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Kingston Announces HyperX Gets License for Xbox One Headsets

2016/01/06
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CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

Fountain Valley, CA – January 6, 2016 – HyperX™, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced today an agreement with Microsoft that it is an officially licensed headset partner for Xbox One. To kick off the announcement, HyperX CloudX Pro Gaming Headset will ship in late Q2 2016. When the HyperX Cloud Series launched in 2014, it was aimed squarely at PC gamers. HyperX CloudX is the company’s first foray into the gaming console market as it plugs directly into Xbox One controllers with a 3.5mm port.

Based on the award-winning HyperX Cloud II design, HyperX CloudX brings a new level of audio performance to console gamers. It delivers every gunshot, explosion and dialogue in crystal-clear sound via large 53mm drivers. HyperX CloudX has convenient in-line volume controls and uses memory foam ear cushions as well as a soft leather-padded headband with custom stitching for enhanced comfort and style. The over-the-ear, closed-cup design helps block out ambient noise for a more immersive game experience. HyperX CloudX also features a detachable microphone and comes with a hard shell carrying case to protect the headset when traveling or not in use.

“We are proud to work with Microsoft on its Xbox One gaming platform and bring our headset expertise to the console world,” said Anders Willumsen, general manager, HyperX Division. “We have always known we would enter the gaming console market since releasing our first headset for PC gamers almost two years ago. There are natural synergies between our two companies as HyperX has a strong PC presence and the Xbox One console provides deeper integration with PC gaming via the Xbox App on Windows 10.”

HyperX CloudX will be on display as part of an Xbox listening station during the company’s meetings at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV., fromJanuary 6-8*. Further product details will be provided when it ships in late Q2.

HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR4 and DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB Flash drives, headsets and mouse pads. Targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts, HyperX is known throughout the world for quality, performance and innovation. HyperX is committed to eSports as it sponsors more than 25 teams globally and is the main sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters. HyperX can be found at many shows including Brasil Game Show, China Joy, DreamHack, gamescom and PAX.

For more information visit the HyperX home page.

* Not open to the public.

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EA Sports UFC 2 Release Date Announced

2016/01/06
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 5, 2016 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced EA SPORTS™ UFC® 2 launches on March 15, 2016 in North America, and March 17, 2016 worldwide. In addition to the announcement, EA released a cinematic  trailer for EA SPORTS UFC 2  featuring some of the biggest moments from recent bouts, showcasing authentic gameplay features, and highlighting new character visuals and signature animations. The trailer opens on EA SPORTS UFC 2 cover athlete and UFC®featherweight champion, Conor McGregor showing fans the all-new Knockout Physics System in his championship fight at UFC®194. From there, fans will see Dynamic Grappling, and Next-Level Submissions while reliving some of the heart-stopping moments from recent fights, and speculating what could happen in upcoming contests. Watch the trailer here:

“Whether fans want to play upcoming cards, recreate the outcome of recent fights, or go back to fight with MMA legends, we’ll help them do that in the most authentic and exciting way ever in an MMA simulation,” said Brian Hayes, Creative Director. “Our first two pre-order fighters, Bas Rutten and Kazushi Sakuraba are perfect additions to what is already the biggest roster ever for an official UFC game. Adding them is huge, and fans are going to go nuts when we reveal who the mystery fighter is. I can’t wait.”

Fans excited to step into the Octagon® can pre-order EA SPORTS UFC 2 and get day one access to two legendary fighters: UFC Hall of Famer and three-time King of Pancrase, Bas Rutten; and Japanese MMA legend, “The Gracie Hunter” Kazushi Sakuraba, with an additional mystery fighter who will be named later.* The deluxe edition of the game also includes up to $60 of UFC Ultimate Team™ Premium Packs**. For pre-order information, visit http://easports.com/UFC/buy.

EA SPORTS UFC 2 is headlined by five brand new game modes including KO Mode and UFC Ultimate Team, a revamped Career Mode that lets fans create female fighters for the first time ever in an official UFC game, and Grapple Assist, an integrated visual tool to help players learn and perfect takedowns, ground game transitions, and submissions. Full feature and mode details can be found athttp://easports.com/ufc/features.

* Internet connection and EA Account required. Must be 13+ to create an account. Offer restrictions apply. Please seewww.easports.com/ufc/game-and-offer-disclaimers for details.

