Peripherals - Page 18

ASUS Republic of Gamers have announced the first gaming headset in their brand new ROG Strix Fusion series, the Strix Fusion 300. This 7.1 surround sound gaming headset features 50mm ASUS Essence drivers with a compact and lightweight design, aimed for gaming marathons that we have all experienced.

The Strix Fusion 300 features an exclusive airtight chamber design with large ear cups that allow more air to circulate within each chamber and rubber seals that prevent air from escaping, resulting in richer, fuller sound for the ultimate immersion experience. The premium 50mm ASUS Essence drivers are fitted with metal covers, this results in excellent mid and high-range sound quality with tight, punchy bass. ROG Hybrid ear cushions combine soft, sound-isolating protein leather and breathable fabric mesh designed to deliver maximum comfort.

Featuring both a USB 2.0 connector and a 3.5 mm audio connector, the Strix Fusion 300 is compatible with multiple range of devices, including PC, Mac, consoles and smartphones. This allows for a more diverse range of applications, rather than just a gaming headset by allowing users enjoy music and movies in their down time.

GIGABYTE expand the AORUS brand into their gaming headset by announcing the upcoming release of the GIGABYTE AORUS H5 Gaming Headset. GIGABYTE's AORUS H5 gaming is not only a premium PC gaming headset, but is compatible with consoles and mobiles to allow for extreme versatility.

The H5 features 50mm beryllium metal drivers instead of the more common neodymium-based drivers, this allows for improved acoustics by eliminating unnecessary vibration.

Weighing only 285g and featuring RGB 16.7M lighting that can be controlled via RGB Fusion software, the GIGABYTE AORUS H5 is the perfect gaming headset for long gaming sessions thanks for a focus on ergonomics as well as performance.

Logitech have announced a new addition to their MX range, and it's from way left field, the Logitech MX ERGO trackball mouse. In fact, it's their first trackball mouse in over a decade. The innovative MX ERGO offers personalized comfort with a unique adjustable hinge, precision tracking with multi-device connectivity. Logitech have targeted consumers searching for alternatives to mice and touchpads, as well as trackball enthusiasts.

"We are so excited by this new trackball. It is back, better than ever and the idea for this trackball innovation was inspired by our users, who invented creative ways to achieve their desired level of comfort, sometimes adding additional wedges under their trackball for elevated angles," said Anatoliy Polyanker, global portfolio and brand director at Logitech. "The MX ERGO is our first adjustable trackball that delivers on the need for elevated comfort in a beautiful design."

The wireless MX ERGO offers the latest tracking technology, allowing faster and more precise navigation with the ability to instantly change your cursor speed and accuracy for optimal control with the press of a button. The adjustable hinge allows users to increase the angle from 0 to 20 degrees which improves wrist posture and pronation, reducing muscular strain and fatigue. Backed with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to four months on a single charge, the MX ERGO is elegantly designed and takes full advantage of Logitech's software catalog with support from both Logitech Easy-Switch and Logitech Flow.

Logitech have announced their new PC and Bluetooth speaker system, the MX Sound speaker system. This two-channel speaker system incorporates multiple inputs on-the-fly thanks to Logitech's Easy-Switch feature. The MX sound features Bluetooth 4.1, two 3.5mm inputs and one headphone jack that allows connection flexibility of multiple devices, wired or wireless.

You may have noticed I mentioned this speaker system is two-channel only, and doesn't feature a sub-woofer. This allows versatility with your setup, especially if you're using a laptop, you can easily maneuver the 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) speakers. Logitech have addressed the lack of a sub-woofer, ensuring bass shouldn't be an issue with rear-facing port tubes to improve bass response, and 12-Watts of RMS power (24 peak) to provide excellent sound quality.

The premium fabric finish really enhances the MX Sound speaker system's appearance, giving it a premium look that matches the MX series. Supported by motion-activated back-lit controls, the MX Sound speaker system is a great addition to your desktop, or laptop set up. Priced at $99.99, availability is set for a October 2017 release.

Kenesis are known for their premium and innovated peripherals aimed at the professionals and tend to stray from the gaming market- why not have both? Kinesis have now announced the Freestyle Edge, an elegant split keyboard that is based on their Freestyle series. This keyboard allows the user to have a premium option regardless if you're a gamer, typing professional or both.

