WoW and WotLK products are official
As you might have read earlier on this blog, noticed on different webshops or heard from your local bus driver, we’ve been announcing the coming of some limited edition gaming gear for the new WoW expansion as well as a mouse for MMO gamers. Well (insert drumroll) - it’s finally official!
Yesterday at 15:00 CET, two different press releases hit the wire. One of them being for the World of Warcraft® MMO Gaming Mouse, and another for the four limited edition World of Warcraft®: Wrath of The Lich King products.
It’s an honor, to introduce you to:
The World of Warcraft® MMO Gaming Mouse.
The SteelSeries 5C Limited Edition Frostwyrm Exclusive.
The SteelSeries QcK Limited Edition Lich King Exclusive.
The SteelSeries Zboard Limited Edition Gaming Keyboard for World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King.
The SteelSeries Zboard Limited Edition Keyset for World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King.
Check out more info on the products via the SteelSeries gaming partners product pages - pre-order is available for every single one of the items, as stated in the press releases below:
- SteelSeries Introduces The First Ever World of Warcraft® MMO Gaming Mouse
/Casper
November 15th, 2008 09:30
Just wondering if there are any plans to release wireless versions of the mouse and keyboard?
November 17th, 2008 10:35
At the moment, nope.
The wired solutions were, in this case, chosen to optimize reaction time and give gamers the freedom of not having to worry about batteries (and the weight hereof) or power charge stations.
But hey, who knows - never say never. :)
November 20th, 2008 22:55
When will online shops have the mouse for sale? Would it be faster to get it through SteelSeries’ shop?
November 21st, 2008 00:33
That’s a tough question to answer, since there are a lot of factors involved - we don’t ship directly to the shops, but only to distributors and we have no way of knowing how long it will take for the mouse to get from the distributor to the shop.
As for the SteelSeries webshop, I will update the blog once the pre-orders are shipping so keep an eye out for that. :)
November 21st, 2008 00:44
When will you start shipping to distributors? Do the distributors ship to the SteelSeries webshop? When does the SteelSeries webshop ship pre-orders relative to shipping to distributors?
November 21st, 2008 11:37
When can we expect mac drivers?
November 21st, 2008 13:36
#5
It depends on where in the world the distributor is located. The SteelSeries webshop does not involve any distributors - the products ordered from the webshop are shipped directly from our warehouses.
Again, your last question depends on which country/territory you are located in, but around the same time. It almost an impossible questions to answer 100% correct. :)
November 21st, 2008 13:36
#6
Mac drivers should be available sometime in Q1 2009.
November 21st, 2008 16:59
What if the distributor is in USA?
November 25th, 2008 07:36
thank you for the update on when a mac driver will be available. I will be ordering one as soon as it is released!
November 25th, 2008 09:41
#10 - no problem. :)
#9 - I don’t know exactly which dates they are shipping to the US, but as mentioned in the press release it will be available in Q4!
November 25th, 2008 17:58
The mouse looks fantastic. I just hope it arrives before I spend all my money on Christmas!
November 26th, 2008 00:04
Gamestop
Pre-order Ships 11/25/2008
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72631
Amazon
This item has not yet been released.
http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Special-World-Warcraft-Mouse/dp/B001H31B2A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227198698&sr=8-1
Newegg
Auto-notify
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249026
SteelSeries US
Pre-order
http://www.steelseries.com/us/shop
November 26th, 2008 16:45
Pushed back again? what was the reason for the delay this time?
November 26th, 2008 17:02
Gamestop now has Pre-order Ships 12/5/2008.
November 26th, 2008 22:51
Yeah I’m getting frustrated with the push back. I’m going to game stop to cancel my order. I paid in full. I’ll just wait till I pass by and actually see it on sale. This is really frustrating to have it pushed back again.
November 27th, 2008 14:53
#13 and #15:
Not sure which push back you are referring to - Q4 2008 is mentioned as the period of shipping in the press release, so start December (as #14 mentioned) should be good. :)
November 29th, 2008 07:25
Better check worldofwarcraft.com because their header says the mouse is available right now…
November 29th, 2008 16:19
It was originally suppose to come out with the release of the X-pac but was pushed back to the 26th … than at the last minute (like I check Gamestop.com and even called the store on the 25th to make sure I could get it on the 26th) it was again pushed back to the 6th. I think the problem is with the demand for the mouse and the hand crafted finish for each mouse. It looks amazing, feels fantasic (having played with it at Blizzcon) but the delay is going to cause it to be a very rare item for the holidays. I’m just hoping when it comes to the 6th I don’t arrive at the store to find it was pushed back to the 26th …
November 30th, 2008 16:02
I Love It!!! so cool
December 1st, 2008 18:23
as this friday is the “release” date, is it expected to be pushed back or will this date be met? Want to make sure before I plan to head to ebgames.
