The Razer Turret, thefirst official wireless keyboard and mousedesigned specifically forXbox One, is available now throughRazer’s websiteand theMicrosoft Storefor $250. Originally announced in December, the Razer Turret’s release during CES 2019 should come as a welcome surprise for those who have been awaiting its arrival. The Razer Turret was initially expected to ship before the end of March, according to its Microsoft Store listing.
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The compact tenkeyless keyboard and mouse set runs from a single USB dongle and can last for 40-plus hours on a full charge. It has a 2.4GHz wireless connection to mitigate input lag. Designed for gaming on the couch, the right side of the keyboard has a slide-out surface for the mouse, so there’s no need to be sitting at a desk (apologies to those who use left-handed mice).
For added comfort, the base is extended to create an ergonomic resting spot for your wrist. The mouse has a 5G advanced optical sensor and has a similar look to the Razer Mamba.
The keyboard uses Razer’s mechanical switches. If you’ve used a Razer keyboard before, you’ll know that the switches are made for long-lasting and frequent use. According to Razer, the keyboard has a lifespan of “up to 80 million keystrokes.” The Turret uses Razer’s Chroma technology, which allows for 16.8 million backlit color options and lighting effects. The Chroma effects, however, will significantly reduce the Turret’s battery life, lowering it to around 11 hours.
While designed for the Xbox One, the Razer Turret can also work with a PC, where you may take advantage of programmable keys.
Microsoft addedmouse and keyboard support for Xbox Onein November for compatible games. So far only a small list of games have keyboard support, most notablyFortnite,Minecraft, andWarframe. More games will receive mouse and keyboard support in the future, but Microsoft has left the option up to developers.
Razer is known for high-quality gaming peripherals, but a $250 keyboard for Xbox One may be a steep ask considering the limited software support at this stage. However, if you’re also in the market for a new PC gaming keyboard, the Razer Turret may be a viable option for you.
In addition to the Turret, Razer also showed off its first stand-alone gaming monitor at CES 2019. We wenthands-on with the Razer Raptor 27and came away quite impressed.
