When one talks about the ability to customise a mouse, they generally mean programming the buttons and sensitivities – maybe even the colour of the lights. But Razer have taken the idea of mouse customisation further with the Ouroboros, a new flagship in their gaming peripheral stable.
Purely on specifications, this is a good device. It runs at 8200 dpi, using a 4G dual sensor system. With 50g of acceleration and twelve programmable buttons, as well as full Razer Synapse 2.0 software support, it really does the trick of being an effective gaming mouse.
But any gamer prone to long sessions knows that pure performance isn’t enough; looks and, more importantly, comfort are also extremely important. The angular Ouroboros has looks in spades; it looks like a stealth alien craft bent on destruction. The visual aspect of the mouse is rather unique, part by design and part thanks to its unique customisation options. Finished in durable, non-slip black plastic and finished with brushed silver and the expected glowing green accents, it certainly looks the part of a vicious, err… mouse.
And the looks can change, thanks to the ways that the user can customise the mouse. Quickly and easily, might I add. The most obvious way is by switching out the side panels. There are plain options, as well as options with extended bases, adding support for the user’s hands. These can be used in four different configurations, depending on what is most comfortable.
Next up, the length of the mouse. It can be lengthened or shortened to a degree, making it larger or smaller in effect. The effect is very noticeable, and finding the most comfortable length is relatively easy. As a result, a gap in the middle of the mouse body gets larger or smaller, but instead of being an eyesore, Razer have cleverly worked this aspect into the overall visual design of the unit.
Lastly, the back plate (once the right length has been found) can be varied in angle with an easy-to-use thumb-screw system. This adds even more comfort to the whole deal.
Best of all is that all of this can be done with an ambidextrous mouse. Yes, the Ouroboros is lefty-friendly, too, something which is nowhere near common enough in high performance mouse devices.
Oh, wait, there’s one more thing. The Ouroboros can be used as a wired or wireless mouse. A strudy docking cradle allows it to recharge but, if the charge runs out (or if the user prefers) the USB cable cab be plugged directly into the mouse. And it’s not a cheap, dodgy plug either; the cable literally slides into the mouse before it locks in place, enhancing the looks and reaffirming the cleverness on the Ouroboros’ design. In short, it’s a little bit of mousing-awesome.- 8200 DPI
- 4G dual sensor
- Wired / wireless
- Tiltable back plate
- Variable length
- Variable side panels
- Ambidextrous
Distributer: Corex
Online: www.corex.co.za
RRP: R1 500
