Turtle Beach? Announces Ear Force? Z1, A Superior High-Fidelity PC Gaming Headset For Cost-Conscious Gamers

Elmsford, N.Y. (PRWEB) October 5, 2009

Turtle Beach, a leader in XBOX 360?, PlayStation? and PC gaming headsets, today announced the latest addition to their growing line of Ear Force gaming headsets--the Ear Force Z1 (MSRP: $ 29.95). Designed as a compact, cost-effective alternative to larger and more expensive gaming headsets, the Ear Force Z1 combines portability, premium stereo game sound, online communication and unique noise-reduction ear cushions to provide maximum comfort and help block out distractions from the surrounding environment. The Ear Force Z1 is the ideal audio peripheral for gamers who want to enjoy immersive game sound with popular titles such as Team Fortress? 2, Counter-Strike?, Left 4 Dead?, World Of Warcraft?, and Call of Duty? 4: Modern Warfare. (http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efz1/home.aspx)

"We've had great success with our higher-cost PC headsets and the Z1 is our response to gamers who have requested a low-cost alternative with premium sound quality," said Peter Ronick, director of marketing for Turtle Beach. "The Z1 is a perfect fit for the PC gamer seeking a great audio experience that's both portable and affordable. They also make a great second-headset even if you already own a pair of gaming headphones."

The attractive Ear Force Z1 headset includes a rugged, oversized, flexible boom mic for online communication and sports an ultra-light design for enhanced comfort during extended game play. Unlike most headphones, the Z1 can be easily folded into a compact size for convenient storage or for transport to gaming competitions or LAN parties. Twist-style ear cups let the headset conveniently rest on the shoulders between gaming sessions.

The soft, noise-reduction ear cushions are designed to take the shape of your ears and help block out distractions so you can concentrate on the game. The ten-foot cable includes an in-line remote control with volume and microphone muting, so it's easy to make adjustments. The large 40mm drivers deliver full-bandwidth, premium sound from a small package. Although primarily designed for PC gaming, the Ear Force Z1 can also be used with voice communications programs such as Ventrilo? and Skype?, and for watching TV or listening to music with MP3 players via the standard 3.5mm connector.

The Ear Force Z1 headset will be available in October from major US retailers as well as the Turtle Beach web site http://www.turtlebeach.com. Turtle Beach Ear Force headsets are distributed in Europe by Mad Catz? Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ http://www.madcatz.com.)

Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets high-quality audio peripherals for PC and video game platforms, including its growing line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets for XBOX, PS3? and Nintendo? game consoles and for personal computer games. Turtle Beach, with headquarters in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today's PC audio industry.

Turtle Beach, Voyetra and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX and XBOX 360 are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Ventrilo is a trademark of Flagship Industries, Inc. Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

Editor Note: Artwork is available at http://www.turtlebeach.com/press/artwork.aspx

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Voyetra Turtle Beach Sponsors Modern Warfare 2 Online Tournaments via 360igame.com and ps3leaderboard.com

Elmsford, N.Y. (PRWEB) December 14, 2009

Turtle Beach?, the leaders in premium XBOX 360? headsets, announced it is sponsoring two online competitive video game tournaments on 360igame.com and ps3leaderboard.com that run between December 14, 2009 and January 30, 2010. More than 500 gamers will participate in single-elimination bracket competitions for teams (4v4) and individuals on the popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 title on the PS3 and XBOX platforms.

?The popularity of online tournament play and the chance to work with 360igame and ps3leaderboard makes this a great opportunity for us to connect with and support the competitive and casual gaming communities,? says Peter Ronick, Director of Marketing, Turtle Beach. ?Once they experience our Ear Force headsets for XBOX and PS3, we are confident these gamers will want to take our gear into battle.?

Turtle Beach?s latest gaming headsets include the Ear Force X41, Ear Force X31 and Ear Force XLC for XBOX and the Ear Force P21 for PS3.

360igame.com, created by Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity, the world?s first video game fraternal organization, is a social network developed by gamers for gamers to enhance the online gaming experience. Ps3leaderboard.com is the leading independently-owned online battles site on the Web. The tournaments are part of the organization?s ?Let The Kids Play Games? multiphase fundraising campaign for its technology and educational initiatives.

?We are very pleased to have the support of Turtle Beach, premier maker of video game headsets for all gaming platforms, and look forward to a great partnership for years to come,? said Eric Whiteside, Project Manager, Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity.