**ADDED VALUE CALCULATED BASED ON AN UFC ULTIMATE TEAM PACK PRICE OF $2.00 AT GAME LAUNCH. PRICES MAY CHANGE. Offer restrictions apply. Please see www.easports.com/ufc/game-and-offer-disclaimers for details.

EA SPORTS UFC 2 is developed in Burnaby, British Columbia by EA Canada, and will be available on March 15 in North America andMarch 17 worldwide on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. More information is available on the EA SPORTS UFC website, and in-depth feature details will be announced in the months leading up to launch. Fans should keep an eye on the website, as well as the EA SPORTS UFC Facebook and Twitter pages to make sure they’re always up-to-date on the latest and greatest news.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Windows 10 and Steam Release Date

2016/01/05
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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

REDWOOD CITY (January 5, 2016) – Following Rise of the Tomb Raider’s highly successful release exclusively for Xbox One and Xbox 360, Square Enix® today announced that the game will be available for Windows 10 and Steam on January 28, 2016.

Bringing the game’s thrilling narrative and perilous environments to PC in stunning new detail, developers Crystal Dynamics® and Nixxes Software added numerous features, including Windows 10 support and 4K resolution. Rise of the Tomb Raider® was nominated for Best Action/Adventure for The Game Awards and follows the critically acclaimed, award-winning Tomb Raider®.

“The PC release of Rise of the Tomb Raider continues the positive momentum from our highly successful partnership and collaboration with Microsoft for the launch on Xbox One and Xbox 360,” said Scot Amos co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics.

“PC players are a passionate, devoted audience and we know they’ll embrace the version created for their systems,” said Ron Rosenberg, co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics.

After uncovering an ancient mystery, Lara must explore the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia to find the secret of immortality before a ruthless organization known as Trinity. Lara must use her wits and survival skills, form new alliances, and ultimately embrace her destiny as the Tomb Raider. Experience high-octane action moments, conquer beautifully hostile environments, engage in brutal guerilla combat, and explore awe-inspiring deadly tombs in the evolution of survival action. In “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” Lara becomes more than a survivor as she embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition.

The PC version of Rise of the Tomb Raider will be available as a digital download via Steam®, the Windows Store, Amazon™, the Square Enix e-store and other major retailers – both in-store and online. Standard edition pricing is $59.99. The Digital Deluxe edition is $89.99 and includes a Season Pass to nearly all current and future DLC.

A Collector’s Edition, which includes the Digital Deluxe version of the game, a 12-inch Lara Croft® statue, replicas of Lara’s journal and jade necklace, and a steel case, will also be available from the Square Enix e-store for $149.99.

To learn more about Rise of the Tomb Raider, please visit the official website and follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.

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Creative Labs and HEADS Innovation Unveil Creative iRoar Portable Bluetooth Speaker

2016/01/05
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CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – January 5, 2016 – Sim Wong Hoo, CEO of Creative Technology Ltd., today announced Creative has embarked on the creation of a partnership with HEADS Innovation. Discussions are ongoing for a strategic union which will see a new line of advanced audio products that elevate standards of quality, innovation and design. The first product to be launched is a custom version of the Creative iRoar Portable Bluetooth® Speaker specially tuned by Triple-Grammy® Award winning artist and producer Wyclef Jean, newly appointed President of HEADS Innovation.

“When I met Sim I felt so happy that someone finally understood what I’ve been talking about –  I wasn’t speaking some alien language,” said Wyclef Jean. “The technology of the future is now in our hands in the present… We can make music lovers listen and actually feel as if the artist is right next to them in real time.  Now that’s what I call Super stereo!”

“With Wyclef I have found a fellow traveler on this journey to the audio of tomorrow. Whatever Wyclef has dreamt, we have all the core technologies to make his alien dreams come true. Together we can bring the audio of tomorrow to the world, now,” said Sim Wong Hoo, Creator of the Sound Blaster, and CEO of Creative Technology Ltd.

“Wyclef will be specially tuning a customized version of the Creative iRoar, and you can be sure that you will be getting an audio signature that is defined by one of the major tastemakers in music today.”

“This partnership brings together a visionary in audio technology with a visionary in the music industry, each having sold hundreds of millions of products and albums in their respective spheres,” said Madeline Nelson, founder and CEO of HEADS Innovation.

