ELECOM will release the ELECOM Bridge E USB Receiver, a shared wireless receiver that connects up to 7 devices at once, in early August[1]. Mice, trackballs and keyboards can all be paired to a single dongle, so they no longer eat up one USB port each. The model number is M-ER10GY, with a street price of 1,379 yen including tax[1]. It weighs about 2 grams, but the desk it is aiming at is an office desk rather than a home one.
One receiver, up to seven devices
Once you use more than one wireless mouse or keyboard, USB ports disappear at the same rate as receivers pile up. On a laptop with only two ports, that alone starts to shape how you work.
The Bridge E USB Receiver answers this with a single dongle that handles up to 7 devices[1][2]. Leave the receiver plugged into a PC or tablet, and you can swap between a mouse and a trackball, or switch keyboards, depending on the task. It also works as a replacement for a lost receiver, which makes it a spare part for anyone who already owns a compatible device[1].
One caveat: as of August 4, 2026, the only compatible product is the IST PLUS trackball. ELECOM says support will expand to HUGE PLUS and future products in stages[1]. Not every device you own will simply connect, so it is worth checking the compatibility list first. Pairing requires the dedicated ELECOM Mouse Assistant software[1][2].
How it differs from the gaming-oriented Bridge G1000
ELECOM already sells a shared receiver called the ELECOM Bridge G1000 USB Receiver (M-GR10BK). That model supports the IST PRO trackball and others, and handles up to 3 devices[3].
The difference in character shows up in the report rate. The G1000 goes up to 1000Hz and pairs a gaming sensor with a high-grade MCU, which ELECOM presents as performance suited to gaming[3]. The Bridge E tops out at 133Hz[2]. On paper that looks like a step down, but the two are aimed at different rooms. The Bridge E leads with its own interference countermeasures, keeping communication stable even with many devices connected[1][2]. The scenario is not one person moving one input device very fast, but a floor full of desks with wireless traffic crossing over.
Both models measure roughly 16mm wide, 19mm deep and 9mm tall, and weigh about 2 grams[2][3]. Only the thinking inside has changed.
Key differences
| Item | Bridge E (M-ER10GY) | Bridge G1000 (M-GR10BK) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum devices | 7 | 3 |
| Report rate | Up to 133Hz | Up to 1000Hz |
| Main compatible product | IST PLUS | IST PRO |
| Color | Gray | Black |
| List price | 2,123 yen incl. tax | 2,277 yen incl. tax |
BLE-based authentication and Level 4 security
The Bridge E product page goes one step further on the wireless side. It uses a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) based communication protocol and maintains Level 4 security, the highest level[2]. ELECOM says the devices authenticate each other strongly, which keeps communication stable inside an office while making interception physically impossible[2].
Wireless input devices have long attracted concern about keystrokes being picked up. Personal users rarely think about it, but in shared spaces and offices with frequent visitors it is harder to ignore. Placing encryption and authentication next to the convenience of a shared receiver reads as a nod to corporate demand.
The connection itself is 2.4GHz band USB wireless using GFSK, with a range of up to about 10 meters[2].
Specifications and price
The connector is a USB-A plug, and power comes from USB bus power[2]. Supported operating systems are Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 26 Tahoe and ChromeOS. Because ELECOM Mouse Assistant does not support ChromeOS, ChromeOS users must pair the receiver on a separate Windows PC or Mac[2]. The receiver comes in gray only, carries a 1 year warranty, and its JAN code is 4549550442121[2].
On price, the press release lists a street price of 1,379 yen including tax, or 1,254 yen before tax[1]. The list price on ELECOM's product page is 2,123 yen including tax, or 1,930 yen before tax[2]. Street pricing looks likely to settle in the low 1,000 yen range.
On the environmental side, the product is certified under ELECOM's in-house THINK ECOLOGY standard, and its packaging consists only of paper, cardboard and plastic bags[1].
Summary
The ELECOM Bridge E USB Receiver (M-ER10GY) is a shared receiver that gathers up to 7 ELECOM input devices onto one dongle. Its 133Hz report rate is modest next to the gaming-focused Bridge G1000, but its interference countermeasures and BLE-based Level 4 security point the design squarely at dense office environments. It ships in early August at a street price of 1,379 yen including tax. For now the only compatible product is the IST PLUS, with support for HUGE PLUS and others to follow.
Source [1]: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001497.000026881.html
Source [2]: https://www.elecom.co.jp/products/M-ER10GY.html
Source [3]: https://www.elecom.co.jp/products/M-GR10BK.html
