SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning,
leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach
(NASDAQ: HEAR), unveils the latest entries in its award-winning
lineup of gaming headsets as the company opens this year's
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The two new headsets – the
Recon 200 and Stealth 300 – are
perfectly suited for the explosive growth of the Battle Royale
genre, delivering the high-quality audio, crystal-clear chat, and
unmatched comfort and durability that gives gamers the edge needed
to ascend the leaderboards. Both new wired models feature amplified
audio to further immerse players in their games, impressive build
quality with metal-reinforced headbands, and unique suites of
features and functionality – all combined to deliver a competitive
advantage through precision audio. The Recon 200 and
Stealth 300 have an MSRP of $59.95 and $79.95, respectively, and full details on
both new models can be found below.
"We've seen unprecedented industry growth this year in the
headset market, with Turtle Beach outpacing that industry growth by
nearly 38% because we deliver the high-quality headsets gamers want
and need to be successful in popular Battle Royale games like
Fortnite and PUBG, as well as all genres," said
Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach
Corporation. "Gamers demand superior audio and comfort no matter
their level of play, and that's what we bring to the table with a
variety of products to suit every type of gamer. The new
Recon 200 and Stealth 300 headsets give
every player a definitive audio advantage and the premium comfort
they need to weather the storm, for a price that doesn't break the
bank."
Esports/Influencer Expansion:
In addition to debuting
the first of this year's new products, Turtle Beach also continues
to grow its impressive roster of professional esports teams and
high-profile streamers and content creators. OpTic Gaming's
League of Legends (LoL) squad now joins the ranks of Turtle
Beach's partnered teams, and will exclusively wear Elite
Pro headsets during all practice and streaming sessions.
With the NA LCS Summer Split beginning on June 16, 2018, the Green Wall's LoL team is ready
to dominate all comers when they take to the competition stage in
the Los Angeles Battle Arena. Beyond practice and streaming, Turtle
Beach and OpTic LoL will partner on exciting new
fronts that include producing compelling content showcasing the
keys to training and competing at the elite level, as well as
bringing new insight into gaming culture and teamwork.
Additionally, Turtle Beach and OpTic Gaming are collaborating on
the development of future products, exclusive merchandise, and
fan-focused events.
"Teamwork is a fundamental key to success in League of
Legends. To have OpTic's players dominate the maps as a team,
they have to communicate effortlessly as they execute their roles
in a game. When we thought about who was going to deliver on all
aspects of the gaming audio requirements we need as we train and
prepare for match play, Turtle Beach was the pinnacle," notes
Romain Bigeard, GM of OpTic LoL. "Having Turtle Beach
come on as true collaborative partners, to not only help build
championship athletes but to also help us faithfully engage with
our fans, is an honor and we're excited to start revealing what we
have planned for the future."
"We are supremely interested in further introducing the
League of Legends player base to the sound quality and
capabilities of Turtle Beach," added Ryan
Musselman, SVP of Global Partnerships at Infinite Esports
& Entertainment. "Through customizing sound profiles for our
players and equalizing audio catered specifically for the Rift, we
aim to give OpTic LoL a competitive advantage in a
way only Turtle Beach can deliver. We look forward to continuing to
collaborate on product innovations and features to ensure our
players and fans have unprecedented audio and communication
power."
Switching gears from pro teams to content creators, fans of
Microsoft's popular Mixer streaming platform will now see one of
their favorites – Siefe – also joining
forces with Turtle Beach. Siefe streams his gaming
sessions full-time and exclusively on Mixer and takes his audio
seriously, which is why he selected Turtle Beach as his preferred
audio partner. Siefe is also the first streamer on
Mixer to surpass 200K followers, and
will now be using Turtle Beach's Elite Pro headset
and other gear as he continues to create his unique and often
hilarious style of content.
Full Recon 200 & Stealth 300
Details:
Whether you're a pro gamer, a content creator, a
hardcore, casual, or new player, Turtle Beach has the broadest
range of gaming headsets designed for gamers from all walks of
life, and the all-new Recon 200 and Stealth
300 are the latest additions to the company's robust
lineup.
Louder is better in black and white. With the Recon
200, gamers get a sleek-looking new headset in black or
white that delivers powerful amplified audio with enhanced bass.
Whether you play on Xbox One or PS4™, the Recon 200
gaming headset delivers high-quality game sound and crystal-clear
chat through 40mm speakers and a high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic.
Additionally, the Recon 200's metal-reinforced
headband and synthetic leather-wrapped memory foam cushions provide
added durability and unmatched comfort. The Recon 200
has a rechargeable battery that delivers over 12-hours of gaming
per charge, and features onboard controls for Master Volume,
Variable Mic Monitoring, and for selecting between Xbox One and
PS4™. The Recon 200 also works great with Nintendo
Switch™, PC, and mobile devices with a standard 3.5mm headset jack,
and will be available at retail this fall for a MSRP of
$59.95.
Powerful sound. Unmatched comfort. Your ears will thank
you. The all-new Stealth 300 incorporates many
key features from this year's top-selling headset in North America1, the Stealth
600, to give a superior new option for gamers looking to
level-up their gameplay experience with a powerful wired headset.
The Stealth 300 headsets for Xbox One and PS4™
deliver the quality and features gamers want, including a
metal-reinforced headband, Turtle Beach's unique ProSpecs™
glasses friendly design with memory foam ear cushions, a
flip-to-mute mic with variable mic monitoring, and a 40-hour
rechargeable battery. Additionally, the Stealth 300
for Xbox One is optimized to deliver Microsoft's Windows Sonic for
Headphones surround sound to further immerse gamers in their games,
movies, and music. The Stealth 300 for Xbox One and
PS4™ are planned to launch at participating retailers in
July 2018 for a MSRP of
$79.95.
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 OpTic LoL
As one of 10 franchised North American
LCS teams, OpTic League of Legends helps set the standard for the
highest level of competition in Riot Games' industry-defining
esports scene. With a proven integration of newly trained talents
alongside veteran experience, OpTic League of Legends is uniquely
positioned for long-term and sustainable development.
About Infinite Esports & Entertainment
Founded by
Neil Leibman and Chris Chaney, Infinite Esports &
Entertainment is a wholly self-contained esports ecosystem. The
holdings company oversees merchandising and content creation, and
is best known for its esports endeavors through Allegiance, OpTic
Gaming, and many other top-shelf-brands.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach
(www.turtlebeach.com and http://corp.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. Amazing audio
quality, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable
designs, innovative and advanced technology, 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 and mobile
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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1 NPD sales data for US and Canada from January 1,
2018 to April 30, 2018.
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