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Not every piece of gaming peripheral needs to be super serious or all about raw specs. Sometimes, it just needs to look cool and make you smile, and that’s precisely what the Razer x Pokémon does. With the new collaboration, Pokémon and Razer have once again joined hands. The two companies have previously collaborated on gaming peripherals that included certain iconic pocket monsters.
Notably, Razer has a history of working with other companies on developing branded products. After recently teasing the Pokémon collection, Razer has now shown the new peripheral designs and listed them for sale. In my opinion, the Razer BlackWidow V4 X Pokémon Edition is the centrepiece of attraction in the collaboration.
Pikachu and the original Red and Blue starters, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander, can be seen throughout its adorable design. Additionally, the Razer Kraken V4 X Pokémon Edition, which is a more affordable and simplified version of the beloved Razer Kraken V4 Pro, is also included in the bundle. It features an identical design pattern on its headband as the keyboard, along with vibrant yellow Pikachu colors.
Furthermore, it also includes the Razer Cobra Pokémon Edition, a lightweight, well-liked RGB mouse that you can customize by adding your beloved Generation 1 starters and Pikachu. Lastly, to accompany this mouse, Razer also offers the Razer Gigantus V2 M Pokémon Edition Mousepad with a similar Pokémon design pattern.
Visual-Only? That’s Okay
Now, I know some of you might argue that this collab is just a bunch of Gen 1 starters and Pikachu slapped onto peripherals Razer already had, and you’re not wrong. This kind of criticism is valid. It doesn’t bring new peripherals to the table, and the changes are primarily visual. However, not every collaboration needs to reinvent the wheel to be worth it.
Sometimes, just adding a thoughtful, nostalgic design to a well-loved product is enough to make it feel special. If you’re a die-hard Pokémon fan like me, that little touch of personality is more than enough to justify spending a bit extra. They are not only offering you peripherals, but something that feels personal to you. Sure, it would have been amazing if Razer had launched brand-new peripherals designed just for this collab.
However, then it would also come with potential drawbacks. For instance, new products might not perform as well, or they might take a while to earn our trust. With this release, Razer’s renowned peripherals, which have already been used by many users worldwide, are known for their quality. Therefore, I’m only paying a little premium for the Pokémon personalization, and I’m cool with that.
Why It Still Works, Even If It’s Not Perfect
For someone like me, who’s always looking for ways to sneak a bit of Pokémon into everyday life, this is wholesome. Having a complete set of themed peripherals on my desk doesn’t just look great, it tells my loved ones exactly where my heart is. It taps into that warm nostalgia a lot of us grew up with, while still being wrapped around solid and reliable Razer hardware.
What Was Missing?
That said, the collab doesn’t fully satisfy my inner Poké-maniac. I was kinda hoping for more. Like, how cool would a custom Pokémon gaming chair have been? Especially since Razer made for their Kuromi and Genshin collaborations. So, why not something similar for this one? And don’t even get me started on the missed opportunity with merch. Their Keith Haring and Sonic collabs came with hoodies, T-shirts, and even a cap.
Unfortunately, in this, there are no wearable ways to show off. Lastly, if they had thrown in a customized controller, as they did for Captain America: Brave New World, it would’ve been the cherry on top. Suppose I had to nitpick, even after everything they’ve done with this collaboration. I’m still not fully satisfied since there were so many missed opportunities and markets they could’ve tapped into.
Still, I’m Glad It Exists
It honestly feels like they only scratched the surface of what this collaboration could’ve been. But at the same time, I get it and love it. I already trust the performance of these peripherals, and this collaboration adds just enough Pokémon flavor to make it fun. It lets me show a little more of myself in my setup. And if you’re anything like me, that’s more than enough reason to smile when you start up your system.
Looking ahead, I’m genuinely excited to see who Razer decides to collaborate with next. These kinds of collabs give fandoms a way to express themselves through their setups. If more brands followed Razer’s lead and did it with the same balance of quality and fan passion, gaming spaces would start to feel a lot more personal. So here’s hoping I see more of this enthusiasm in future collabs.
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After many years of exploiting various pieces of hardware, Abdul Hannan now serves as an editor at Tech4Gamers. He’s been in the PC hardware reviewing industry for almost a decade, and his staff of passionate geeks and reviewers is second to none.
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