The newly launched Creative iRoar will be demonstrated at CES, at the Creative Booth in LVCC, South Hall 3, Level 2, Booth #30201.
Wyclef Jean will be appearing live at the Creative booth on Thursday, January 7 and Friday January 8, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tobii and MSI Show Off Eye Track Controlled Gaming at CES

2016/01/05
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CES, Geek News, News

STOCKHOLM & LAS VEGAS – Tobii, the global leader in eye tracking, will showcase innovations that will shape how consumers redefine their computing experience during the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Through a partnership with Ubisoft®, entirely new gaming experiences will be added to Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate, letting gamers aim, shoot and zipline with their eyes. MSI will also start shipments of the world’s first consumer notebook with integrated eye tracking in early 2016. Attendees can go hands–on with Tobii’s award winning experiences, including Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate and the MSI GT72 Dominator Pro Tobii, by visiting its booth at Tech West #71939 in the Sands Expo Center, Jan. 6–9.

“In 2015, we made eye tracking available to consumers for the first time. No matter their first interaction, the response was the same: this feels like the future,” said Oscar Werner, president of Tobii Tech. “A year later, our technology can be found in a world-class gaming notebook, two more AAA game titles and is part of an industry-wide shift in biometric security through validation from Microsoft to support Windows Hello – all solid testimonies to the power of eye tracking.”

CES 2016 attendees will be among the first to experience the following:

MSI GT72 Dominator Pro Tobii – Already a ‘Best of Computex’ award winner, this notebook will officially start shipping to consumers in January 2016 and will be bundled with Tom Clancy’s The Division, Ubisoft’s online open-world RPG shooter and one of 2016’s most anticipated titles, releasing on March 8. As the world’s first consumer notebook with integrated eye-tracking, this extension of MSI’s flagship GT72 line provides gamers with the most realistic and immersive experiences possible. More information, including when and where consumers can first try Tobii eye-tracking features with Tom Clancy’s The Division to follow in early 2016.

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Syndicate with Tobii Eye-tracking – Building on the excitement and success of Ubisoft’s ‘Infinite Screen’ implementation in Assassin’s Creed Rogue, the newest installment in the blockbuster franchise expands eye-tracking implementation to let gamers aim weapons and throw Jacob and Evie Frye’s signature rope launcher with their eyes. Additionally, light adaption has been built into the experience, where the scene becomes overexposed when looking into a dark room with a bright window, as if the character’s vision adjusts. Attendees will be among the first to try these implementations at their exclusive unveiling during CES. All Tobii eye-tracking features will be available on PC in late Q1 2016.

Windows Hello and Tobii EyeX Software – Recently validated by Microsoft, Tobii platforms are the only devices in the world that use the same singular sensor to provide both eye-tracking and facial recognition support for Windows Hello, empowering device manufacturers with both Windows 10-ready biometric authentication and eye-tracking functionality for notebooks, Ultrabooks, desktops, and peripherals. Continuing its commitment to bring consumers a more natural and intuitive Windows experience with eye-tracking, Tobii will also showcase its EyeX software, enhancing the computing experience with features that change how consumers interact with media and their computers.

Tobii IS4 Eye Tracking Platform and Tobii EyeChip – Unveiled in October and built on over 15 years of Tobii eye-tracking innovation, the Tobii IS4 is the world’s most cost-efficient, lightweight eye-tracking platform and the first to meet integration requirements for consumer devices. Powering the IS4 Platform is the Tobii EyeChip, the world’s first application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) developed specifically for eye tracking. A compact, powerful processor, the EyeChip provides exceptional performance while reducing power consumption, CPU and bus load, a unique combination that makes it particularly beneficial in VR. Both the Tobii IS4 Platform and Tobii EyeChip are 2016 CES Innovation Awards Honorees in the ‘Computer Hardware and Components’ and ‘Embedded Technologies’ categories, respectively.

Members of the media can preview these products during Unveiled, the official media event of CES, Jan. 4 from 4-7 p.m.

Tobii will also participate in the Promoting Independence for People with Disabilities through Technology panel on Jan. 7 from 10:15 – 11:15AM at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), North Hall, Room N259.

Tobii discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on January 4, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. CET.

