Razer unveils new Pokémon gaming headsets with Sylveon, Charizard and Lucario.
Razer has just released three new Pokemon-inspired headsets.
The new colors, part of Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebrations, are for two of the tech company's most popular gaming headsets: the Kraken V4 and the Blackshark V3 X Hyperspeed. In normal mode, each design is based on a specific Pokemon. This particular set features Sylveon, Charizard, and Lucario.
The headsets are available now directly from Razer and Target, albeit with a significant markup at the latter.
3 new Razer x Pokémon gaming headsets are now available
Razer BlackShark V3 X - Charizard Edition
The Razer Kraken V4 gets the Sylveon Edition treatment. This wired headset features a retractable microphone, 7.1 surround sound, and customizable RGB with Razer Chroma. Sylveon's design is all about pastels, with an image of Sylveon printed on the headband and soft blue details on the earrings. Razer's own official listing calls the new version "Flirty Style."
The base model headset costs $79.99, and the Sylveon version is currently listed at Razer for the same price.
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The Razer Blackshark V3 X Hyperspeed headset gets two new colors based on some of the coolest Pokemon, Charizard and Lucario. It's a slightly higher-end headset that's tuned specifically for eSports, and the standard version costs $20 more than the Kraken V4. It's also lighter, weighing in at 270g versus the Kraken's 300g. Razer features a low-latency wireless connection powered by 2.4GHz HyperSpeed technology and up to 70 hours of battery life.
The Charizard version is painted in black and flame red with orange lining, while the Lucario model has vibrant blue earrings and ink-like graphics.
Razer Blackshark V3 X Hyperspeed - Lucario Edition
Razer Blackshark V3 X Hyperspeed - Charizard Edition
Razer has already released a number of Pokemon-themed accessories, including a series of generic Pokemon accessories and the Viral Gengar headset. It is not surprising to see these two companies join hands once again for the 30th anniversary of the gaming giant.
Meanwhile, Target, which sells Razer's new headsets at a significant markup, released an entire Pokemon anniversary collection earlier this summer.
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