Astralis will Begin Using Turtle
Beach’s Elite Pro – PC Edition as Their
Official Gaming Headset and Will Collaborate
with Turtle Beach on the
Development of an All-New Line of PC
Gaming Headsets
San Diego, CA – June 22, 2017 – In its ongoing commitment
to esports, leading gaming headset and audio accessory maker Turtle
Beach Corporation
(NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced a new partnership with Astralis – one of
the most prolific Counter-Strike: Global
Offensive (CS: GO) teams in the
world. In tandem, Turtle Beach also revealed it’s bringing its groundbreaking Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset to
PC gamers with the all-new Elite Pro – PC Edition, planned to launch this July.
Astralis is one of the most successful CS: GO teams around the globe, having
already won IEM Katowice and the ESL Major in Atlanta, and consistently held
the top spot in world rankings in 2017. Through this new partnership, Astralis’
world-beating CS: GO team will begin
using Turtle Beach’s new Elite Pro – PC Edition gaming
headset and other Turtle Beach gear and accessories as they continue to
dominate the competitive CS: GO
scene. In addition, Astralis’ players will be a key part of Turtle Beach’s
future product development process, ensuring the needs of the best pro players
in the world are being met in the next generation of Turtle Beach gaming audio
products designed for PC.
“I can’t think of a better way to strengthen our presence
in the PC gaming market and to fortify the foundation for sustained success,
than by joining forces with one of the most preeminent esports organizations in
the world and arming them with what’s arguably the best gaming headset
available,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “With so many console
gamers, pro players and teams already enjoying the Elite Pro since its debut last year, we knew we needed to
extend this offering to gamers playing on PC too. This new partnership with
Astralis continues to show that the best gamers in the world choose to work
with Turtle Beach, and not only are we excited to jointly debut our new Elite
Pro – PC Edition together, but we’re looking forward to working with
them to bring even more groundbreaking gaming headsets to the PC space in the
future.”
“Whether it’s
about facilities, equipment, training or events, at RFRSH we’re always working to
achieve the optimum and to improve further – and this was a key mindset as we
were looking to optimize the teams’ and players’ audio equipment,” said Jordi
Roig, Chief Commercial Officer, RFRSH Entertainment – Astralis’ management firm.
”We were looking for a company that was not only dedicated to excellent
performance, but one that would also be a true partner in every sense of the
term, and after an exhaustive search for a new audio partner for Astralis,
we’re very pleased to welcome Turtle Beach to the team. The Astralis players
and staff have tested the Elite Pro equipment
extensively, and we truly believe, together with Turtle Beach, Astralis will
become a major part of creating a new standard of PC audio products.”
Full details for the Elite Pro – PC Edition professional
gaming headset include:
● ComforTec™
Fit System – Experience a groundbreaking new level of comfort
with this revolutionary, adjustable fit system.
● Aerofit™
Ear Cushions – Revolutionary material technologies combine to keep
your ears comfortable and cool, while also blocking out external noise and
improving bass response.
● ProSpecs™
Glasses Relief System – Comfortably wear your headset with glasses
thanks to our patented, pressure-relieving technology.
● DTS Headphone:X® Surround Sound
Technology – Creates a unique,
immersive 7.1 channel soundstage around your head so you can pinpoint the exact
location of every sound.
● DTS Surround Sound Modes – Personalize your audio
preferences with surround sound modes specifically tuned for games, movies and
music.
● Superhuman Hearing™ – Gain the competitive
advantage by hearing every single sound around you, like other players sneaking-up
behind you and enemy weapon reloads around a corner just before an ambush, and
vehicles off in the distance bringing in reinforcements. Hear Everything.
Defeat Everyone.
● Pro
Gaming Mic with TruSpeak™ Technology – Ensure your voice is heard loud and clear
with this professional quality mic.
● 50mm Nanoclear™ Speakers – Immerse yourself in the game and hear your
teammates clearly, thanks to our signature esports audio tuning and large,
powerful 50mm speakers.
● Additional ELITE PRO Products – Visit www.turtlebeach.com/elite-pro-headsets
The Elite Pro – PC Edition is available
for pre-order at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers starting
today, and is planned to launch this July for a MSRP of $199.95.
For more information on the latest Turtle Beach gaming
headsets and audio accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach
on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram.
About Astralis
Astralis is a leading esports organization, with one of
the world’s best Counter-Strike: Global
Offensive teams. The organization is the first ever to be co-owned by the
players in the esports industry. Learn
more at http://www.astralis.gg and on Twitter @astralisgg.
About Turtle
Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com)
has been revolutionizing console multiplayer gaming since the very beginning
with its wide selection of industry leading, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether
you’re a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player or just
starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your
skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing audio quality, clear
communication, lightweight and comfortable designs and ease-of-use are just a
few features that have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the
world over. Made for Xbox and PlayStation® consoles as well as for
PC, Mac® and mobile/tablet devices, having a Turtle Beach gaming
headset in your arsenal gives you the competitive advantage. The
Company’s shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
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