New Razer Basilisk V4 executes perfect 180 degree turns at the click of a button, all while looking like a Power Ranger’s foot
Razer has announced the Basilisk V4 gaming mouse, available in two versions: the HyperSpeed at $110 and the Pro at $170. The mouse features an ergonomic, futuristic design that drew comparisons to Power Ranger aesthetics during early hands-on demonstrations at Gamescom.
The key feature of the Basilisk V4 is Perfect 180, a software function that allows players to bind a quick 180-degree turn to a mouse button. Razer positions the feature as giving competitive FPS players an edge to rapidly react to threats from any direction. The feature is specifically designed to benefit low-sensitivity players, who would otherwise struggle to turn around quickly to face opponents behind them.
Perfect 180 can be configured on a per-game basis through Razer’s Synapse software, and players can customize the spin direction and various configuration parameters. This flexibility allows competitive gamers to tune the feature for their specific gameplay needs.
The announcement has sparked discussion about competitive fairness, with some questioning whether the Perfect 180 feature constitutes cheating or provides an unfair advantage in esports contexts. The Pro version includes a high-precision 50K optical sensor with up to 930 IPS tracking speed for competitive gaming.