General Discussion

I attended PAX last year and spoke with a few of the Razer team on the floor. I was a bit disappointed they didn’t have their own stall, but it was still cool to chat with them (they even featured me in a video on the ANZ Instagram account, although that account’s gone now).I’m attending again this year and wondering if they’ll finally be able to have a booth, or just roaming again?Would love any info!I’ll be rocking my new Xanthus shirt!

Hello Razer Team,​My name is JIHAD JYRENJACK. I am a 13-year-old C++ programmer and an absolute gaming enthusiast. As someone who lives by the motto "For Gamers. By Gamers.", I am reaching out to share a concept ecosystem I am designing, tailored perfectly to expand Razer’s digital footprint.​I call this project RAZER AXS (AI X SYSTEM ACCESS).​My vision is to build a unified, highly optimized software ecosystem that seamlessly bridges Razer's high-performance hardware, next-gen cloud gaming, and custom UI design into one smooth experience. Instead of just managing peripherals, RAZER AXS aims to be the foundational interface that gives gamers ultimate control, featuring:​Next-Gen Integration: A custom system concept built with C++ efficiency, designed to eliminate background lag and maximize hardware performance.​Unified Ecosystem: Deep integration with Razer Chroma RGB and Synapse, expanding into immersive gaming setups, future robotics, and streamlined mobile/tablet layouts.​Immersive

My boyfriend was using some very old Razer Kraken phones, but he is in dire need of a new pair. I already heard him say he was very happy with them and wanted new Kraken ones. He's the type to usually stick to what he already likes and knowsI wanted to gift him new ones and I've seen some reviews about Kraken v3 and v4 and they were ok, but not great. Problem is I know jack shit about computers, phones and whatnot and I need some help deciding what to get. I'm getting confused with all the technical terms and scared to get something too different and him not liking it so I could really use some helpBecause of his schedule he's more of a casual gamer, not very much into FPS and likes to just chat and play with his friends too. So I don't think there's really a need for ultra quality sound, but good enough quality and a good phone would be greatShould I just get a safe kraken model since I know he likes it? Should I try a different line? What would you recommend?

I need to switch the keycaps of my Razer Joro, because I bought a used Joro with the french layout (AZERTY) I want to convert it in an Italian layout (QWERTY) knowing it will still have some french "special characters" but I don't want to buy another keyboard just because I bought the wrong layout.Can anyone help about it?

Hi all,I'm facing an annoying delay when I press a button on my Tartarus Pro to temporary switch to another keymap. I use the thumb button but it happens with any button I set.I didn't have this issue before. This thing make the switching function useless because I need to wait to press a button from the keymap 2.I think it could be the last update of Synapse 4 that introduced this problem.Am I the only one?Thank you.

I’m seriously considering buying a 2026 Blade 18 (RTX 5090, 64GB+, 2TB) for AI development, coding, local LLMs, video editing, and heavy multitasking.Before I spend this kind of money, I want to hear from actual long-term owners.If you own a Blade 18:What do you love about it?What do you hate about it?Any reliability or quality-control issues after months of use?Would you buy another one today, or would you choose something else like an MSI Titan, Legion Pro 7i, or Alienware?I’m not looking for spec-sheet comparisons—I can read those. I’m more interested in real ownership experiences and whether there are any reasons I should not buy one.Thanks! 

I’m looking to set up a SteamOS wireless gaming setup thus I’m in the market for wireless peripherals. From posts etc some wireless peripherals are a no go and others just work. Do any of you have experience using any of these on SteamOS?Wireless Mouse:Razer Viper V4 ProWireless Keyboard:Razer BlackWidow V4 Low Profile HyperSpeed Yellow Mechanical SwitchesWireless Headset w Mic:Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless

i'm one-handed and i just googled it and apparently you can use a naga with a ps5? true?is it game-independant? like it works for any game? what about looking, movement, etc?can we "guarantee" it works for gta 6? 

