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068 AUGUST 2017
visit TECH REVIEWS
HyperX has
just introduced
another new
gaming headset
to its catalogue
– the CLOUD
Revolver S.
very flexible as far as placing or movement
is concerned. The headset itself also has no
means of volume/mute control. Closed back
provides good, locational sound, and the
in-line controller features a choice of different
profiles that can be programmed.
It’s plug and play, with no need to download
software, and once you get used to not
being able to control the volume on the unit
itself, the CLOUD Revolver S is a reliable,
elementary headset.
F eaturing Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound and
USB connectivity, the CLOUD Revolver S
(CRS) is a fairly standard headset. Compatible
with Xbox One, PS4, PC, Wii U and Mobile,
the CRS features a couple of different
connectivity options: a single 3.5mm jack, a
double 3.5mm jack (audio/voice), and USB.
It features an in-line control on the USB
connection that allows you to independently
adjust headset and mic volume, as well as
a handy mute button. Depending on your
connection, though, you won’t have your
in-line controls, so you might want to take
into account your console of choice before
committing to this.
The CRS is simple to look at; it doesn’t
look like you’re wearing a pilot’s headset, but
you’re not in bargain bin territory either.
Featuring 50mm drivers, the headset is on
the bigger side (by no means a bad thing),
and provides good quality surround
sound. It’s also got a noise-
cancelling mic, but it’s not
S imilar to the K63, but with
an added numpad on the
right-hand side, the K68 offers
dust and spill resistance, so you
need no longer be worried about
spilling a drink or food on your
keyboard. Sure, it’s not a very
common occurrence, but when it
does happen it can mean the end
for your tech.
The K68 is a mechanical
keyboard featuring Corsair’s
CHERRY MX Red switches (a little
quieter than other mechanical
switches), as well as fully
customisable red backlighting that
can be mapped to individual keys
or profiles. Anti-ghosting and full
key rollover means that you don’t
need to worry about pressing
multiple keys at once – Corsair
has you covered.
Media controls are situated
on the keyboard’s top right,
meaning no more alt-tabbing to
control your music; it’s all at the
tip of your finger. The company
has also added the Windows key
lock button, so that’s the end of
accidentally hitting the Windows
button and destroying that killer
killstreak.
While you won’t be able to go
throwing your keyboard in the
bath and expecting it to still work,
the per-key silicone rubber shields
will protect against most spills
and crumbs, giving you no excuse
for not being at the peak of your
game. Corsairs Utility Engine
program is also compatible
with the K68, allowing you to
universally map macros and other
shortcuts to your keys, as well as
customise your lighting. You’ll be
seeing red in no time.
Corsair have entered into the relatively empty market of
dust and water-resistant keyboards with the K68.
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