Introducing a first for the Freestyle range, genuine Cherry MX mechanical switches will be available in Cherry MX Red, Brown or Blue switches, this allows a premium gaming experience with performance with compared to the previous membrane switches. While there's no RGB backlighting, instead soft blue backlighting is introduced for the office environment with 8-key macro bank to make use of a fully programmable keyboard.

The Freestyle Edge halves can be separated by as much as 20", allowing users to accommodate the keyboard to fit their specific shoulder width or to allow for gamers to have their peripherals in-between for flight and racing sims.

Razer's latest mouse features state-of-the-art technology that will help gamers take their FPS gaming to the next level, introducing the new Razer Basilisk. Equipped with the same 16,000 DPI optical sensor that's used in the Razer DeathAdder Elite and Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition and complimented with mechanical mouse switches, the Razer Basilisk delivers precision accuracy that is demanded by hardcore FPS gamers.

"The customizability of the Razer Basilisk sets it apart from other FPS mice, and is something that we're incredibly proud of," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "This is a mouse designed for tweaking that last ounce of performance out of each gamer's specific FPS playstyle. For games like CS:GO, PUBG, Quake, and the likes, there's nothing better."

With a unique clutch featured on the side of the mouse, the removable clutch comes in two sizes to cater for different hand sizes with the default action acting as a precision aim. The precision aim macro gives the user the ability to temporarily reduce the DPI sensitivity on-the-fly to help deliver that epic headshot.

Logitech have announced two new products to their wireless gaming catalog, G613 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard and G603 Wireless Mouse. Designed for uncompromising wireless performance, the G613 and G603 feature LIGHTSPEED wireless technology that enables gamers the ultimate wireless gaming experience.

"LIGHTSPEED and POWERPLAY made the dream of untethered and uncompromised wireless performance a reality," said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G. "The new HERO sensor in our G603 wireless mouse and the new G613 wireless mechanical keyboard show our commitment to driving wireless performance even further across our product line."

The Logitech G603 is the first gaming mouse to feature Logitechs G's HERO (High Efficiency Rated Optical) senor, an optical sensor that provides exceptional accuracy and precision up to 12,000 DPI with no acceleration or smoothing. Backed with LIGHTSPEED wireless technology, this professional-grade wireless mouse has unrivaled reliablity and performance.

So you have the Acer Predator x35 and the Acer Predator Orion 9000, what are you missing? Peripherals. Acer have you covered, recently announcing the Predator Galea 500 gaming headset and the Predator Cestus 500 gaming mouse that will enhance your gaming experience to a new level.

The Predator Galea 500 features Acer TrueHarmony™ 3D Soundscape technology, this recreates the acoustic space based on the orientation of the player's head, convincing the brain that sound is coming from a fixed direction. The Galea 500 can delivers crystal-clear highs with resounding lows, thanks to a driver diaphragm made from bio-cellulose with rubber surround.

Users will have to option to select from three modes including EQ Music, Movie and Sport. Priced at $299.99 and targeted for a November release, the Predator Galea 500 will give you a clear advantage in your next game.

Are you an individual who spends considerable time designing, creating and editing content? Do you want to use innovative peripherals that are have the capacity to edit your work down to the finest detail? You're in luck, Logitech have recently announced their new flagship keyboard, the Logitech CRAFT.

"Our new flagship Logitech CRAFT keyboard is for all creators who spend a lot of time designing and creating - who want to work with greater precision and feel connected to their work," said Art O'Gnimh, global head of keyboards at Logitech. "The creative input dial gives you instant access to the functions you need, the moment you need them, allowing you to increase your productivity by simply touching the dial. CRAFT puts you in your creative element - every time you sit at the desk."

Featuring the Crown, a touch-sensitive input dial, Logitech's CRAFT keyboard lets you adjust image brightness, contrast and saturation in Adobe Photoshop, or create and adjust charts in Microsoft Excel with just a touch, tap or turn. The Crown brings comfort, immediacy and convenience to your creative process and allows for increased two-handed interactions.