December 5th, 2008 03:27
Wow, what a shocker. Shows the mouse being pushed back again to 12/15. So we are now at a month with all the pushbacks on release dates. Can we assume the 12/15 date is also incorrect?
December 5th, 2008 07:10
i agree with #22, however i uderstand the pushbacks, if it is quantity etc… i’d assume that since there’s such a buzz for these mice, as well as such a high demand they would want to make sure they have enough, however, q4 is a good example yes, but is it def. q4? i mean the 15th is well into and almost the end of the quarter, would be nice if we could get a definitave release date, again that is if possible. unless the 15th is the firm date :D if so i’ve had mine on pre-order fully paid since early nov. so i’m game.
December 5th, 2008 07:11
Well, they have just lost my Christmas purchases. Went and canceled all my pre-orders knowing that they will not launch this stuff till at least 12/31. In fact, I would guess that due to their track record of push backs that you will see a press release very soon stating that it will be a Q1 ‘09 release. Guess Logitech get’s my $$ this year.
December 5th, 2008 16:42
i’m with Disgusted, this is the 3rd pushback since the original date of the saturday after Wotlk. At this rage on the 14th you’ll see the “24th” as a release date since they seem to keep pushing it back 10 days.
December 5th, 2008 18:50
At this point I am getting a bit upset … not with the delay in the order but with the lack of an official reason for the pushback(s). I can understand the whole problem behind getting enough mice made to meet the order coming in, I mean they are hand crafted for that nice steel finish. However at this point … we have seen the finished product go to gaming conventions even entered a contest to *win* one (how we are going to win a mouse we can’t actually get our hands on …) I would like to see an offical statement as to the reason behind the delay.
December 5th, 2008 19:12
So I called SteelSeries at the number provided on their website and after speaking with a representative I was informed that Gamestop would be the first to recieve it’s orders and some mice had been shipped. No news on how many or to which ones but it’s a start. I called the location where I have my pre-order and they have yet to recieve their shipment for the day, so I’m crossing my fingers and hoping the mouse comes in.
December 5th, 2008 19:51
Since every single place that you can order them from still shows “pre-order” status I’m guessing that you just got fed a line of crap. It’s pretty obvious that the company can’t meet demand and doesn’t have the PR people to find a nice way of saying that so they are just going to keep their mouths shut and hope that we all forget about it until after Christmas when demand will be much, much less.
Nice job on building consumer confidence in your company SS!
December 5th, 2008 23:29
I am greatly disappointed by the silence from Steelseries on the issue of this mouse’s delays.
There is going to be a premium gaming mouse under my family’s tree come Christmas morning; the chances that it will be a Steelseries product are shrinking with each passing day.
December 6th, 2008 05:22
Well, being told it is delayed until the 15th, so I moved everyone ehind me up in the line. As I am canceling my order as we speak. Funny, but I doubt I am the only one as GameStop’s web site is crawling since the announcement. Great features are only great if you can provide them. Saying one thing, and shipping another are swift ways to fail. If they are shipping any I’d be surprised, I suspect they have a hardware or software issue.
December 7th, 2008 13:53
Think of us poor buggers outside the US :’( We’re never gonna get our hands on one of these before Xmas. I really wanted to have a go before I lvled 80 to get used to it. Ordered mine off Amazon and if they push back the date again I’m cancelling my order. I mirror the comments made before that this is really shoddy customer service from a company that relies on a niche market of folk willing to fork out this much dosh on a mouse.
December 10th, 2008 19:22
GoGamer.com
Availability: Release Date: Dec 12, 2008
http://www.gogamer.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=52381590
Gamestop
Pre-order Ships 12/15/2008
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72631
http://www.amazon.com/When/forum/Fx3G111U8U3IQ8Y/Tx44FUJ0B6JEGS/1/ref=cm_cd_et_md_pl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&cdMsgNo=18&asin=B001H31B2A&cdSort=oldest&cdMsgID=Mx1AL7BINLVU9VF#Mx1AL7BINLVU9VF says, “I have contacted Gamestop, and they say they do not anticipate any further delays, and that it should be shipping Dec. 15.”
