When a new gaming collaboration drops, a little part of me always cringes. You know the feeling, right? Is this just another lazy cash grab, a popular character slapped onto a mediocre product? We’ve all seen it happen. So, when Razer announced they were giving my favorite ghost Pokémon, Gengar, the full treatment with a three-piece collection, I was cautiously optimistic. After the Gengar Kraken Kitty headset sold out almost instantly, the hype was real, and the follow-up mouse and mat had big shoes to fill.

After spending some time fully immersed in the Razer Pokémon Gengar ecosystem: the Kraken Kitty V2 headset, the Cobra mouse, and the Gigantus V2 XXL mousepad, I can tell you this: it’s not just a paint job. It’s a full-blown love letter.

The Main Event: That Spooky Headset

The Kraken Kitty V2 headset is, without a doubt, the star of this show. From the moment you see it, you get what the fuss was about. Razer didn’t just paint a headset purple; they transformed it. The iconic kitty ears are gone, replaced with Gengar’s signature pointy ears and spiky tufts of hair. I was worried they’d feel like cheap, flimsy plastic, but they’re surprisingly sturdy with a nice weight to them that doesn’t make the headset feel heavy on your head.

Underneath the spooky exterior, the headset is built on the Kraken Kitty V2 platform. It features Razer’s TriForce 40mm drivers, which are designed to deliver clear highs, mids, and lows, and it supports 7.1 surround sound for accurate positional audio in games. The non-detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic is engineered to focus on your voice while minimizing background noise, making it suitable for in-game chat and calls. Connectivity is handled through a standard wired USB-A connection, making it a plug-and-play device for PC and PlayStation.

The color is a gorgeous, deep purple that the official photos just don’t capture. On the side of each earcup, a silhouette of Gengar glows with customizable RGB lighting, which is a fantastic touch. The comfort is there, too. The plush, leather-coated earcups are great for long gaming sessions, and they even added a ring of lighter purple that just makes the whole design pop.

So, how does it sound? Pretty darn good. The 7.1 surround sound works well, giving you a real sense of where sounds are coming from in games like Valorant or Apex Legends. The audio is crisp and clear, especially for dialogue, though a true audiophile might find the bass a little lacking in music. The mic is perfectly fine for chatting with your friends on Discord, but if you’re a serious streamer or podcaster, you’ll probably stick with your dedicated microphone. My only real complaint? The mic isn’t detachable, which feels like a missed opportunity.

The Supporting Cast: A Perfect Match

The Cobra mouse and Gigantus V2 mousepad feel like the essential companions that complete the set. The mouse immediately grabs your attention with Gengar’s grinning face split across the left and right buttons. But it’s the subtle details, like the pattern of tiny ghost-type symbols and purple Poké Balls on the body, that make it feel special.

Performance-wise, the Cobra is a champ. It’s ridiculously light at just 58 grams, making it feel like you’re pushing air across the desk. The optical switches give a crisp, satisfying click, and while it is a wired mouse, the super-flexible cable means it rarely gets in the way. It packs an 8500 DPI optical sensor that allows for precise sensitivity adjustments in 50 DPI increments. The Gen-3 optical switches are rated for a 90-million click lifecycle and offer a blistering 0.2ms actuation time, eliminating double-clicking issues. The mouse connects via a flexible Speedflex cable designed to minimize drag, and its 100% PTFE feet ensure a smooth glide. It also features six programmable buttons and an onboard memory profile to save your settings directly to the device.

Then you unroll the Gigantus V2 mousepad, and the whole setup comes together. This thing is massive, an XXL mat that gives you all the room you could ever need. They smartly placed a huge, vibrant Gengar on the far-left side, so he’s always visible and not covered by your keyboard. But the absolute best part is that it glows in the dark. And I don’t mean a faint, disappointing glow. This thing genuinely radiates a ghostly light, which is just the coolest feature I’ve seen on a mousepad. The top is a textured micro-weave cloth surface optimized for a balance of speed and control, ensuring accurate tracking across all mouse sensors. The base consists of a thick, high-density rubber foam with a grippy, anti-slip texture to keep it firmly planted on your desk during intense gameplay. It’s worth noting that the edges are unstitched, which provides a uniform surface but can be a potential point of wear over long-term use.

The Price of Fandom

Of course, a setup this special comes at a price. The Kraken Kitty V2 headset is the most expensive piece, at around $140. The Cobra mouse will run you about $60, and the Gigantus V2 mousepad is about $50. This is where you have to consider the “fan tax.” The standard Kraken Kitty V2 is about $100, so you’re paying a hefty $40 premium for Gengar’s spooky makeover. The mouse and mousepad each carry about a $20 premium over their standard versions.

Is it worth it? That depends. For the mousepad, the extra cost gets you that amazing glow-in-the-dark feature, which feels like a real upgrade. For the headset and mouse, you’re paying for one of the best-looking designs out there.

The Final Verdict

Using all three pieces together is an experience. The visual synergy is perfect. The shared purple color scheme and repeating patterns make your desk look like a single, cohesive art piece. The slick feet on the Cobra glide effortlessly over the Gigantus surface, which itself hits that perfect sweet spot between speed and control.

So, who is this collection for? If you’re a competitive esports pro demanding the absolute peak of wireless technology, this might not be your first choice. The hardware is solid and more than capable for most gamers, but it’s not Razer’s top-tier gear.

But that’s not the point. This collection is for the fans. It’s for the collectors, the streamers who want a setup that pops on camera, and for anyone who believes their gaming space should be a reflection of their personality. Razer understood the assignment perfectly. They created a set of peripherals that are not only incredible to look at but also genuinely great to use. And that’s a collaboration worth celebrating.

Overall Rating 4 out of 5