All Hallows’ Eve 2 DVD and VoD Release Date

2016/01/04
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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 04, 2016) – RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brings you the new sequel to the Halloween-themed horror movie ALL HALLOWS’ EVE 2. Directed by Bryan Norton (Seven Hells), Antonio Padovan (Once Upon a Time, Inc.), Marc Roussel (The Last Halloween), Ryan Patch (If I Give My Soul), Jay Holben (Hunger), The Kondelik Brothers (Airplane VS Volcano), Elias Benavidez (A Boy’s Life), Mike Kochansky (Mr. Tricker’s Treat), and Andres Borghi (Alexia), the film stars Andrea Monier (The Black Water Vampire) and Damien Monier (Grim). ALL HALLOWS’ EVE 2 is available on Digital Video and on DVD for an SRP of $27.97 on Feb. 2, 2016.

Alone on Halloween, a young woman finds a mysterious VHS tape on her doorstep—a tape that shows a series of gruesome and ghastly tales that appear to be all too real. But these terrifying glimpses of damned souls are not the only horrors that stalk her. A sinister, pumpkin-faced killer is using the videotape as a portal into our reality; and if he makes it through, this twisted trickster seeks only one “treat”: Blood.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.us.rljentertainment.com/product/all-hallows-eve-2/c1fdbdeb-201c-e511-a652-b8ac6f114281

MAINGEAR Unveils AIO Enabled ALPHA 34 Workstation

2016/01/04
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CES, Geek News, Hardware News, News, Tech News

Kenilworth, New Jersey – January 4, 2016 – MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system integrator of custom gaming solutions, unveils ALPHA 34, the world’s most powerful All-in-One PC and the first AIO armed with up to an 8 core Intel Extreme Edition, or an 18 core Intel Xeon processors.

MAINGEAR’s ALPHA 34 demolishes benchmarks and delivers a breathtaking experience out of the box with a combination of Intel 5960X processors; NVIDIA 980Ti, Titan X or AMD Radeon R9 390X; 32GB of premium Kingston DDR4 RAM; and Samsung 950 Pro M.2 NVME SSD hard drives.  The ALPHA 34 also features a gorgeous 34-inch curved display capable of pumping out eye-opening graphics with a magnificent 3840×1440 resolution.

“The superb combination of Intel’s blazing fast processors with state of the art graphic cards and an astounding screen, gives ALPHA 34 the muscle to handle any task while being the centerpiece in every room,” says Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR.  “ALPHA 34 is a super stocked modern dream car with old fashioned muscle under the hood that is perfect for gaming, movie watching or even designing in Adobe’s Creative Suite.”

ALPHA 34 is completely customizable and fully upgradable, assembled with standard desktop components, and can push performance limits with full-sized desktop gaming and workstation graphics cards.  MAINGEAR’s ALPHA 34 also features maintenance-free closed looped liquid cooling to ensure quiet and cool operation under the most stressful situations, along with Intel’s future-proof and upgradable webcam.

“We are confident that the ALPHA 34 will blow away traditional conceptions about AIOs and will be the new standard for years to come,” adds Santos.

Gamers craving even more performance can get the most out of their system with MAINGEAR’s REDLINE, a factory tested overclocking service that safely pushes the system to its maximum potential.  MAINGEARS’s ALPHA 34 with up to Intel’s 8-core Extreme edition and 18-core Xeon processors is now available for customizing starting at $1999.

For more information about the ALPHA 34 or MAINGEAR’s entire selection of cutting-edge gaming solutions, please visit www.maingear.com/alpha

Lenovo Announces New Commercial X1 and Think Devices

2016/01/04
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CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 3, 2016 – Lenovo (HKSE:992) today unveiled its newly expanded and highly innovative X1 portfolio. Designed for forward thinkers, the series includes new additions such as the brilliantly adaptable ThinkPad X1 Tablet with its unique modular design; the immersive ThinkPad X1 Yoga with world’s first OLED display; and the award-winning ThinkPad X1 Carbon is even thinner and lighter, strengthening its superiority in the ultrabook market.  Furthermore, desktop users will be wowed by the stunning new ThinkCentre X1 all-in-one, the must-have design centerpiece for any office with outstanding performance to match.

Designed and Engineered for Forward Thinkers

The modular design of the ThinkPad X1 Tablet offers something no other tablet can – adding functionality through simple clip-on optional modules:

  • Need more battery? The Productivity Module increases use up to 15 hours total
  • Ready to present? The Presenter Module includes a pico projector and HDMI port
  • Creating in 3D? Add the 3D Imaging Module with its rear-facing Intel RealSense camera

The full size ThinkPad keyboard with the iconic TrackPoint has three adjustable typing angles and recreates the classic ThinkPad keystroke feel. Keyboard and tablet together weigh just 2.4 pounds for an ultra-light laptop experience. What’s more, it is the first Windows tablet with LTE Advanced support for superfast connectivity from virtually anywhere. The ThinkPad X1 Tablet also features a removable rear panel for serviceability and upgrades.