About Turtle Beach

Voyetra Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com ) designs and markets high-quality audio peripherals for PC and video game platforms under the Turtle Beach brand, including its growing line of Ear Force gaming headsets and headphones for XBOX, PS3 and Nintendo game consoles and for personal computer games. Turtle Beach, with headquarters in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today?s PC audio and gaming headphone industry. Turtle Beach, Voyetra, Ear Force and Chat Boost are trademarks or registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Corp. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Labs. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

About Delta Beta Lambda and Let The Kids Play Games Campaign

Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity (http://www.deltabetalambda.com) is a registered South Carolina charitable organization that provides positive experience for children participating in online games and is the world?s first video game fraternal organization. The organization seeks to expand to local colleges and universities recruiting the top technology students as members to support their community service initiatives. The organization further seeks to provide technology access programs to DepriTech youth, a term created by the organizations sister organization Delta Beta Lambda Foundation (http://www.technologykids.org) which translates to? Deprived of Technology: any individual, social class or economic class of individuals who are deprived of technology in such a manner that it may inhibit the personal, business, or professional growth or advancement of the individual or class of individuals?. The organization will start this year ?The Let the Kids Play Games Campaign Phase I? which will be a continued multiphase fundraising drive to raise needed funds for the organizations initiatives.

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Turtle Beach? Announces Ear Force? X11 Headset for XBOX 360? and PC Gaming

Elmsford, N.Y. (PRWEB) March 1, 2010

Turtle Beach, the leaders in XBOX 360 gaming headsets, today announced its new Ear Force X11 stereo gaming headset for the XBOX 360 and PC gaming. Featuring vastly improved sound quality and an enhanced ergonomic design, the X11 embodies an attention to detail that characterizes the entire line of Ear Force headsets from Turtle Beach, making it ideal for playing popular XBOX? titles such as Battlefield Bad Company? 2, Mass Effect 2, Bioshock 2?, Call of Duty? Modern Warfare? 2, HALO? 3, Left 4 Dead? 2, Assassin?s Creed II, and Guitar Hero?.

?The X1 has been the XBOX gaming community?s favorite stereo headset for more than 3 years.? says Peter Ronick, Director of Marketing. ?There is no other stereo gaming headset more widely used by XBOX 360 gamers than the X1?arguably the best-selling stereo XBOX gaming headset of all time. Now, the torch has been passed to the X11, a successor that might prove to be even more popular with an improved look, enhanced sound quality and comfort features at the same affordable price.?

Visually compatible with the Ear Force X31 and X41 wireless headsets, the X11 sports a black and white design motif with circum-aural ear cups, a deep-cushioned headband and long, adjustable boom mic. For added comfort, the ear cups have been made larger with deep fabric-mesh cushions that sit comfortably around the ears, allowing for enhanced game play for longer periods of time. An extra-long 16-foot cable makes it easy to move around the room while playing XBOX games. Features include:

Independent volume controls for game and voice signals to balance XBOX LIVE? chat and stereo game sound.
Large, acoustically-tuned ear cups with 40mm drivers produce superior audio with deep bass for all types of games, digital music, and entertainment.
Integrated bass-boost makes explosions, gun shots and other deep-bass effects more dramatic by increasing the impact of low frequency sound cues.
DC-coupled amplifiers provide super-wide bandwidth down to 0Hz while eliminating the distortion caused by speaker-coupling capacitors.
A microphone with a rugged, oversized, flexible boom accurately reproduces the gamer?s voice during chat sessions.
A microphone monitor keeps gamers from raising their voices louder than necessary and avoids the ?under water? feeling that results when you can?t hear yourself speak.

While designed for the XBOX, the Ear Force X11 can also be used as a PC headset by virtue of its independent 3.5mm microphone and line audio plugs.

The Ear Force X11 headset has an MSRP of $ 59.95 and will be available at major US retailers including Best Buy, GameStop, Wal-Mart, Amazon, Newegg and at major Canadian retailers including Best Buy Canada and Future Shop, as well as from the Turtle Beach web site http://www.turtlebeach.com. Turtle Beach Ear Force headsets are distributed in Europe by Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ http://www.madcatz.com.)

Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets high-quality audio peripherals for PC and video game platforms, including its growing line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets for XBOX and PS3? game consoles and for personal computer games. Turtle Beach, with headquarters in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today?s PC audio industry.

