Acer used IFA Berlin to show off the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24.5-inch monitor that hits 1000 Hz at its native 1920x1080 resolution. That's notable because most "1000 Hz" monitors so far have needed a resolution cut to get there. Acer's own XB273U F6 from CES 2026, for example, only reaches 1000 Hz at 720p, dropping down from its native 1440p resolution. The XB253Q U1, on the other hand, uses an IPS panel and skips that compromise, offering full FHD at the full refresh rate. It also comes with Acer's VRB Pro backlight strobing tech to cut down motion blur, along with a circular polarizer layer aimed at reducing eye strain during long sessions. It's also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.

It's not the first monitor to pull this off. LG's UltraGear 25G590B got there first, also at 25 inches and 1000 Hz native FHD, and launched at $999.99. Acer's asking $1,099.99 for the XB253Q U1, a $100 premium over LG's price. In Europe it's priced at €1,099, and in China at RMB 7,999. Availability is set for Q1 2027 across North America, EMEA, and China, so this isn't a monitor you can buy just yet. We'll have to wait for independent testing to confirm whether the panel's 0.3 ms response times can actually keep up with 1000 Hz in real gameplay, rather than just on a spec sheet

With an ever-growing selection of Hall effect gaming keyboards to choose from, it seems as though e-sports brand RAWM has opted for optical switch tech for its next keyboard, the Nyx60, which it has announced will launch on Kickstarter on September 3. The only other major player in the PC peripherals market still relying on optical switches is Razer, and even Razer recently launched the Huntsman V3 HE to complement its optical keyboard line-up. The RAWM Nyx60's current listed MSRP is $199, but it will launch on Kickstarter with an early bird price of $99 for those who sign up with a $1 reservation.

RAWM argues that optical switch tech provides more stable actuation detection than magnetic switches and sensors, and it claims to be the first gaming keyboard to offer "light-guided optical switches in a full aluminium keyboard. It's currently unclear what, if anything, sets RAWM's switch tech apart from the prismatic designs we've already seen in Wooting and Razer's switches, but RAWM claims that the optical switch tech will offer 0.01 mm precision for both actuation and rapid trigger, and it says that the optical switches offer other benefits over HE, while offering all of the nifty analogue features, like RT, DKS, SOCD, and Mod Tap.

Gaming peripheral brand ATTACK SHARK has announced the upcoming launch of the RS6 ULTRA, its most advanced wireless gaming mouse to date. Designed for competitive FPS players and the premium esports peripheral market, the new model combines a lightweight carbon fiber structure, flagship sensing technology, low-latency wireless performance, and a magnetic hot-swappable battery system.

The RS6 ULTRA's magnetic hot-swappable battery system is designed to eliminate the compromises associated with conventional wireless gaming mice. Unlike integrated lithium battery designs that require wired charging and eventually suffer from battery aging, or conventional removable battery systems that depend on battery doors and latch mechanisms, the RS6 ULTRA features a proprietary magnetic alignment design with gold-plated contacts, enabling fast, tool-free battery replacement without disrupting wireless operation. Its dual-battery system further ensures uninterrupted gameplay by allowing one battery to power the mouse while the included 8K receiver simultaneously charges the spare, providing continuous wireless performance and a longer product lifecycle through easily replaceable batteries.

AGON by AOC, the world's leading gaming monitor brand, introduces the AOC GAMING 25G4ZR. This 24.5-inch (62.2 cm) Full HD display is engineered for competitive gaming, delivering the speed and precision demanded in tournament environments. With a 260 Hz overclocked refresh rate (240 Hz native), and up to 1 ms GtG response times, it ensures exceptionally smooth, responsive gameplay. By bringing the screen size preferred by professional esports players to the more accessible G4 line-up, AOC makes elite-level performance available to a wider audience of gamers.

Built on the esports standard
Sitting between compact 23.8-inch displays and more immersive 27-inch models, the 24.5-inch format has become a preferred choice for competitive players. It offers enough screen space to read the full scene clearly from a close distance, while remaining compact enough to keep the action within the player's natural field of view. This helps reduce unnecessary head movement during long, high-intensity matches, one of the reasons this size is so widely used in esports setups. With the 25G4ZR, AOC GAMING brings this competitive format to the accessible G4 line-up, allowing more players to game in the screen size trusted by esports professionals.

