Razer Resurrects the Boomslang: A Legend Returns with a Strict 1,337 Unit Cap

If you remember the ball-mouse era, your wrist probably twinges just looking at this thing. Razer is digging into its archives to revive the mouse that arguably started it all. The Razer Boomslang is back as a "25th Anniversary Edition," correcting a long overdue nod to the peripheral that put the company on the map back in 1999. But if you’re hoping to grab a piece of history, get ready for a fight: Razer is capping production at exactly 1,337 units worldwide.

That number isn’t random, of course. It’s a cheeky nod to "leet" (elite) culture—a throwback almost as dusty as the original mouse itself. It also signals exactly what Razer wants this device to be: a high-value trophy for collectors, not something you’ll actually find at Best Buy.

Modern Internals in a Vintage Shell

While the chassis keeps that distinct, wide-body ergonomic design—which famously looked like a flattened snake head—Razer completely overhauled the guts for 2025. The original Boomslang turned heads with 2000 DPI (often misremembered as 1000), a staggering figure for the '90s. The new edition jumps to an 8000 DPI optical sensor.

Razer ditched the mechanical ball tracking—thankfully, no more cleaning lint off rubber rollers—for optical switches rated for 90 million clicks. They also cut the cord, integrating HyperSpeed wireless technology with sub-1ms latency.

Razer trimmed the fat on the physical build, too. The new model weighs in at 85g, a massive drop from the original tank-like construction, aligning it better with today’s obsession for lightweight pointers. You also get the standard modern trappings: RGB lighting and swappable side buttons managed via Razer Synapse.

The "Leet" Factor: Pricing and Availability

Limiting the run to 1,337 units feels like manufactured scarcity at its finest, a strategy borrowed from the playbook of streetwear drops and Finalmouse releases. Retailer listings that popped up on December 9, 2025, suggest a price tag of around $149.99 USD.

That price puts the Boomslang in premium territory, despite the underwhelming sensor specs. You're paying for the nostalgia and the packaging: each unit sports an engraved serial number (1 through 1337) and comes in a custom carrying case. It makes it clear this mouse belongs on a shelf, not a mousepad. It’s a move Razer has pulled before, most recently with that limited-edition pickleball paddle which also used the 1,337 unit cap to drive FOMO (fear of missing out).

Community Hype and Release Window

Teasers hit social media earlier this month, with a December 6 video racking up over 139,000 views. The tagline—"The legend that started it all returns"—hit the right notes with older gamers, though the community reaction on Reddit and Discord is already tinged with cynicism. The primary concern? Scalpers. With inventory this low, bots will likely eat up the stock before human fans can click "Add to Cart."

We don't have a confirmed release day yet, but reports point to an imminent launch in mid-to-late December 2025 to catch the holiday wave. If you really want one, your best bet is signing up for notifications on Razer’s site and praying your internet connection is faster than a scalper's script.