Razer’s new ‘Phantom White’ designs are a translucent 90s throwback

It’s a strange thing to grow old in the prime market of nostalgia. Suddenly, every show on TV and every product on the shelves is laser-targeted at me. Take Razer’s new “Phantom White” collection of PC gaming gear for example. This draws heavily from the translucent plastic trend of the late 90s…and, apparently, the mid 2020s.

There are no new devices in this lineup, but some of Razer’s most popular gaming geegaws now feature soft white shells that glow thanks to the company’s signature RGB lighting. The BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard is probably the star of the show for me, if only because it’s a great keyboard in its own right. But you can also get the Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, the Firefly V2 Pro RGB mousepad, the Barracuda X Chroma headset and the Kishi V3 phone controller in the new colorway.

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The new collection’s prices are a bit higher (the keyboard costs $200 versus $180 for the regular black or white options), but no one has ever accused Razer of being particularly interested in value for money.

All of these except the controller also come in “Phantom Green,” which is also transparent and, well, green. The new color options literally prioritize style over substance… although I suppose they can give you a much better look at the substance of your PC gaming gadgets.