ThinkPad X1 Yoga is incredibly thin at just 0.66 inches and light at only 2.8 pounds. It is also the world’s first convertible featuring an optional Samsung OLED display that reproduces beautifully rich colors and deeper blacks. With a patented Lift and Lock keyboard that retracts keys in tablet mode, X1 Yoga also features an active pen that is perfect for highlighting and writing notes directly on webpages using the Microsoft Edge browser. The pen is also housed & charged inside the system so it won’t get lost.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon continues to stand out as the world’s lightest 14-inch business ultrabook. One of the most refined and elegant notebooks available today, the X1 Carbon is thinner, lighter and more powerful than ever.   Focused on customer-centric design improvements, we listened to customer feedback and made a number of improvements, including more display options, increased memory and storage capacity, improved connectivity and made the X1 Carbon lighter at just 2.6 pounds.

Customers expect Lenovo to keep pushing the boundaries and the ThinkPad X1 series doesn’t disappoint. With a unique combination of performance, connectivity and security focused features available in all three products, the new ThinkPad X1 family is designed and engineered for forward thinkers:

  • Up to 1TB high-density, low-power Samsung M.2 NVMe SSD storage offers speeds up to five times that of standard SATA SSD
  • Ultra-fast enterprise class connectivity with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X7 LTE modem with 4G LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation support for up to 300 Mbps download speeds
  • Fast and secure WiGig wireless docking for a cable-free desk environment
  • Touch Fingerprint reader and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip for peace of mind
  • Built tough to withstand the rigors of mobile working by passing more than two hundred Lenovo stress tests

The ThinkPad X1 family also includes a number of accessories specifically designed to match and enhance the overall user experience:

  • ThinkPad X1 Wireless Touch Mouse is a thin and light dual mode mouse optimized for travel. Flip it over to use the integrated touchpad presenter for easy navigation through slides.
  • The ThinkPad X1 In-Ear Headphones have been optimized by Dolby for the X1 series and engineered with dual drivers to improve phone calls, music and movies.
  • The X1 Sleeve, with its soft-touch interior and easy-to-open magnetic flap, is the perfect transport companion for your X1 Carbon or X1 Yoga.
  • The ThinkPad 65W Micro Adapter is 58 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than a standard power adapter and is the ideal lightweight travel mate for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga.

The Desk Space of Tomorrow

The ThinkCentre X1 AIO offers a superlative design within an ultra-thin 11mm frame giving one of the world’s thinnest desktops. The premium anti-glare display offers a bright picture from any angle on its 23.8-inch screen and despite the incredibly thin chassis, the ThinkCentre X1 is built tough. Designed to withstand dust build up, a common cause of hardware failure with desktop PCs, the all-in-one has been tested for eight hours in a dust chamber, replicating ten years in an office environment.

The 7.5mm ultra-slim ThinkVision X1 is the world’s first monitor to receive the TUV Eye-Comfort certification. Featuring a 27-inch UltraHD edge-to-edge anti-glare display, the ThinkVision X1 includes rich connectivity options such as a USB type C port, providing the perfect complement to the ThinkPad X1 Tablet.

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“Lenovo’s customer-centric engineering focus enables us to design and build products where end-user needs come first. The new X1 family demonstrates our relentless pursuit of innovation that elevates the products above the norm.” said Johnson Jia, senior vice president, Personal Computing Group, Lenovo. “Optimizing our products with unique features and for greater performance, better cloud access and class-leading security and durability will help customers use technology as their secret weapon.”

