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Razer Freyja is an office/gaming chair insert with integrated haptics because of course it is

The Freyja. (Image source: Razer)
The Freyja. (Image source: Razer)
Razer asserts that its latest accessory is rated to convert any old chair into the ultimate gaming asset. The Freyja integrates custom, "multi-directional" Sensa HD Haptics into its cushions in a way touted to confer tactile feedback on gaming that syncs perfectly via Razer HyperSpeed Wireless or Bluetooth.

With stitching and tags in a signature green to accent its black breathable nylon foam construction, the Freyja might be put down as just another Razer lifestyle product. However, the OEM touts it as another, more novel source of the extra tactile feedback also found in the new Kraken V4 Pro headset - in a form that doesn't even require the user to wear it.

The OEM introduced the concept of its "World's First HD Haptic Gaming Cushion" in the form of the Project Esther prototype at CES 2024, and is now ready to unleash it as a market-ready product at this year's Razercon. The Freyja integrates 6 "multi-directional" Sensa actuators in an effort to a make a variety of in-game events more realistic and convincing, from a low-key heartbeat to a full-on explosion.

Accordingly, the accessory might help enhance reaction times and attention to detail during gaming. Its haptics can be turned up or down to the user's preference, and set to be synced with either gaming audio or with custom Sensa integrations that are already available for a number of titles, Final Fantasy XVI, Frostpunk 2 and PC Simulator 2 included (as with the V4 Pro).

The cushion has adjustable straps so that it might fit on a user's existing desk-style chair, and also comes with inbuilt cable management.

Then again, the Freyja is only really compatible with either PC gaming or gaming on Android via Razer's Nexus app, as the cushion connects via either a "ultra-low-latency" HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4GHz or Bluetooth connection.

In addition, it works via "universal" AC power only and needs to be plugged in at all times. 

Finally, it is nearly as much as a new Kraken headset, priced at $299.99 on razer.com or Amazon

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Deirdre O'Donnell, 2024-09-29 (Update: 2024-09-29)