Giving Microsoft little time to revel in the announcement of its forthcoming '80s Camaro-like SideWinder Mouse, Razer has revealed yet another mouse named after a type of pit viper. The Razer Lachesis (pronounced "LACK-uh-sis")--Lachesis being the genus of vipers containing the largest pit viper in the world--doubles the sensitivity of Microsoft's mouse with a 4,000-DPI laser. This enhanced sensitivity is coupled with on-the-fly DPI switching, nine programmable buttons, and looks that won't make you ashamed to own it. And rather than biting the hands of lefties, the Lachesis, like other Razer mice, can be gripped by both north and southpaws. Though the Lachesis lacks the LCD screen of the SideWinder, an enhancement sure to become a standard feature of gaming mice come October. More information on the Lachesis can be found on Razer's Web site for the mouse. Like Microsoft's SideWinder, the Lachesis will be available in October for $79.99, pennies more than Microsoft's mouse.

Lying dormant for four years, Microsoft's SideWinder line of gaming accessories has returned with the SideWinder Mouse, Microsoft announced today at Leipzig. The highly customizable peripheral features customizable weights, on-the-fly sensitivity switching, and interestingly, an LCD screen. Beautiful sleek looks was not listed as a feature. We're not sure why because it's a looker! "We found that gamers are a lot like performance car enthusiasts," said Microsoft Hardware manager Bill Jukes. "They like to tweak and tune their mouse to get it just right, and today we are giving them the tools to create a personalized experience that lets them focus on what’s important: being at the top of their game.” The LCD screen purports to gives gamers a one-look view at the current DPI settings as well as macro-setting assistance. The mouse-to-destroy-all-mice also has a Quick Turn feature integrated into the software for perimeter checking, a 2,000-DPI laser, three sets of mouse feet for customized mouse movements, and five programmable buttons. The SideWinder Mouse will retail in October for $79.95. A small price to pay for such levels of awesome in your hands. Look at it! You NEED those huge thumb buttons and that LCD.