Razer’s new cyber currency promises slick deals and new keyboards

By Nick Pino

Razer is introducing its own form of currency that you can use to buy games off online stores. The payment system – called zVault – uses a currency called zGold that Razer says can be used to save money on some of your favorite games.

So what’s the advantage of using zGold instead of a more universal form of currency like, say, your credit card or Paypal?

Razer’s currency not only comes with its own set of discounts, but also rewards shoppers with zSilver – rewards points that can be redeemed for discounts on Razer products like the Blade and Blade Pro, or full mice and keyboards like the Razer DeathAdder or Razer BlackWidow.

So far, only a few games and online stores have signed up – including Hi-Rez Studios, the developers of SMITE, plus IndieGala and the unfortunately named Gamersgate – but Razer says that they are in talks with additional companies and can share more soon.

Step 1: zGold. Step 2: zSilver. Step 3: Profit?

While Razer is announcing the more mainstream availability of zVault today, this is a system that the company has been testing with its most loyal fans for a few months. Overall, …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Gaming