Cooler Master have introduced the MasterSet gaming range into the market, with their MasterSet MS 120. "We created a keyboard that mirrors the highly popular mechanical Cherry MX Blue switches and made it affordable while maintaining functionality. We successfully pulled this off with the satisfying clicky feature on our newest mem-chanical switches" says Bram Rongen, Peripheral Marketing Manager.

Featuring a RGB backlit gaming keyboard with in-house engineered 'mem-chanical' switches, this bundle is complimented with a full RGB precision mouse. Incorporating a Pixart 3050 optical sensor and DPI up to 3500, this keyboard and mouse combo is perfectly designed for 'going on a killing spree'.

"We created a keyboard that mirrors the highly popular mechanical Cherry MX Blue switches and made it affordable while maintaining functionality. We successfully pulled this off with the satisfying clicky feature on our newest mem-chanical switches" says Bram Rongen, Peripheral Marketing Manager.

Razer have introduced the most customizable controller for PC and Xbox One, the Razer Wolverine Ultimate. Featuring Razer Chroma™ lighting capabilities, the Razer Wolverine Ultimate is the first console product to support the Razer Chroma SDK, allowing developers to integrate advanced lighting capabilities for Xbox One games to create next level gaming immersion.

The Razer Wolverine Ultimate allows for maximum customization with two interchangeable D-Pads, a range of interchangeable thumbsticks with different heights and shape and a total of 6 remappable triggers and buttons ensure this controller adapts itself to any gamer. Ultra-responsive tactile switch action buttons and an automatic hair-trigger mode ensure performance is paramount for this premium controller.

"We've taken our time with the development of the Razer Wolverine Ultimate to really get it right," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "Thanks to endless design iterations and pro-gamer feedback, we're proud to be finally releasing a new contender for the crown."

Gamescom continues to deliver for the gaming community. This time it's Corsair announcing the release of their new VOID PRO gaming headset range.

The VOID PRO gaming headset line-up consists of three different models all sharing the same custom-tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers and Dolby® Headphone 7.1 surround sound. This creates an immersive, detailed audio that pulls you right into the action. The improvements don't stop there from Corsair, with improved comfort and a lightweight and durable aluminium construction to complement the improved audio quality.

The top of the range VOID PRO RGB WIRELESS gaming headset boasts a wireless range of up to 40 feet, integrated RGB lighting and up to 16 hours of battery life. The VOID PRO RGB USB is exactly as its name portrays, a USB version of the headset. While the VOID PRO SURROUND takes aim at the more diverse market with multi-platform capability (PC, Xbox One, PS4 and mobile devices).

Private equity firm EagleTree Capital is in advanced talks to buy popular peripheral and hardware-maker Corsair, sources have told Reuters.

On Thursday Reuters reported that two sources affirmed that EagleTree Capital, a private equity firm based in New York, has offered to purchase Corsair for more than $500 million. Four different financial institutions will help finance the acquisition, the sources said, including Goldman Sachs, Macquarie Group, BNP Paribas, and Societe Generale.

Corsair's range of products include peripherals and hardware aimed at the professional gaming segment, including cooling solutions, keyboards and mice, audio headsets, high-end PC cases, RAM, and a unique small form-factor PC called the Corsair One.

HyperX today revealed two new mechanical keyboards in the Alloy performance gaming series.

HyperX's new duo includes the Alloy FPS, which offers Cherry MX switches, full N-key rollover and anti-ghosting along with a steel frame and an added USB port to charge other devices, and the Alloy Elite, which delivers similar performance with an added detachable wrist rest, dedicated media buttons, and USB 2.0 pass-through.

"Further raising the bar for personalization and comfort, HyperX is excited to reveal the new Alloy Elite Keyboard with Cherry MX Mechanical switches, detachable palm rest and custom lighting features. For TKL keyboard fans, the new Alloy FPS Pro was designed in our HyperX labs specifically for them," said Marcus Hermann, senior business manager, HyperX. "Ensuring that gamers connect and play immediately, keyboard customization options can be accessed without the assistance of software via keyboard functions."

Computex 2017 - Aerocool is the first to market with a gaming chair that lights up, unveiling their new Project 7 gaming chair with cable lighting that emits a beautiful sky blue that gels perfectly with the Project 7 colors.