December 10th, 2008 21:46
Bought it .. nice mouse… but no Software in the package.. and no easy acces anywhere to download it ;((
December 10th, 2008 22:26
Lars, where did you buy it from?
December 11th, 2008 10:06
#32
Check: http://www.steelseries.com/downloads/ :)
December 11th, 2008 17:23
Gamespot now has “Currently Not Available Online” with “Check in-store availability.”
December 13th, 2008 04:21
umm how come we cant log onto the zboard site to update drivers
December 13th, 2008 18:18
just called my gamestop and they said it’s pushed back to the 23rd but cant’ reserve it anymore because it’s such a limited edition.
December 16th, 2008 07:52
this really has been a very dissapointing day- after finally having to call toronto canada, and speakin w/customer serv rep/tech i wa able to get my keyset working, how ever, none of the chat buttons/raid buttons work properly and it is a bigtime pain- waste of whole day. My time is valuable- i feel like i spent over 300 bucks of my time, and since i could have stayed @ work @ $66usa - i am pretty sure i did
December 18th, 2008 05:17
The release has been pushed back AGAIN till after Christmas!!!
I live in Orange County California. Near Blizzard compound and this sucks. I have had a pre-order since it was available to pre-order.
I hear Alien makes a 16 button mouse. X-Fire I think the guy said at GameStop.
December 18th, 2008 05:33
When will these guys ever learn. We can all expect the same “Blizzcon ticket” debacle to happen over and over if they release cool new gadgets as a limited supply. Every tom dick and harry would want one, and yeah i can roughly estimate 100,000’s people that would pay $100 and up for one, damn i want 2… even something cost effective to manufacture like the digitag was on backorder for MONTHS. Its just reality folks.
December 19th, 2008 10:31
Cale,
Say what?
December 20th, 2008 04:09
Supply and demand, not enough to go around babe…thats my point… they know it and I know it. Why the delays?
December 20th, 2008 11:00
Who are you to be calling anyone Babe? Keep your ‘Babe’ to yourself.
I didn’t call you anything.
December 20th, 2008 14:58
hey if i were you i would keep that pre order of yours the mouse is great and steelseries is a great company and all the products are of the highest quality.
if you want to check out a review of the mouse from someone who has already gotten one go to http://theprofosist.blogspot.com/2008/12/steelseries-world-of-warcraft-wow-mmo.html . I have already have over 150 people check it out from this post http://www.fragyou.net/2008/12/11/delays-for-the-wow-mmo-gaming-mouse/#comment-30540 .
since so many people checked out my review of the SteelSeries WOW MMO Mouse, added comments, and emailed me; I have decided to update my review with revisions, additions, and an additional review of the software. Also i will put a new link on this page once i have the new review up.
Thanks for all your future visits.
And if you would like to contact me directly email me at TheProfosist@gmail.com
P.S.: To Casper: Sorry about the wait with the revisions i have been very busy lately. The new review should be up by the new year.
December 21st, 2008 03:50
Well am i right or wrong, give me a straight answer
December 21st, 2008 08:46
Actually, you are only half right.
The company is unorganized and therefore no statement will made on their site due to embarrassment. Next time instead of rambling try creating a comment that makes sense. Then you won’t get a “say what” comment.
I have contacted the company and the only response came from Flemming. I will not release last name or e-mail however, what he did say was “The mouse will be available late next week I believe.” The e-mail was dated 12/08/08.
If anyone should know it would have been him. Suffice to say his statement is basically saying ‘I have no idea either.’
December 22nd, 2008 00:51
please i need zboard fang drivers in spanish.mi mail is boxwek@hotmail.com thx
December 22nd, 2008 10:49
for all drivers pertaining to SteelSeries products go to steelseries.com/download
December 22nd, 2008 10:50
for all drivers pertaining to SteelSeries products go to steelseries.com/downloads
sorry for the above post i forgot the s
December 22nd, 2008 22:46
just got mymouse in today LOVE IT
December 23rd, 2008 04:44
Lucky!!!!!!!! Give us the details… please :-p
How do you like it? What do you like best about it?
Merry Christmas! I want mine to dang it.
December 23rd, 2008 19:58
What I like best about it is the ease of use and the fact it’s live profile changing. If you tab out of wow and make a change it’s instantly reflected in game. The colored lights customized by profile is a nice touch. For the preset wow functions built into the software the mapping is fantastic.
