{"id":27328,"date":"2013-02-20T16:15:01","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T06:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=27328"},"modified":"2013-02-20T16:15:01","modified_gmt":"2013-02-20T06:15:01","slug":"razer-re-releases-starcraft-ii-peripherals-in-advance-of-impending-swarm-for-a-limited-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=27328","title":{"rendered":"RAZER RE-RELEASES STARCRAFT\u00ae II PERIPHERALS IN ADVANCE OF IMPENDING SWARM FOR A LIMITED TIME"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/assets.razerzone.com\/eeimages\/categories\/350\/starcraft-usp-1.png\"><\/p>\n<p><b>CARLSBAD, Calif.<\/b> \u2013 Feb. 19, 2013 \u2013 Razer\u2122, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced the re-release of its peripheral lineup for Blizzard Entertainment\u2019s<i> StarCraft\u00ae II: Heart of the Swarm\u2122 <\/i>expansion, the highly anticipated next installment of the acclaimed<i> StarCraft <\/i>franchise. The entire suite of <i>StarCraft<\/i> II peripherals, designed specifically for the prestigious real-time strategy (RTS) game, is once again available in all its glory. The line includes the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/store\/starcraft-ii-razer-spectre\">Razer Spectre\u2122 <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i> Gaming Mouse<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/store\/starcraft-ii-razer-marauder\">Razer Marauder\u2122 <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i> Gaming Keyboard<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/store\/starcraft-ii-razer-banshee\">Razer Banshee\u2122 <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i> Gaming Headset<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe initial response we received on the announcement of the original <i>StarCraft II<\/i> peripherals was simply amazing and, as a way of giving back to our diehard fans and the <i>StarCraft <\/i>community, we want to make these products available once more,\u201d said Min-Liang Tan \u2013 co-founder, CEO and creative director of Razer. \u201cThese peripherals speak to the quality of Razer products as a whole and give <i>StarCraft <\/i>players the edge they crave on the battlefield.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Razer Spectre, Razer Marauder and Razer Banshee all feature custom-backlighting to match any gaming rig and are able to electrify <i>StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm<\/i> gameplay through an APM (Actions-Per-Minute) Lighting System. The APM Lighting System offers a fully integrated gaming experience that responds directly to a player\u2019s maneuvers and speed, providing vibrant performance feedback that gamers can see. Each peripheral also features a gaming-optimized design with an emphasis on portability for tournament play and is stylized with design elements from the <i>StarCraft\u00ae<\/i> universe.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement comes in the wake of <i>StarCraft II\u2019s <\/i>successful 2012 tournament season.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, fans of the popular RTS title can enter for a chance to win each of the <i>StarCraft II<\/i>:<i> Heart of the Swarm <\/i>peripherals by going to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/HOTSsweepstakes\">www.razerzone.com\/HOTSsweepstakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Razer Spectre\u2122 StarCraft\u00ae II Gaming Mouse<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tournament-ready and designed for <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i>, the Razer Spectre\u2122 <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i> Gaming Mouse is a lightweight, five-button mouse designed to provide precision and control for RTS gamers. The Razer Spectre features the newly developed APM Lighting System with a multicolor LED that provides real-time performance feedback through changing lighting hues and adjustable mouse button force settings for optimal mouse click speed and control. Equipped with a powerful 5600 dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor and a 1000 Hz Ultrapolling\/1 ms response time, the Razer Spectre <i>StarCraft II<\/i> Gaming Mouse gives gamers exactly what they are looking for in an RTS mouse.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>\nPRICE:\u00a0 <\/span>Spectre\u2122 StarCraft\u00ae II (HotS) &#8211; FRML<\/p>\n<p>AU (Altech)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AUD 89.95<\/p>\n<p>NZ (Altech)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NZD 119.95<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FEATURES:<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>StarCraft II\u00ae-inspired \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Lightweight, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fingertip-Grip 5 Button Mouse<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>5600 dpi Razer Precision \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3.5G Laser Sensor<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Backlit Mouse with APM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lighting System<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Mouse Click Button Force \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adjustment<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>1000 Hz Ultrapolling\/1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ms Response Time<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Hardware Configuration \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utility<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AVAILABILITY:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\nAvailable now<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Razer Marauder\u2122 StarCraft\u00ae II Gaming Keyboard <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Designed for <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i>, the Razer Marauder\u2122 <i>StarCraft\u00ae<b> <\/b>II<\/i> Gaming Keyboard is a full-featured, tournament-ready keyboard maximized for compact design. The Razer Marauder features a multi-color backlit keyboard with an APM Lighting System that provides real-time performance feedback through changing color hues to complement the gaming experience. Enhanced with elevated keys for rapid command input and improved gaming performance and a dedicated on-the-fly macro recording system, the Razer Marauder is built with a gaming-optimized design inspired by the <i>StarCraft<\/i> universe.