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ROG Just Made Gaming Peripherals You’d Actually Put on Display

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Gaming peripherals have gradually crossed from purely functional tools into design objects that enthusiasts keep, display, and collect alongside their builds. Limited-edition anniversary hardware has become part of that culture, giving manufacturers a chance to honor their history while reminding the community why certain names still carry weight. Making those commemorative pieces feel genuinely worthy of the occasion, however, is always the trickier part.

ROG, short for ASUS’ Republic of Gamers brand, is marking 20 years of gaming innovation with an anniversary lineup centered on a gold-and-black design identity it calls the Edition 20 colorway. Three peripheral additions sit at the heart of it, namely the Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keyboard, the Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 mouse, and the Keycap Mystery Box Edition 20, each making the case that high-performance hardware and collector-worthy design don’t have to live separately.

Designer: ASUS

The Azoth Extreme Edition 20 is a 75% gaming keyboard that wears the anniversary theme without being heavy-handed about it. Translucent keycaps reveal the mechanics below, and a detachable 24K-gold-plated nameplate at the front makes the occasion official without being excessive. The extended silicone wrist rest adds completeness to the package, anchored by a gold-toned aluminum-alloy base that ties everything together without introducing anything out of place.

Beneath that exterior, an adjustable gasket mount toggles between Hard and Soft typing modes, useful for anyone who games and types for long hours in the same session. The custom ROG NX Edition 20 mechanical switches are transparent, factory pre-lubed, and hot-swappable, while an OLED touchscreen with a three-way control knob handles quick adjustments. In 2.4GHz wireless mode, battery life stretches to up to 1,600 hours.

The Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 shares the same design language and makes a natural companion to the keyboard. Built on the pro-tested shape of the Harpe II Ace, it houses a 24K-gold-plated metal interior frame inside a crystal-clear shell, with an RGB light guide plate illuminating the components within. A display case ships with the mouse in the box, which feels entirely appropriate given how it looks at rest.

The ROG AimPoint Pro 65K sensor delivers 65,000 dpi with less than 1% CPI deviation and 8,000Hz wireless polling through ROG SpeedNova technology. At 82g with glass mouse feet already included, it’s ready for competitive play immediately. Battery life holds at up to 90 hours over 2.4GHz RF and 98.5 hours in Bluetooth mode, both measured with the lighting switched off.

For those who aren’t swapping out their entire setup, the Keycap Mystery Box Edition 20 is the most accessible entry into the anniversary series. Each box holds a randomly selected keycap in one of seven designs inspired by iconic ROG peripherals and the ROG Fearless Eye logo, built through casting, high-pressure forming, hand-painted finishing, and structural assembly. The obsidian-inspired base and refined detailing make each piece genuinely display-worthy.

The ROG Claymore design is the one most worth watching for, as it includes two interlocking keycaps that reference the original keyboard’s modular layout. A Special Edition crystal-like ROG Logo keycap is also in the pool. Available as a single unit or a six-piece box with no duplicates, the Mystery Box turns 20 years of ROG hardware history into something you can keep in the palm of your hand.

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ROG Just Made Gaming Peripherals You’d Actually Put on Display

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Gaming peripherals have gradually crossed from purely functional tools into design objects that enthusiasts keep, display, and collect alongside their builds. Limited-edition anniversary hardware has become part of that culture, giving manufacturers a chance to honor their history while reminding the community why certain names still carry weight. Making those commemorative pieces feel genuinely worthy of the occasion, however, is always the trickier part.

ROG, short for ASUS’ Republic of Gamers brand, is marking 20 years of gaming innovation with an anniversary lineup centered on a gold-and-black design identity it calls the Edition 20 colorway. Three peripheral additions sit at the heart of it, namely the Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keyboard, the Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 mouse, and the Keycap Mystery Box Edition 20, each making the case that high-performance hardware and collector-worthy design don’t have to live separately.

Designer: ASUS

The Azoth Extreme Edition 20 is a 75% gaming keyboard that wears the anniversary theme without being heavy-handed about it. Translucent keycaps reveal the mechanics below, and a detachable 24K-gold-plated nameplate at the front makes the occasion official without being excessive. The extended silicone wrist rest adds completeness to the package, anchored by a gold-toned aluminum-alloy base that ties everything together without introducing anything out of place.

