Gamers, gear up with these souped-up keyboards and mice

PC gamers, choose your weapons. We've sniffed out summer discounts on a truckload of gear from Azio, a company that gets high marks from users for style as well as performance. Here are a few of our favorites from their diverse line of keyboards and mice.

Azio Vision KB505U Backlight Keyboard

When you're on a raid, you can't take time to hunt for keys. Azio's Vision is the perfect example of the company's trademark, gamer-friendly innovations. Extra-large print keys and backlighting (in your choice of three colors) combine to make things easy to find no matter what the lighting. There's also built-in multimedia controls and quick-access hotkeys to make things a breeze no matter what game you're playing. Pick up the Azio Vision KB505U Backlight Keyboard now for $24, nearly 20% off the list price.

Azio GM2400 Gaming Mouse

The GM2400 is built for speed, and that starts the moment you plug in the USB. The mouse is plug-and-play, with no software installation needed. From there, you can adjust the DPI setting with onboard controls and use the side buttons to turn on a dime in your most hectic firefights. Get the Azio GM2400 Gaming Mouse for $15, down 24% from the MSRP.

Azio MK MAC USB Keyboard

Mac users will wonder what they did without this one. Bold, backlit keys convey authority, and you can access Mac features like Launchpad with the click of a single button. And if you have to press more than one, that's ok too: Like all Azio keyboards, this one comes equipped with 6-key rollover capability. Read the rest