Razer announces mouse for MOBAs, Naga Hex

If the string of developers making the same game with the exact same map weren't a big enough hint that the MOBA--Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, or 'DotA clone' to you and me--is getting big, the genre's now getting its very own mouse by Razer.

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If the string of developers making the same game with the exact same map weren't a big enough hint that the MOBA--Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, or 'DotA clone' to you and me--is getting big, the genre's now getting its very own mouse. Peripheral maker Razer yesterday at CES announced the Naga Hex, packing six extra buttons designed for your Doting pleasure.

The Razer Naga Hex boasts six buttons underneath your thumb, to assign to the small number of skills and items at your disposal in MOBAs. Of course, the classic DotA model has four slots for skills and six for items, so you may run out of buttons if you buy several items with active abilities.

Naturally, several parts emit green light, just as one expects for hardcore PC gamers.

It's another niche product targeted at the hardcore market by Razer, who's also made a mouse with 12 buttons for MMO players. Who buys these things? Enough people to make them profitable.

Razer does note that the Naga Hex is also suited for action-RPGs and hack 'n' slash games, but we'd wager that it should also work quite well in Skyrim, Microsoft Word, Firefox, and anywhere else you might have some clicking to do.

You can pre-order the Naga Hex direct from Razer now for $79.99, shipping later this month, or wait for it hit retailers in March.

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    January 11, 2012 5:00 PM

    Alice O'Connor posted a new article, Razer announces mouse for MOBAs, Naga Hex.

    If the string of developers making the same game with the exact same map weren't a big enough hint that the MOBA--Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, or 'DotA clone' to you and me--is getting big, the genre's now getting its very own mouse by Razer.

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      January 11, 2012 5:01 PM

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        January 11, 2012 5:02 PM

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          January 11, 2012 5:07 PM

          i think tower defense but you play an actually character. so you have to run up to place stuff, and you can fight too.

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          January 11, 2012 6:15 PM

          It's a great change of pace if you've never played any of them. League of Legends is the first one I've ever played and I've really enjoyed it.

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          January 11, 2012 6:19 PM

          Warcraft 3 but you only control a hero and people yell at you

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          January 11, 2012 10:19 PM

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          January 12, 2012 10:27 AM

          hon and dota2 are the best games i've played in recent memory - all kinds of other games have come out and were never finished (like the new deus ex) because the pull of the mobas is too strong.

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          January 12, 2012 10:28 AM

          Come play some games of Dota2 with us!

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      January 11, 2012 5:11 PM

      Well, i'ts good to see them finality announcing new mice since, you know, at one time that WAS their bread and butter product that drew/created so many fans....

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      January 11, 2012 5:13 PM

      Nice, I love their mice. I'm still sporting the Naga

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      January 11, 2012 5:16 PM

      Naga...naga...nagonna work here anymore.

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      January 11, 2012 5:19 PM

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      January 11, 2012 5:44 PM

      Arrrgh, just make another Diamondback!! I want a symmetrical mouse with an illuminated mousewheel!

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        January 12, 2012 9:47 AM

        Same here. My diamond back is on its last legs and i need a replacement.

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      January 11, 2012 6:27 PM

      This looks really cool...I hate there is NO WHERE to try out mouses before buying though. Just to see if you have a feel. I was in Fry's one day and I pulled some mice out of packages and they got really pissed but I mean, if you can't feel it how can you know of the grip?

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      January 11, 2012 6:28 PM

      i bought that 12-button MMO mouse today, but that's because my left hand is fucked up. niche market indeed :(

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        January 12, 2012 10:25 AM

        arcane_ had one - it lasted about a year before tracking on it went way downhill.

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      January 12, 2012 9:56 AM

      That might be cool if it weren't so fucking ugly.

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      January 12, 2012 10:25 AM

      My wife has gone through 3 razer mice now that have all broken down. Back to indestructible logitechs for her now.

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