Razer drops a $1,337 Boomslang mouse and yes that's the real price

Okay so I saw this deal and had to share... except it's not really a deal. Razer just announced they're bringing back the Boomslang mouse for its 20th anniversary, and they're charging $1,337 for it. That's one thousand three hundred and thirty-seven dollars. For a mouse.

Look, I get nostalgia. The original Boomslang was a big deal back in 2006 when it launched. First gaming mouse to hit 2000 DPI, which sounds quaint now but was mind-blowing at the time. It basically kicked off the whole gaming peripheral arms race we're still in today. But here's the thing - you can grab a Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 for like $160 and it'll run circles around this anniversary edition.

So what do you actually get for that meme-worthy price tag? The anniversary Boomslang keeps the same weird ambidextrous shape that made the original famous (or infamous, depending on who you ask). They've updated the sensor to something modern, though Razer's being coy about the exact specs. You also get a fancy presentation box and what I'm guessing is a certificate of authenticity. Because nothing says "I make questionable financial decisions" like a framed mouse certificate on your wall.

The funniest part? They're only making 1,337 of these things. Get it? L33t? Someone at Razer's marketing department definitely high-fived themselves over that one. And honestly, they'll probably sell out. There's always someone willing to drop serious cash on limited edition tech, especially when it's this self-aware about being ridiculous.

Would I buy one? Not unless I hit the lottery. But I kinda respect Razer for going full send on this. It's simultaneously a love letter to PC gaming history and a masterclass in knowing your audience. The collectors who remember fragging in Counter-Strike 1.6 with the original Boomslang probably have the disposable income for this now. Smart play, Razer. Evil, but smart.