Peripherals

Announced today, we've been hands-on with the new Logitech G PRO X2 RAPID Wired Gaming Keyboard for a few days. It's the company's new flagship pro-grade gaming keyboard, built with custom Hall-effect analog switches and a tournament-ready design developed in collaboration with several esports players and teams.

Based on what we've experienced so far, it might be the company's best analog keyboard to date. Not only from a hardware perspective, which includes actuation point adjustments in 0.05mm increments between 0.1 and 4mm, but also in the overall feel. With linear magnetic keyboards, impressive customization and gaming-first features like Rapid Trigger often come at the cost of typefeel, with acoustics and a feel that don't quite match what you get on a traditional magnetic board.

One of the big things we've noticed over the past year of keyboard releases is that this gap is closing, and fast. For the Logitech G PRO X2 RAPID Wired Gaming Keyboard, the acoustics and typefeel are not only up there for a Hall-effect analog gaming keyboard, but also for Logitech G gaming keyboards overall.

After months of rumors and leaks, including trailers and other promotional material, Logitech has officially announced the PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse. It's the follow-up to the Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE, which launched at the beginning of this year, making it a rare revision for a flagship gaming peripheral to appear within a year of the original.

As with the first SUPERSTRIKE, the big news here is HITS, the name Logitech gives to its new Haptic Inductive Trigger System for the main switches. Like magnetic keyboard switches, this analog technology lets gamers dynamically adjust actuation levels and haptic feedback, with support for features like rapid trigger.

The X2 SUPERSTRIKE was the first time we'd seen this tech in a gaming mouse, and the new PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE builds on that foundation. With HITS, input latency for PC gaming improves by up to 30ms, and the PRO X3 version makes several subtle design changes that make it a step forward.

When Valve lifted the lid on its long-awaited Steam Machine late last year, alongside the underlying hardware and compact physical design, the company confirmed that the device's front panel was customizable and replaceable. At the unveiling, it showcased several color options and a prototype faceplate with an integrated E-Ink display.

After its debut earlier this year, third-party peripheral and hardware maker JSAUX GAMING announced that its E-Ink Faceplate and Pixel Matrix Faceplate for the Steam Machine are now available for under $100.

Valve's original E-Ink teaser is now on full display with the 5.83-inch E-Ink Faceplate ($99.99 USD) from JSAUX GAMING, which transforms the Steam Machine's front into a retro monitor from the early days of Mac computing. The 640 x 480 monochrome display includes eight display modes, including time, weather, calendar, system performance, and game progress. Customization is also available via Digital Frame mode, which lets users showcase artwork, photos, and custom designs.

The new Razer Tartarus V2 Pro isn't a gaming keyboard per se or a controller, but a combination of both. Although it looks a little strange, the keypad is designed to sit on a desk or surface, with an integrated wrist rest providing support for your left hand, with direct access to a full-sized anti-drift TMR thumbstick, buttons, and 31 programmable controls that include 24 keys with Razer's flagship Analog Optical Switch Gen-2 switches.

As adjustable magnetic switches, the Razer Analog Optical Switch Gen-2 tech supports actuation ranges of 0.1 to 4.0mm with Rapid Trigger for fast inputs. Designed for FPS and MMO gamers seeking a compact, customizable solution, the Razer Tartarus V2 Pro is also a premium peripheral that supports true 8000Hz HyperPolling.

Ultimately, this keyboard-and-controller hybrid includes hardware and technology from Razer's premium keyboards and controllers, so in addition to Rapid Trigger, it also supports Razer Snap Tap, Razer Snap Flex, and Dynamic Keystroke.

In a bizarre turn of circumstances, someone was accidentally shipped Logitech's yet-unreleased Logitech Pro Superstrike X3 gaming mouse after initially buying a Pro X2 Superstrike and a G325 headset. Spotted by TechPowerUp, Alternative-Cream444 on Reddit posted their story and images of the mouse on the MouseReview subreddit, including images of the mouse's retail packaging.

Images of the mice confirm that the clamshell has received no identifiable changes compared to the outgoing X2 Superstrike. The right and left click mouse buttons share the same black color scheme as the existing model, and the retail packaging confirms the mouse comes with Logitech's outgoing Hero 2 sensor with 8000Hz polling.

The specs change around battery life, speed, acceleration, and weight. The X3 Superstrike's retail packaging confirms that the X3 Superstrike weighs 59 grams, 2 grams less than the X2 Superstrike, features 2% greater acceleration in Gs (90Gs vs 88Gs), and 5% higher acceleration (930 IPS vs 888 IPS). Battery life on the X3 Superstrike also improved massively, jumping from 90 hrs on the X2 to 135 hrs (a 50% improvement).

