the one-year warranty granted for the international version of the GPU Shield. The GPU Shield adaptor cable is available via Cooler Master directly, and it does not appear to be available on sites like Amazon just yet.

The next-generation Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has been revealed by none other than Microsoft. Within the Design Lab service, where gamers can customize their Xbox controllers and order them directly, Microsoft recorded a controller named "Edessa," which is linked to an accessory or customization product called "Beatrice." Today, we learn that Microsoft is preparing a more customizable controller than the current Elite Series 2. Thumbstick options reportedly include Hall effect modules with standard, loose, and tight tensions, along with a TMR-based option. This could allow users to choose both the sensing technology and the feel of the sticks. There is also a low-friction "silent" stick option, available in standard and longer neck designs.

Haptic feedback may also receive an upgrade. One listed motor configuration combines impulse trigger motors with voice-coil haptics, potentially delivering more advanced feedback than the existing Elite controller. Another feature mentioned is an "Audio Scroll Wheel," which seems to indicate a dedicated physical dial for controlling audio. Faceplates include metal finishes, predefined designs, multiple colors, and engraving options. Paddle configurations are similarly extensive, covering standard, classic, and doublewide shapes, with different lengths and layouts, including a Butterfly arrangement or no upper paddles. Several D-pad designs are also listed, with separate cosmetic and performance variants. The Beatrice platform alone reportedly contains 27 topper and paddle combinations.

Mchose, a brand known for making affordable high-performance gaming peripherals, has officially launched the Ace75, a new Hall effect gaming keyboard with a 75% layout and a focus on both aesthetics and gaming performance. Mchose hasn't specified what the keyboard is made from, but the images on the Kickstarter page suggest an aluminium case that's been anodized to color-match the keycaps for various colorways. On Kickstarter, the Mchose Ace75 starts at $109, but the MSRP will be $149 when it eventually launches out of the Kickstarter.

The Ace75 offers the choice of two switches, depending on what keyboard color you choose: the Moon Rock Grey keyboard will come with Berserker Magnetic Switches, while the more exciting Mecha Green, Navy Blue, and Midnight Purple versions will come with TTC Royal Steed switches. The Moon Rock Grey colorway will also be the only one of the lot to ship with opaque PBT keycaps, while the other three colorways come with translucent polycarbonate, instead. Aside from the fairly minimalist case design, the Ace75 comes with a few tricks up its sleeve that may make it particularly useful as a keyboard that's both a daily driver and a gaming accessory.

Sonnet, the US-based accessory maker who previously launched the Echo 20 and 21 Thunderbolt 5 docking stations with 10 GbE, has officially released the Breakaway Box 850 T5, a Thunderbolt 5-based eGPU box with an industrial aesthetic and a built-in 850 W PSU. The Breakaway Box 850 T5 is available from Sonnet for $599.99.

The Breakaway Box 850 T5 is designed to accept triple-slot GPUs with dimensions up to 345 × 155 × 70 mm, and the included PSU features three 8-pin connectors that can be adapted to a 12v-2×6 connector in the case of the latest NVIDIA and certain AMD Radeon GPUs. The enclosure itself weighs 6.4 kg and measures 210 × 400 × 250 mm, and it is backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 in addition to Thunderbolt 5.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Clio X, an essential wireless speaker head cushion that brings rear surround sound to virtually most high-back gaming chair.

Debuting at PAX West 2026 (Sep 4 to Sep 7), the Razer Clio X combines THX Spatial Audio with Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz wireless, bringing premium rear-channel immersion to more gamers than ever before.

Epomaker may be more known for its mechanical keyboards, like the Luma40, but the keyboard maker has recently delved into other gaming peripherals, starting with gaming mice and now launching its first wireless gaming headset in the GX1. The Epomaker GX1 is available from Epomaker's online store for an MSRP of $49.99.

