The Razer BlackWidow is the first mechanical gaming keyboard designed to pave the way for a whole new feel and accelerated gameplay. A full mechanical key infrastructure delivers distinctive tactile feedback, superior gaming-grade response and unsurpassed actions per minute with an extended lifespan of over 50 million keystrokes. Its five additional macro keys with on-the-fly recording and optimized key matrix allow you to stay in complete control of every frenzied battle as you outmaneuver your adversaries and perform back-to-back assaults.

Full Mechanical Keys for Superior Tactility and Faster Response

The Razer BlackWidow's mechanical key technology provides a distinctive tactile feedback in form of a light pronounced tap to your fingers giving you an entirely new feel on your keyboard. With its optimized actuation force of 50g and a reduced actuation distance of 2 mm the Razer BlackWidow's keys allow you to actuate your commands faster than on any other standard gaming keyboard.

On-The-Fly Macro Recording & Profiles allow Effortless Configuration

Record unlimited macros on-the-fly without having to take your eye off the game and immediately change between up to 10 profiles without the hassle of going into complex driver menus. With the simple click of two buttons you initiate and end the recording and you're all set.

Macro-Keys & Gaming Mode ensure uninterrupted gaming experience

Expand the amount of easy-to-reach commands with the additional 5 Macro keys on the side and avoid any distractions by switching on the Gaming Mode.

Supported Operating System:

  • Windows XP 32-bit
  • Windows Vista 32-bit / 64-bit
  • Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bit

Supported Languages:

  • English
  • Chinese Simplified

Note: After installing the firmware updater please go to All Programs > Razer > Razer Blackwidow > Firmware Updater. Open the updater and follow the instructions to flash the updated firmware to your Razer Blackwidow Ultimate.

What's New:

  • Add updater feature: launch the firmware updater after installation.
  • Bundle the latest firmware v1.08

Reminder: Compatible with Razer BlackWidow only. If you have a Razer BlackWidow Ultimate please be sure to download the BlackWidow Ultimate firmware updater and not this one.