The Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition is officially back, two decades after it helped define what a “gaming mouse” could be. The relaunch was announced directly by Razer, marking the limited-edition mouse as a collectible modern remake of a classic peripheral.
The 2025 edition keeps the iconic snake-head silhouette and translucent shell that made the original stand out, while packing in modern hardware: an optical sensor rated up to 45,000 DPI, 8,000 Hz wireless polling for ultra-low latency, Gen-4 optical switches rated for 100 million clicks, and Razer Chroma RGB illumination with an underglow effect.
Razer limited the release to just 1,337 serialized units worldwide, marketing this edition as a collectible for fans who appreciate gaming history. The mouse ships with a dedicated wireless charging dock (Mouse Dock Pro) and retains an ambidextrous form with leather-wrapped primary buttons — a nod to the early-2000s era of peripherals. It also supports full modern customization through Razer’s Synapse software, offering programmable buttons and lighting effects that span hundreds of Chroma-compatible titles.
Reviving a design from 1999/2000, Razer is not just tapping nostalgia — the new Boomslang aims to operate as a high-performance tool for competitive gamers. In modern play, the 45 K DPI sensor and polling rate place it among the fastest gaming mice available, and the wireless charging dock helps reduce cable clutter while keeping the desk clean. For collectors and competitive players alike, it’s a rare blend of heritage design and bleeding-edge performance.
Still, this edition feels more like a gear-room showpiece than a daily driver for some. The limited run and collector-oriented design suggest Razer intends this edition more as a tribute than a mass-market baseline. The unusual shape contrasts with today’s ergonomically optimized mice, so long sessions might feel different compared to modern standards. But for those drawn to the history and legacy of PC gaming peripherals, the 20th-anniversary Boomslang isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a statement.