Pricing and Availability

  • ThinkPad X1 Tablet will be available starting February from $899.
  • The Productivity Module will be available starting February from $149
  • The Projector Module will be available starting May from $279
  • The 3D Imaging Module will be available starting May from $149
  • ThinkPad X1 Yoga will be available starting January from $1449. OLED models will be available starting April. Prices will be quoted nearer the time.
  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon will be available starting February from $1299
  • ThinkPad X1 Wireless Touch Mouse will be available starting end of January for $69.99
  • ThinkPad X1 In-Ear Headphones will be available starting January for $69.99
  • ThinkPad X1 Sleeve will be available starting February for $50
  • ThinkPad 65W Micro Power Adapter will be available later in 2016 from $80.
  • ThinkCentre X1 AIO will be available starting March from $1029
  • ThinkVision X1 will be available starting March from $799.

http://www.lenovo.com/think

Tt eSports Shock 3D 7.1 USB Gaming Headset Review

2016/01/02
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Geek News, News, Reviews, Tech Review

Tt eSports is Thermaltake’s gaming peripherals brand, with entries into most of the mainstream peripherals categories. In the headphones category, Tt eSports has almost 40 different models – ranging from entry level to professional in quality and price point. The Shock 3D 7.1 is one of their mid-range headsets, featuring 7.1 channel virtual surround sound and USB connectivity.

Setting up the Shock 3D 7.1 gaming headset is very easy. Simply install the headset’s configuration software and plug it into an available USB port. From the software suite, you can select and tweak the sound coming from the headset until your heart’s content. The ear cups of the Shock 3D 7.1 are made from a fake leather material and, unfortunately, did cause my ears to sweat after about a half hour into a gaming session – so take note of that. Aside from the sweat induction, the ear cups are very comfortable, and they exert just the right amount of pressure to keep them on without causing headaches or other adverse effects. Included in the package is a nice carrying sack which is always a welcome addition.

One big, noteworthy feature I love is that Tt eSports has chosen to utilize a braided audio cable with the Shock 3D 7.1 – something that was all the rage for a while but seems to be slowly falling out of favor with peripheral makers. I love braided cables as they have a much lower chance of tangling up while gaming.

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In terms of audio quality and virtual 3D sound performance, I had no issues with the Shock 3D 7.1. The audio was of good quality for PC gaming and the virtual surround sound was surprisingly realistic. I have never been a big fan of virtual surround sound – but I didn’t mind the Shock 3D 7.1’s take on the technology.

I got the chance to take on a large array of games while wearing the Shock 3D 7.1, including the Metal Gear Solid V, Fallout 4, Firewatch, and more. At a price point of $79.99, the Shock 3D 7.1 gave everything it had to perform well. Now, that being said, it is not a perfect headset. While it performs very well, the headset has an inexpensive quality about it. I don’t know if it is the gimmicky angles of the headset’s design or the quality of the plastic parts, but it’s there. My final caveat would be if you have a discrete sound card installed, you may want to go with a headset connecting directly to that card via 3.5mm jacks or dedicated inputs.

Despite this, the price point of the Tt eSports Shock 3D 7.1 gaming headset coupled with its above average performance make this well worth its $80 dollar price point. The Tt eSports Shock 3D 7.1 is available now.

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BFG BELTminus Review

2015/12/23
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Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, Geek News, News, Reviews

BELTminus is an extremely lightweight and thoroughly modernized version of the classic M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment. The belt kit concept moves your gear onto your waist for improved cooling and more efficient weight bearing. BELTminus™’ MOLLEminus™ technology is fully MOLLE compatible and removes unnecessary weight and complexity while improving durability. In usage, the BELTminus is a sort of hybrid between a more traditional chest rig and a battle belt. You can definitely mount pouches around its body – both ammo and utility, but it is thin to safely mount a pistol holster.

Routing pouch straps through the MOLLE compatible webbing on the BELTminus is pretty easy due to the lack of restrictive material on the backside of the belt. The biggest issue I had while using the Blue Force Gear BELTminus system was that, sometimes when performing specific maneuvers, gear housed on the belt can dig into your body as there is no supporting backpiece.

The BELTminus comes in several sizes for the most exact fit as possible allowing for the best gear loadout and the maximum weight savings.  For best sizing, choose the closest size below to your actual waist size.  Note: this may be different than your pants size.

  • XS: 31” – 41” waist
  • S: 34” – 44” waist
  • M: 37” – 47” waist
  • L: 40” – 50” waist
  • XL: 43” – 53” waist

Aside from this occasional issue, the BELTminus system is very comfortable. The version of the system we got to review featured the heavier duty shoulder pads which allow for more weight to be comfortably carried. There is a lower profile version available sans the shoulder pads. This version would work well underneath the wearer’s clothing as a concealed option.

Overall, Blue Force Gear has continues its line-up of rock solid products with the BELTminus system. The product retails for $120 with the low profile shoulder straps and $160 for the version with heavy duty pads. It is available now.

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