Wish list: in addition to custom macros (which execute as direct keyboard input executed in game rather than the in-game macro execution system) the software also needs a key press emulation so that modifier keys (Ctrl, Shift, Alt) can be mapped to a button. Also in the future if they could work with Blizzard and develop an in-game addon for this mouse allowing for the buttons to be unique for mapping under key bindings or as a stand alone addon of some sort. Also if they could get the colored light to alter based on in game events that would be spectacular. Shifting from green to yellow when combat is entered or from yellow to red when you gain agro ect. I have no idea if that is even remotely possible but as the external program obviously issues instructions to the mouse to change the color I expect it would be if the partnership between Blizzard and SteelSeries goes beyond “Yes, you can use our logo for X fee”. :)
December 24th, 2008 09:17
I would be glad to help anyone thats having any trouble with their mouse
blog:
theprofosist.blogspot.com
Email:
TheProfosist@gmail.com
December 24th, 2008 10:35
Now I have even more reason to be mad. Thank you for the input JRD. I can’t wait to experience it myself. =-P
Did anyone anticipate the WoW mouse by getting a better mouse pad?
I got the $40 SteelSeries SX one and I really like it. At first I didn’t think it could travel but it fits perfectly in my bag.
Merry Christmas everyone.
December 24th, 2008 11:12
HELP >
December 24th, 2008 11:13
HELP :(
I got the mouse and love the way it looks, but i seem to be having trouble getting the mouse to work at its full potential. I installed everything i was supposed to and followed the directions, but cant seem to get the other 10 bottons to work, nor have the color of the LED to change… any help would be greatly appreciated.
December 24th, 2008 15:36
In response to Jennifer December 24th, 2008 10:35
yes i already had SteelSeries best mouse pad the SX before i had the MMO mouse because i was using the Ikari Laser which is another great product from SteelSeries.
December 24th, 2008 15:38
In response to Tucker December 24th, 2008 11:12 and December 24th, 2008 11:13
you downloaded the driver from http://steelseries.com/downloads correct?
what OS are you running? Where are you testing if the other buttons work? Did you try appling a different profile to the mouse?
December 24th, 2008 19:10
The LED color change (assuming you are able to use the software at the location TheProfosist indicated) is a tab at the bottom of the interface. Any changes made happen immediatly. Also Mac support I believe is slated for first quarter ‘09 if that is your situation. In my research I did see that there was a third party solution for Mac’s which seemed promissing. Can’t recall it’s name however. :(
December 28th, 2008 08:52
All i can say guys is let SteelSeries know your concerns i was told their revising the mouse Q1 of 09. Posting it here wont do jack is just a blog send in a support ticket. And to everyone out there with broken mice yes there are perfectly working mice out there i have 2 with not a single problem with anything. They have really high failure rates due to the fact of having to push it out so fast just after acquiring Ideazon. The leftovers of which were put on the development of this mouse. I personally never liked Ideazons products and this could easily have been theirs before the merge just compare it to The Ikari Laser and SteelSeries mentality behind that. The mice are like yin and yang to each other. Id say just treat this product like everyone originally treated the Xbox 360 its a great product if you get a working one. I feel in the future they will get this mouse up to par with there others but it just isnt at the moment. And remember if your having problems contact SteelSeries because posing here wont help one bit. The more they know what problems were having the better mouse they can make in the future.
Heres a direct link for those of you who dont know where to go for support: http://www.steelseries.com/int/about/contact_us/support/contact_support
NOTE: If your looking for a great all arround mouse everyone should look in to the Logitech MX 1100. I just got one today to replace my MX Revolution and i must say its a very nice mouse it merges the G5 with the MX Revolution making a mouse that is both great for gaming and productivity.
December 28th, 2008 08:55
Also i will no longer be answering questions on FragYou Blog. If you have any questions please contact me by email TheProfosist@gmail.com or at my blog http://theprofosist.blogspot.com
The revised review of the mouse will be going up as promised
January 17th, 2009 09:24
Anyone else get the mouse yet? Mine is STILL on backorder since October.
January 18th, 2009 07:27
Finally got it today. I walked into a gamestop and on a hunch asked. they guy behind the counter said “let me look to see if anyone has one…” well 20 minutes later I got it. It was worth the wait and every penny.
January 18th, 2009 14:04
got it yesterday, very, very disapointed,,,, all I get its nice looking flashing device, laging and unconfortable in hand ,,,