Razer shows off Mamba and Carcharias

  • By James_Yu, GameSpot
  • Posted Jan 9, 2009 2:03 pm PT

It took seven years but Razer finally has a wireless gaming mouse: the Razer Mamba. Razer founder Robert Krakoff told us that the company started planning for a wireless mouse as early as 2001, but "would only do it if the wireless one could perform as well as a wired one." Krakoff credits the...

Razer Mamba

It took seven years but Razer finally has a wireless gaming mouse: the Razer Mamba. Razer founder Robert Krakoff told us that the company started planning for a wireless mouse as early as 2001, but "would only do it if the wireless one could perform as well as a wired one." Krakoff credits the firmware design team for figuring out how to do wireless with minimal latency. The Mamba offers a 1,000Hz polling rate in both 2.4GHz wireless and wired modes (you can plug in the cord when it's time to recharge). The Mamba looks similar to Razer's popular DeathAdder model, but it has a few ergonomic improvements and an upgraded 5600DPI laser engine. Other features include onboard memory for profile saves, Teflon feet, and a traditional charging dock for players that refuse to touch cords.

Mamba packaging

The retail box resembles a trophy stand that has the Mamba sitting in the center of the package. Please forgive the fingerprints on the case--conference attendees had all morning to fondle the box before we got the chance to take a picture. The mouse will be available next month for $129.

Razer Carcharias

Razer also had its newly announced Carcharias headset on display at its CES booth. The Carcharias features the circum-aural earpiece design that we love because the earpieces sit over the ears instead of pressing down on them. The built-in microphone uses noise filtering to ensure that your teammates hear nothing except your sweet voice when you're barking out orders. The headset will be available later this month for $79.

15 Comments

  • beymod

    Posted Jun 6, 2009 5:41 am PT

    thanks...

    http://www.beymod.com.tr

  • Immortalica

    Posted Mar 9, 2009 1:02 pm PT

    That is a sexy mouse.

  • Hellfire93

    Posted Feb 8, 2009 12:35 pm PT

    Think I'll stick with the Deathadder, but the Carcharias looks awesome as

  • TheMistique

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 8:08 pm PT

    i know what to finally spend my gift card on.

  • Gamer-1024

    Posted Jan 26, 2009 6:22 am PT

    Does this mouse have any weights that can be added to it. I've yet to find a good mouse that is heavy enough on it's own to feel comfortable in both work and play, so Im still using my Microsoft ergonomic laser 6000 mouse because it's large and heavy comfortable.

  • Kvain

    Posted Jan 21, 2009 8:44 am PT

    I'm sorry, although the mouse looks cool and all, I cannot justify paying $129 for just a mouse =/

  • travisstaggs

    Posted Jan 18, 2009 10:09 pm PT

    the mouse looks awesome.

  • teetsaar

    Posted Jan 17, 2009 8:25 am PT

    The design of a mouse is getting really futuristic nowadays.

  • Amster_G

    Posted Jan 17, 2009 12:49 am PT

    That's pretty sweet. I like Razers.

  • jayheld90

    Posted Jan 14, 2009 7:47 am PT

    i use the lycosa keyboard, thinking of getting one of these mice, i really like the board.

  • jazzyrider

    Posted Jan 13, 2009 3:44 pm PT

    those headphones look great! wonder if its 5.1 and would compare against the Tritton AXPros or AX360...

  • Jogo19853

    Posted Jan 12, 2009 10:50 am PT

    That is a mouse, that a gamer should own!
    Looks damn nice

  • gitued

    Posted Jan 10, 2009 4:16 am PT

    what the hell is that a mouse MG first time seeing them

  • SiNoNaX

    Posted Jan 9, 2009 10:35 pm PT

    Damn it just when I bought a Razer Lachesis and Barracuda, they go and release these beauties.

  • smzee27

    Posted Jan 9, 2009 2:12 pm PT

    Damn nice

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