Alienware turns 30 this October. A lot has changed in three decades, but not our belief that gamers deserve the best. We're marking the moment with four new gaming displays, led by the world's first 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor with RGB stripe technology. The lineup also includes a faster and brighter evolution of our iconic 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide and two 240 Hz QHD LCD curved monitors built to bring premium performance at a compelling price. These are the monitors that belong in every gaming setup, whether it's your first real upgrade or the final build.

The Alienware 39 5K OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3926QW): The Flagship
The AW3926QW is the most ambitious display Alienware has ever built. It's the world's first 39" 5K OLED monitor with RGB stripe technology, and it solves the problem that has defined OLED's ceiling for years: how do you push brightness higher without sacrificing the color accuracy and deep blacks that make OLED worth having?

According to a new open-source project called low_latency_layer, Linux gamers using NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel graphics cards will experience low-latency gaming technologies like NVIDIA Reflex or AMD Anti-Lag 2, regardless of their platform. The latest low_latency_layer from Korthos Software is a Vulkan layer for Linux-based operating systems that implements NVIDIA's Reflex and AMD's Anti-Lag 2 latency optimization software in a hardware-agnostic manner, allowing any GPU to run these technologies. Interestingly, this new layer was developed as a workaround for driver support, meaning there is no need for official driver enablement. It provides gamers with the option to run applications with NVIDIA Reflex where AMD Anti-Lag 2 isn't supported.

In official testing with an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and 64 GB of system RAM, the Korthos Software team evaluated games such as THE FINALS, Counter-Strike 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Rivals, and Overwatch 2. Depending on the title and its official support for the technology, each game could achieve latency reduction comparable to that experienced in native Windows-based gaming environments. This reduction, amounting to a few milliseconds, is particularly important for eSports gamers, such as those playing Counter-Strike 2. Interestingly, CS2 on Linux using Anti-Lag 2 experiences lower latency compared to the same technology on Windows, but CS2 is also a Linux-native application. The additional background processing in Windows might be causing some issues there. Overall, the results are impressive.

Meet the G7 Pro 8K PC Royal2 Edition, a wireless esports controller engineered for competitive PC gaming. Featuring ultra-responsive 8K Hz wired and 2.4G wireless polling, every movement and action is captured with lightning-fast precision, delivering a true competitive edge. Now in Royal2 Edition, inspired by our brand ambassador Royal2, a world champion. With the G7 Pro 8K PC Royal2 Edition in hand, feel the power of a true champion.

Its deep black finish, meticulously dotted with a stardust galaxy pattern, captures the infinite scope of Halo battles and Royal2's calm precision under pressure. Resting on its sleek black charging base, centered by a gleaming golden crown logo, the controller feels like a relic from a lost space-faring kingdom, symbolizing a lasting legacy. On the right grip, Royal2's signature, rendered in hot gold stamping, serves as a legendary seal, a pledge of dominance. This isn't just a controller; it's a cosmic scepter for the true champion.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Huntsman V3 Tenkeyless 8KHz, an analog optical esports keyboard built on the same competitive foundation as the Huntsman line.

Streamlined, focused, and purpose-built, it brings Razer's core performance technologies into a tenkeyless form factor engineered to perform reliably straight out of the box—whether at home, on stage, or on the move.

PMM, the mouse mod company, has announced the latest iteration of its Razer Viper V3 Pro mod, which replaces the shell of the Viper V3 Pro with a 3D printed, carbon fiber-reinforced nylon shell in order to bring the weight down. Like the original Zen mod, Zen 2.0 brings the weight down to as little as 33 g if you opt for the wireless version, but with the pre-built version of the Zen 2.0, the mod is also available with three different lightweight batteries, offering wireless connectivity for an additional 3-5 g. The PMM Zen 2.0 mod itself—that is to say, just the 3D printed shell with PTFE skates, grip tape, tools, a 150 mAh battery, and two carbon fiber reinforcement rods—comes in at $132, while the pre-built version starts at $317. The pricing obviously makes this something that appeals almost exclusively to enthusiasts and highly dedicated esports gamers.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Razer Viper V3 Pro is now live]

The Zen 2.0 mod kit replaces the original Zen on the PMM store, and PMM claims to have addressed many of the shortcomings of the original Zen with the new version, including click quality, sturdiness, and platforms for the mouse skates. Zen 2 is also only available with the smooth, grippy UltraGrip 3.0 coating and with either solid sides and holes in the rest of the body or as an entirely solid shell, which again increases the weight by 2 g. This means that if you want a solid shell with a 150 mAh for wireless connectivity, you're looking at somewhere in the neighborhood of 38 g total weight, which is still an improvement over the Razer Viper V3 Pro's original 60 g weight.

