The New STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ Bring
Turtle Beach’s Acclaimed Superhuman Hearing Feature to its
Latest
100% Fully Wireless Gaming Headsets for Xbox and
PlayStation
San
Diego, CA – August 15, 2016 – Following a successful debut at E3, Turtle Beach Corporation
(NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology
company for over 40 years, is pleased to bring its latest lineup of innovative
products to Europe’s biggest gaming show, gamescom.
Making their debut at the show will be Turtle Beach’s all-new STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+
gaming headsets for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One respectively, both of
which offer 100% fully wireless connectivity and Superhuman Hearing™,
among a variety of additional features no gamer should be without.
Also
making their European debut at gamescom will be Turtle Beach’s STEALTH 350VR –
the first gaming headset designed for upcoming Virtual Reality (VR) devices featuring
amplified audio, as well as the upcoming STREAM
MIC – the first studio-quality, plug-n-play microphone
specifically designed to let gamers livestream like a pro directly from their
Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Mac.
“2016
continues to be an exciting year for Turtle Beach. Fresh on the heels of
reinventing the gaming headset for today’s eSports athletes with the ELITE PRO, we
maintain our market leadership position through the continued introduction of
innovative, industry-first products,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach
Corporation. “VR appears to continue gaining momentum as we head into the
fourth quarter, and we’ve recently announced one of the first gaming headsets
specifically built to take the VR audio experience from good to amazing. We’ve
also created the first live-streaming mic that is designed to work with both
consoles as well as PC and Mac. And we’re now expanding our line of products
featuring our proprietary Superhuman
Hearing technology with two new fully wireless gaming headsets – all of
which are expected to be available in time for the holidays.”
Below
are full details on Turtle
Beach’s gamescom 2016 lineup:
· The TURTLE BEACH® STEALTH 520
brings 100% fully wireless gaming audio on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation®3
to spectacular new heights, with full-range 50mm Neodymium speakers and DTS Headphone:X®
7.1 Surround Sound to deliver amazing, 3D 360-degree soundscapes with unmatched
spatial accuracy. The STEALTH 520 also offers Turtle
Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing
feature which provides a competitive advantage by allowing players to hear soft
sounds like enemy footsteps sneaking-up from behind and weapon reloads off in
the distance, plus additional DTS Surround Sound Modes and Turtle Beach audio
presets, Dynamic Chat Boost™, Mic Monitoring and Adaptive Mic Performance,
independent game and chat audio controls, a 15-hour rechargeable battery and
mobile compatibility. The STEALTH 520 gaming headset is
planned to launch Sept. 13, 2016 in the UK and EU, and on Oct. 2, 2016 in the
U.S. for a MSRP of $129.95/£99.99/€149.99.
·
The TURTLE BEACH® STEALTH 420X+ is an officially
licensed gaming headset for Xbox One offering gamers the freedom of 100% fully
wireless game and chat audio. The STEALTH 420X+ comes loaded with
features every Xbox One gamer should have, including Superhuman Hearing which provides a competitive advantage by
allowing players to hear soft sounds like enemy footsteps sneaking-up from
behind and weapon reloads off in the distance, Bass Boost and other audio
presets, Mic Monitoring so players can hear their own voice to avoid shouting,
a removable high-sensitivity mic, independent game and chat audio controls, a
15-hour rechargeable battery and mobile compatibility. The STEALTH 420X+ gaming headset is
planned to launch Sept. 13, 2016 in the UK and EU, and on Oct. 2, 2016 in the
U.S. for a MSRP of $149.95/£129.99/€169.99.
·
The TURTLE
BEACH® STEALTH 350VR gaming headset delivers Virtual Reality
audio loud and clear with 30+ hour battery-powered amplification, Variable Bass
Boost, and an ergonomic “built for VR” design that provides clearance for VR
headbands and cables. The STEALTH 350VR’s 50mm Neodymium speakers
ensure a rich, expansive audio experience with crisp highs and thundering lows,
while smooth, fabric-wrapped memory foam over-ear cushions ensure a comfortable
fit. The removable noise-cancelling microphone provides crystal clear chat even
when movement in the real world creates background noise, while Mic Monitoring
lets gamers hear their own voice inside the headset to avoid shouting at other
players. Cable management is made easy via the STEALTH 350VR’s
detachable audio cables, while on-board audio controls are always within reach,
mounted right on the headset. The STEALTH 350VR gaming headset is
planned to launch Oct. 9, 2016 for a MSRP of $79.95/£59.99/€79.99.
· The TURTLE
BEACH® STREAM MIC is a first-of-its-kind professional
desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly from their consoles.
With the STREAM MIC, players can livestream gameplay from
their Xbox One and PS4™, as well as from a PC or Mac thanks to universal
plug-and-play compatibility. Additionally, the STREAM MIC features
adaptive mic patterns and fully customizable software, while a dual-capsule mic
array with advanced digital processing supports multiple pick-up patterns for
different applications and environments, and a zero-latency headphone output
provides accurate monitoring so anyone can stream like a pro. The STREAM
MIC will elevate your Twitch, YouTube and MLG.tv streams to a whole new
level, and is planned to launch Oct. 23, 2016 for a MSRP of $99.95/£79.99/€99.99.
For
more information on 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 (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs
leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare
markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com),
the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a
variety of gamers’ needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles,
including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as
well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound
brand (www.hypersound.com),
the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications
in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The
company’s shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
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For Media/PR Information, Contact:
Keith Hennessey
EU Communications Director
Turtle Beach Corp.
+44 (0) 1254 517250
keith.hennessey@turtlebeach.com
MacLean Marshall
PR/Communications Director
Turtle Beach Corp.
858.914.5093
maclean.marshall@turtlebeach.com