Pro Gamers Group at CES: HAVN’s new PSU, racing simulators, gaming mice, and more

We visited Pro Gamers Group at this year’s CES tradeshow to get a first hand look at all the latest PC hardware the “brand of brands” had planned for 2026. This year, PGG decided to focus more heavily into refinement – showing off mature, production-ready hardware across power, cooling, peripherals, and simulation gear. The result was a booth that felt cohesive, grounded, and clearly focused on long-term ecosystem building rather than one-off concepts.

With representation from brands like HAVN, Ducky, APNX, Nitro Concepts, Endgame Gear, Aerocool, Streamplify, and more, PGG’s presence highlighted just how wide its hardware footprint has become. We spent time exploring the full booth, and below are the standout products and announcements that defined PGG’s CES showing this year.

HAVN debuts XR Series 1000W power supply

HAVN emerged as one of the most impressive stops in PGG’s CES booth, thanks largely to the debut of its XR Series 1000W PSU. Designed with a clear emphasis on efficiency, acoustics, and thermal performance, this new unit is positioned to compete directly with some of the strongest names in the PSU market.

One of the most notable achievements here is noise performance. The XR 1000W has earned a Cybenetics Platinum A++ rating, driven by reported noise levels of under 15 dBA under load – an area where many high-wattage power supplies struggle (see graph below).

Alongside this, the PSU also ships with new superflex cables, which HAVN claims reduce contact resistance by nearly 38 percent, improving both efficiency and thermal stability at the connection points.

From a design standpoint, HAVN has introduced a monopart die-cast aluminum top plate, paired with its HF (Harmonized Flow) fan technology. This fan design, previously seen in the BF 360 Flow case, improves airflow efficiency by guiding air more effectively across internal components, helping to keep temperatures in check while maintaining low noise output.

Endgame Gear targets extreme performance with new mice

Endgame Gear leaned hard into performance this year, debuting the OP1 8K V2 & OP1 4K V2 gaming mice. Designed to push latency and responsiveness to the limit, the 8K model uses a custom PixART PAW3950-based sensor – one of the fastest sensors currently available – along with Kailh GX SPDT mechanical switches.

Endgame also showcased updated versions of its XM2 wireless lineups, including the XM2 8K V2, XM2W 4K V2. Again, the 8K model here shares the same custom sensor as above, coming in at roughly 50 grams, reinforcing Endgame Gear’s focus on lightweight, competitive-focused design.

Nitro Concepts brings haptics to sim racing

Nitro Concepts showcased a new haptic racing simulator that sits between entry-level rigs and high-end motion platforms. Rather than relying on hydraulic or piston-based movement, this system uses haptic feedback integrated directly into the seat to convey road texture, braking forces, and cornering feedback in real time.

The experience is enhanced by LED light bars mounted alongside the steering assembly, delivering visual cues such as gear shifts, positional data, and track-related alerts. Dual cooling fans positioned beneath the steering wheel a nice gust of air during longer sessions, a small but welcome feature for the hobbyist sim racer.

Ducky expands its mechanical keyboard lineup

Ducky’s area of the booth focused on versatility, with several new and upcoming keyboards on display. The OK-M Series is aimed squarely at users who want a reliable mechanical board without pushing into enthusiast pricing. It’s designed to be approachable, while still maintaining the build quality Ducky is known for.

Also shown was the Cushion 98 (seen above), bringing Ducky’s Nest Mount system to the table. With its compact 98-percent layout, the board balances desk efficiency with full functionality, making it a strong option for users who split time between gaming and productivity.

Rounding things out were the Strata 98 and Strata 75 models, giving users additional size and layout options across the lineup.

Starforge Systems partnership takes shape

PGG also highlighted its new partnership with Starforge Systems, unveiling several new prebuilt gaming PCs that make use of HAVN’s BF Flow 360 case. This chassis will feature across the Explorer III, Explorer III Pro, and Explorer III Elite systems.

APNX contributed to the partnership as well, showing off two V2-F PC cases designed specifically for Starforge builds and themed franchises. In addition, APNX displayed its FP4, FP5, and FP45 fans, along with the LC2D AIO liquid cooler – an option that blends functional cooling with customizable visual elements.

Aerocool reveals new cooling and power supplies

Aerocool’s section of the booth featured a broad range of new components, including cases, fans, coolers, and power supplies. The newly revealed Forge fans support daisy chaining and feature a redesigned copper ring structure intended to improve balance and longevity, alongside fluid dynamic bearings.

These fans were shown in action on the Icicle AL40 CPU cooler, a white-themed air cooler that includes an onboard display for monitoring key system metrics in real time.

On the power side, Aerocool introduced the Smart G1 and Premier G1 PSUs. The Smart G1 targets budget-conscious builders with a non-modular design and Gold efficiency rating, while the Premier G1 steps up to a modular layout and Cybenetics Platinum certification.

Final impressions

Pro Gamers Group’s CES 2026 booth wasn’t built around a single headline product, instead, it focused more on its ever-growing PC hardware ecosystem. Across power supplies, cooling hardware, peripherals, cases, and simulation gear, the common thread was refinement – products that feel ready, intentional, and built to solve practical problems.

Rather than chasing trends or spectacle, PGG continues to invest in core PC hardware fundamentals. It may be a quieter strategy than some CES showcases, but it reinforces the group’s growing influence and its commitment to building a tightly integrated hardware ecosystem for gamers and creators alike.