2026 has thus far been a busy year for gaming mice releases, with hits like the Razer Viper V4 Pro and VXE's upcoming Logitech G305 alternative launching already. Now, SteelSeries seems to be making something of a come-back in the gaming mouse game, with an as yet unreleased Rival Pro and Rival Pro Mini, which have shown up on Reddit in what appears to be an accidental early leak. If the retail packaging shown off in the Reddit post is anything to go by, the mouse will have a couple of nifty features to set it apart from the rest of SteelSeries's line-up.

Despite the Rival moniker, the Rival Pro Mini looks a lot more like the SteelSeries Prime wireless mouse than the rest of the SteelSeries Rival gaming mice. The Rival Pro Mini will weigh in at 49 g and use the PixArt PAW 3950 sensor that has become ubiquitous in flagship gaming mice in recent years. The Rival Pro Mini's main clicks will be optical switches with a 100 million-click MTBF rating. One of the standout features is the "Infinite Power" swappable battery system, which is similar to those used by Angry Miao in the Infinity AM series and Glorious in the Model O3 Wireless. The Rival Pro and Pro Mini will also have 8 kHz wireless connectivity and 100% PTFE skates.

Leaks about an upcoming Razer Viper V4 Pro have been circulating for a while now, with multiple e-sports pros seemingly using the new mouse in competitive tournaments. Now, though, the new wireless mouse has effectively been confirmed by two separate posts showing off early retail appearances of the Viper V4 Pro. First, a Reddit user posted in-store images of the Viper V4 Pro retail packaging that had seemingly accidentally been put in the storefront ahead of launch, and although the post was subsequently deleted by the r/MouseReview subreddit user, it didn't stop the images from showing up on X. For the most part, it seems like an iterative update to the existing Viper V3 Pro, as was expected, given the specs of the DeathAdder V4 Pro.

The aforementioned retail box gives us a good idea of what to expect from the Viper V4 Pro—that is, a minor sensor update to the Razer Focus Pro 50K, new Razer Optical Gen 4 switches, a Razer optical scroll wheel, and a 49 g total weight. Notably, the sensor is a slight improvement over even the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, although much of the rest of the mouse's specifications are practically identical. As expected, the Viper V4 Pro adopts the same more efficient and lower latency dome-shaped wireless receiver as the DeathAdder V4 Pro, replete with 8K polling and a claimed 180-hour battery life. According to Danish computer store, ComputerSalg, where the Viper V4 Pro was prematurely launched as well, although without any photos, the mouse will also be available in white at launch, and it will cost a staggering $199 (DKK 1,290 converted excluding VAT). This is significantly more expensive than both the existing Viper V3 Pro and the DeathAdder V4 Pro, so it's likely a pre-launch placeholder or the price of some special edition colorway. All of this indicates that the Viper V4 Pro is likely to launch within the next few weeks, but it will have to contend with both the new tech in the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike and the slew of Chinese gaming mice with similar hardware specs and much lower pricing.

Pulsar Gaming Gears, a leading developer of high-performance esports peripherals, in collaboration with Prodigy SEG, today announced the official launch of the Pulsar ZywOo The Chosen Mouse Gen 2 Limited Edition Pink. This new product launch aligns with a historic peak in the career of Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut. Recently crowned the World #1 Player for a record-breaking fourth time, ZywOo has officially become the most decorated individual in the history of the game. Coming off back-to-back championship wins at IEM Kraków 2026 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, he has reached a career milestone of 30 HLTV MVP medals-shattering all previous records.

This new generation is the product of Pulsar's uncompromising eS standard, utilizing Pulsar's advanced in-house R&D and meticulous refinement to meet the exact competitive needs identified from the first generation. Designed for palm grip users, the mouse features a unique, refined shape co-created with ZyWOo, and two sizes, Mini 59 g, Medium 62 g to ensure the absolute control and consistency required for elite-tier competitive play. Speaking on the new iteration of the mouse, ZywOo emphasized the continuous drive for competitive perfection.

