14 DAY TRIAL // SteelSeries has recently announced the introduction of the company most customizable mouse yet, the Sensei, which packs together a 32bit ARM processor and the SteelSeries Engine software in order to allow for multiple layers of customization and extended programmability.
The ARM processor installed in the Sensei allows users to set the sensitivity of the mouse from anywhere between 1 to 5,700 CPI, and is paired with an 10.8 megapixel image sensor that can capture up to 12,000 frames per second.
Thanks to this powerful configuration, the Sensei is able to record even the slightest hand movement, but users who fell the need for even greater sensitivity can also setup the mouse to function into a special “overclocked” mode that can double the precision all the way up to 11,400 DCPI.
In addition to the strong hardware, the Sensei is also SteelSeries' first competitive mouse to sport illumination options, sporting 16.8 million color options including an OFF setting.
All these are packaged inside a non-slip, metal casing that suits both left and right handed users, and it connects to the computer through a gold-plated USB port.
“We truly believe in building peripherals that sets the expected standards for competitive gamers. The intent is to make them faster, more accurate and allow them to play longer – essentially, peripherals that gives users the freedom to play how and where they want, and that will help them win,” said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO.
“The Sensei is really the culmination of thousands of hours of research and testing with competitive players that combines a distinctive aesthetic design with the access to superior functionality for all levels of players.
“Users will have the luxury of choosing a quick configuration directly on the Sensei’s LCD screen or dive into the multiple layers of advanced macros and settings through the new SteelSeries Engine software,” concluded the company's rep.
The SteelSeries Sensei gaming mouse will be available starting in September 2011 with a recommended price of $89.99 or €89.99, depending on what part of the world you happen to live.