At a basic level, the GX1 is an open-back over-ear gaming headset with 50 mm dynamic drivers that have a frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz. The GX1 has a detachable boom mic with environmental noise cancellation (ENC), but it also has a built-in mic for basic communication. The headband has seven levels of adjustment for maximum comfort, and Epomaker says that the ear cups promote airflow, although the brand doesn't specify a cup material. The backs of the cups feature customizable RGB lighting that can be controlled in Epomaker's custom Windows-only driver software.

Razer, the global leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Travel Case Folio for Portable Keyboards, the latest addition to its portable accessory lineup that protects a desktop-grade keyboard, doubles as a multi-angle stand for tablets and gaming handhelds, and slips into any bag for typing on the go.

Built for gamers, creators, and professionals who work between setups, the Travel Case Folio turns a portable keyboard into a complete mobile workstation. Paired with a tablet or gaming handheld, it delivers a desktop-grade typing experience wherever the day leads.

Dygma Lab, the company known for split ergonomic keyboards like the Dygma Defy and Raise, has launched its latest keyboard, the Dygma Sonsei, as a travel-friendly take on the ergonomic keyboard. Instead of the typical split ergo design, the Sonsei's aluminium unibody design takes inspiration from Alice keyboards, sacrificing some of the flexibility, and arguably some of the ergonomic benefits, of a split keyboard, in exchange for a more travel-friendly design that doesn't require the cable-heavy setup of something like the ZSA Voyager or the hassle of managing a fully split keyboard, like the MoErgo Go60.

The Sonsei still uses a columnar stagger layout, like the Defy, which offsets keys vertically instead of horizontally and is said to position the fingers more naturally when in resting position, and it has a 56-key compact layout, reducing hand movement and stretching while typing and making it more travel-friendly. Instead of the typical MX-style 3- and 5-pin switches, the Sonsei uses Gateron KS-33 2.0 Low-Profile switches to offer both a travel-friendly slim design and a variety of aftermarket switch options.

Keychron's latest mouse deviates from the brand's recent focus on gaming peripherals and throws a bone to office workers with a penchant for comfort. The BM27 is a wireless ergonomic mouse with a 55° angled grip and silent micro switches on all buttons. The BM27 has six programmable buttons including the left, right, and middle click buttons. In other words, there are three additional programmable buttons that can be customized in Keychron Launcher: one behind the scroll wheel and two thumb keys on the side.

The BM27 is built around the PixArt PAW 3212 sensor, which delivers up to 2400 DPI resolution and tracking at speeds up to 30 IPS, and the polling maxes out at 1 kHz. While this performance is ample for the intended productivity use cases, it's likely insufficient for gaming. It has both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired USB Type-C connectivity, and the 500 mAh battery promises up to 100 hours of usage over Bluetooth. The BM27 is relatively affordable, at $34.99 on Keychron's online store. It is only available in Space Gray at the time of writing, and it has a soft-touch UV finish on for additional comfort.

Wallhack, the niche gaming accessory brand, recently showed off its first gaming mouse, the M-001, which will feature wireless connectivity, swappable batteries, and a bit of a retro twist, but more recently in a post on X, the brand also gave us our first look at the gaming keyboard it's been teasing for weeks.

The Wallhack K-001 is a 65% Hall-effect keyboard with what looks to be a solid CNC machined aluminium case and much of the same retro-minimalist-meets-industrial aesthetics as the mouse's base station. It will use a compact 65% layout, meaning there is no space between the alpha cluster and the navigation keys on the right edge of the keyboard. It officially launches on July 24, but Wallhack has already unveiled some of the details of the keyboard for the keen-eyed observer.

Less than a month after Dbrand was taken to task by Valve for using its IP without permission in the now-discontinued Companion Cube Portal-themed Steam Machine mod, the accessory maker has revealed a host of Steam Machine skins to customize the aesthetics of the Steam Machine beyond what Valve offers with the DIY

There are 51 skins in total, with designs ranging from classic Dbrand colorways and textures, like the Swarm and Matrix designs, to more extravagant looks, like the X-Ray and retro Terminal designs, as well as various glow-in-the-dark variants. Given the wide range of use cases for the Steam Machine, it makes sense to have a variety of options. The skins are available as kits for just the faceplate or to cover the whole Steam Machine.

