Gaming-themed peripherals have turn out to be extra commonplace in recent times, giving devoted followers the chance to additional specific themselves within the type of {hardware} themed round their favourite video games. With Fortnite‘s seemingly neverending success, I used to be shocked to find that developer Epic had but to accomplice with a {hardware} firm on official Fortnite-themed gear. All of that has modified, nonetheless, with the brand new Razer x Fortnite “Defy the Storm” assortment that provides some clear Fortnite-themed visuals to a few of the hottest Razer {hardware}, alongside a bonus in-game merchandise for every peripheral.

The Headset

First up within the assortment is the Razer Kraken V3 X – Fortnite Version headset. New headsets are often the most important hurdle for me personally as a result of I’ve delicate ears by way of consolation. I’m admittedly in all probability extra choosy than most individuals even when a headset has the very best audio high quality on the earth, if the headset is only a tad too tight or free I can’t tolerate it in any respect. The Razer Kraken V3 X options hybrid material and reminiscence foam ear cushions which I’m joyful to report are very snug. Should you’re the form of one that prefers to put on headsets that you just don’t really feel in any respect, that’s what this headset presents.

Design-wise, the headset options Fortnite’s favourite deep blue ear covers, with a black headband together with the yellow construction-style striping and naturally the Fortnite brand. Every of the ears options the face of the Fortnite Loot Llama that has full RGB performance. By default, it’ll cycle via a full vary of colours that mild up the Loot Llama, however you may customise this within the Razer Chroma settings to suit your RGB wants.

From a technical standpoint, the headset makes use of the Razer HyperClean Cardioid Mic, which via recording exams and suggestions from pals and colleagues seems like your standard-quality microphone. Nothing particular, however nothing dangerous both. Only a strong all-around microphone. Folks gained’t have hassle listening to you however don’t use this microphone to report studio-quality recordings or something like that.

The identical will be mentioned for the audio high quality as nicely. Should you’re on Home windows 10 64-bit (which I’m), there’s Digital Encompass Sound encoding obtainable which truly labored higher than I anticipated. General it seems like pure encompass sound, selecting up omnidirectional sounds which is necessary when enjoying Fortnite itself, so it’s actually nice that it’s an added function.

The Razer Kraken V3 X can be suitable on each PC and PlayStation 4 by way of USB Sort-A connection.

Headset: Razer Kraken V3 X – Fortnite Version

Worth: $99.99

Bonus Merchandise: Raptor Glider

The Keyboard

Some would argue that of all the peripherals, the keyboard is crucial. For essentially the most half, I’d agree, which is why I used to be joyful to find the Razer BlackWidow V4 X – Fortnite Version is the keyboard on this assortment. I’ve truly used the non-Fortnite model of this keyboard and suppose it’s some of the bang-for-your-buck keyboards at present available on the market.

The BlackWidow V4 X is a full-size keyboard that includes the Razer Chroma RGB lighting. This implies you may go into the Razer Chroma software program and customise the lighting to suit no matter fashion you’re going for. When it comes to customization, there are 6 devoted macro keys positioned on the left aspect of the keyboard, in addition to as much as 5 slots for hybrid onboard reminiscence profiles.

My favourite factor about this keyboard is how quiet it’s. Latest-day keyboards fail to get that good hybrid of responsive keys with out making an excessive amount of of a clickety clackety with every key press, however the BlackWidow V4 X appears to fulfill that joyful medium. The Doubleshot ABS keycaps are my favourite texture for keycaps, which is what this keyboard makes use of.

The Fortnite version incorporates a deep blue shade scheme with the spray-painted yellow Loot Llama within the backside proper, simply above the directional keys, and to the left of the keypad. The chroma lighting of this keyboard is robust and can lead to some fairly slick-looking lighting when matched with the deep blue of the keyboard. There’s additionally the Battle Bus brand within the high left above the M6 macro and Escape key.

Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow V4 X – Fortnite Version

Worth: $169.99

Bonus Merchandise: Demon Cranium Pickaxe

The Mouse and Mousepad

Rounding out the gathering is the Fortnite-themed mouse and mousepad. I’m an enormous fan of large mousepads, particularly as a fan of shooter video games, and the Razer Goliathus Prolonged Chroma – Fortnite Version mousepad doesn’t disappoint. Absolutely prolonged, the mousepad stretches out simply over 3 toes huge with a complete size of 36.22″ and a peak/width of 11.57″. This can cowl as a lot mouse actual property as you’ll probably want no matter mouse sensitivity and is truthfully one of many greater mousepads I’ve ever used.

