STACK #157 Nov 2017

TECH FEATURE

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Razer Basilisk

Right-handers rejoice: Razer have just released the Basilisk, and it’s about as deadly as its namesake. T outed as the world’s most advanced FPS gaming mouse, it’s hard to argue with Razer’s Basilisk. It features the same 5G, 16,000 DPI optical sensor as the DeathAdder Elite, and is capable of tracking up to 450 inches per second.

The Basilisk also features a number of programmable and removable buttons, including an easy-access clutch on the thumb side. There’s the option for a smaller sized clutch, or it can be completely removed altogether – but it’s really useful for temporary DPI adjustment, making sniping a breeze. Its location and function is also useful for actions that require you to press down for long periods of time; push to talk is infinitely easier. The mouse features an adjustable resistance wheel (located underneath) which is useful for adjusting how quickly the wheel moves; again, helpful for things like bunny hopping. Being a Razer product, of course it comes equipped with their 16.8 million colour combination Chroma lighting. The Basilisk’s only downfall that we can see is its right- handed preference – an ambidextrous design would make the already-close-to Basilisk perfect.

Nacon Revolution Pro 2

Nacon have followed up their last custom controller endeavour with a new and improved version. T he Nacon Revolution Pro 2 is the sequel to the 2016 PlayStation 4 third-party controller, and aims to be for the PS4

what the Elite is for the XBO. Come to think of it, if you’ve ever looked at your PS4 controller and wished it were more like its Xbox counterpart, well, you’ve come to the right place. The Pro 2 is an improved version of last year’s model; it boasts USB-C connectivity – instead of micro-USB – and is compatible with PCs. You can customise the left stick as well as the right stick this time around, and the thumbsticks are still opposed rather than the usual PS4 parallel.

The D-pad can be altered to receive inputs in either 4 or 8 directions. The software has also been updated to give you more freedom with how you alter the hardware. Triggers and buttons can be mapped, and the actuation force on the triggers can be changed as well. The controller has a

choice of four profiles which you can customise with button mapping, etc., for certain games or game types. The original Nacon Revolution Pro sold over 250,000 units as one of the first – and best – third-party controllers available for the PS4. The Pro 2 will undoubtedly follow suit.

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