Razer
Enters the World of Console Gaming with Plans to Develop Tournament
Grade Wired Controller for Xbox 360
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Razer, the world's
leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle
peripherals, has announced that they have received preliminary
approval from Microsoft to develop the Razer Onza(TM) Professional
Gaming Controller for Xbox 360(R) and Razer is working towards
approval of a licensed Razer Chimaera(TM) Professional Gaming
Headset for Xbox 360(R) designed specifically for the Xbox 360
gaming console.
"Just as we did for PC gamers, we
are really looking forward to revolutionizing the world of console
gaming by creating a controller and gaming headset that gives
console gamers the same level of quality, precision and accuracy
that they know and expect in our PC products," said Robert
"Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "This is a great
opportunity for us to continue to give gamers the competitive edge
by really listening and responding to their needs."
Razer plans to develop the Onza Professional Gaming
Controller for Xbox 360 and Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset
for Xbox 360 that will provide gamers with special features to
enhance the Xbox 360 gaming experience. The Razer Onza will feature
Razer Hyperesponse(TM) buttons, analog sticks with customizable
tension and a programmable multi-function button (MFB). The Razer
Chimaera is equipped with a 5.1 Channel Virtual Surround sound
system, a Daisy-Chain cable system and a circumaural design for
optimum sound quality and comfort. These releases promise to be an
exciting new endeavour as Razer makes its much anticipated debut
into the world of console gaming.
Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox
360
The Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360
was created to improve the players Xbox 360 gaming experience with
a series of special features, including Razer Hyperesponse(TM)
buttons, designed to give faster actuation and a crisp, tactile
feel. The Razer Onza will allow gamers to vary the tension required
to tilt the analog stick for maximum comfort and customization
bringing an element of personal preference to the world of console
gaming. Razer has also added a multi-function button (MFB) that can
be mapped to act as one of the action buttons, the analog stick
buttons or an auto-fire button by using a sliding selector switch
on the bottom of the controller. The Razer Onza Professional Gaming
Controller for Xbox 360 is further distinguished by a sharply-lit
edge, for gaming that stays in style, even in the dark.
Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360
MSRP:
US $49.99 Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for
Xbox 360
Features:
- Razer Hyperesponse(TM) technology
-- Adjustable Tension Analog Sticks
-- Programmable Multi-function Button
-- Wired Control for Virtually Lag Free Gameplay Razer
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Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360
The Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 is
designed to provide sharp sound quality that optimizes the gaming
experience with crisp, roaring sound from a 5.1 Channel Virtual
Surround Sound system. Although the majority of games are encoded
with the full 5.1 surround sound, most gaming headsets are only
equipped to offer stereo-grade sound, while the Razer Chimaera
offers the full range of sound, enhancing the entire Xbox
experience. A Daisy-Chain solution allows multiple Razer base
stations to be connected to create a direct, private communication
channel for in-game team conversations. The circumaural design of
the headset allows for optimum noise isolation for long-hours of
comfortable gameplay without any outside interruptions. Razer
Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 COST: US $129.99
Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360
-- 5.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
-- Circumaural Design
-- Daisy-Chain Cable System allows multiple base stations
to connect for private communication channel Razer Chimaera
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About the Razer Group:
For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com . Press
contacts: Razer, Asia Pacific Fiona Ng Tel: +65-6505-2174 Email:
[email protected]