GameSir appears to be preparing Fortnite-themed versions of its recently announced X5 Lite mobile controller for Xbox, based on new Amazon listings that surfaced ahead of any official announcement. The listings show several game-inspired variants, including Black Knight, Durr Burger, and Jonesy designs, giving the controller more options beyond its standard black-and-white colourways and the green Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition.

The Black Knight variant pairs a dark translucent shell with red thumbsticks and ABXY buttons, plus themed grip graphics matching the iconic skin. The Durr Burger model takes a louder approach, combining a teal body with orange controls and burger-themed artwork.

The Jonesy edition leans more into soldier aesthetics, with an olive-green shell, matching thumbsticks and D-pad inspired by the character's signature outfit, and subtle themed grip detailing. All three have the Xbox button on the right grip and the same telescopic design as the standard model.

8BitDo has announced what it's calling its "most advanced controller to date" with the new Ultimate 3E for Xbox and PC gamers. With a wide range of pro-grade controllers on the market, one feature that sets the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E apart is its hot-swappable ABXY Module. You can choose between face buttons with crisp, tactile micro-switches or a more traditional silicone membrane feel.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E is chock-full of customization, including the ability to switch between a four-way or circular D-pad and swap out the thumbsticks for different heights and feel. And speaking of the thumbsticks, in addition to being magnetic Hall Effect sticks for drift-free gaming, they also feature the latest Tunneling Magnetoresistance sensor technology for accuracy and power efficiency.

The magnetic Hall-Effect tech also extends to the Impulse Triggers, which you can adjust for a snappier response in shooters or an analog feel in racing games. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E also includes two programmable rear buttons, or paddles, plus two additional shoulder buttons (L4/R4), offering more low-latency input options.

As far as premium controllers go, the new SteelSeries Aeon Pro is certainly up there in terms of features, design, and innovation. On the latter, the SteelSeries Aeon Pro borrows a page from its premium audio solutions, like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless headset we recently reviewed, with its black-and-white OLED display, dock, and QuickSwitch System.

Connecting your PC and Xbox console to the dock lets you seamlessly switch between both gaming devices directly from the controller, with the integrated display making the process intuitive. And with the SteelSeries Aeon Pro's hot-swappable battery design, with two batteries included so one is always ready to go on the dock, you'll basically never run out of wireless juice while gaming.

As for the controller, SteelSeries calls it a "luxury" design, and it ticks the right boxes for a premium, pro-grade controller. It features Hall Effect thumbsticks with contactless sensors and replaceable caps for convex, concave, or standard grips. The triggers are customizable; it's got programmable back buttons, and each button uses a mechanical switch for snappy response and reliability.

Razer has announced and launched one of its most affordable and customizable mechanical gaming keyboards to date with the new Razer Reclusa X Mini 65%. Priced at $49.99 USD, it's the first keyboard in a new Reclusa lineup focused on customization, performance, and aesthetics.

The tri-tone design helps it stand out from other Razer keyboards, alongside the customization on offer. The Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% features a hot-swappable PCB compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Although it comes pre-installed with Razer Orange Tactile Mechanical Switches Gen-3, the hot-swappable design and touches like south-facing LEDs make it compatible with a wide range of switches and keycaps.

Although it sits on the affordable side for a mechanical gaming keyboard from Razer, the Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% is still tailor-made for enthusiasts. Construction-wise, it features two silicone damping layers to enhance acoustics and stability, while still supporting gaming-first features like Razer Snap Tap, Snap Flex, and Dual-Keypress Priority - stuff that you normally find on gaming keyboards with magnetic switches.

Bluetooth and USB-C controllers that either attach to or pair with a mobile device are fairly common; however, the new Razer Prio is described as an "ultra-mobile" gaming controller thanks to its unique foldable design. Built for iPhone and Android smartphones, the Razer Prio is a compact USB-C gaming controller built for portability.

When folded, Razer says the Prio is essentially the "size of a credit card," measuring 107 x 67 x 23mm. Although its 101-gram weight is heavier than your everyday card, it's considerably lighter than most mobile gaming controllers. The Razer Prio is designed for phones with screens up to 7 inches, so it pairs with flagship devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Even though it's compact, it still has all the buttons and functionality you expect from a modern gaming controller. The Razer Prio layout features symmetrical low-profile thumbsticks, a four-way D-pad, ABXY face buttons, bumpers, triggers, and additional buttons for accessing menus and system features. Interestingly, Razer notes this is its first controller to feature "capacitive analog thumbsticks" to reduce drift, making it as much a premium controller as it is a portable, compact one.

Released earlier this year, the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike wireless gaming mouse's arrival was a game-changer for the competitive scene thanks to its innovative HITS feature. Basically, the left and right mouse clicks traded traditional optical switches for an adjustable 'Haptic Inductive Trigger System' similar to what you can find on analog or magnetic keyboards.

