PAX Aus 2019 - Checking out the goods from Razer

If I have said it once, then I will say it a hundred more times, one of the best things about PAX is all the hardware makers that bring their latest and greatest for people to go hands on with. While I got to check out everything they had on display, there were a few items that really stood out to me, so let’s have a closer look at them.

The first is the all new Razer Seiren Emote Microphone, which is designed for streamers and will allow them to connect to their audience like never before. Designed to be set up in a specific way, as packed on the front of the microphone is an 8 by 8 led screen, which can be set up to display any image you can think of. Those who have the existing Seiren X will know what they are getting here, as the tech specs are very similar, with the improvements on the Emote giving it the edge there.

As the screen can display a host of images, Razer made sure that it could be used by streamers in fun ways, you can set it up so when someone throws up the fire emoji in chat, that same image can appear on the mic, giving the audience a new way to interact. But it is not just chat, if someone donates or subs to a stream, the microphone can display something as well, the software is pretty robust and will tie in with Twitch, Streamlabs, Xsplit and Mixer, meaning it will work with almost every setup around.

For those looking to add a different level of flair to their stream, Razer are bringing the Razer Kraken back, but now as the Kitty Edition, as the headset band features a pair of ears. Previously, those who wanted to stand out a little more, could purchase additional ears that could be clipped on, meow though, they are built in and it is not just a tacked on extra. The ears themselves are fully compatible with the Chroma system, meaning you can sync them to your other devices or game, giving you a new way to immerse yourself in it.

If you are someone who is not a streamer, there was still more to be see, next up was the Razer Blade, in the new Mercury colour scheme, but also sporting a 13-inch screen and an Intel Iris Plus graphic card built in. This is a laptop is actual falls into the Ultrabook category, meaning that it won’t be your machine if you want high end gaming on the go, but it can run games like Overwatch with ease, so it can do some gaming. The Intel Iris Plus addition makes the machine lighter, but also more power efficient and it is not a bad device as for the most part, it is comparable to that of the Nvidia GTX 670M, which is not a bad card.

It also comes with a series of enhanced refreshes to the line, such as a glass track pad, a built in 720p webcam, complete with Windows Hello and more. It is also the most affordable model of the Blade line of laptops, so those who want to get a Razer machine, but are on a budget can look here and as it can support the Razer Core X it can become your gaming platform of choice at home easily enough.

Finally, there were a host of keyboards and mice, headsets and more to see, but the one that stood out was the Nari Ultimate for Xbox One. This is the worlds first console gaming headset that includes haptic feedback, thinking HD Rumble from the Switch, to provide you with a new sensation while you game. The headset uses special position of the audio, to determine the level of feedback required, so if your character is standing to the right of an explosion in the game, the right side of the headset will vibrate, giving you the sense that you are there.

In addition, the headset is being packed with gel ear cups, which are designed to help keep your head cooler for longer, meaning no matter how intense the action on screen is, you will remain cool. As this is an officially licenced product, it will also connect to the Xbox One family of systems, without the need for any external dongle or such, which is amazing. The Nari Ultimate is actually launching in Australia, ahead of the rest of the Asian market this November.

Razer have so much hardware coming out, it is honestly overwhelming but it is not just about flooding the market with things, but actually delivering products that can enhance the experience of the person using it and I think they are doing very well, in that regard.