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Razer DeathAdder Chroma Updated With 10K Sensor

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Next month, Razer plans to launch a new version of its DeathAdder gaming mouse that's packed with a crazy-high 10,000 DPI optical sensor. Called the Razer DeathAdder Chroma, the peripheral will be capable of movement speeds up to 200 inches per second with 50 G acceleration.

"The Razer DeathAdder Chroma is the world's best gaming mouse favored by eSports athletes everywhere," said Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "Our Synapse software continues to add value to our hardware products, and this is the latest example of that."

The list of specifications shows that the mouse has an ergonomic right-handed design (sorry lefties) with textured rubber side grips. The device also includes lighting that supports 16.8 million customizable colors, allowing users to get creative with the Razer logo and mouse wheel. Lighting effects include spectrum cycling, breathing and static.

The list of features also includes 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment, an "always on" mode and five independently programmable "Hyperesponse" buttons. The mouse comes with a braided cable to reduce wear and tear, as well as a gold-plated USB connector.

According to the company, users can customize the sensor tracking cut-off distance to reduce on-screen jitter once the mouse has been calibrated to the surface. Calibration is important, as the sensor records the surface's color and topography, which helps refine the user's movements in-game.

The new mouse is compatible with Razer's Synapse Stats & Heatmaps, which is currently in beta. With this new program, users can collect data to track and share mouse and keyboard stats. The program is also great for seeing how Razer devices interact with games.

The Razer DeathAdder Chroma is available now for $69.99 on the company's website and will be released worldwide next month. Other "Chroma" peripherals offered by Razer include the BlackWidow Chroma keyboard ($169.99) and the Kraken 7.1 Chroma headset ($99.99).

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    Drejeck , September 24, 2014 10:30 AM
    Imma let you finish, but DeathAdder was one of best mice of all time.
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    MadVillain3333 , September 24, 2014 11:02 AM
    This is really supposed to be out next month? I guess my local Best Buy really screwed something up. I went to go get a new mouse and saw this along with the BlackWidow Chroma. I got a Steelseries Rival instead, though.
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    jedik1 , September 24, 2014 12:34 PM
    I need one of these for WoT.
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    jasonelmore , September 24, 2014 1:01 PM
    yea these have been out for a month or two. whats up with comments not working anymore with adblock turned on? Tom's continues to have the most ad elements caught with adblock (28) out of all the sites i browse.

    lol 28 ads on one page.
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    Happhazzard , September 24, 2014 2:05 PM
    I pre-ordered the whole Chroma set and I have a message at the bottom of the order information screen that says "This order will be shipped after the release date of 10/30/2014 for Razer BlackWidow Chroma." Little over a month to go... Kinda need the keyboard asap though!!
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    dovah-chan , September 24, 2014 3:43 PM
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    yea these have been out for a month or two. whats up with comments not working anymore with adblock turned on? Tom's continues to have the most ad elements caught with adblock (28) out of all the sites i browse.

    lol 28 ads on one page.


    Yeah I'm getting the same issue except on both mobile and on my desktop. I have tom's on my exceptions list and even so I don't get ads anyways apparently because they do that for experts.
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    Soul_keeper , September 24, 2014 6:58 PM
    Too bad they don't make an updated version of the copperhead mice.
    Maybe i'm just picky, but laser sensors are better.
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    Soul_keeper , September 24, 2014 6:59 PM
    Too bad they don't make an updated version of the copperhead mice.
    Maybe i'm just picky, but laser sensors are better.
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    fandroid , September 24, 2014 7:16 PM
    Next month huh? http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Death-Adder-Chroma-Multi-Color/dp/B00MYTSDU4/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1411611359&sr=8-6&keywords=Razer+DeathAdder+Chroma
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    John Bauer , September 24, 2014 8:24 PM
    10,000 dpi? Who actually uses a dpi that high?

    Also coming from the hypocrite with the G502.
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    spentshells , September 24, 2014 8:36 PM
    10,000 dpi sounds like a waste unless you move up to 4k. 3,000 is to sensitive @ 1080p it is too touchy and makes jumping headshots too difficult, 1,200 is enough.
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    The_Icon , September 24, 2014 10:08 PM
    My prefered is 800dpi, don't go over 2000dpi ever. Also don't the manufacturers understand that people aren't swayed by those meaningless and misleading numbers? DPI is not accurate, it is simply sensitivity, and with such high sensitivity it is bound to make most people far worse in in being accurate.
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    lpedraja2002 , September 24, 2014 10:35 PM
    Can't believe I'm still using my Razer diamondback 3g after all these years. The left click has gotten a little stiff but the damn thing still works. Even though its mostly plastic and rubber it is pretty good quality.
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    Arctikuma , September 25, 2014 12:40 AM
    Most people don't need high DPI, so why do they bother? I'd rather see better ergonomics and built quality. Deathadder is a wonderful mouse, no argument on that. But Razer's Synapse is a ducking joke. I don't understand why I need to create an goddamn account to use the mouse. And I surely don't want people monitoring my every movement.
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    Formata , September 25, 2014 12:49 AM
    Is this why I get fragged so much? There are kids that can handle the cross hairs flying around their displays at 5000+dpi? Surely this is for multi screen displays setup at hi res.
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    spentshells , September 25, 2014 12:58 AM
    No you are getting fragged by campers. I would be terribly surprised if anyone really plays fps with that high of dpi, sounds more practical for UHD image manipulation.
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    Andy Chow , September 25, 2014 2:04 PM
    "eSports athletes" ??? Really?

    I have an old deathadder. Love it. Except the braided wire, which over time with friction to the edge of my desk has created some sort "peach fuzz" on a spot.

    I would actually prefer good old plastic sleeving (or whatever that material is on regular cables). Easier to clean also.
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    John Bauer , October 5, 2014 2:30 PM
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    My prefered is 800dpi, don't go over 2000dpi ever. Also don't the manufacturers understand that people aren't swayed by those meaningless and misleading numbers? DPI is not accurate, it is simply sensitivity, and with such high sensitivity it is bound to make most people far worse in in being accurate.


    800dpi? wow that is seriously slow, i use 3150dpi with the microsoft mouse setting maxed.
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