Microsoft has teamed with leading gaming peripheral maker RAZER to unveil the Microsoft Habu a new gaming mouse. Powered by Razer Precision, the Habu's data path was opened from eight to 16 bits and features an advanced 2,000 DPI laser sensor; the result is an ideal gaming mouse with virtually no skipping or pixel jumping or negative acceleration. Habu has seven programmable buttons with Hyperesponse allow gamers to program their button functions; Razer's Hyperesponse technology reduces latency. It has interchangeable Side Button Panels provide gamers with two options for different hand sizes or preferences. It features Ultra-slick Teflon feet for smooth and quiet gliding and a Thin, flexible wire which gives the speed of a wired mouse and feeling of a wireless mouse. Microsoft Habu will be widely available in October 2006 for an estimated retail price of $69.95. Also revealed is Microsoft's own IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 which is being re-released in October for $39.95.

OMG.. The Microsoft Explorer 3.0 .. fucking amazing mouse still remember the days I packed that thing up with me for LANs did some owning with that mouse.. Still have it actually, but it doesn't get used as much as it lacks the high DPI.. got a logitech G5 now.. peice of shit that is.. majorly hyped up in reviews, fucking sucks balls.. can't wait for MS to release this new 3.0 mouse..still has the best design and ergonomics out there, hopefully they make it as light as the old one.