FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced it is now shipping two officially licensed gaming peripherals for PlayStation®4 (PS4™): HyperX Cloud ChatTM and HyperX Cloud StingerTM gaming headsets. These licensed headsets are perfect for PS4 gamers looking for comfort, superior sound quality, and convenience while playing their favorite games on a PS4 system.
The officially licensed HyperX Cloud Chat headset is built with a 40mm driver for clear voice and chat audio, sporting a flexible noise-cancellation microphone, pop filter and in-line audio control to easily adjust volume and mute the mic. The Cloud Chat headset utilizes a lightweight, single earcup and reversible design that can be worn comfortably on either ear.
The officially licensed Cloud Stinger headset utilizes 50mm directional drivers to deliver high-quality sound with pinpoint audio precision and features an on-board volume slider and swivel-to-mute noise-cancellation microphone. The Cloud Stinger is lightweight at only 275 grams with earcups that rotate 90o for an adaptive fit.
“It is a very exciting time for HyperX as we expand our line-up with more officially licensed PlayStation 4 headsets to our console gamer base,” said Andrew Ewing, senior manager console business, HyperX. “Our Cloud Chat headset allows gamers to enjoy their home theatre experience while communicating clearly with their friends. The Cloud Stinger is one of the best values in gaming and the newest version provides PlayStation 4 gamers with unmatched audio experience and comfort enabling them to perform at their best.”
These new headsets are designed specifically for PlayStation 4 gamers with complementary blue color accents, optimal audio performance, award-winning comfort, and gaming grade sound quality.
Availability
The new products for PlayStation 4 are now available thru HyperX’s retail and e-tail channels and is backed by a limited two-year warranty with HyperX support:
- HyperX Cloud Chat headset for PS4 MSRP $24.99
- HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset for PS4 MSRP $49.99
Cloud Chat Headset Specifications:
Part Number
HX-HSCCHS-BK/AM
Headphone
Driver: Dynamic, 40mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Semi-Open, Single Earcup
Frequency response: 50Hz - 10kHz
Impedance: 16 ohms
Sound pressure level: 85dBSPL, 1mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: ≦1%
Weight: 123g
Cable length: 1.3m
Connection: 3.5mm (4 pole)
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Bi-directional, noise-cancelling
Frequency response: 50Hz-18kHz
Sensitivity: -42dB (1V/Pa @1kHz)
Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Specifications:
Part number
HX-HSCSS-BK/AM
Headphone
Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response: 18Hz-23,000Hz
Impedance: 30 Ω+
Sound pressure level: 102 ± 3dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D: ≦ 2%
Input power: Rated 30mW, Maximum 500mW
Weight: 275g
Cable length and type: Headset (1.3m) + Extension Y-cable(1.7m)
Connection: Headset - 3.5mm plug (4 pole) + extension cable - 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Uni-directional, Noise-canceling
Frequency response: 50Hz~18,000Hz
Sensitivity: -40 dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)
About HyperX
HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, PC, console and mobile power users with high-performance components. For 16 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and mousepads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand is known for consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and over-clockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 65 million memory modules and 10 million gaming headsets worldwide.
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Editor’s Note: For additional information or executive interviews, please contact Mark Tekunoff, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2791(Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room here.
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