Posted on Wednesday, June 12 2013 @ 18:27 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Kingston and SteelSeries teamped up to deliver the SteelSeries Siberia v2 - Kingston HyperX Edition headset:
Kingston Technology Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the exclusive launch of the SteelSeries Siberia v2 - Kingston HyperX Edition headset at DreamHack Summer 2013, via Komplett and Webhallen.
This premium, limited-edition headset combines the most distinctive qualities that both SteelSeries and Kingston HyperX are built on: cutting-edge design, optimum performance and uncompromised quality. Based on the Siberia v2 design, winner of worldwide review and tournament awards, the HyperX Edition headset has all of the qualities the world's best pro gamers demand. The 50mm drivers allow gamers to experience rich and dramatic soundscapes - from immersive, atmospheric background music to precise 3D positional sounds of footsteps, gunfire and more.
"Our partnership with SteelSeries has thrived through various joint gaming events and gaming team sponsorships, as well as sales and marketing promotions through which we've been able to experience the great quality of their products," said Krystian Jaroszynski, European Product Marketing Manager, HyperX and Server, Kingston. "Gamers from our sponsored professional gaming teams like NaVi, Incredible Miracle and SK Gaming all praise the Siberia v2 qualities. Kingston is proud to have a HyperX edition of this award winning headset."
"We've been working with the Kingston team in parallel for a number of years now from creative marketing opportunities to the sponsorship of many professional players and international teams on the competitive gaming circuit," said Bruce Hawver, CEO of SteelSeries. "We're excited to bring our Siberia v2 to Kingston's audience of gamers and system builders."
Gamers attending DreamHack Summer will have the opportunity to get an exclusive first look and the chance to purchase the product at the Komplett and Webhallen store. Kingston HyperX sponsored gamers will be on hand at the Kingston booth to sign the merchandise.
The SteelSeries Siberia v2 - Kingston HyperX Edition headset can be purchased at Komplett and Webhallen. The product will be available in the UK in July.
SteelSeries Siberia V2 - Kingston HyperX Edition Headset specifications:
Headphones:
Drivers: 50mm
Frequency: 18 - 28,000 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ohm
SPL@1kHz, 1V rms: 112 dB
Cable length: 1,0 + 2,0 = 3 m
Microphone:
Frequency: 50 - 16,000 Hz
Pick-up pattern: Uni-directional
Sensitivity: -38dB