OneXPlayer announced the Ryzen AI Max+ 388-powered X2 Mini Pro in April 2026 shortly before the device launched on Indiegogo. Now, following the Indiegogo launch, the X2 Mini Pro has officially launched as an in-stock product on the OneXPlayer store. Some of the starting prices are currently discounted to celebrate the official launch, but it's unclear how long those discounts will last or if they will be temporary at all, since a lot of OneXPlayer products seem to effectively be perpetually discounted.

The OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro is a 3-in-1 gaming handheld equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 388 APU and the powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU, up to 64 GB of RAM, and an 8.8-inch, 144 Hz OLED display. There are three spec variants available on the OneXPlayer online store, starting at $2,499—discounted from $2,699—for the Standard version with 48 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. All versions of the X2 Mini Pro come with a free controller connector for the detachable controllers, a magnetic keyboard for the laptop mode, and a protective bag. There is also an optional liquid cooling module, which adds $80 to the purchase price of all versions of the X2 Mini Pro.

Following the recent launch of the Keychron K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra, the accessory maker has officially launched the new K5 Ultra 8K, a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with a full 100% layout and sleek cherry wood accents. The K5 Ultra is the latest version of the low-profile K Ultra-series, which means it uses the same ZMK firmware and has the same 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity as the previously announced K3 Ultra had. The K5 Ultra has launched with an MSRP of $114.99, and is available in black on the Keychron online store or on Amazon. The K5 Ultra is also capable of refresh rates of up to 8 kHz over both the wired USB Type-C connection and the 2.4 GHz connection. Wireless connectivity is powered by a 2,400 mAh battery, and Keychron cites 370 hours of use from a single charge with the backlighting disabled and the keyboard running at an 8 kHz polling rate.

The Keychron K5 Ultra uses a proper full-size layout and includes both a programmable knob above the backspace key and a macro row above the num pad. The K5 Ultra is available with Keychron's relatively new Milk POM low-profile switches—which follow the Gateron Low-Profile 2.0 pin layout—in three switch flavors. Milk POM Reds are linear with a 45 gf actuation force, while the Milk POM Browns are tactile with a 50 gf actuation force, and the Milk POM Banana switches are a strong tactile switch with 57 gf actuation force. All three switches have 3.1 mm of total travel, but the Reds have 1.3 mm of pre-travel, while the two tactile varieties have 1.7 mm pre-travel. The K5 Ultra measures in at 436.6 x 128.29 mm and has a 15.55 mm front height. It also features two-stage flip-out feet for different typing angles.

Jsaux, the maker of a smorgasbord of functional and decorative Steam Deck accessories, has just provided an update on its previously announced Steam Machine faceplate project, which it has revealed to potentially be coming in three separate iterations. On the brand's Discord, it recently held a poll asking for community feedback on three separate versions of the faceplates: one with a large monochrome e-ink display akin to Valve's initial prototype, another with a smaller color e-ink display with a knob and additional buttons on the front, and another with a large color dot matrix display.

It's unclear whether Jsaux will release all three versions of the display, but judging by the response on Discord, both versions of the e-ink faceplate were popular, although the full-size monochrome e-ink display ended up winning the popular vote with 49% of the votes preferring that version. It's worth noting that Jsaux's Discord poll simply asked which version of the display faceplate the accessory maker should launch first, and not which version it should launch at all, suggesting there is at least some intention to launch all three versions.

