ATK has officially launched the updated version of its RS6 Hall effect gaming keyboard, introducing a number of aesthetics and quality of life updates over the keyboard's first iteration. The RS6 V2 is already available on ATK's website for $109.98 as part of an introductory offer, but it has an official MSRP of $139.98. The RS6 V2 follows a familiar 65% layout seen previously on the RS6, but it swaps out the tray-mount design of the original for a new gasket-mounted design. Additionally, the RS6 V2 is also only available in three colorways, for now: a pinkish Burgundy Red, the neutral Meteorite Gray, and Moonlight Silver.

One of the other major updates, and a feature that is still relatively rare, even in aesthetics-focused gaming keyboards, is the addition of dual-position per-key RGB backlighting, which allows for proper use of keycaps with both regular top shine-through legends and the more niche side-printed shine-through legends. The RS6 V2 ships by default with double-shot PBT keycaps with translucent sides and fully translucent keys on some accent keys, so this RGB lighting setup should play well with the keyboard's default keycaps.

Not too long ago, the developers behind OpenMouse, the open-source, community-driven alternative mouse configuration suite, revealed that they were working on supporting keyboard customization alongside the myriad gaming mouse models the suite now supports. As per a recent announcement on the project's Discord server, the latest OpenMouse beta release has added support for a number of gaming keyboards from Logitech, Razer, SteelSeries, and Wooting. Initial support also appears to be in development for Wuque Studio and the Kochi Hummingbird 68.

So far, actual feature support also appears to be limited, and the implementation is very much still in beta, with the app connecting correctly to a Wooting 80HE in a brief test but failing to load the proper keymap and failing to adjust the settings correctly. However, the planned feature set appears to be competitive with most proprietary keyboard customization tools, with HE features like adjustable actuation, rapid trigger, toggle key, mod tap, SOCD, and DKS, all present in addition to robust RGB customization and support for layers and profiles. What is notably absent is the ability to remap keys, however.

Pulsar seems to be on a bit of a run in 2026, having already shown off a new X5 ergo gaming mouse and launched a new X2F CrazyLight fingertip mouse, but its latest announcement isn't an actual product launch, but rather a peek at what's to come for the brand. According to a new mini-documentary Pulsar published on its YouTube channel, it is working on a gaming mouse platform that would allow for dual sensors.

In the mini-doc, Pulsar explains that "innovation at the mechanical level has reached a realm where humans can no longer keep up," likely referring to the ever-increasing DPI and polling rate increases that we have seen gaming mouse companies brag about. As such, it is developing the dual-sensor system to allow users to better tailor their mouse inputs to their individual needs and movement patterns. The system basically combines sensor data from both sensors and calculates movement based on a pre-determined offset that can be set in software by a user. This theoretically allows the sensor to be placed anywhere on the bottom of the mouse.

Keychron's ongoing efforts to update its keyboard line-up with new models has produced the Q19 HE 8K as its latest special colorway of the 60% Hall effect PCB first introduced with the Q16 HE 8K and recently made another appearance in the Carbon 60 HE. The Q19 HE uses the exact same Keychron Ultra-Fast Magnetic Lime switches as the Carbon 60 HE and the Q16 HE 8K, but it opts for a CNC-machined 6063 aluminium tray-mount case with steampunk embellishments.

Both the patina on the aluminium case and the keycaps bear the steampunk design, with dye-sublimated keycap legends featuring a serif font and a compass accent key on the escape key. The bottom of the keyboard also has an etched Golden Compass pattern. The keycaps follow a more traditional Cherry profile, instead of Keychron's usual KSA or OSA, and they are made from PBT. The Q19 HE 8K has an FR4 switch plate and plate-mounted stabilizers. It is currently available on Keychron's online store for $254.99.

GXTrust, a well-established European brand in gaming accessories, and THX Ltd., a world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to elevate gaming audio across GXTrust product offerings. Representing a shared commitment to providing premium sound quality, immersion, and performance to gamers, this collaboration marks an advance in audio immersion for gaming fans across Europe and beyond.

