ZOWIE, founded in 2008 with a focus on professional esports equipment, released its first mouse, the EC Series, in 2009, in collaboration with Counter-Strike legend HeatoN. BenQ, a display technology expert with over 35 years of history, partnered with ZOWIE in 2010 to develop the XL2410, the first gaming-specific LCD monitor. This partnership led to the BenQ XL series becoming a global favorite among gamers and tournament organizers. In 2015, BenQ and ZOWIE merged to form BenQ ZOWIE, uniting their expertise and vision to advance the esports industry with a commitment to professionalism.