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Boost your gaming experience with the latest tech and accessories to gain a competitive edge.
Whether you’re grinding through ranked matches, fine-tuning your battle station or seeking a more immersive experience, having the right gear makes all the difference. While we can’t all be pro e-sports athletes, you can elevate your comfort and performance with these gaming essentials.
Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor made waves in 2024, but if that’s too big for your bedroom or gaming area, good news: A 27-inch version is coming to Asia this year.
It packs the same punch with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, Dolby Vision HDR and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification to deliver sharp visuals and deep contrast — perfect for spotting enemies in the shadows or bracing for that next jump-scare.
The Huntsman V2 Analog is Razer’s first analog optical gaming keyboard, merging the satisfying tactile feel of mechanical keys with cutting-edge precision. Equipped with Razer’s latest optical switches, each keystroke can trigger multiple commands based on pressure depth, streamlining complex in-game movements and skill rotations.
For added flair, the Razer Chroma RGB offers 16.8 million colours to ensure that your keyboard’s underglow and per-key lighting sync with your dynamic gameplay.
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Sure, your work headphones could do the job, but for a gamer-approved edge, go for the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset. Co-engineered with e-sports powerhouse Team Liquid over 18 months, the headset was built with pro-level performance in mind.
Its features — including dual-mic noise cancellation powered by machine learning and 50mm graphene-coated drivers for immersive 360-degree directional and vertical audio — were shaped by feedback from over 100 elite gamers and streamers. This offers a key advantage in first-person shooter games, where detecting the presence of a reloading gun nearby in a split second could mean the difference between in-game survival or death.
The aptly named Razer Blade 16 may not be as thin as its namesake, but it holds the title of the world’s slimmest gaming laptop at just 14.9mm thick. Designed in cool hues of aluminium and matte black, it weighs only 2.1kg — great for slipping into your bag for lunchtime gaming breaks or travel.
Powered by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics processing unit (GPU) and an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, it delivers top-notch performance. And with its new thermal cooling system, overheating won’t slow you down, even in the most intense moments.
NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards set a new standard for AI-powered gaming, enhancing frame rates while reducing latency and delivering highly realistic visuals for a truly cinematic experience. The card’s reflex technology optimises response time, helping first-person shooter players lock onto targets faster with improved aiming precision and reaction times.
Whether you’re battling it out in a high-stakes competition or exploring vast open worlds, these advancements ensure seamless, ultra-responsive gameplay, giving you the edge to play at your best.
A staple in e-sports since 2006, the Razer DeathAdder has sold over 20 million units worldwide. Its latest evolution, the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed gaming mouse, launched last June, is backed by the region’s Valorant champions.
Boasting a 99.6% resolution accuracy for movement tracking, up to 100 hours of battery life and weighing just 55g, it’s even lighter than its predecessor. Developed in consultation with top gamers, its ergonomic grip and smooth-touch finish make marathon gaming sessions with your NS buddies effortless.
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