STACK #160 Feb 2018

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HyperX cloud flight - wireless headset

HyperX have finally dabbled in the wireless headset market, revealing their new HyperX Cloud Flight wireless gaming headset at CES 2018.

S traight out of the box, this headset practically screams comfort. There’s foam padding on the headband and earcups; the Flight comes exceptionally close to being the most agreeable headset we’ve ever used, and we’ve trialled a lot. This comes down to the padding that, even after six hours of wear, retains a comfortable fit. HyperX have always been one of the industry leaders when it comes to the sound of their headsets, but having a wire running from your ears isn’t always convenient. The wireless Cloud Flights have opened the door into a whole new market for HyperX, introducing their loyal customers to the

portability and reliability of the company’s wireless technology. They’re plug and play – all you need to do is connect the USB dongle and you’re off. The Cloud Flights charge via an included USB cable, and you’ll get around 30 hours out of them (without LEDs on and at half volume); perfect for extended gaming sessions. The HyperX Cloud Flights have a detachable mic that’s easy to remove when not required,

and on-ear controls that let you easily adjust the volume. They’re a great closed-back headset, and a most welcome addition to the HyperX family.

Nacon wired compact controller Need a PS4 controller for your Player 2 but don’t want to fork out the big bucks? N acon have answered your prayers with their new wired compact controllers – so called because they’re a tad smaller transparent SKUs with blue, red or green backing LEDs, or flat orange, black, grey, red, and blue – one for every colour preference. They’re also extremely light, reducing wrist fatigue for marathon sessions in front of the box.

There’s also a tiny bit more space in between the two triggers and bumpers on each side, to give you a little more breathing room and avoid misclicks. The Nacon wired compact controller is a solid wallet-friendly addition to your home gaming set-up. Perfect for your Player 2, they’re nice and small and you’re guaranteed to find a finish to suit your aesthetic taste.

than your standard DUALSHOCK 4. The reduced size make these controllers an ideal companion for younger gamers, or indeed anyone with smaller hands. The new Nacon wired compact controllers come in one of eight different colours; three

Nacon’s new hardware very closely mimics the regular DS4s; they’ve got a centralised touchpad, two opposed thumbsticks, a D-pad and your standard four face buttons on the right.

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