CARLSBAD, Calif. – Feb. 19, 2013 – Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced the re-release of its peripheral lineup for Blizzard Entertainment’s StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™ expansion, the highly anticipated next installment of the acclaimed StarCraft franchise. The entire suite of StarCraft II peripherals, designed specifically for the prestigious real-time strategy (RTS) game, is once again available in all its glory. The line includes the Razer Spectre™ StarCraft® II Gaming Mouse, the Razer Marauder™ StarCraft® IIGaming Keyboard and the Razer Banshee™ StarCraft® II Gaming Headset.
“The initial response we received on the announcement of the original StarCraft II peripherals was simply amazing and, as a way of giving back to our diehard fans and the StarCraft community, we want to make these products available once more,” said Min-Liang Tan – co-founder, CEO and creative director of Razer. “These peripherals speak to the quality of Razer products as a whole and give StarCraft players the edge they crave on the battlefield.”
The Razer Spectre, Razer Marauder and Razer Banshee all feature custom-backlighting to match any gaming rig and are able to electrify StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm gameplay through an APM (Actions-Per-Minute) Lighting System. The APM Lighting System offers a fully integrated gaming experience that responds directly to a player’s maneuvers and speed, providing vibrant performance feedback that gamers can see. Each peripheral also features a gaming-optimized design with an emphasis on portability for tournament play and is stylized with design elements from the StarCraft®universe.
The announcement comes in the wake of StarCraft II’s successful 2012 tournament season.
Additionally, fans of the popular RTS title can enter for a chance to win each of the StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm peripherals by going towww.razerzone.com/HOTSsweepstakes.
About the Razer Spectre™ StarCraft® II Gaming Mouse
Tournament-ready and designed for StarCraft® II, the Razer Spectre™ StarCraft® II Gaming Mouse is a lightweight, five-button mouse designed to provide precision and control for RTS gamers. The Razer Spectre features the newly developed APM Lighting System with a multicolor LED that provides real-time performance feedback through changing lighting hues and adjustable mouse button force settings for optimal mouse click speed and control. Equipped with a powerful 5600 dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor and a 1000 Hz Ultrapolling/1 ms response time, the Razer SpectreStarCraft II Gaming Mouse gives gamers exactly what they are looking for in an RTS mouse.
PRICE: US $59.99; Europe €59.99
FEATURES:
- StarCraft II®-inspired Design
- Lightweight, Fingertip-Grip 5 Button Mouse
- 5600 dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor
- Backlit Mouse with APM Lighting System
- Mouse Click Button Force Adjustment
- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling/1 ms Response Time
- Hardware Configuration Utility
AVAILABILITY:
Available now
About the Razer Marauder™ StarCraft® II Gaming Keyboard
Designed for StarCraft® II, the Razer Marauder™ StarCraft® II Gaming Keyboard is a full-featured, tournament-ready keyboard maximized for compact design. The Razer Marauder features a multi-color backlit keyboard with an APM Lighting System that provides real-time performance feedback through changing color hues to complement the gaming experience. Enhanced with elevated keys for rapid command input and improved gaming performance and a dedicated on-the-fly macro recording system, the Razer Marauder is built with a gaming-optimized design inspired by theStarCraft universe.
PRICE: US $99.99; Europe €99.99
FEATURES:
- StarCraft II®-inspired Design
- Optimized Key Travel Distance
- Backlit Keyboard with APM Lighting System
- Optimized Spacing with Laser-etched Keys
- Razer Hyperesponse Technology
- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling/1 ms Response
- Hardware Configuration Utility
AVAILABILITY:
Available now
About the Razer Banshee™ StarCraft® II Gaming Headset
Designed for StarCraft® II, with a focus on maximum performance, comfort and sound isolation, the Razer Banshee™ StarCraft II Gaming Headset features a newly developed, multi-color APM Lighting System that provides real-time feedback on player performance. The Razer Banshee is equipped with a configuration utility for customized adjustments of equalizer, pitch and volume. Other special features include a detachable microphone boom for easy transport and a comfortable circumaural construction, all in a gaming-optimized design inspired by the StarCraft universe.
PRICE: US $89.99; Europe €89.99
FEATURES:
- Gaming-Optimized Performance & Comfort
- StarCraft II®-inspired Design
- Backlit Headset with APM Lighting System
- Circumaural Design with 50 mm Driver Units
- Built-in Volume & Mic Control Buttons
- Detachable Microphone Boom
- Unified Software Configurator
AVAILABILITY:
Available Now
About the Razer StarCraft® II Zerg Edition Messenger Bag
The Razer StarCraft® II Zerg Edition Messenger Bag features artwork from the game and is designed to protect gaming gear in style.
PRICE:
US $79.99; Europe €79.99
FEATURES:
- Tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy duty 1680 DEN ballistic nylon outer shell
- Single shoulder sling design for added mobility
- Easy, one-handed release chest clasp enables quick and convenient access
- Built-in compartments for laptops, gaming peripherals and portable gaming device
- Padded inner lining protects electronic devices and provides ample shock absorbency while on the road
