Razer announced plans to revive the world’s first gaming mouse late last year, and now that promise is becoming a reality. The company has opened pre-orders for the Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a limited-run tribute to one of the most influential peripherals in PC gaming history.
The original Boomslang debuted in 1999, when Razer was still operating as a subsidiary of kärna LLC. At the time, dedicated gaming peripherals were barely a category, so the Boomslang stood out with its distinctive design and high-precision sensor. The 20th Anniversary Edition keeps the iconic look but brings the internals firmly into 2026.
The updated Boomslang packs the second-gen Razer Focus Pro optical sensor with 45,000 DPI. It has an 8,000Hz polling rate and features Razer’s fourth-gen optical switches that are rated for 100 million clicks. The mouse has eight programmable buttons, and its unique design makes it a solid option for both right- and left-handed users.
While it looks like a great gaming mouse on paper, the Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition is aimed more at collectors than the average gamer. That’s because production is limited to just 1,337 units worldwide, and it carries an eye-watering $1,337 price tag.
What you get for $1,337
If your pockets are deep enough, that price gets you the mouse, a Razer Mouse Dock Pro, a braided cable, a carrying case, and an LED display frame that showcases the mouse’s components laid out in a grid. Pre-orders went live on Razer’s website yesterday and, despite the steep price, the mouse is already sold out. So if you were planning to drop $1,337 on one, you’ll have to spend your hard-earned money elsewhere.
For context, $1,337 is more than what you would pay for many flagship phones, including Apple’s latest Pro models. It is also enough to buy a high-end graphics card or build a capable gaming PC from scratch, which would likely make a bigger impact on your gaming experience than a fancy mouse.
