SteelSeries- branded Xai mouse and QcK mouse pad

SteelSeries- branded Xai mouse and QcK mouse pad

Teaming up with French publisher Ubisoft, SteelSeries has made a couple of peripherals that bear the brand of the upcoming real-time strategy title R.U.S.E. (developed by Eugen Systems). Targeting fans of the new RTS, the Xai R.U.S.E. Edition laser mouse come with a pre-configured profile setting that optimizes gameplay by enabling quick access to the title's HQ Menus and commands.

Spec-wise, the Xai mouse features a 10.8 megapixels/second sensor, a 128 x 32 pixels LCD screen on its underside for on-the-go configuration, seven programmable buttons, built-in memory for profiles, gold-plated USB connector, and patented technologies like SteelSeries ExactAim, ExactRate,ExactSens and FreeMove.

As for the second R.U.S.E. product, the QcK Limited Edition (R.U.S.E.) mousepad, it won't give you extra troops or anything but it does have a nice picture and provides a smooth and consistent glide.

"Industry awards, player feedback and tournament wins have shown us that the time we spent methodically perfecting the SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse has paid off," said Bruce Hawver, CEO of SteelSeries. "R.U.S.E. players will be easily impressed with the game's unique game-play built around an incredible zooming engine, and with the technology we pack inside the SteelSeries Xai as well as the smooth glide and graphics of the QcK mousepad it all comes together to provide gamers with an outstanding RTS experience."

The Xai R.U.S.E. Edition mouse and QcK LE gaming surface cost $89.99 and $14.99, respectively but are not available for order. Don't worry though, they'll surely be released before R.U.S.E. which is set for a June 8 launch.