In the test 15 years ago: Orochi from Razer for mobile gaming pleasure via Bluetooth 9 comments
15 years ago, the Razer Orochi (review) was intended to appeal to gamers who primarily played on a laptop and were still looking for a good mouse with modern technology. For just under 60 euros, the Bluetooth mouse also offered a lot for demanding gamers.
Compact and efficient gaming mouse
The Orochi offered a symmetrical design that suited both right-handed and left-handed users. As per the mobile app, the dimensions were relatively compact at 99 × 67.8 × 35 mm (L × W × H). Therefore, the mouse body can hardly fill a medium to large hand, but it fits perfectly in the hand. The distinctive edge guide ensured that all fingers rested perfectly on the mouse and thanks to a small thumb rest on both sides, the thumb and little finger were also neatly stored.
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In total, the Orochi offered seven programmable buttons and a two-way mouse wheel. The two main buttons were concave and provided a good pressure point, while the navigation buttons were a bit short but easy to reach with the thumb. The mouse wheel also cuts a very good figure and impresses with its good grid and grip. In summary, the test from 15 years ago said: “Rarely has a Razer mouse had such good controls. »
The Orochi can be used either in Bluetooth mode or via the included meter-long USB cable. A Bluetooth dongle was not included in the delivery, so the device must already be Bluetooth compatible. The Orochi’s 3G laser sensor scanned the surface at up to 4,000 dpi, but in Bluetooth mode the maximum scanning speed was 2,000 dpi. The sensor distinguished itself by precise scanning and the Orochi was therefore quite convincing in terms of precision and speed. The Teflon feet on the bottom of the mouse ensure smooth operation, although they can sometimes slip a little. Depending on the deployment mode chosen, the weight of the Orochi also varied. Without batteries it weighed 67 grams, while with batteries it weighed a much slower 113 grams.
Conclusion
During the test, the Razer Orochi received few criticisms. The handling, processing and technical implementation were completely convincing. It was worth the $60 price tag for anyone looking for a good mobile gaming mouse. The only points that could be criticized were the somewhat short USB cable and the lack of an included Bluetooth dongle. Additionally, Razer didn’t provide any software on CD, but users had to obtain the latest drivers through the website – a high-level criticism. If that doesn’t bother you, you would be well advised to consider the Razer Orochi.
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Camille tests mice for all uses, from competitive gaming to office work, focusing on precision and ergonomics.
