Naruto is one of the most popular anime series of the past few decades. It’s right up there with shows like Dragon Ball and One Piece as a show so ubiquitous that even my Nan was able to recognise the characters. Similarly, Lexip is one of the top-tier PC accessory makers on the planet, with some of the best e-Sports-focused gear on the market. Their latest set of accessories, the Madara Destruction full gaming set, features that same excellent design, with a new anime-themed coat of paint.
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What Is Included in the Madara “Destruction” Gaming Set?
When you pick up Lexip X Tsume’s Madara “Destruction” PC Accessory set, you’re getting your hands on a decent array of kit, including a controller, mouse, headset, and mousepad. The full set includes:
- 1 x Lexip Gaming Mouse with Madara Sharingan Design (Based on Lexip NP93)
- 1 x Lexip Wireless Gaming Headset with Susanoo Design
- 1 x Lexip LED Gaming Mouse Pad with Madara Characters Design
- 1 x Lexip Gaming Controller with Susanoo Design
All of these accessories work on PC without any fiddling around (though if you want the advanced features of the mouse, you’ll need extra software), but you can also use the headset and controller on a Nintendo Switch, if the mood takes you. Weirdly, it also seems to work on a PS3 but not a PS4.
Lexip x Tsume Madara “Destruction” Wired Gaming Mouse
Easily one of the most intriguing aspects of this entire set is the mouse. Its design seems to be based on the Lexip NP93, a mouse that has made a big splash over the past few years. The feature that makes this device so sought after and makes it so recognisable is the inclusion of a thumbstick on the side of the mouse that you can map to whatever inputs you like, as well as the other 7 programmable keys included for any macros you have in mind.
The thumbstick itself is a great inclusion, making it possible to control most functions of many games without using your left hand at all, or at the very least, you can leave your keyboard hand-free for fewer functions to help improve focus.
Without a doubt, the mouse feels great to use, with the programmable buttons and adjustable weight. Whether you’re a pro or not, it’s hard not to get a kick out of the feel this mouse provides, probably due to the ceramic plates on the bottom keeping the device gliding over most surfaces with ease.
Lexip x Tsume Madara “Destruction” Wireless Gaming Headset
If you’re a fan of a chunky set of overhead headphones, you’ll love these. Not only is the sound quality top-notch with a decent frequency range to work with, but the visuals of the headset are immense. The detachable microphone features a modelled blue Susanoo head breathing fire, and the whole thing glows when it’s turned on.
The Bluetooth connection (5.1) is strong, though it won’t work on all devices. On a Switch, PC, or your phone, the headset connects with no issues, but you’ll have to go ‘wired’ mode if you want to use it with a PlayStation or Xbox system. It’s not too big of a drawback with most modern systems relying on audio jacks in the controllers themselves but still one that is worth remembering.
Microphone quality is also excellent, though there’s no noise reduction or voice isolation included. This obviously doesn’t matter too much for standard use with a PC or games console, but if you want to make some calls while you’re out and about, you’ll probably be better off with a set that reduces wind and road noise.
Lexip x Tsume Madara “Destruction” LED Gaming Mouse Pad
If you want a mousepad to match with your gaming mouse, then the set has you covered with a rigid, LED-lined mouse pad with Madara’s evil, laughing face blasted on the front of it. You also have access to a touch-sensitive button at the top of the unit that lets you turn off the LED strip around the outside of the pad without having to manually unplug it each time.
The surface texture is pretty rough, though not so abrasive that it’ll cause damage to your skin or your mice. When used in conjunction with the ceramic-bottomed mouse included in the set, it’s a match made in Heaven. That said, even other mice have proven to work incredibly well with this mousepad, so it’s tough to lose with this one.
Lexip x Tsume Madara “Destruction” Gaming Controller
The final string to any PC gamer bow is a decent controller. Sure, some die-hards still insist that controllers have no place in PC gaming, but those guys won’t shut up about overclocking and dedotated WAM. Needless to say, this accessory is also top-notch.
All of the buttons on this controller have a really satisfying click to them, though it’s not quite as loud as certain mechanical keyboards. You also have four programmable buttons on the back (a staple of modern ELITE controllers) and what looks like a DualShock 4 touchpad on the front, though this last feature is purely cosmetic, as far as I can tell.
This is a wireless controller with a built-in battery that should last you a solid 10 hours or more on a full charge and connections via the use of a 1.4 GHz USB dongle rather than relying on Bluetooth. This means you’ll need any system you’re hoping to use this with to have a USB-A port, but you can also get similar results by using a USB-A to USB-C OTG adapter/cable.
So far, this controller has worked on a PC, Nintendo Switch and PS3 with the use of the dongle. It’s also possible that it will work with some other systems, though you’ll have to try out each one individually to be sure.
Summary
This Lexip X Tsume Naturo Shippuden Madara “Destruction” PC Accessory Set is one of the best sets of PC accessories out there if you’re a PC gamer and a fan of Naruto. The visual elements of the design have been expertly crafted, and with LEXIP’s pedigree of top-tier gaming peripherals, it’s not a shock to see a product of this calibre as a result. The only drawbacks of any concern are the weird addition of an extra pointless button/fake touchpad on the controller, and the lack of ability to use it on other modern systems. It’s still a set that is worth your money, those two niggles aside.