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>\nPRICE:<\/span><b> <\/b>Marauder\u2122 StarCraft\u00ae II (HotS) &#8211; FRML<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>AU (Altech)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AUD 149.95<\/p>\n<p>NZ (Altech)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NZD 199.95<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FEATURES:<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>StarCraft II\u00ae-inspired \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Optimized Key Travel \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Distance<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Backlit Keyboard with \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 APM\u00a0 Lighting System<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Optimized Spacing with \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laser-etched Keys<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Razer Hyperesponse \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Technology<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>1000 Hz Ultrapolling\/1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ms Response<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Hardware Configuration \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utility<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AVAILABILITY:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\nAvailable now<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Razer Banshee\u2122 StarCraft\u00ae II Gaming Headset<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Designed for <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i>, with a focus on maximum performance, comfort and sound isolation, the Razer Banshee\u2122 <i>StarCraft II<\/i> Gaming Headset features a newly developed, multi-color APM Lighting System that provides real-time feedback on player performance. The Razer Banshee is equipped with a configuration utility for customized adjustments of equalizer, pitch and volume. Other special features include a detachable microphone boom for easy transport and a comfortable circumaural construction, all in a gaming-optimized design inspired by the <i>StarCraft<\/i> universe.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>\nPRICE:<\/span><b> <\/b>Banshee\u2122 StarCraft\u00ae II (HotS) &#8211; FRML<\/p>\n<p>AU (Altech)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AUD 139.95<\/p>\n<p>NZ (Altech)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NZD 179.95<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FEATURES:<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Gaming-Optimized \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Performance &amp; Comfort<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>StarCraft II\u00ae-inspired \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Backlit Headset with APM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lighting System<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Circumaural Design with \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50 mm Driver Units<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Built-in Volume &amp; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mic Control Buttons<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Detachable Microphone \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Boom<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Unified Software \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Configurator<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AVAILABILITY:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\nAvailable Now<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Razer StarCraft\u00ae II Zerg Edition Messenger Bag<\/b><br \/>\nThe Razer <i>StarCraft\u00ae II<\/i> Zerg Edition Messenger Bag features artwork from the game and is designed to protect gaming gear in style.<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PRICE:<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b>US $79.99;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FEATURES:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Tear-resistant, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 weather-proof heavy duty 1680 DEN ballistic nylon outer shell<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Single shoulder sling \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 design for added mobility<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Easy, one-handed release \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chest clasp enables quick and convenient access<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Built-in compartments \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 for laptops, gaming peripherals and portable gaming device<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Padded inner lining \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 protects electronic devices and provides ample shock absorbency while on \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the road<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>About the Razer Group:<\/b><br \/>\nRazer<i>\u2122<\/i> is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.\u2122<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a title=\"http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/\">http:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CARLSBAD, Calif. \u2013 Feb. 19, 2013 \u2013 Razer\u2122, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced the re-release of its peripheral lineup for Blizzard Entertainment\u2019s StarCraft\u00ae II: Heart of the Swarm\u2122 expansion, the highly anticipated next installment of the acclaimed StarCraft franchise. 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