Hardcore-players have just got a new offering which will let them enjoy blasting game audio right into their ears. Mad Catz has recently revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops professional gaming audio headsets, under the umbrella of the company’s Tritton brand. The audio headset range subsumes two Microsoft Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game platform compatible headsets and a 5.1 headset for PC gaming.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops Dolby Digital True 5.1 ProGaming headset for Xbox 360 and PS3 is packed in with fully braided cables and gold plated connectors. Its eight drivers (four in each cup) produce authentic Dolby Digital 5.1 sound in order to enjoy racing and action games. For a fuller sound delivery, each cup equips a front, rear, center and sub driver. Also, players can control in-game audio and chat levels with the backlit in-line audio controller proffers ‘break away’ safety features. The headset features a backlit glow which lights up both the ear cups, while it is encased in a high quality padded travel case. Further, it carries a price tag of $249.99 (approx Rs. 11,614).
“We are excited to introduce our new range of Call of Duty: Black Ops headset based on our Tritton pro-gaming audio technology,†quoted Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “The new range delivers the best audio experience as well as providing the Call of Duty: Black Ops enthusiast an exclusively licensed pro-gaming headset. The new headsets are part of our continued strategy to marry our pro-gaming technologies with world-class licenses to bring unique products to market that consumers are passionate about.â€
Next, the Call of Duty: Black Ops Dolby Headphone 5.1 ProGaming headset merges Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone technology to render vibrant sounds to professional gamers. Inclusive of the Dolby Digital set top encoder box, the offering livens up a comprehensive 3D audio environment through the precision balanced 2-channel 40mm headset drivers. Players can seamlessly converse via Xbox Live and PSN with its fully detachable boom microphone. Just like the Dolby Digital True 5.1 ProGaming headset, this peripheral features an in-line audio controller and comes in a travel case. Additional ear pads in a choice of leather and cloth textures are also bundled in. Gamers can snap up this headset for $199.99 (approx Rs. 9,291).
Lastly, PC gamers are proffered with the the Call of Duty: Black Ops True 5.1 ProGaming Headset for dynamic surround sound field. If used with 5.1 sound cards, this offering reproduces acoustic sound through eight drivers (four in each cup). Adding in the drivers, controllers and accurate sound features of the other two headsets, this peripheral lets players enjoy gaming on the computer. Costing $149.99 (approx Rs. 6,968), leather and cloth textured ear pads and travel case are also shipped with this Call of Duty: Black Ops artwork designed headset.
These Call of Duty: Black Ops professional gaming audio headsets are anticipated to begin shipping this holiday season. The Dolby Digital True 5.1 ProGaming Headset will be available at Best Buy, while the Dolby Headphone 5.1 ProGaming Headset is slated to be up for grabs at GameStop.