You'll be able to adjust the lighting through an independent controller that's placed on the side of the Project 7 gaming chair, with a light cable that Aerocool has built into the edge roll stitching.

Aerocool has crafted its new Project 7 gaming chair with a black and blue design that features moulded foam pads in the seat and backrest, while providing 4D adjustable armrests.

ASUS today announced its new gaming mouse, the ROG STRIX Impact, which is optimized for rigorous gaming.

The STRIX ROG Impact mouse features a lightweight and ambidextrous design that's specifically designed for MOBAs. The optical sensor has up to 5000 DPI sensitivity and a tracking speed of 130 IPS, making it an effective solution for MOBAs that need quick response times.

The Impact also sports high-quality and durable Omron D2FC-F-K mouse switches to support up to 50 million clicks. An onboard DPI switch lets users easily and quick switch between different sensitivity settings in-game without needing to pull up extra software.

NZXT is all about colorful style, and its new Puck cable management add-on is no different. While the Puck isn't made to handle your PC's actual internal cable management, it offers a neat little add-on that can handle your wired headsets with ease.

The Puck is magnetic so it sticks to steel PC cases with ease, and can serve as a headset mount. Wires and cables are ran around the Puck's inner track kind of like a spindle, but it also breaks apart in two pieces and can house cords in its hollow interior.

"Store VR or audio headsets easily with Puck. It's designed for simple, hassle-free cable management for any of your wired accessories. Split Puck apart for extended cable coverage while powerful magnets make it easy to mount on your PC case or any steel surface," reads the official online description.

CES 2017 - Cherry, the company behind the world's most popular mechanical keyboard switches, today announced its new Cherry MX Board Silent keyboard.

This is a no-frills keyboard optimized for dependability and silent use--you won't find any fancy RGBs on this mechanical board. This particular model is based on the popular G80-3000 mechanical keyboard, and features uniquely rubber pads on the insides of the key switches to ensure ultra-quiet keypresses. "The integrated 2-component stem reduces audible clicks at the bottom-out and top-out to a minimum. As with every other MX switch, these features include a sturdy housing made of plastic polymer, a precise spiral spring, and the unique Gold Crosspoint contact technology."

The Cherry MX Board Silent comes in plain black and grey flavors with either Cherry MX Black or Cherry MX Red switches. As far as reliability goes, the Cherry MX Board Silent has impressive dependability ratings including 50 million keystrokes, a Mean Cycles Before Failure of 1 billion operations, and a Mean Time Before Failure of 80,000 hours. Cherry backs the board with a 2 year warranty to boot.

CES 2017 - Patriot has upgraded its Viper keyboard lineup to include two more performance models: the high-end V770 and the starter V730.

The Viper V770 features full per-key scintillating RGB illumination with 16.8 million color combos to match the color schemes of any rig. Kailh Red switches with 2mm actuation provide tactile feel, and full N-key rollover ensures precision during gaming, typing, and regular use. The Viper V770 also features a total of 108 programmable macro keys and five custom profiles that can be switched on-the-fly. Dedicated multimedia keys, a volume scroll wheel, and audio/USB pass-through further add utility to this RGB keyboard.

"Our new RGB V770 keyboard is a high-end, feature rich keyboard, designed with the serious gamer in mind. With thoughtful design, on board media controls, dedicated macros, and a high degree of customization, the V770 is a great compliment to any high-end rig," said Roger Shinmoto, Patriot's Vice President of Product Development.

CES 2017 - HyperX today announced a trio of new peripherals will join its performance gaming lineup: the flavorful Alloy RGB and Alloy FPS mechanical keyboards, and the Pulsefire gaming mouse.

HyperX's new Alloy gaming keyboards come in two flavors: the scintillating Alloy RGB which rocks 16 million LED color combos, media keys, and dynamic color profiles, and the Alloy FPS, which trades the current Alloy's Blue switches for either Cherry MX Brown or Red switches for a more responsive tactile feel. The Alloy FPS will cost around $100, but HyperX has yet to reveal pricing on the Alloy RGB.

The HyperX Pulsefire gaming mouse is relatively accessible at just $50, and rocks four flexible DPI preset settings including 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 DPI that can be adjusted on-the-fly via the DPI switch below the mouse wheel.