High-quality audio has become a priority in modern gaming - from competitive gameplay where clear communication and directional cues are key, to immersive titles that demand rich, detailed soundscapes to transport players to brand-new worlds. This GXTrust x THX partnership comes at this critical time in the market to deliver consumer electronics products that deliver audio with a wide soundstage with emotional realism and cinematic sound.

It seems as though the mouse modding scene has been on a winning streak lately, with brands like Keychron publishing a catalogue of free 3D models of its mouse shells, and projects like Openmouse providing brand-agnostic, open-source mouse customization and remapping. The latest eye-catching project comes from a small 3D printing outfit called Unskilled Design, who recently introduced Mausstudio. Mausstudio is a work-in-progress custom mouse design tool that helps users design custom mouse shells for 3D printing.

As described in a recent demo on X, Mausstudio allows users to import an STL of an existing mouse PCB, define the positions of core features, like screw holes, switches, the scroll wheel, and sensor position, and then generate a shell around it using custom parameters. Currently, it supports custom dimensions for the basics, like width, length, and height, as well as more niche customizations, like left-handed side button placements, base structure (lightweight or solid), hump position, honeycomb cutouts for lightweight shells, and battery positioning.

Valve has been a major contributor to the Linux gaming scene since it launched the Arch-based SteamOS alongside the Steam Deck, and the company's latest contribution to the Linux gaming ecosystem comes by way of a series of patches by Vicki Pfau, a developer working on hardware support on behalf of Valve Software. In the patch notes, Pfau notes that the preliminary driver supports "general input for the Joy-Con 2, Pro Controller 2, and GameCube NSO controllers," including Bluetooth for all controllers and USB mode for the Pro Controller. The Linux kernel version 7.4 is slated to land in a fully stable form in January 2027.

Crucially, the Nintendo Switch 2 controllers were already largely supported on Linux via Steam, but kernel support means the controller won't need to run via Steam Input and can work in other game launchers without Steam being open. In addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 controllers, Linux 7.4 should bring hardware enablement and several features for a host of other peripherals, both gaming and otherwise, including additional sensor support for new AMD SoCs, better trackpad handling on T2 Macs, a new HID driver for Pulsar gaming mice—with support for reading the battery level, voltage, and charging status over both wired and wireless connection modes. On the topic of mice, the Kysona M600V2 also gets an HID driver. There are also new fixes incoming for the ASUS ROG Ally power management, and support was improved for the Lenovo Legion Go S controllers and lighting.

Game Outlet Europe, an independent distributor of video games and gaming accessories, announced today that leading gaming hardware brand 8BitDo has begun shipping their most advanced XBOX controller yet, with the Ultimate 3E Controller for XBOX available across the UK and Europe starting today.

Designed for professional gamers but accessible to all, the new Ultimate 3E Controller harnesses 8BitDo's years of development and engineering know-how, delivering the next generation of Ultimate for XBOX gamers.

Keychron's exotic keyboard material has led it to wood, resin, ceramic, and even concrete gaming keyboards, but its latest stab at something unique is ironically rather tame, with the brand announcing the Carbon 60 HE 8K, a new 60% gaming keyboard built on the same architecture and basic tray-mounted design as the ceramic Q16 HE 8K, but this time with a forged carbon fiber case and even keycaps. The Keychron Carbon 60 HE 8K is officially available for purchase on Keychron's online store for $234.99.

