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This week, Turtle Beach heads to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars headsets and Roccat launches a modular mouse
Turtle Beach Star Wars Headsets
Turtle Beach is allowing Star Wars Battlefront players to side with either the Rebel Alliance or the Empire thanks to two new branded headsets.
The Sandtrooper headset is inspired by the desert-dwelling division of the iconic Stormstrooper soldiers, and dons an orange shoulder pauldron to match the signature garb of the squad.
The headset is compatible with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and mobile devices. It features an over-ear design for extra comfort, plus a removable high-sensitivity boom microphone for chatting.
Audio is delivered via 50mm speakers, while the outside of the ear cups can be customised with removable speaker plates that include designs featuring different Star Wars characters and scenes from the films.
On the Rebel side, the X-Wing Pilot headset takes its cues instead from the orange jumpsuits worn by Rebel Alliance forces.
The form factor of the peripheral is based upon Turtle Beach’s entry-level Recon series. It also works with PS4, Xbox One and mobile devices.
The X-Wing Pilot features over-ear, synthetic leather-wrapped ear-cups. Inside sit 40mm Neodymium speakers.
A removable high-sensitivity boom microphone and convenient in-line controls for master volume and mic muting are also included.
RRP: 34.99 (X-Wing Pilot), 69.99 (Sandtrooper)
Release Date: Out Now
Distributor: Exertis
Contact: 01279 822 822
Roccat Kiro Modular Gaming Mouse
Roccat has launched what it calls the world’s first ‘superdextrous’ gaming mouse.
What this means is that the Kiro can be customised for either right- or left-handed users
However, unlike an ambidextrous mouse, this is achieved not through a single accommodating body shape, but replaceable side components designed to fit each hand.
Inside the mouse sits an Pro-Optic R2 sensor with 2,000 native dots per inch (dpi) tracking.
This can be safely overclocked to 4,000 dpi with Overdrive mode for increased responsiveness.
The peripheral is constructed including Omron switches and a 2D Titan Wheel for extra durability.
It also features Roccat’s soft-touch surface and illumination system.
RRP: TBC
Release Date: November 27th
Distributor: Meroncourt
Contact: 01462 680 060