And now, after several leaks, including a trailer posted by Amazon (which it quickly removed), it looks like we're going to get a Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike wireless gaming mouse sooner rather than later. As spotted by @jakeufps over on X (via PC Gamer), the 30-second trailer not only confirms the existence of the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike, but also confirms leaked information about its specs.

Based on what we see, it confirms that HITS has been upgraded compared to the original thanks to its new NxLogi chipset, alongside the Hero 2 sensor. The sensor upgrade includes a higher 48,000 DPI sensitivity rating, plus a new maximum acceleration of 90 G and a tracking speed of 930 IPS. The trailer also confirms that the Pro X3 Superstrike features improved latency of 0.3+ milliseconds, plus 50% more battery life for up to 135 hours of gaming.

Apple has quietly updated its Magic Keyboard lineup with a subtle design change. Several keys that previously used text labels now display glyphs instead, bringing the standalone keyboards in line with the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro keyboards that received the same treatment earlier this year.

The affected keys on all updated models are Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Return, and Delete. On the full-size models with a numeric keypad, the change goes further, with Home, Page Up, Page Down, End, Clear, and Enter also swapping text labels for symbols.

Four models have been updated: the standard Magic Keyboard at $99, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID at $149, and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad in white at $179 and black at $199. The one model left untouched is the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad without Touch ID.

With Gamescom 2026 kicking off in Germany this week, the massive conference is also home to hardware announcements, alongside a slew of game announcements. At the event, ASUS has announced two new gaming mice: the ROG Gladius IV Ace and the ROG Spatha X 65K. Both use ASUS's new AimPoint Pro 65K sensor, which delivers 65,000 DPI of precision and 11 selectable lift-off distances.

Outside of the sensor, these are two very different gaming mice. The ROG Gladius IV Ace is an ergonomic esports gaming mouse that ditches the traditional symmetrical design for something more comfortable for right-handed users. It also features customizable weight, with a 56-gram ultralight build that can be adjusted up to 71 grams with modular weights and eight ways to tweak the weight and feel.

Built for competitive gamers, in addition to the AimPoint Pro 65K sensor, the ROG Gladius IV Ace also offers "true 8K wireless" performance thanks to its use of the company's latest ROG SpeedNova 8K Gen II technology. According to ASUS, the new 8K Polling interface delivers 40% lower latency and better battery efficiency than the previous generation Gladius.

RayNeo has announced its next-generation AR lineup of consumer smart glasses: the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses and RayNeo GT Series. The former is designed for all-day use and productivity, weighing only 33 grams, with AI capabilities that include live translation, an auto-teleprompter, and the ability to summarize meetings and conversations.

Meanwhile, the new RayNeo GT Series (available in GT and GT Max models) is designed to deliver a cinema-grade experience. The flagship GT Max model offers a wide 59-degree field of view (FOV), with its 5.5th-gen Tandem MicroOLED display delivering a dynamically scaling virtual screen up to 307 inches. The GT Series can also be paired with RayNeo Pocket TV Pro to create the world's first AR glasses system with Dolby Vision playback, including AI-powered SDR-to-HDR.

The new RayNeo GT Series is also designed for an at-home or on-the-go cinematic experience for watching movies and playing games, with modes that include anchoring the virtual screen in a 3D space as well as a Steady Mode designed to filter travel bumps and movement while traveling. Audio-wise, there's also a quad-speaker system with head-tracking and Bang & Olufsen Spatial Audio.

IQUNIX has quickly earned a reputation for creating impressively well-made keyboards, largely because it uses CNC anodized aluminum cases to deliver a rigid, weighty, durable feel across its lineup. This is evident in the IQUNIX Magi96 Pro Aluminum Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard we recently reviewed, and in the new IQUNIX EC75 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard 75%, now available.

Built for performance, in addition to its aluminum top case, the IQUNIX EC75 is powered by 'Diamond Pro' Hall Effect magnetic switches built for both gaming and smooth everyday typing. The switch design combines a light 35±5gf initial force with a 50±5gf bottom-out force, plus a 750GS max magnetic flux for precise magnetic sensing. The direct result is 0.01mm Rapid Trigger alongside a 0.01 - 3.1mm adjustable actuation range.

Yes, 0.01mm actuation is not something you see every day, and it's a feature that makes the IQUNIX EC75 and its custom switches stand out from the pack. As a wired gaming keyboard, the IQUNIX EC75 also supports 8,000Hz polling for low-latency input, with an 80-key 75% form factor that includes a full function row and arrow keys.

AVerMedia is expanding its diverse lineup of capture devices with the new GC531 Streamer Ultra (Black) and GC535 Streamer ULTRA 2.1 (White), two professional-grade external HDMI capture cards designed to be paired with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. These portable devices are built to slot seamlessly into existing video workflows, supporting streaming and capture with a focus on high-quality, reliable output.