Unlike a lot of other carbon keyboards, the Carbon 60 HE 8K actually has carbon fiber composite keycaps and a carbon fiber composite plate to match the carbon fiber case. It follows a fairly standard 60% layout, which means no num pad, no function row, no arrow keys, and no navigation cluster—although all of those functions are available in layers or can be added in Keychron Launcher. Keychron says that the carbon fiber construction is 10× more rigid than plastic, owing to its 60% carbon fiber content, and that the keyboard offers a precise, solid typing feel. Carbon fiber plates are known in the custom keyboard realm to provide a sharp, clacky typing signature, with little bounce or cushioning to speak of. The Carbon 60 HE 8K weighs in at 740 g, compared to the slightly larger, aluminium Q2 HE 8K that weighs in at 1,650 g, making the Carbon 60 HE 8K a solid candidate for a mobile gaming setup.

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.

Mchose has officially launched its latest set of affordable wireless gaming headphones, the R9, which retail for $69, but have a pre-order discount of $49. The Mchose R9 headphones focus on a balance of price, sound quality, and comfort, with a lightweight design that comes in at 235 g, a floating headband with a steel frame and leatherette padding that evenly distributes pressure across the top of the head. The Mchose R9 features both Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, with an optional USB Type-C connection available for listening and charging.

The headband also features a sliding quick-adjust mechanism, 18° of vertical pivot, and 90° of swivel on the earcups. The R9 headset uses 53 mm composite drivers, and it has on-board memory with three customizable sound profiles to quickly adapt to different tasks and media. The EQ is controllable from Mchose's PC or mobile app. The R9 also has a detachable 360° microphone with AI noise reduction. Mchose also says it has tuned the R9 headset in collaboration with the EDG Valorant esports team in order to optimize the stock sound profile for footsteps, gunfire, and in-game audio.

Razer is no stranger to Pokémon-themed gaming peripherals, with the brand recently having released the Pikachu and Evee collection, followed by the Charizard, Lucario, and Sylveon Edition BlackShark V3 HyperSpeed headsets. Its latest collaboration, the Pixel Art Pokémon collection, seems to target the nostalgia nerds in the Pokémon community with peripherals bearing imagery of the original 151 Pokémon in true in all their pixellated fashion. For now, the Razer Pixel Art Pokémon collection is launching in China, and it's unclear if it will be a China-exclusive or if it will have an international launch at a later date.

The Pixel Art Pokémon Collection includes matching Razer Viper V4 Pro [read our review here], Black Widow V4 Pro wireless mechanical keyboard and wrist rest, a large desk mat, and an Iskur V2 gaming chair. The peripherals are currently on pre-sale in China via Bilibili and Tmall, with a full launch planned for before the end of November, so that may be when we see an international launch.

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.

Razer only just released the Viper V4 Pro [read the TechPowerUp review here] and DeathAdder V4 Pro [review here], but it seems as though the PC gaming OEM isn't stopping there, with new images posted to X by @jakeufps and @kazeslvt revealing new models of both the Viper V4 Pro and DeathAdder V4 Pro.

According to the leakers, there will be at least three new mice coming out of Razer in the upcoming weeks: carbon fiber Viper and DeathAdder V4 Pros and a purple Viper V4 pro. Allegedly, the carbon fiber variants of the new Viper and DeathAdder V4 Pro mice will come with more than just a new shell material, since the DeathAdder V4 Pro will also be getting the new Focus Pro 50K Gen-3 sensor that's present in the Viper V4 Pro, along with improved battery life.

8BitDo has officially launched the latest version of its Ultimate Wireless controller, the Ultimate 3C+, which is, for an intents and purposes, a more affordable version of the recently revealed special edition Ultimate 3 Wireless controllers. The Ultimate 3C comes in at a pre-order price of $39.99 on Amazon, and it will officially be launched for regular purchase on October 30. The controller itself is based on the same Xbox design as most of 8BitDo's Ultimate controllers—meaning it features the ABXY face buttons and offset thumb sticks—and it is compatible with both Android and Windows via 2.4 GHz, USB-C wired, and Bluetooth 5.4 LE connections, with the 2.4 GHz connection offering 1 kHz polling for reduced input latency.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3C+ has a number of flagship-tier features, like TMR joysticks with adjustable tension, separate trigger vibration motors that sync with the controller rumble, lockable back paddles, additional L/R4 shoulder buttons, Hall effect triggers with both linear and non-linear control modes, and magnetic storage on the controller for the 2.4 GHz receiver. 8BitDo says that the 500 mAh battery in the Ultimate 3C controller is able to power the controller for up to 20 hours when using the 2.4 GHz connection, while Bluetooth stretches that to 32 hours.

SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, and KontrolFreek, the creator of Performance Gaming Gear, are back with a new collection of gaming gear for Fortnite fans. In a deal facilitated by Epic Games' licensing agency IMG Licensing, today we are announcing a new gaming peripheral collection designed to bring the iconic game to players' real-world gaming battle stations.

Spanning a multitude of gaming gear categories—including headsets, earbuds, mice, mousepads, PBT keycaps, Performance Thumbsticks, Thumb Grips, and more—the collection gives fans new ways to represent Fortnite both in-game and in real life (IRL), while bringing fan favorites like Peely, Guff, Fishstick, Supply Llama, and Water Sprites to the real world. Every physical product purchase will also include an in-game item as listed below, extending the experience beyond the gaming station and into the game. There's also a custom SteelSeries game in Fortnite (Island Code 9448-1956-0547) where players can check out items from the new Fortnite collection in-game.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Wolverine V4 line, including the wireless Razer Wolverine V4 Pro and wired Razer Wolverine V4 Tournament Edition, the next generation of esports controllers officially designed for XBOX and PC.

Packed with new features, the Wolverine V4 Pro wireless XBOX and PC controller is equipped with high-resolution capacitive thumbstick sensors, the next evolution of contactless sensor design, as well as four newly designed magnetic swappable back buttons, a removable faceplate, and up to a blistering 8,000 Hz polling rate, giving competitive gamers the edge they need in FPS titles, racing sims, and more.

NACON, a leading video game publisher and designer of premium gaming accessories, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the Revolution 5 Unlimited (R5U), its new premium controller that is officially licensed for PS5 consoles. Building on the success of its Revolution range among competitive and professional players since 2016, the brand is reaching a new technological milestone today by unveiling its most advanced accessory yet for PlayStation 5 consoles and PC.

The Revolution 5 Unlimited is the culmination of years of research and continuous feedback from the esports community and the most demanding competitive players. This new high-end asymmetric controller, officially licensed for PlayStation 5 consoles, includes major hardware innovations.

8BitDo has carved out a niche for itself with its Xbox game collaborations, with the recent Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Collection controllers being just one example. Now, the peripheral maker has officially revealed that its latest collaboration will see the launch of a Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 gaming mouse. The Retro 87 keyboard is available for pre-order for $119.99, and the Retro R8 Mouse is available for $59.99, but both are expected to start shipping on October 30.

The Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical keyboard is the brand's 87-key variant, which features a classic TKL layout with three additional buttons on the top edge next to the tactile connectivity and volume dials. The keyboard itself is made from an opaque black ABS, and it features an E-Day-themed design with translucent red keycaps—presumably polycarbonate, but material is specified—in an MDA-like profile, giving the keyboard something of a unique look, compared to plain Cherry or OEM profile keycaps. The keyboard has north-facing per-key RGB backlighting, and it is compatible with 8BitDo's Ultimate Software 2.0 for Windows.

Today, Shure announced the launch of the MV6 USB Gaming Microphone Gen 2, including a new white variant, the latest evolution of its digital MOTIV microphone portfolio. Following the success of the original MV6, the MV6 Gen 2 incorporates feedback from gamers, streamers, and creators to deliver a more customizable audio experience while maintaining an accessible price point.

Engineered specifically for PC gaming, streaming and content creation, the MV6 Gen 2 brings Shure's professional broadcast technology to more creators, including those purchasing their first dedicated microphone and looking to elevate their sound beyond a headset.

