Razer Is Selling Its Revamped Boomslang Gaming Mouse for How Much?!

Razer wants to sell a gaming mouse for over $1,300. And no, that’s not a typo. 

The mouse doesn’t come with a laptop, but the PC vendor is betting at least a few customers will pay for its special edition Boomslang model, which it views as a collector’s item.

In December, Razer introduced the 20th anniversary Boomslang, the name of the brand’s first gaming mouse, which debuted in 1999. At the time, the company said it had revived and modernized the product with the latest tech, but it was mum on the price. 

In a Thursday tweet, the PC vendor finally announced the eye-popping cost: $1,337, a reference to 1337 or Leet, a kind of old-school hacker speak. The price is higher than what used Boomslangs go for on eBay, which lists them from $100 to $250. 

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However, Razer is only releasing 1,337 units of the 20th anniversary model, which has been redesigned with “premium materials,” including leather buttons. The company is also justifying the high price, noting the product is bundled with a $69 Razer Mouse Dock Pro for wireless charging, along with a special frame. 

“To truly admire every detail, each 20th Anniversary Edition gaming mouse includes a collector’s LED display frame featuring every element of its internal design,” the company’s website says. 

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Razer plans on kicking off preorders on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 8 a.m. PST. “It’s available exclusively on Razer.com and at select RazerStores while stocks last. Sign up to be notified when availability opens,” the company says on the product page.

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