Blizzard's recent rebrand of Overwatch 2 to just Overwatch also saw the game studio announce a series of new heroes coming in the first season of Overwatch's new era, one of which is Jetpack Cat, who quickly became a fan favorite. In a recent appearance on The Omnic Podcast, Overwatch's associate director, Alec Dawson, said that the popularity of Jetpack Cat, and other unorthodox characters, has led the development and design teams to consider more "oddball" heroes for future releases. Blizzard has promised to add one hero to the game every season for the first year—meaning a new hero every two months—but there was no word on whether the plan was to continue at this cadence indefinitely. In the podcast, though, Dawson clarifies that this is the goal as long as it's sustainable and there's no big gameplay event or similar to get in the way. He also says that this release cadence also gives the developers "a lot more opportunities to take some chances" on gameplay differentiation, different roles, and "something a little bit different" so that players can find characters they enjoy playing with or whose design they enjoy. He adds that the response to Jetpack Cat has been heard in the Overwatch team, and it "helps us think about what sort of characters and heroes we want to do in the future, as well."

At the same time, in a recent interview with PCGamesN, Dawson commented that Jetpack Cat is the most banned character in Overwatch at the moment, and that is a situation Blizzard would like to address so that she can be used more frequently in competitive matches. "We love the cat, but we are going to tone down a little bit of her aggression," he continued to explain that Jetpack Cat's ability to dive a backline will likely be somewhat suppressed in an upcoming nerf: "When she gets both her minor perk, Claws Out, and her major perk, Territorial, the combination allows her to be an absolute menace that's diving backlines and taking 1v1s. So we're going to tone that down just a little bit and see how that goes, but the cat won't be scratching as much as she is currently." He added that the hero ban feature has been helpful to guide the balance and development of heroes, which will likely only become more complicated with the new hero release cadence. Notably, Blizzard has also been responding to community feedback on topics like hero design, as was the case with another new hero, Anran, who was criticized for looking generic after her announcement.

The Razer Viper V4 Pro has already shown up in previous rumors, with what is thought to be a camouflaged version of the mouse showing up at a Valorant tournament. Now, the successor to the Viper V3 Pro has once again been confirmed, this time by Valorant pro, Canezerra, in a livestream (via BestGamers on X). Allegedly, the Viper V4 Pro is also being used by two other Valorant players. Prosettings.net also lists League of Legends pro, Myrwn, as using the Viper V4 Pro.

The current consensus is that the Viper V4 Pro will use the same or similar internals to the DeathAdder V4 Pro, but with the symmetrical shape of the Viper V3 Pro. This means it will likely feature the new dome receiver of the DeathAdder V4 Pro with a Nordic 54 series MCU, Gen-4 Razer Optical Mouse switches, a Razer Focus Pro 45K Gen 2 sensor, a slight decrease in weight, and minor physical changes, like a new coating and slight shape tweaks. The current-gen Razer Viper V3 Pro was released in April 2024, while the DeathAdder V4 Pro was launched in July 2025; by that logic, we can expect the Viper V4 Pro to launch sometime in Q2 2026 or shortly after.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is now live]

Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, proudly announces the launch of the Razer NiKo Collection, an exclusive line created in partnership with Counter-Strike (CS) icon Nikola "NiKo" Kovač. Built for competitive dominance and inspired by NiKo's relentless pursuit of victory, this collection brings pro-level performance and bold design to gamers worldwide.

A year into his tenure with Team Razer, this collection marks a long-awaited milestone for NiKo and his community. Crafted through an extensive development process, this collaboration was guided by authenticity and intention - built to meet the standards of one of the greatest players in CS history.

Pulsar Gaming Gears (AplusX Inc.), a leading developer of high-performance esports peripherals, and VAXEE Corporation, a respected innovator in gaming hardware, today announced the official launch schedule of the new Pulsar eS series of esports equipment. This highly-anticipated product line is the result of the strategic exclusive partnership and joint development work between the two companies, aimed at delivering unparalleled innovation and performance to the esports community.

The initial launch wave includes the Pulsar eS FS-1 Mouse, the Pulsar eS PD170 Mousepads, and the Pulsar eS Armsleeve (Arm Long XL, L, M). All products are in running production and are not limited editions, confirming Pulsar's commitment to making this reference-standard equipment widely available.

Logitech announced the Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse back in September 2025, claiming to be an industry-first gaming mouse with haptic feedback and adjustable click actuation distance, the latter achieved via induction switches. However, while the price was revealed at $179.99, an exact availability date was not revealed. Now, though, Logitech has finally announced that the Pro X2 Superstrike will be available for pre-order on January 19 on the Logitech online store.