Hello I just got a new idea for the new Upcoming Hyperspeed Speakers Razer Leviathan V3 Hyperspeed featuring The Bluetooth and Hyperspeed Wireless network adapter to play more games and listen more than just a sound

2023 BSV2Pro and when I plugged it in for the first time it was blinking red in even intervals for several hours. Then It started blinking green but in uneven intervals. Is this normal? It’s been 12+ hours on charge but the uneven blinking won’t stop and turn solid green

In the title, I’m wondering how everyone’s thermal performance is on the razor blade 16 2026 particularly the 5080 model but whatever model you have? I’ve seen some Reddit posts here that the thermal performance was actually better and the fans didn’t kick in as much and on the 2025 model they were on all the time and annoying people, but I’m curious what were people impressions? Another reviewer was saying that it ran a bit hotter so I’m not sure what to think…..Thanks!

I'm looking to upgrade my dock as I need more USB-C ports and use thunderbolt for my external drives and my 43" 4k monitor. My primary use is home recording and music production.I'm considering the Razer Thunderbolt 5 dock for its added m.2 slot to support an extra 8TB of storage. However, I've read the fan noise is quite loud and frequent.Does anyone have experience with this dock? How frequently does the fan go off and is it loud enough to add background noise during recording? 

Ive had a Deathadder for probably 12 years now, maybe even more.. It has started to go back and forth from double clicking and needing 2-3 clicks to register. Would love to get another Razer mouse and am just looking for any and all opinions/recommendations. 

Hi everyone, I am setting up macro shortcut profiles on my Razer BlackWidow keyboard using the new Synapse 4 Beta. I want to map specific quick-launch keys that instantly open our daily corporate operational tabs in Chrome.For example, I have one macro mapped to pull up our primary web asset showcase at Yumi Nutrition store, but the URL launch command occasionally opens multiple duplicate blank browser windows instead of a single active tab.Is there a specific parameter or string format I should use in the Synapse macro recorder dashboard to ensure the shortcut command cleanly forces a single target window refresh? Thanks for any setup advice!

Has anyone found good EQ settings for gaming on this headset yet? I’ve been using ChatGPT to help but so far it’s hard to get EQ settings that beat what my V2 Hyperspeed has which is crazy because I would think the V3 would have better audio quality. 

I'm looking to upgrade my gaming mouse and would appreciate some recommendations from the Razer community.I run a gaming website called TomodachiLifeROM, where I test Nintendo 3DS games, write guides, and spend a lot of time gaming and creating content. I'm looking for a Razer mouse that's comfortable for long sessions and offers excellent precision.I'd like to know:Which Razer mouse would you recommend for gaming and everyday use? Is the Razer DeathAdder or Razer Viper a better choice for long gaming sessions? How reliable is Razer Synapse for customizing DPI and button profiles? Which model offers the best value for someone who games and creates content regularly?I'd really appreciate hearing about your real-world experience with Razer mice. Thanks in advance!

Getting a blank screen when laptop tries to load windows after selecting DGPU only mode in BIOS.Works fine if I select DGPU through Nvidia control panel but I’m tired of the occasional screen freezing when it switches from IGPU to DGPU and vice versaRazer Blade 14 2025 5070 all drivers up to date.Reinstalled drivers with DDUAny suggestions? 

I can't figure out how to turn off the RGB lights while the kraken v4 pro is in Bluetooth mode. It's an unnecessary drain on battery life and it's really frustrating. I have tried turning off brightness on synapse but the moment my headset isn't connected to my PC anymore, the RGB resumes. Does anyone know how to trim them off and keep them off while in Bluetooth mode?

Hey everyone,I need to get this off my chest because it’s honestly breaking my heart as a long-time fan of the brand.I love Razer hardware. I really do. In my opinion, there isn’t a single mouse on the market that comes close to the ergonomics of the Naga V2 Pro. It fits my hand like a glove. And the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)? That microphone is in a league of its own. I want to use these products, I want to recommend them—but Razer is making it incredibly difficult for me.I am a Linux user (running Bazzite). And before anyone says "Just use OpenRazer" or "Switch to another brand"—I’ve heard it all. The problem is that while OpenRazer is a godsend, it’s a community-driven workaround, not official support. Because Razer refuses to open up or provide native tools, I’m constantly hitting walls:The Mouse Dock Experience: I use the Mouse Dock, but the most important feature—the visual battery indicator via RGB—simply doesn't work. I have no idea how much juice my mouse has left until it just

Open-source Razer Synapse alternative for Linux laptops: fan curves, performance modes, battery charge limits, RGB, GPU switching and live thermals for Razer Blade.https://github.com/bladeandsoulx/fang-razer-linux