CES 2023 | Asus unveils the world's first Wi-Fi 7 gaming router, custom controller with an in-built DAC and a new gaming chair

Asus has announced a host of peripherals to round off its CES 2023 presentation. Gamers can build an all-Asus setup, complete with a pre-built gaming PC, wireless mechanical keyboard, gaming mouse, a gaming router (ROG Rapture GT-BE98), gaming chair (ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair) and even a controller (ROG Raikiri Pro PC). Asus is yet to announce the launch dates for the chair, controller and router.

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 gaming router

The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 is the world's first Wi-Fi 7 gaming router, allowing it to support cutting-edge tech such as extended 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band, 4K QAM modulation, Multi-Link Operation and Multi-RU Puncturing. The 6 GHz channel on the router has a maximum throughput of 11.5 Gbps. It packs a 10 Gbps WAN port, two 10 Gbps LAN ports and four gigabit ethernet ports, along with a USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 port. Other ROG Rapture GT-BE98 include 2 GB of RAM and 256 MB of onboard storage.

ROG Raikiri Pro PC controller

Moving on to the ROG Raikiri Pro PC, one gets a decked-out controller with an OLED screen and an in-built DAC. There are four customizable buttons at the back along with selectable step triggers. It essentially offers the functionality of a DualSense Edge or Xbox Elite Wireless controller with ROG swag. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless and USB-C. The ROG Raikiri Pro PC's key mappings can be customized via Asus' Armory Crate app. Its price will be revealed later.

Asus ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair

Lastly, the Asus ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair comes with head-and lumbar support. Asus claims its padded armrests are custom-designed to enhance mobile gaming experiences. The detachable acoustic panel wraps around a user's head, shielding them from outside noises. It measures 720 x 840 x 1240-1440 mm (width/depth/height), weighs ~25 kilograms and can support up to 150 kilograms of weight. The seat offers two degrees of tilt, 90 and 135 and the lumbar support can be adjusted in increments of 1 cm and 7 cm.

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