Asus has revealed the ROG Harpe Ace gaming mouse and ROG Hone Ace mouse pad, created in collaboration with Aim Lab. Those interested in esports or just playing better in general may recognize the name Aim Lab. The software is used to hone skills, using various training routines and customized gameplay scenarios, for better performance in first-person and third-person shooters. There have been other collabs with major companies in the past, such as when Ubisoft partnered with Aim Lab in 2021 to help users improve at Rainbow Six Siege.
For CES 2023, which officially began on January 5, Asus has unveiled some interesting tech that will likely appeal to many gamers. The company showcased the Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip gaming laptop that features a 14” 144 Hz display and comes bundled with three-month subscriptions to GeForce Now and Amazon Luna+. And the Xbox-licensed ROG Raikiri Pro controller made waves with its 1.3-inch OLED display that will let players check battery status or even add custom animations.
To go with these items, Asus also unveiled the Aim Lab editions of the ROG Harpe Ace gaming mouse and ROG Hone Ace mouse pad. The ambidextrous mouse weighs only 54 grams and features a nylon shell and 36,000-dpi optical sensor. The five-button mouse also comes with Rog Micro Switches, which are rated for 70 million clicks, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz RF wireless modes, and dongle storage. The Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition gaming mouse releases in January 2023 and will retail for $149.99.
The Hone Ace mouse pad has a 508 x 420 mm surface that is water, oil, and dust repellent. It’s been designed to provide an optimal amount of friction for precise controls and also features a rubber base for minimal slippage. The mouse pad has ruler markings that may prove useful for gamers using Aim Lab’s software for accuracy training. It will be available in January for $29.99.
For those who like themed gaming setups, Asus will also be releasing the $250.00 ROG Azoth customizable gaming keyboard in January, as well as the ROG Destrier Ergo gaming chair sometime in the first quarter of 2023. Though not created in collab with Aim Lab, the additional peripherals will somewhat match the color scheme, though the Destrier Ergo chair has the red ROG logo on the headrest.
Aim Lab was developed by Statespace and released in 2018. The base software is available for free from Steam or the official website, and a reported 20 million players have now used it to tweak their skills in first and third-person shooters. It not only analyzes performance to help gamers improve their aim, but also zeroes in on weak points and preferences, and there are profiles available for training in different games like Valorant and Roblox. The software has been so well received that Fall Guys released a special Aim Lab skin a couple years back to go with the plethora of themed costumes in the colorful battle royale.