There is still no official shipment date, despite the pre-order announcement date, although there have been supposed leaks that claimed the mouse would be available as of February 24. Given that that's about a month away from the pre-order opening, it seems reasonable that this could be the official launch date. It seems as though pre-orders will only be available on the Logitech site, but it would not be surprising to see sites like Amazon or Best Buy offer pre-orders, as well.

As a global leader in gaming monitors, AGON by AOC continues its long-term close collaboration with NVIDIA to push the boundaries of esports display performance. The AGON PRO AG276QSG2 is built on this deep technical partnership, bringing NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar technology to AGON by AOC's professional esports lineup and translating advanced graphics innovations into real world competitive advantages for gamers.

"The AGON PRO AG276QSG2 was built for players who demand the highest level of performance. These hardcore gamers and esports competitors require absolute clarity at speed. By pairing our 360 Hz Fast IPS performance with NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar, we're delivering a monitor that helps top players track faster, react cleaner, and stay locked in when it matters most," says Kevin Wu, Head of Monitor Business Unit, TPV, AGON by AOC.

Republic of Gamers (ROG) is pleased to announce the availability of the ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace. The ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace is the world's fastest eSports gaming monitor and is designed to meet the highest demands of eSports gamers who value outstanding performance and maximum competitiveness. With the ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace, ROG is once again setting new standards in the field of eSports and reaffirming its commitment to developing products that meet the high demands of the eSports and gaming community.

Unparalleled speed
The ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace impresses with its ultra-fast 610 Hz refresh rate (OC), which provides smooth and lag-free display for an unmatched gaming experience. This high refresh rate allows gamers to react faster and gain a decisive advantage in competition. The extremely fast 0.1 ms (GTG) response time minimizes motion blur and ghosting, ensuring razor-sharp images in fast-paced gaming scenes. This allows gamers to keep track of even the most heated battles. The Super TN panel gives the XG248QSG an amazingly low input lag of just 0.8 ms, which is 56% less than other monitors in its class. This virtually eliminates the delay between control inputs and the subsequent action on the screen, allowing gamers to follow the game action in near real time and react faster than their opponents.

Attack Shark, a gaming peripheral brand specializing in affordable, high-performance mechanical keyboards, gaming mice, and accessories, released the V8, a next-generation lightweight wireless gaming mouse born for eSports. Designed for competitive players seeking faster response, greater stability, and sustained comfort, the V8 introduces breakthrough technology, setting a new benchmark for gaming mice.

Co-designed with the Attack Shark player community, the V8 features a shark-fin wireless receiver with an enhanced antenna for stronger signals and stable transmission. Its unique design ensures low latency even in interference-heavy environments. An LED indicator provides instant visibility of connectivity, polling rate, and battery status, delivering a reliable, uninterrupted wireless experience for competitive play.

THUNDEROBOT, a Chinese esports gear specialist, has taken the unusual step of showing off a Hygon CPU-powered gaming rig at a recent tournament. Under normal circumstances, the company builds machines based on mainstream AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors—TechPowerUp perused multiple prime examples at CES 2025. In a fresh social media post, THUNDEROBOT declared that they had produced: "a new species, reshaping the future of esports!" Instead of utilizing familiar Team Red or Blue processing solutions, the firm's new "Black Warrior Hunter Pro" system is centered around a domestically developed "C86 next-generation processor." Internet sleuths discovered early units last summer; when slightly scuffed "fourth generation" units were offered up for sale via an online marketplace. Hygon's "C86-7490" CPU seemed to feature elements directly derived from AMD's EPYC SP5 format. TechPowerUp covered the emergence of the chipmaker's server-grade C86-5G model—based on a Zen core IP—back in May.

Fast-forwarding to November 2025, curious tournament attendees were granted hands-on time with THUNDEROBOT's latest gaming system. A fuzzy off-screen capture of CPU-Z information outlines the dual chiplet Hygon C86-4G chip's basics: a 2.8 GHz base clock, 16 cores, 32 threads, along with 32 MB of L3 cache. The measured 55535 W TDP rating is very likely erroneous. This intriguing processor is apparently up-to-date enough to run with DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 standards. Valorant and Black Myth Wukong sessions were up and running on showcased rigs. Comparative benchmarking demonstrates performance within the vicinity of Raptor Lake (-S and -R) generation CPUs—Wccftech proposes a middle ground between Intel's Core i7-13700 and i7-14700 models. Another domestic chipmaker—Loongson—has taken similar brave steps to play catch-up with typical past-gen Team Blue designs.