Both models support RGB24 True Color Capture to deliver improved color accuracy and image fidelity when compared to traditional compressed capture formats. AVerMedia notes that this makes them suitable for product and other commerce-like showcases, ensuring that everything appears as intended. As for the differences between the two models, the GC535 supports capture of up to 4K30 with RGB24, while the GC531 supports capture of up to 2K30 with RGB24.

As the flagship model, the GC535 Streamer ULTRA 2.1 also supports 4K144 HDR/VRR pass-through in HDMI 2.1 mode while capturing up to 4K60. The pro-grade GC531 and GC535 capture devices also include enhanced EMC/EMI shielding and ESD protection to maintain signal integrity and deliver reliable performance even during 24/7 broadcasts.

Described as the "world's first low-profile analog optical esports keyboard," the wired Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Low-profile Tenkeyless 8KHz pairs low-profile keycaps and switches with performance built for competitive gaming. With its new Razer Low-profile Analog Optical Switches, it supports gaming features like Rapid Trigger, Razer Snap Flex, Snap Tap, and 8,000Hz (8K) polling for ultra-low-latency performance.

The slim design and reduced travel distance mean the analog switches offer 0.1 mm to 2.8 mm adjustable actuation, with adjustments available in 0.1 mm increments. And when you pair this with Razer's True 8000Hz HyperPolling, you're looking at a snappy response with a reported 0.39 ms average latency. Razer notes this is a 52% improvement over the "nearest competing keyboard," though it doesn't specify the model tested.

As a compact board, the 19.5mm front height makes it notably slimmer than its full-sized counterpart, but it still sports an angled layout to support natural wrist placement and finger movement. Under the hood, it also features foam dampening for acoustics and a smooth typing experience, plus lubrication for the Low-profile Analog Optical Switches.

If you're aware of Artisan Keycaps, these are custom and often handmade keycaps for keyboards that are basically collectibles or mini tabletop figurines. With intricate designs, there's a large aftermarket for Artisan Keycaps, as they often tie into pop culture, adding another layer of customization to modern mechanical and magnetic keyboards. And now, after several years of creating highly sought-after keyboards, Razer has announced its first Artisan Keycap.

Razer Artisan Keycap - Triple-Headed Snake Edition is described as the "ultimate expression of keyboard customization," with each keycap sporting a hand-finished green triple-headed snake. Created from a highly detailed 3D model and resin-cast, each Triple-Headed Snake Edition is hand-painted to showcase the textures and details of the triple-headed snake.

Now, like most Artisan Keycaps, this is something of a collector's item, with Razer noting that it will be produced in highly limited quantities. And with that, as something created for hardcore PC gamers and Razer fans, the Razer Artisan Keycap - Triple-Headed Snake Edition does carry a high price tag for what's essentially a single keycap.

The new Corsair NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD Stream Deck Gaming Mouse, as the name suggests, is the latest peripheral from the company to integrate some native Elgato Stream Deck functionality into the design. It's not quite as elaborate as the Corsair GALLEON 100 SD Mechanical Keyboard we reviewed earlier this year, because there isn't enough room on a mouse for an actual Stream Deck. Still, the design includes a large dedicated Stream Deck Launch Button.

This is notable because it provides an intuitive, quick way to open Elgato's Virtual Stream Deck, an on-screen version of the popular tactile tool for creators, streamers, and professionals. It requires installing Elgato Stream Deck software, but the functionality remains the same: quick access to shortcuts and workflows for games and apps.

The gaming side, in particular, is very cool, as it can be used to bring up a customizable inventory overlay in addition to triggering OBS functions and accessing community apps like Discord without leaving the on-screen action. Elgato's Virtual Stream Deck offers eight programmable buttons, with various profiles for popular games like Cyberpunk 2077, Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, ARC Raiders, Diablo IV, and Genshin Impact readily available via the Elgato Marketplace, tuned for the NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD.

As a brand known for creating premium cooling solutions and cases, we reviewed German-based hardware maker be quiet!'s first gaming peripheral last year: the Light Mount Silent Gaming Keyboard. With a smooth linear response and near-silent acoustics, it was an impressive first board from the company. Cut to 2026 and be quiet! is launching its more compact counterpart, the Light Mount TKL.

The revamped keyboard is powered by the company's own internal Silent V2 Switches, available in orange linear and black tactile variants. With triple-layer dampening that includes foam in between the switches and the PCB, and additional layers below the PCB and bottom housing, the Light Mount TKL will also offer similar "whisper-quiet operation."

As a premium mechanical keyboard with custom hot-swappable switches, with support for 5-pin MX-style switches, the be quiet! Light Mount TKL also features a brushed aluminum top plate, high-quality PBT double-shot keycaps, a modular magnetic wrist rest, a control dial, per-key ARGB illumination, and a vibrant light bar.