It's a thrilling moment for all of us at Razer as we unveil a special tribute to one of the fighting game community and Street Fighter 6's most revered characters, the legend, Akuma. The Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma is set to ignite the spirit of competition with its unique design and top-tier functionality, making its debut exclusively at EVO Las Vegas 2024.

Akuma Descends on the Razer Kitsune
The Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma not only embodies the ferocity and mystique of Akuma but also elevates the gaming experience with its exceptional design details. This limited-edition Razer Kitsune features a fully dye-sublimated aluminium top plate showcasing Akuma in all his fearsome glory, set against a backdrop that captures the essence of his power and intensity. All this, packaged in a unique collectable box wrapped in synthetic leather. Limited to just 1000 units globally, this true collector's item is as exclusive as it is powerful, with a limited number of units making their premiere at EVO Las Vegas for sale exclusively from the Razer booth.

When we launched the Razer Kitsune, we promised a device that not only meets the demands of today's fighting game community but also evolves with it. True to our word, I am excited to share something exciting that we've been working on—a significant update that's all about fine-tuning your control in the heat of battle.

What's the Update About?
The heart of this update is a new feature called SOCD Cleaning. Let me break it down: SOCD stands for Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions—which happens when you press opposite directions at the same time on your controller. It's a common scenario, that can change how you fully control your character. If you're eager to update, the Firmware 2.0 Update for the Razer Kitsune is available now over at mysupport.Razer.com. It's a straightforward process, and it ensures your Kitsune is not just up to date but also customized to fit your play style even better.

Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, officially announced the availability of the Razer Kitsune, its first-ever all-button optical arcade controller, specifically designed to transform the fighting game landscape. The Razer Kitsune marks a departure from conventional controllers, marrying the tactile satisfaction of an arcade control panel with the cutting-edge technology of Razer's optical switches. This controller has been carefully crafted with the demands of competitive fighting game players in mind, offering incredible precision and superior control, while maintaining a slim and portable form factor for easy setup and storage.

"With the Razer Kitsune, we have responded to the unique demands of competitive fighters," said Ali Homayounfar, Razer Kitsune Product Lead. "It's an innovative leap in gaming control, allowing players to perform complex moves and react faster than ever before, all thanks to the combination of all-button layout and optical switches. We're proud to have developed Kitsune in collaboration with Capcom to ensure it meets all Capcom Pro Tour regulations."

I am steeped in the culture of fighting games so it feels like destiny that I get to introduce you to a project that I'm so incredibly fortunate to have helped create.My journey with fighting games started with Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat 1 back in the 90s, and my love for the genre has been a relentless engine in my life ever since.

Over the years, this passion led me to the frontlines of the fighting game community (FGC)/esports scene. Traveling to tournaments such as EVO, Combo Breaker, CEO, Tokyo Game Show, and more, I've been fortunate to make a career of it as well as developing peripherals for major players in the FGC community near and far. It's in this spirit that I'm thrilled to finally unveil a project that we at Razer have been passionately crafting the arcade controller that's poised to redefine the world of fighting games: the Razer Kitsune.