VALHALLA, N.Y. and
LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle
Beach, pioneers and market-leaders of the gaming headset category,
today introduced a new line of exclusively licensed, limited
edition Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Ear Force headsets. Custom
designed and optimized to deliver enhanced audio experiences for
the year's most anticipated entertainment launch Call of Duty:
Black Ops II, the distinctive line will be previewed at Turtle
Beach's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) booth: Los Angeles Convention Center South Hall
#2447, from June 5 – 7, 2012.
Turtle Beach, Activision Publishing, Inc. and award-winning game
developer Treyarch are collaborating on every facet of the line,
from design to the unique features of each model, offering select
compatibility across most major platforms. As with last year's
highly successful launch of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3
headset models, Turtle Beach will work with Activision to deploy an
extensive mix of marketing, media and retail initiatives to support
the new line.
"Turtle Beach is honored to be working with Treyarch and
Activision on a line of new headsets for the release of Call of
Duty: Black Ops II," said Bob
Picunko, Chief Marketing Officer at Turtle Beach. "Whether
you are a hardcore multiplayer gamer or a casual mobile player, the
goal in the development of these new headsets is to allow the
player to hear the game the way the developer intended."
The Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Ear Force lineup is built with
the latest in video game audio technology and is comprised of five
products: Ear Force TANGO, Ear Force SIERRA, Ear Force X-RAY, Ear
Force KILO and Ear Force EARBUDS. Each limited edition model
contains a unique feature set, special packages, bonus content and
a price point suitable for casual gamers to serious competitors.
These models are specifically designed to enhance the audio
experience across each scenario within the epic gameplay of Call of
Duty®: Black Ops II, while placing the technology of the future in
gamer's hands today.
Ear Force TANGO – The top of the line Tango headset
offers Call of Duty: Black Ops II fans a sleek, premium design
combined with Bluetooth, Wireless Dolby Surround Sound and
programmable presets for the ultimate audio experience across the
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The Tango can be loaded with unique
Call of Duty: Black Ops II voice prompts and exclusive audio
presets custom-created with Treyarch to create a signature game
experience. Players also have the option of configuring
personalized presets to customize game, chat and mic audio for
different gaming scenarios. In addition, the Tango's wireless radio
features Turtle Beach's new dual band Wi-Fi technology and operates
via a rechargeable battery for up to 15 hours of uninterrupted
gameplay. MSRP: $299.99
Ear Force SIERRA – Optimized for pro tournaments and
competitive online play, the Sierra Programmable Dolby Surround
Sound headset can also be loaded with Call of Duty: Black Ops II
presets custom-created by Treyarch and the option to swap out with
personalized presets. The Sierra features a streamlined design with
a LED backlit control with touch control capabilities and limited
edition Call of Duty: Black Ops II speaker plates for use with Xbox
360, PlayStation 3 and PC platforms. In addition, the Sierra
features voice morphing so players can disguise their voices; Sonic
Lens™ with sound field expander to widen or narrow the sound field
and hear game play cues like enemy footsteps; and Ear Guard™ with
Blast Limiter to limit the intensity of thunderous sounds like
explosions and gunfire. MSRP: $279.99
Ear Force X-RAY – Boasting clean design and the latest
tech, the dual band wireless X-Ray provides Call of Duty: Black Ops
II players with an optimized Dolby Surround Sound experience for
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Featuring a rechargeable battery and
dynamic Chat Boost, players can battle for up to 15 hours in style
and comfort with friends. MSRP: $199.99
Ear Force KILO – For Call of Duty: Black Ops II gamers
seeking an affordable high fidelity stereo experience, the new USB
powered Kilo delivers with its powerful 50mm speakers and amplified
stereo sound for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC platforms.
Players can also quickly access critical gaming audio controls,
including chat and game volume via its inline amp, and experience
enhanced depth and realism through the headset's Bass Boost. MSRP:
$79.99
Ear Force EARBUDS – The Ear Force Earbuds are the ideal
audio solution for gamers looking to display their dedication to
Call of Duty: Black Ops II and enjoy premium quality audio while
gaming, talking or listening to music, on their mobile phones or
tablets. Its inline microphone provides crystal-clear communication
for hands-free calling or chatting during online game play, while
its ear gels and design are optimized to eradicate ambient noise
and provide optimal comfort. MSRP: $69.99
Additional details about limited edition Turtle Beach Call of
Duty: Black Ops II package features, bonus content, promotions and
more will be announced later in 2012.
Scheduled to launch worldwide on November
13, 2012, Call of Duty: Black Ops II is the sequel to the
universally acclaimed and record setting Call of Duty: Black
Ops. Award winning developer Treyarch and Activision
Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), return to take gamers to the year 2025
in the most groundbreaking and visceral Call of Duty® experience
ever. Featuring a near future setting, branching storylines,
advanced weaponry and new graphics technology, Call of Duty: Black
Ops II pushes the boundaries of the famed franchise. For more
information, visit www.callofduty.com/blackops2 or follow Call of
Duty: Black Ops II on www.facebook.com/codblackops.
The dominant player in the gaming headset category, Turtle Beach
revolutionized game audio with the industry's first truly
customizable headset, the Ear Force PX5, followed by the Ear Force
XP500, the first Xbox 360 headset to feature completely wireless
Xbox LIVE chat capabilities. Gamers interested in learning more
about Turtle Beach's lineup of Call of Duty: Black Ops II headsets
should visit turtlebeach.com/E32012 to sign up for updates about
special content, additional product details, pre and on-sale info
and other special news and alerts.
About Treyarch
Treyarch is an industry-leading game developer, wholly
owned by Activision Publishing, Inc. whose previous game Call of
Duty®: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record
upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the
best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK
Chart-Track.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United
Kingdom, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Australia,
Russia, Japan, South
Korea, China and the region
of Taiwan. More information about
Activision and its products can be found on the company's website,
www.activision.com.
About Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets premium
audio peripherals for video game, personal computer, and mobile
platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming
headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles
and PC games. Turtle Beach's Ear Force XP400 wireless headset was
named IGN's "Best Gaming Hardware" as part of its Best of CES 2012
Awards.
Turtle Beach, headquartered in Valhalla, 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 registered trademarks of Voyetra
Turtle Beach, Inc. Xbox 360 is a registered trademark of
Microsoft, Corp. PlayStation 3 is a registered trademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property
of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
© 2012 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY,
MODERN WARFARE are registered trademarks and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS
is a trademark of Activision Publishing,
Inc.
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