SteelSeries is pushing three separate hardware releases in Japan and globally, with the Fortnite peripheral line dated October 16, the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro mice planned for Japan with details due around the end of October, and the Aeon Pro gamepad already scheduled for September 25.
SteelSeries' recent announcements run in three directions at once: licensed Fortnite peripherals, two wireless mice for Japan, and a premium wireless gamepad. The Fortnite line, announced by parent GN Group, arrives October 16 and spans earbuds, a headset, a mouse, three mousepads, two US-layout keycap sets, and three KontrolFreek thumbstick and grip products. Several items include in-game bonuses, and prices range from 2,530 yen for the Supply Llama thumb grips to 33,310 yen for the Peely Edition earbuds.
The Aeon Pro gamepad was announced on September 16 and goes on sale September 25 at a manufacturer's estimated retail price of 45,530 yen including tax. It is wireless and works with PC, Xbox, and Bluetooth-connected mobile devices, carries official Xbox licensing, and ships with a dock that switches connections and charges a detachable battery.
The Japan-side mouse plan is the least complete of the three. SteelSeries Japan said on September 30 that it intends to release the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro mice in Japan. Both are wireless, the Sensei Pro with a symmetrical design and the Rival Pro with an ergonomic shape. They support an 8,000Hz polling rate and include two batteries so one can charge while the other is in use. Release date, price, and other details are due around the end of October.
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SteelSeries announced the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro wireless gaming mice on October 22, 2026, at a media event in Ueno, Tokyo. The lineup covers two shapes (symmetrical Sensei, ergonomic Rival), two sizes, and two colors for eight models, all priced at 33,310 yen. Black models go on sale November 20, with white models from mid-December. The connection uses Ultra-Wideband in the 7.25GHz to 9GHz band rather than 2.4GHz, with a polling rate up to 8,000Hz. Each mouse ships with two hot-swappable batteries and a charging base station that doubles as the USB wireless adapter. Rated battery life is up to 16 hours per battery at the 8K setting and up to 60 hours at 1,000Hz. The sensor is the TrueMove 42K Pro, a SteelSeries customization of the PixArt PAW3955, rated at 42,000 DPI, 800 IPS, and 70G. Optical switches are rated to 100 million clicks. Black models weigh 53g in full size and 49g in Mini. Pre-orders opened the same day.
Oct 7
SteelSeries will release a line of Fortnite collaboration gaming peripherals on October 16, the GN Group brand said. The lineup covers earbuds, a headset, a mouse, three mousepads, two US-layout keycap sets, and three KontrolFreek thumbstick and grip products. Several items carry in-game bonuses. Prices run from 2,530 yen for the Supply Llama thumb grips to 33,310 yen for the Peely Edition earbuds.
Oct 4
SteelSeries Japan announced on September 30 that it plans to release the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro gaming mice in Japan. Both are wireless. The Sensei Pro has a symmetrical design, the Rival Pro an ergonomic shape. They support an 8,000Hz polling rate, and two batteries are included so one can charge while the other is in use. Release date and other details are due around the end of October.
Sep 16
GN Store Nord's SteelSeries brand announced the Aeon Pro, a wireless gamepad for PC, Xbox, and Bluetooth-connected mobile devices, on September 16, 2026. It holds official Xbox licensing and goes on sale from September 25 at a manufacturer's estimated retail price of 45,530 yen including tax. The included dock switches connections and charges a detachable battery.