SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced the new Stealth 700 Gen 2 gaming headsets for Xbox and PlayStation1 will be available this Sunday, September 20, 2020. Additionally, the Stealth 600 Gen 2 for Xbox will also be available on Sept. 20th, while the Stealth 600 Gen 2 for PlayStation is already on store shelves. The Gen 2s are successors to Turtle Beach’s highly-acclaimed Stealth 700 and Stealth 600 headsets, and are designed to propel the best-sellers2 to new heights with a refined, premium build and sleeker look, and cross-generation console compatibility with Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S, and with PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. Couple that with powerful game sound, crystal-clear chat through a larger flip-to-mute mic that seamlessly blends into the earcup, plus all-day comfort, and the Gen 2s are destined to continue the Stealth 700 and Stealth 600’s run as best-selling wireless gaming headsets. Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 will be available at participating retailers worldwide and from www.turtlebeach.com for the same attractive MSRPs as their predecessors at $149.95 and $99.95, respectively.
“These new Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2 headsets offer gamers two incredible wireless options for both current and next-gen consoles that will further our reputation for delivering the best gaming headsets,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “On top of the record growth we’re seeing this year, we’re excited to launch the next generation of our top-selling wireless headsets into what we expect will be an exciting holiday season with big game launches and new Xbox and PlayStation consoles.”
Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2s were created to continue the legacy of the two best-selling products in their price tiers3 since launching in 2017. The Gen 2 versions once again deliver the perfect combination of advanced and seamless wireless connectivity, powerful game audio, crystal-clear chat, unrivaled comfort and build quality, innovative and impressive features, and an accessible price. Full details for the Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 below:
Stealth 700 Gen 2
Turtle Beach’s Stealth 700 Gen 2 features a host of updates including upgraded performance, comfort and styling. Game audio on the Stealth 700 Gen 2 has been tuned and refined to deliver even more detailed and precise sound, giving gamers a better chance to hear everything and defeat everyone. A larger, high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic enhances chat clarity and seamlessly conceals into the earcup when muted. Aerofit™ cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions surround upgraded 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers, and a redesigned metal-reinforced headband provides long-lasting comfort and durability. Battery life has been upgraded significantly with a 20-hour lifespan. Gamers can also use Bluetooth® to connect to the all-new Turtle Beach Audio Hub app to easily customize their audio and program the headset’s remappable dial and button, as well as to simultaneously listen to music or take mobile calls while gaming. Xbox fans can once again take advantage of Xbox Wireless technology which automatically connects the headset directly to the console.
Stealth 600 Gen 2
The Stealth 600 Gen 2 also includes meticulously refined audio, as well as a larger high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic that delivers crystal-clear chat and now seamlessly integrates into the headset when muted. The Stealth 600 Gen 2‘s headband and hinge design have been reinforced for added long-term durability, and plush, glasses-friendly ear cushions provide comfort while the 50mm speakers produce high-quality, immersive game sound. A user-friendly audio preset button on the headset allows for easy access to customize audio, and gamers can still count on Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing® for an audio advantage on the battlefield. Finally, connectivity on Xbox is still easy as ever, using Xbox Wireless technology so gamers can connect to their Xbox with the push of a button.
For more information on the Turtle Beach’s all new Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headsets as well as the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming audio and accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
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1Sony has indicated that PS4™ headsets will work with PS5™. Turtle Beach anticipates the Company’s Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headsets will be compatible with the upcoming system.
2 & 3Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service/Video Games/Dollars/US and Canada/CY 2018, CY 2019, & Jan – Aug 2020
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