SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers holding out
for a top-of-the-line, 100% fully wireless headset for Xbox One
need not wait any longer. Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR),
the leading-edge audio technology company and #1 in gaming audio,
announced today that the Turtle Beach Elite 800X is
available at retail. Turtle Beach's Elite 800 series are the
most technologically advanced gaming headsets ever launched, and
the Elite 800X's host of premium, flagship features
for Xbox One gamers sets it far above the competition. The
Turtle Beach Elite 800X is 100% fully wireless for
both game audio and chat audio, meaning no wires to the controller
or Xbox One. Gamers get crystal clear audio via
the latest, cutting-edge wireless technology, and a
host of advanced features that create a more immersive and
comfortable gaming experience.
"Late last year we were first to market with a fully wireless
headset solution for Xbox One with our Ear Force Stealth
500X headset, and we're thrilled to continue leading this
category with the Turtle Beach Elite 800X,"
said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle
Beach Corporation. "Today's video games, especially multiplayer
titles, require players to have a great headset for the best audio
experience. As stellar early consumer reviews demonstrate, our
Elite 800X sounds amazing with its 50mm drivers, is
extremely comfortable with leather-covered memory foam ear pads,
and is packed with so much tech and high-end features that anybody
looking for the best Xbox One headset need look no further."
The full list of features for the Turtle Beach Elite
800X includes:
- 100% Fully Wireless – The Turtle Beach Elite
800X is completely wireless for game and chat audio, and
uses intelligent channel-hopping for an interference-free wireless
experience.
- DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound & Sound Presets –
Experience DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound with incredibly
accurate, unmatched spatialization. Additionally, the
Elite 800X offers custom DTS Surround Sound modes
combined with Turtle Beach genre-specific presets to further
immerse fans in their favorite games, movies and music.
- Superhuman Hearing™ – From the faintest of enemy
footsteps to weapon reloads off in the distance, Superhuman Hearing
ensures gamers hear it all by amplifying soft sounds when switched
on. This exclusive Turtle Beach audio processing gives players the
competitive advantage of hearing enemies before they come into
view.
- Noise-Cancelling – Eliminate unwanted background
distractions with active noise-cancellation when connected to the
Xbox One game console and mobile/tablet devices.
- Volume Control, Mic Monitoring & Dynamic Chat Boost™
– Gamers can set their preferred mix of game and chat audio levels
right on the Elite 800X headset. Additionally, Mic
Monitoring allows players to hear their own voice in the headset in
order to avoid the need to shout, and the Elite
800X's Dynamic Chat Boost feature automatically adjusts
chat volume during loud gameplay audio spikes to ensure players
never miss a command.
- High Quality Hidden Microphones – The Elite
800X features dual hidden, high-quality noise-cancelling
microphones, with environmental presets to ensure players are
always heard, regardless of their surroundings.
- Magnetic Charging Stand & Rechargeable Battery –
Whether gamers need a break from dominating other players in their
favorite multiplayer game, or it's simply time to retire for the
evening, just place the Elite 800X into its low
profile, magnetic charging stand to store it and keep the headset
powered-up without any cables. The Elite 800X
features a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers up to 10
hours of functionality.
- Bluetooth Wireless Versatility – Enjoy wireless
Bluetooth connectivity with compatible mobile/tablet devices. And
gamers never need miss a call or text again, as they can pair the
Elite 800X to their mobile phone to listen to music,
hear text notifications and take calls while playing.
- Swappable Speaker Plates – Fans can customize their
Elite 800X headset to their liking with easily
swappable speaker plates that can be changed-out with new designs
from www.turtlebeach.com/plates.
- Easy Setup – The Turtle Beach Elite 800X
setup is made easy through its magnetic charging stand, which
doubles as the wireless transmitter to the headset. Simply connect
the charging stand to the Xbox One game console using the provided
USB and optical cables, and start playing.
- Companion App – Gamers can download the Ear Force Audio
Hub app to wirelessly change presets on the fly using their
compatible PC, Mac and Android mobile/tablet device.
- Elite Membership with Purchase – Gamers demand the
ultimate in performance, and should get the ultimate in benefits.
With the purchase the Turtle Beach Elite 800X
headset, gamers also receive:
- Turtle Beach Elite T-Shirt or Hooded Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Two additional sets of speaker plates
- Free Twitch Turbo trial membership
- 2-year extended warranty
- Concierge product support service (for U.S. and Canada)
- Early access to the latest Turtle Beach news and product
info
- Exclusive offers from the Turtle Beach online store and
partners
The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is available today at
participating retailers for an MSRP of $299.95. Gamers looking for more information on
the Elite 800X can visit the official Turtle Beach
Elite website. Additionally, for more info on the latest Turtle
Beach gaming headsets 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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