Turtle Beach Showcases New Console Headsets at Gamescom

COLOGNE, Germany, August 12, 2014 — Turtle Beach, the leading audio brand in the video games industry, will showcase its new line-up of next-gen console headsets at Gamescom 2014 including the global debut of new Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare limited edition headsets. Turtle Beach is the gaming audio brand of Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR).

New product highlights include:

and Xbox One.

“Gamescom is an exciting show for consumers and retailers, full of great title and hardware debuts, and we are excited to be sharing our most advanced console headsets ever,” said Juergen Stark, Chief Executive Officer at Turtle Beach Corporation. “Industry firsts, like DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound and active noise cancelling, will improve the gaming experience for Xbox One and PlayStation®4 players. The demand in Europe for next-gen consoles has been strong, and we are responding to that demand by introducing console gaming headsets that we believe will excite gamers and retailers alike.” 

Gamescom attendees will be the first in the world to have the opportunity to experience Call Of Duty®: Advance Warfare multiplayer game play before the game launches. They will also be the first to see Turtle Beach’s limited edition Call Of Duty®: Advanced Warfare headsets, which will be on display at the Activision booth Hall 6.1 Stand A041 B040. The headsets, which have been designed in partnership with Activision, feature fully immersive sound and exclusive Call of Duty®: Advance Warfare branding.

Turtle Beach’s Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare limited edition headsets are the ultimate accessory for franchise fans and are due to launch in line with the game’s release date. 

The all new Turtle Beach Elite 800 is the most technologically-advanced wireless gaming headset ever made, setting a new standard for wireless gaming audio. Compatible with the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3, the Elite 800 utilizes DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound and active noise cancellation to create an incredible, immersive audio experience. Both are firsts for console gaming headsets. A completely reimagined preset system allows surround sound modes to be finely tuned for different types of games, movies and music. Presets can be customised and managed using a new mobile app. Dual invisible microphones provide high-quality chat audio and a clean, boom-free look. Rocker plate controls makes using features easy and keeps the Elite 800 looking sharp. Customize the look of the Elite 800 with a wide range of snap-on speaker plates available at TurtleBeach.com. A low profile magnetic charging stand keeps the Elite 800 charged without cables and the rechargeable battery provides up to 15 hours of playing time. High-performance Wi-Fi ensures an interference-free wireless experience, and Bluetooth connects to mobile devices for phone calls, music and more. 

The Ear Force Stealth 400 is a fully wireless stereo headset compatible with PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 consoles. A new lightweight, sleek design provides comfort during long sessions of game play or movie marathons. Controls on the ear cup provide quick access to separate game and chat volume, as well as for distinct surround sound presets for games, movies and music.  The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 15 hours of playing time and new high-performance Wi-Fi ensures an interference-free wireless experience. Acoustically angled, large 50mm Neodymium speakers deliver an immersive audio experience. Swap out the removable microphone for the included mobile cable and use the Stealth 400 on the road as wired headset. 

The Elite 800 and Stealth 400 will be available in the Fall of 2014.

The Ear Force Stealth 500X is a fully wireless surround sound headset for the Xbox One console. The Stealth 500X delivers digital audio from the Xbox One’s optical connection, and separate wireless channels for chat and game audio. Utilising immersive DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound and a completely reimagined preset system, players can use surround sound modes that are finely tuned for different types of games, movies and music. For example, the game surround sound mode offers presets that have been acoustically tuned for first person shooter, racing, and sports games. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 15 hours of playing time, and new high-performance Wi-Fi ensures an interference-free wireless experience. Swap out the removable microphone for the included mobile cable and use the Stealth 500X on the road as wired headset. 

The Ear Force XO ONE is a lightweight, comfortable stereo Xbox One gaming headset that is packed full of features. The XO ONE features finely tuned 50mm drivers, multi-step Bass Boost and Microphone Monitor. The high-quality flex microphone is removable for use with mobile devices as a headphone. 

With the new Stealth 500X and XO ONE, the Turtle Beach Xbox One headsets line-up now includes five models. In March 2014, Turtle Beach released the first officially-licensed Xbox One headsets on the market: the XO FOUR, XO SEVEN, and Titanfall Atlas.

The new Turtle Beach Console headset line-up will be on display at the Big Ben Interactive stand in Hall 9.1 Stand B40.