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Razer launches backlighting color-customizable Chroma peripherals

By James Lu - on 14 Aug 2014, 10:34am

Razer launches backlighting color-customizable Chroma peripherals

Razer has announced an update to its peripheral range, which will allow gamers to color-customize the backlighting on their device. The new Chroma feature will be available in the BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard, DeathAdder gaming mouse, and Kraken 7.1 headset. 

Each device will come with the option of 16.8 million customizable colors and a range of lighting effects. Razer will also be releasing an open SDK that enables game developers to integrate advanced lighting effects that are customizable on a game-by-game basis.

“Our new range of peripherals that feature Chroma customizable backlighting is another step towards full personal customization and to interconnect our gaming tech,” said Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Chroma represents more than just multicolor, it opens up limitless personalization options for gamers to play with and we even have a Chroma Software Developer Kit for game developers to integrate their games to provide even more customization in the future.”

All Chroma enabled devices will come with distinct lighting effects that are designed to synchronize with each other, with the following lighting patterns available for each product:

  • Spectrum cycling: Slowly cycles through the entire spectrum of colors for a subtle yet visually stunning look.
  • Breathing: Gently pulses in a color of choice every 7 seconds, replicating the steady breathing pattern that is distinct to all Razer mice.
  • Static: Pick any color from the selection of 16.8 million options to illuminate the ear cups on your Kraken 7.1, the scroll wheel and Razer logo on your DeathAdder or each individual key on your BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma
  • Custom (For BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma only): Effortlessly set the color for each individual key on your Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma through Razer Synapse with your mouse cursor, and create your own kaleidoscope of colors that is unique to you.
  • Custom – Preloaded Templates (For BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma only): Preloaded custom lighting templates optimized for FPS, MOBA, MMO and RTS games that give you the unfair advantage regardless of which game you’re playing.
  • Reactive (For BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma only): Lights up upon actuation and stays lit in short, medium, or fast mode for a trailing effect, that makes the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma brighter the faster a user types.
  • Wave (For BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma only): Animates all colors in a continuous wave of rainbow lights, for a truly energetic and vibrant display of constantly changing colors.

All three Chroma devices will be available in September 2014.

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