Mere after the reveal of the Valve Steam Machine, accessory maker Dbrand announced that it was releasing the "Companion Cube," a Steam Machine accessory that was modelled after the Portal weighted companion cube storage box. Following massive interest in the Companion Cube in the week since its announcement, Dbrand announced that it has been forced by Valve to pull the product from its website and social media pages, despite Dbrand's efforts to retroactively seek licensing rights from Valve in response to the takedown notice. Dbrand has complied and wiped the Companion Cube from its online presence, redirecting the product page link to a Reddit post explaining the situation, but fortunately the original product page had been archived before the Companion Cube's untimely demise. Dbrand will also be issuing refunds to anyone who purchased the Companion Cube.

Dbrand explained in the post on r/Dbrand on Reddit that it was contacted by Valve's legal team and informed that the Companion Cube was Valve's intellectual property and that the accessory maker did not have license to use the IP in such a capacity. According to Dbrand, the Companion Cube was the culmination of seven months and over a thousand hours of engineering work that resulted in four sets of injection molds being produced. The Companion Cube was reportedly Dbrand's second-fastest-selling product to date behind the Switch 2 Killswitch, and fans of the design have expressed both disappointment in Dbrand for not approaching Valve and licensing the product correctly and understanding that Valve may not want its brand attached to a product whose engineering and thermal qualities cannot necessarily be verified.

Following the recent release of the Intel USB4Stream protocol enabling direct PC-to-PC file and peripheral sharing on Linux, Intel has officially released Thunderbolt Share for Windows, which accomplishes the same thing on Windows over a Thunderbolt 4 or 5 connection. Thunderbolt Share allows the same peripheral and file sharing, backup, and migration capabilities as the Linux USB4 protocol, but with an official GUI and somewhat more limited compatibility thanks to a required Thunderbolt Share certification. The software is currently available to download from Intel directly.

Thunderbolt Share works with a direct PC-to-PC connection as well as in cases where two systems are connected via an accessory, like a dock, hub, or monitor. Additionally, only one device in the chain needs to be Thunderbolt Share licensed. There is a list of Thunderbolt Share licensed products on a website hosted by Intel, although it currently appears to be limited to a handful of MSI laptops, nine ASUS, HP, and Lenovo pre-built desktops and DIY motherboards, a smattering of Thunderbolt docks and hubs, an ASUS Thunderbolt 5 expansion card, and a Sparkle Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock.

Ergonomic furniture company Herman Miller has expanded its gaming range with a new motor driven, height-adjustable gaming desk called the Coyl. It's not that hard to see where the inspiration for the name came from, as the Coyl features a very prominent, coiled up power cable. This is Herman Miller's second attempt at a gaming desk—the first being the Motia—but this time the company has taken things to another level. For starters, the height adjustment is done via a rotary dial that has a simple LED display next to it, so you can dial in the exact height you want.

Cable management is another big selling point of the Coyl and the power cable connects to a built-in power strip that also offers USB charging ports. The rear of the desk is home to a perforated shroud that can be equipped with various add-ons to hold your accessories and devices and there's of course also hooks for hanging your headset etc. on. The Coyl is said to feature a modular design, but as for now that modularity seems to be limited to four different colour options for the table-top, two leg colours, a cable management "soft pocket" that runs the length of the desk, the shroud and a fixed accessory bundle that includes five accessories. The Coyl starts US$1,095, but a fully kitted out desk would set you back as much as US$1,825, with a forced upgrade path as the shroud can't be added without the cable management add-on. The accessories can also be bought individually on their own.

ZSA Technology Labs has officially released the Navigator Trackpad, a new modular input accessory designed for the company's Voyager split ergonomic mechanical keyboard lineup. The new module expands the existing Navigator ecosystem, following the earlier Trackball variant, and aims to bring laptop-style cursor control directly to mechanical keyboards. The Navigator Trackpad uses a custom multitouch sensor developed with Cirque and features a smooth glass-like surface with native Precision touch support. ZSA says it supports multitouch gestures including two-finger scrolling and tapping across Windows, Linux, and macOS through a lightweight companion application. Designed as part of the modular Navigator system, the Trackpad magnetically attaches to compatible keyboards including the Voyager and Moonlander, while broader compatibility extends to QMK powered keyboards through its open-source QMK module. The device is also fully compatible with existing community and official 3D-printable Navigator shells.