Beneath that exterior, an adjustable gasket mount toggles between Hard and Soft typing modes, useful for anyone who games and types for long hours in the same session. The custom ROG NX Edition 20 mechanical switches are transparent, factory pre-lubed, and hot-swappable, while an OLED touchscreen with a three-way control knob handles quick adjustments. In 2.4GHz wireless mode, battery life stretches to up to 1,600 hours.

The Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 shares the same design language and makes a natural companion to the keyboard. Built on the pro-tested shape of the Harpe II Ace, it houses a 24K-gold-plated metal interior frame inside a crystal-clear shell, with an RGB light guide plate illuminating the components within. A display case ships with the mouse in the box, which feels entirely appropriate given how it looks at rest.

The ROG AimPoint Pro 65K sensor delivers 65,000 dpi with less than 1% CPI deviation and 8,000Hz wireless polling through ROG SpeedNova technology. At 82g with glass mouse feet already included, it’s ready for competitive play immediately. Battery life holds at up to 90 hours over 2.4GHz RF and 98.5 hours in Bluetooth mode, both measured with the lighting switched off.

For those who aren’t swapping out their entire setup, the Keycap Mystery Box Edition 20 is the most accessible entry into the anniversary series. Each box holds a randomly selected keycap in one of seven designs inspired by iconic ROG peripherals and the ROG Fearless Eye logo, built through casting, high-pressure forming, hand-painted finishing, and structural assembly. The obsidian-inspired base and refined detailing make each piece genuinely display-worthy.

The ROG Claymore design is the one most worth watching for, as it includes two interlocking keycaps that reference the original keyboard’s modular layout. A Special Edition crystal-like ROG Logo keycap is also in the pool. Available as a single unit or a six-piece box with no duplicates, the Mystery Box turns 20 years of ROG hardware history into something you can keep in the palm of your hand.

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Galaxy S24 Ultra by Caviar is a luxurious way to mark the Year of the Dragon

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Smartphones are quite expensive these days, especially the fully-featured, high-end premium models, but that might still be enough for a few “well-funded” people. Limited Editions are not uncommon in this industry, but nothing says “limited edition” more than an extremely limited number of devices being made with extremely extravagant materials and designs. Luxury brand Caviar has for years been making these kinds of exquisite variations of already pricey smartphones, and Samsung’s latest flagship is unsurprisingly getting the same treatment. With the launch of the Galaxy S24 series so close to the Chinese New Year, the marque took the opportunity to welcome the Year of the Dragon with a special edition that’s laden not just with gold and jewels but with references to the union of East and West that Samsung’s smartphones embody.

Designer: Samsung x Caviar

Just one look at this Caviar interpretation of the Galaxy S24 Ultra and you can already tell it’s far from being ordinary. That golden Korean dragon is no mere painting or sticker but is a highly-detailed bas-relief covered with 24-karat gold. That dragon is seen descending from the top of the phone, in other words, the heavens, and wraps around the analog watch that is at the center of this design.

Yes, there is an honest-to-goodness mechanical watch on this phone’s back, one that boasts a CVR ELT3350A Tourbillon with a manual winding mechanism and 19 stones. This element does add quite a bit of thickness to the phone’s otherwise slim profile, but its novelty and beauty could very well be worth that price. Curiously, the watch is encircled by the 12 signs of the “Western” Zodiac, not the Chinese roster you would expect from a phone that commemorates the Chinese New Year. These symbols, made of enamel on PVD-coated titanium, represent that mix of European and Eastern culture that is representative of Samsung’s own business.

Every inch of this rather elaborate design was made with meticulous attention to detail and symbolism. The three diamonds in the corner not only mimic a constellation but is actually a homage to Samsung’s original logo, the “three stars” from which the company takes its name. The green color of the watch dial might seem like an odd mix to the prevalent gold and black motif, but it symbolizes rebirth and prosperity, which also happens to be the color and theme of the Year of the Wood Dragon.

If the $15,070 price tag isn’t enough to mark this design as something only the elite can afford, the fact that there will only be 24 such devices made will definitely cement that image. The chances of meeting another VIP holding the same phone would be as low as meeting a mythical Korean dragon, but the prestige of owning a rare and enchanting piece of craftsmanship is all that matters to those who will be scrambling to fall in that very short queue.

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