SteelSeries debuts 6Gv2 mechanical gaming keyboard

The clickety-clack of a mechanical keyboard may not be for everyone, but there’s a sizable group that will accept no substitute, and SteelSeries now has yet another model for them to consider in the form of its new 6Gv2 gaming keyboard. Nothing but business here, with the keyboard passing over things like media keys and a USB hub in favor of more performance-oriented features like 18-karat gold-plated mechanical switches, and “anti-ghosting” technology to give gamers every possible advantage. Still no firm word on a ship date, but you can get your pre-order in now for $99.99.

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SteelSeries NP+ mousepad not made of steel, water resistant nonetheless

Here’s one for those gamers who insist on angry looking peripherals with names like “Frag” and “Sentinel” and “Head$hot” (oh, dear). The SteelSeries NP+ medium to rough glide mousepad offers higher level of mouse-to-surface friction — the perfect thing for enabling your wish fulfillment / blood lust in the form of first person shooters. Works well with either your optical or laser mouse, apparently, and sports a generous 17.7 x 15.7-inch surface. Best of all, it’s Mountain Dew-resistant! Available in March for $25.

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SteelSeries takes another stab at gaming headsets with Siberia v2

We played with the original Siberia headset from SteelSeries, which was specifically designed to emphasize “gaming noises” like grenade pin pulls and footsteps — but didn’t do much good for listening to anything else. The Siberia Headset v2 looks to solve some of that with slightly larger speakers, an enclosed design to reduce ambient noise, improved frequency response and increased volume. There’s also a built-in mic now. We took a listen and found the music listening capabilities much improved, especially in the bass end, but still no challenge for “regular” over the ear headphones. Still, serious gamers should get what they need out of the cans, which will be offered in models with and without a USB 7.1 virtual surround soundcard in November. No word on price until then.

We also got a quick look at the new Xai and Kinzu gaming mice. The ambidextrous-friendly nature of the pair is nice, materials are great, and mousing around briefly on a fancy SteelSeries mousepad certainly felt effortless and accurate, but mouse technology is so wild these days it’s hard to differentiate one multi-megapixel optical or laser sensor from another — to these untrained eyes, anyway.

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SteelSeries Aion limited edition Zboard keeps MMO addicts stuck in the basement

You’ve got to hand it to ‘em, SteelSeries knows its market. Following up on its array of WoW-themed gear, the company has just issued a new limited edition Zboard aimed at to-be Aion gamers, which just might be “the most anticipated MMO of 2009.” As with most of the outfit’s MMORPG-centric keyboards, this one also packs a colorful motif, a swath of dedicated action keys, menus and chat commands, full customization of each key and quick-access “emote keys for greeting, intimidating, or taunting your opponent.” In related news, the firm is also dishing out an Aion Asmodian mousepad, which may or may not be superior to the stained napkin you’re currently using to raid on. Both units are available for pre-order right now at $19.99 and $14.99, respectively, and we hear that UPS totally delivers to dingy basements for a nominal fee.

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