Turtle Beach and Ear Force are trademarks and registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX, XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Corp. PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

Editor Note: Artwork is available at http://www.turtlebeach.com/press/artwork.aspx

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Ear Force? PX21 Universal Gaming Headset from Turtle Beach? Takes PlayStation?3, XBOX 360? and PC Gaming to New Levels

Elmsford, NY (PRWEB) March 3, 2010

Turtle Beach, a world-leader in gaming headsets, has extended its reach into the universal gaming headset arena with the introduction of the Ear Force PX21 gaming headset for the PlayStation 3, XBOX 360 and PC/Mac? gaming platforms. By integrating premium stereo game sound with crystal-clear communication on the PlayStation Network (PSN), XBOX LIVE? and PC/Mac platforms, the PX21 creates the definitive audio environment for playing popular PS3?, XBOX? and PC titles such as Call of Duty? Modern Warfare 2, Fallout 3, Assassin?s Creed II and Guitar Hero?.

?The P21 has been extremely popular with the PS3 gaming community, resulting in tremendous interest from gamers who wanted the same features on the XBOX 360. In response to this demand, we transformed the P21 into the PX21?an improved version that adds XBOX LIVE chat and other enhancements for the same price as the original P21.? says Peter Ronick, Director of Marketing. ?The PX21 is essentially two headsets in one?a stereo USB headset for mic communication and an amplified stereo headset for game sound. That means you can independently control chat and game sound from a single control unit regardless of the platform. Whether you?re playing PS3, XBOX or PC games, the PX21 delivers high quality game audio, clear communications and unique features for a competitive edge that can make the difference between winning and losing?all at an affordable price.?

Visually compatible with the PS3, the PX21 sports a slick, glossy-black design with curves and elements that compliment the PS3 motif. Larger, more comfortable ear cups detailed with a chrome ring, helps to differentiate the new model from its predecessor. Like the P21, the PX21 includes unique features for enhanced comfort and convenience during extended game play. The rugged design is exceptionally lightweight, for comfortable wear during long play sessions.

The PX21 incorporates many of the features found in the popular Turtle Beach Ear Force XBOX 360 headsets, including:

Stereo USB audio channel provides separate controls for PSN chat or PC stereo audio.

Deep fabric-mesh ear cushions sit comfortably around the ears to block out distractions.

Twist-style ear cups rotate to lay flat on the shoulders when taking a break from the game.

An extra-long 16-foot cable allows freedom to move around the room while playing and a convenient belt clip secures the in-line amplifier so it stays out of the way.

Independent volume controls for game and voice signals make it easy to balance USB chat and stereo game sounds.

Variable bass boost control makes explosions, gun shots and other deep-bass effects more dramatic by allowing the user to adjust the impact of low frequencies as desired.

Proprietary Chat Boost? feature automatically increases chat levels during loud gaming sequences, so online communication from teammates isn?t drowned out.

Stereo Expander spreads the stereo signal for increased depth in the sound field.

A microphone with rugged, oversized, flexible boom accurately reproduces the gamer?s voice while keeping out unwanted ambient noise.

A microphone monitor keeps gamers from raising their voices louder than necessary and avoids the ?under water? feeling that results when you can?t hear yourself speak.

Premium sound is delivered by acoustically tuned ear cups, wide-bandwidth 40mm speaker drivers with high-density magnets and DC-coupled amplifiers for low distortion.

Compatible with XBOX LIVE, PSN chat and PC online chat.

3.5mm plug for direct connection to PC or Mac without an optional adapter cable.

The Ear Force PX21 headset has an MSRP of $ 79.95 and will be available at major US retailers including Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, Newegg and at major Canadian retailers including Best Buy Canada and Future Shop, as well as from the Turtle Beach web site http://www.turtlebeach.com. Turtle Beach Ear Force headsets are distributed in Europe by Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ http://www.madcatz.com.)

Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com ) designs and markets high-quality audio peripherals for PC and video game platforms, including its growing line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets for XBOX and PS3 game consoles and for personal computer games. Turtle Beach, with headquarters in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today?s PC audio industry.

Turtle Beach, Chat Boost and Ear Force are trademarks and registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX, XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Corp. PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

Editor Note: Artwork is available at http://www.turtlebeach.com/press/artwork.aspx

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