Customization is handled through ZSA's Oryx configurator, allowing users to adjust placement, gestures, and behavior, including left-handed layouts. According to ZSA CEO Erez Zukerman, the company developed the product from scratch rather than repurposing an existing touchpad design. The Navigator Trackpad is available standalone for $99 or as part of the Navigator Core ecosystem at a starting price of $169. The package includes the Navigator Core trackpad module, a right-side magnetic shell for Voyager keyboard integration, a custom hard-shell carrying case, and color-matched braided connection cables.

Ploopy, the makers of the DIY-friendly peripherals, like the Ploopy Adept trackball and the Ploopy Trackpad, has just released the Ploopy Bean, a standalone pointing device that mimics the functionality of something like the Lenovo TrackPoint that has become so popular with ThinkPad users. However, the Bean takes the pointing stick and dials it up to 11, giving users four programmable buttons around the pointing stick and allowing full customization via open-source QMK firmware. By default, the Ploopy Bean's keymap features left, middle, and right click as well as a drag scroll option and pre-configured QMK combos for forward and back buttons, making it equivalent to a standard six-button mouse.

Ploopy has opted for a magnetic Texas Instruments TMAG5273 magnetic sensor, which is theoretically capable of reading the position of the pointing stick 20,000 times a minute. The pointing stick also has a wider-than-average range of motion, allowing for up to 11 mm of movement in each axis. The switches in the Bean are Omron D2LS-21 "Subminiature" switches, which are rated for 20 million clicks—basically extra-small mouse switches with a clicky actuation. The Bean is compatible with VIA for easy customization, although more in-depth customization can be performed by editing the firmware directly (if you're comfortable coding), or with the QMK Configurator. While Ploopy does sell the Bean for CAD 69 (~$52 converted)—currently under pre-order—it has also published all of the necessary 3D models, electrical CAD files, firmware, and documentation necessary to make your own version or tweak the design. The version Ploopy sells is also 3D printed in

When Valve launched the Steam Controller, the new gaming peripheral expectedly sold out within the first day of sales. Valve then promised stock was coming soon, stating that the demand for the controller was unexpected. Now, the gaming giant has confirmed that changes are coming to the Steam Controller ordering process in order to mitigate the high demand and limited supply. Starting on May 8 at 10:00 Pacific time (17:00 UTC), Valve will allow users to place a reservation for the Steam Controller on the usual store page, which will allow prospective buyers to reserve a spot in the queue. When the controller is back in stock, Valve will automatically place orders for reservation holders in the order they placed their reservations, and buyers will have 72 hours from the time they receive that order email to finalize their purchase through Steam.

Notably, Valve is restricting reservations to one controller per account, and those who have already purchased a Steam Controller will not be able to place reservations until further notice. It's also worth pointing out that Valve has added additional account conditions in order to prevent scalping. Steam accounts seeking to place a reservation will need to be in good standing and have made a purchase before April 27, 2026. Valve also confirmed that the US, Canada, the UK, EU, and Australia will be getting Steam Controller restocks next week—meaning May 11.

Your desk has evolved. Sharper displays, better keyboards, devices designed to work together across a full Apple ecosystem—your workspace already looks like the future. Now picture a charger built to match. Meet the Satechi ChargeView 140 W Desktop Charger: a charging station with a live digital display, four USB-C ports, and 140 W of GaN-powered output, engineered to be a working part of your desk setup.

Power You Can See
Charging used to be a guessing game. ChargeView ends the guessing, in real time. Each port shows its current wattage at a glance, so you know exactly what's flowing where. No more cable-swapping just to figure out what's charging. No more wondering whether your MacBook Pro is at full speed or barely sipping. No more guessing whether the cable is the problem, or the port.