Razer has simply introduced that it’s signed the legendary Counter-Strike rifler Nikola “NiKo” Kovač to its model. It is a enormous coup for Razer, with NiKo being largely related to Logitech gear for a big a part of his profession. Now, he not solely makes the transfer to utilizing Razer gear in-game, however can also be out there to seek the advice of on future esports-focused merchandise.
A participant’s resolution on which PC peripherals to make use of for a recreation resembling Counter-Strike 2 isn’t taken calmly, however there are clear favorites that may be recognized. Logitech and Razer are actively battling it out for supremacy throughout one of the best gaming mouse, keyboard, and headset to be used in CS2, and now NiKo won’t solely decide to Razer gear for competitions, but additionally work with the model to develop its future gear for elite play.
In accordance with Prosettings, and as identified within the press launch saying the deal, NiKo at the moment makes use of the Razer Viper V3 Professional Faker Version, Razer Huntsman V3 Professional TKL keyboard, Razer Gigantus V2 mouse pad, and Razer Blackshark V2 Professional headset.
Talking in regards to the deal, NiKo mentioned, “I’ve identified Razer so long as I’ve identified Counter-Strike—about 20 years. 2025 is an thrilling time to hitch Razer as they’re celebrating their twentieth anniversary this yr. As an esports participant, having the assist of a model that shares my ardour for excellence and innovation is extraordinarily vital. Razer is top-tier in my books, and I’m hyped about what we’re going to do collectively.”
Beforehand, NiKo had leaned in direction of Logitech gear, however it isn’t clear if this was partly as a result of his that includes on a workforce sponsored by the model, particularly G2 Esports. This Razer deal exhibits simply NiKo partnering with the model, and never the Staff Falcons group for which he at the moment performs, which carries no main peripheral model sponsorship within the workforce title or on the jerseys.
Logitech nonetheless dominates the mice utilized by skilled CS2 gamers, based on Prosettings, which has the G Professional X Superlight 2 and its predecessor ranked at numbers one and two, with a complete 36.19% share of the 807 professional gamers for which it has knowledge. The Razer Viper V3 Professional at the moment holds a 12.76% share in third place, with the Deathadder V3 Professional in fourth with 7.68%.
On keyboards, NiKo is already utilizing the preferred choice because the Hunstman V3 Professional TKL is utilized by 17.47% of gamers, whereas the subsequent two choices are literally the Wooting 80HE and Wooting 60HE+. Logitech takes spots 4 and 5 with the G Professional X TKL and G Professional X, nevertheless.
Whereas it’s unlikely that NiKo’s cope with Razer will encourage different professional gamers to modify their gear, it’s an enormous win for Razer that one of many best gamers to select up the sport is committing to utilizing its gear for the foreseeable future. There’s, nevertheless, the likelihood that NiKo’s followers will look to comply with in his footsteps and replicate his setup quickly.
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