That is an RGB mousepad that appears nice with the Fortnite-branded mousepad. The majority of the pad is similar deep blue with the yellow spray-painted-looking Loot Llama on the proper aspect. On the left aspect the place the cable connects to the mousepad, we’ve got the yellow construction-style concrete with a Battle Bus brand.

The floor of the mousepad is a micro-textured fabric that’s 3mm (0.11″) thick and claims to be optimized for any sensitivity or sensor mouse you throw at it. I attempted it out with the Razer DeathAdder V3 Professional – Fortnite Version in addition to a Logitech G502 Lightspeed I had and each labored splendidly with none points.

Talking of the Razer DeathAdder V3 Professional, let’s discuss in regards to the mouse itself al little bit. It’s a hybrid wi-fi/wired mouse that boasts as much as 90 hours of battery life at 1000 Hz and a still-impressive 17 hours at 8000 Hz. Once you’re attempting to offer that battery some juice, you accomplish that by way of the Speedflex USB Sort C charging cable. This mouse incorporates a max sensitivity of 30,000 DPI which let’s be actual, is so excessive you’ll by no means realistically want something extra.

The DeathAdder V3 Professional is a really ergonomic and strong albeit considerably protected mouse. There aren’t any fashionable particular options to the mouse like on-board reminiscence profiles, and it solely has 6 programmable buttons which whereas a lot for many video games, will be problematic for MMORPGs or enjoying build-mode Fortnite. It’s an ultra-lightweight mouse, weighing in at simply 63 grams.

When it comes to design, the bottom of the mouse is similar deep blue coloring with the yellow Fortnite Loot Llama the place the palm of your hand rests on the mouse. The buttons themselves are a metal-looking grey with the yellow construction-paint fashion the place the buttons attain the yellow and black mouse wheel. Positioned on the left mouse button is the white Battle Bus brand that can be seen on the opposite peripherals.

Oddly, the DeathAdder V3 Professional doesn’t have RGB assist.

Mousepad: Razer Goliathus Prolonged Chroma – Fortnite Version

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder V3 Professional – Fortnite Version

Worth: Mousepad: $99.99, Mouse: $169.99

Bonus Gadgets: Mousepad: Dauntless Dragon Glider, Mouse: Cliffhanger Pickaxe

The Verdict

General, the complete assortment is a strong principally RGB peripheral set, clearly meant for Fortnite followers. The precise Fortnite branding on all of those designs is easy but clear and glossy trying. The deep blue shade of all the {hardware} matches with most PC setups, and the constantly positioned yellow spray-painted Loot Llama is adequately subtle to not take away from the remainder of the design whereas nonetheless asserting “Hey, I like Fortnite, okay?”

There are a few necessary components to the gathering that I really feel must be talked about. First off, you’re clearly paying a premium for the Fortnite branding, which is to be anticipated. Normally, you’re paying $30-$40 greater than the unique base {hardware} on this assortment for having the Fortnite branding, which is truthfully a fairly truthful value.

Nonetheless, the added premium does put each the mousepad and the mouse in a little bit of a bizarre spot. $99.99 feels very costly for a mousepad, despite the fact that it’s a extra premium mousepad with RGB lighting and is about as huge as they get. I personally attempt to spend not more than $50 on a mousepad, so with a value that’s double that, I can actually be a little bit of a more durable ask. However, the bonus in-game merchandise for the mousepad, the Dauntless Dragon Glider, might be the best one, which may make up for it.

I additionally really feel like the identical will be mentioned for the mouse. Whereas it’s a strong and clean-looking mouse, $169.99 is a little more on the expensive finish when the mouse doesn’t have any particular options, no on-board reminiscence profiles, and solely 6 programmable buttons. Additionally, the mouse not having RGB when all the different peripherals within the assortment do appears like a little bit of a missed alternative.

Even nonetheless, the headset and keyboard are each nice worth for strong items of {hardware} that even have some cool Fortnite designs on them. Should you choose to go for the complete assortment, you’re not paying an excessive amount of of a premium total to get all 4 peripherals. Should you’re attempting to drop tilted in fashion with sturdy {hardware} at a principally cheap value, you’ll undoubtedly wish to try this Razer x Fortnite collab. The one precise downside I had with this assortment was convincing my five-year-old he couldn’t put on the headset round the home for enjoyable.