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH), today announced its new family of Minecraft Dungeons II themed peripherals including an exclusive controller, headset and travel case that celebrate the highly anticipated Dungeons II game are now available globally. Officially licensed by Mojang and Nintendo, the new Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Gaming Controller - Minecraft Dungeons II for Nintendo Switch 2 features a dynamic lenticular design that shifts from Valorie to Creeper while Turtle Beach's renowned engineering lets players triumphantly wield their sword as they thwart danger in unexplored worlds. The premium TMR thumbsticks ensure drift-free precision attacks on the mob hordes causing chaos while the built-in C Button allows easy access to GameChat for seamless communication with friends. This controller also works on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

On the audio front, the Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset - Minecraft Dungeons II for Nintendo Switch 2 ensures every explosive sound, sneak attack and rescue plea from friends are heard in the instants that are needed for victory. And when the session is done the Turtle Beach PlayTrek Travel Case - Minecraft Dungeons II and the Turtle Beach PlayTrek Travel Case - Minecraft Great Outdoors make sure players' Nintendo Switch 2 travels safely and it is ready for their next adventure.

Following the brand's recent announcement of the Xbox Cozy Collection peripherals, 8BitDo has once again partnered with Xbox on the new Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary collection. The 30th Anniversary Tomb Raider collection consists of special versions of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox and the Pro Bluetooth Gamepad, featuring artwork and tactile touches inspired by the Tomb Raider game series.

Both controllers pay homage to Lara Croft, but the Pro 3 Gamepad is a direct tribute to the original Tomb Raider, and the Lost Valley level specifically, whereas the Ultimate 3 controller features livery celebrating both the old and new interpretations of the character and story. The Tomb Raider Anniversary Edition 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad is available for $79.99 on the 8BitDo store and Amazon, while the Tomb Raider Anniversary Edition Ultimate 3 Controller comes in at $119.99 on the 8BitDo store exclusively. Both controllers will start shipping on October 24.

There has been a recent trend among peripherals brands to move to online or browser-based configuration and remapping tools, with tools like Wooting, Keychron Launcher, and open-source varieties like QMK/VIA and ZMK Studio leading the charge in the keyboard world. Now, it seems as though 8BitDo has seen the writing on the wall and announced the 8BitDo Ultimate Software Online to broaden compatibility for its suite of reprogrammable peripherals.

At the time of writing, the browser-based configurator is still in beta, and it seems to only support nine devices. 8BitDo notes that the software is designed to expand compatibility specifically for Linux, and it recommends that users on Windows and macOS continue to use the installable version of the software, since it is currently more feature-complete. The brand also says that it will continue adding device and feature support to the web app.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Base Station V3 Chroma, a smart RGB gaming headset stand with USB ports that sets immersion into motion with a single lift. The next evolution of Razer's iconic headset stand pairs intelligent automation with dazzling Razer Chroma RGB lighting designed to elevate gamers' gear and illuminate their gaming space.

The Base Station V3 Chroma joins Razer's expanding Chroma ecosystem, following recent Chroma launches such as the Razer Soma Chroma and the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma, and extends connected, reactive lighting from the peripheral to the headset stand.

ASUS launched the ROG Spatha X wireless gaming mouse in 2021 as an upgrade to the 2016 MMO gaming mouse, and at Gamescom 2026, the company has once again updated the MMO mouse with new capabilities and a spec bump. The new Spatha X 65K, as the name suggests, features an upgrade to the same Aimpoint Pro 65K sensor that's being used in the new ASUS ROG Gladius IV Ace wireless mouse also introduced at Gamescom.

The sensor update allows the Spatha X 65K a sensitivity of up to 65,000 DPI and adjustable lift-off distance (LOD). The Spatha X 65K also has ASUS's updated ROG Push-Fit Switch Socket III hot-swap design for the main clicks. By default, the Spatha X 65K is available with the ROG Micro Switch II, which has a crisp click and 100 million-click durability rating, or the ROG Silent Micro Switch, which is a silent switch with a rated lifespan of 50 million clicks.