The (mostly) no-frills Prime features a “battle-tested shape for sustained comfort” and tips the scales at just 69g in order to reduce hand fatigue when lifting. It.
CHICAGO – MAY 25, 2021 – SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, today announced the launch of the all-new Prime franchise, co-developed in collaboration with pros, for pros, to win championships. Designed for competition and engineered for performance, the Prime line of products builds on SteelSeries’ 20 years of innovation and pedigree as the original esports brand.
With input and feedback from 100+ of the world’s leading competitive professional players, every aspect of the Prime line was meticulously designed with a single goal in mind: victory. Inspired by the rally car, the Prime franchise introduces a lineup of lightweight, streamlined mice and a new Arctis headset that features only the best-in-class technology and innovation. All performance. No bells and whistles that can get in the way.
May 25th, 2021
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SteelSeries is introducing a new lineup of products designed with input from more than 100 esports professionals. At launch, the Prime family consists of three mice the Prime, Prime+ and Prime Wireless and the Arctis Prime headset.
Taking a page from Razer, all three of the mice feature SteelSeries new Prestige OM optical switches. They incorporate torsion springs that are held in place by magnets. The mouse registers a click when those springs trip an infrared light sensor. The advantage of this mechanism is that every click actuates with the same force, leading to a consistent experience throughout the device s lifespan. SteelSeries also claims its optical switches are the most durable in the industry, with each rated to last for approximately 100 million clicks. They mice also feature the same shape which SteelSeries designed for those who hold their mouse in either a finger or claw grip.