AGON by AOC - the world's leading gaming monitor brand - announces two distinct AOC GAMING monitors targeting different gaming experiences. The 27-inch (68.6 cm) AOC GAMING U27G4XM brings premium MiniLED technology with 1152 local dimming zones and DisplayHDR 1000 certification to mainstream pricing, featuring Dual Frame Mode for ultimate versatility between immersive UHD and competitive FHD gaming. Meanwhile, the AOC GAMING 25G4KUR delivers a 420 Hz overclocked refresh rate (400 Hz native) performance in the competitive 24.5-inch (62.2 cm) format, providing dedicated esports players with the speed and precision needed for professional-level gaming at an accessible price point.

MiniLED HDR excellence enters mainstream gaming
The U27G4XM represents the evolution of premium display technology, surpassing even the acclaimed, similar spec-ed Q27G3XMN with higher 4K resolution, modern Fast IPS panel technology, and enhanced G4 series design. This 27-inch HDR powerhouse combines 1152 local dimming zones with a DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 1200 cd/m² peak brightness to create exceptional HDR performance that brings games, movies, and content to life with unprecedented detail and contrast.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Raiju V3 Pro, a next-generation wireless gaming controller engineered for use with the PlayStation 5 console. Featuring symmetrical TMR (Tension Magnetic Resistance) thumbsticks, Razer Pro HyperTriggers, and 4 removable mouse-click back buttons, the Raiju V3 Pro is designed to give console players the competitive edge they need.

"The Raiju V3 Pro is a game-changer on the PS5," said HyDra, 2023 Call of Duty World Champion, 100 Thieves. "The TMR thumbsticks are laser-precise, and the customization lets me fine-tune every input to match my playstyle. It gives me the speed, control, and confidence to stay locked in and clutch up."

On 9 October 2025, Philips Monitors is pleased to announce the launch of the new Philips Evnia 25M2N3200U. Created for competitive gamers who want to get the most out of every gaming session, this monitor offers the triple advantage of speed, precision, and visual clarity, all at an affordable price.

"The Philips Evnia 25M2N3200U gives competitive and eSports players everything they need to enjoy games where speed and precision are non-negotiable. The monitor reflects Philips Evnia's commitment to gamers' experience, whether in terms of features, benefits, or comfort. For those seeking a high-quality all-around gaming experience at an affordable price, this monitor is the answer," commented Cesar Reyes Acosta, Lead Product Manager, Consumer Monitors, in MMD.

VGN, the maker of niche gaming peripherals, like the Dragonfly F1 Pro Max we reviewed previously, has just started revealing the latest in its line-up of gaming mice, this time vying for a world first. VGN Dragonfly King, as it appears to be called, made an appearance on Reddit, where it claimed to be the world's first wireless gaming mouse with a full magnesium chassis and no holes—at least in the top of the shell. VGN says that it has spent two years developing the shell, specifically mentioning wireless reception stability in the marketing materials. The official launch date on the shared promotional material confirms an October 15 release, although it's unclear if this will be limited to Asian markets or if it will be a global release. Pricing is also so far unclear, but it will likely not come cheap, since it is billed as a flagship original shell design with exotic materials, and VGN's other Dragonfly series gaming mice can cost as much as $100 already.

The new mouse features what looks to be a low overall height with a rear hump and aggressively concave sides. While we don't have information about the weight or dimensions just yet, the VGN Dragonfly King looks to be taking inspiration from the likes of the ATK Blazing Sky Duckbill mouse that launched recently, which would put it on the smaller side. One of the promotional images shows off an exploded view of the mouse and reveals that it is made of a base, internal skeleton, and a lightweight magnesium shell over the top. That inner structure will house the sensor and the MCU, while also adding stiffness and increasing the mouse's durability, according to translations of the included text. Given that the Dragonfly King is part of the Dragonfly line-up, it's safe to say that it will use the same combination of a Nordic 52840 SoC and dependable PixArt PAW3950 sensor with somewhere in the region of 100-120 hours of battery life. Exact weight is also unknown, although there is a lot of speculation that it won't be quite as light as the likes of the 41 g Dragonfly Y2 Ultra+, although there has been an attempt at weight savings with the cutouts in the bottom of the mouse.