ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces The New Gladius II Gaming Mouse

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the Gladius II, the successor to the popular ROG Gladius optical gaming mouse. It features the same ergonomic right-handed design that is optimized for first-person shooter (FPS) games, a dedicated DPI target button to improve aiming, an advanced 12000 DPI optical sensor, as well as RGB lighting with Aura Sync support. Its exclusive push-fit switch socket design for varied click resistance, and durable switches rated to at least 50 million clicks.

Designed for first-person shooters

Just like the ROG Gladius, the Gladius II are born from the feedback ofprofessional gamers to create a gaming mouse which is optimized for FPS shooters.  Durable Omron® switches that are rated with at least 50 million clicks is used on the Gladius II, and is bundled with an additional pair of high-quality Japanese-made Omron switches should gamers want a different click feel.

Gladius II has a DPI switch that allows for instant switching between two sensitivity levels. It also features a DPI target button: Holding the button down lowers the DPI for more accurate sniping or raises it for faster scrolling across the screen; default DPI settings return as soon as the button is released. Gladius II uses a high-end 12000 DPI optical sensor to ensure the speed, resolution and accuracy needed for an optimal FPS gaming experience.

Flexible customization

ASUS Aura RGB lighting lets users choose from a palette of over 16 million colors and several preset lighting effects to reflect their own style and personality. They can synchronize the RGB lighting on ROG Gladius II with other Aura Sync-enabled products to complete the look of their gaming setup. Aura Sync lets users achieve perfect synchronized lighting harmony by pairing their Gladius II with ASUS motherboards and other compatible components. Lighting synchronization between ROG Gladius II and ROG Claymore can be achieved at ease with a single click on the ROG Sync hotkey.

ROG Armoury software let gamers adjust settings to suit their style. Gamers can customize Aura RGB lighting effects, adjust performance and surface calibration settings, program and map buttons, and create profiles.

Flexible customization

It comes with a ROG carrying pouch, 2-meter braided cable for desktop use and a 1-meter rubber cable to take to LAN parties. A detachable cable design makes cable management easier and user do not to worry about damaging the cable. Its special locking mechanism allows quick release of the micro-USB cable with one single flick to the button at the bottom of the Gladius II.