STACK NZ Jul #75

FEATURE TECH

Tech Picks

Astro A50 An updated version of Astro’s A50 range of headsets has been revealed, and boy are we in for a

treat. The new customisable A50 improves on the previous model in a myriad of ways. The trademark Astro audio features accurate, audiophile-grade performance regardless of what you’re listening to, and the Dolby 7.1 surround sound allows for an ultra- immersive experience. Feel like you’re really crawling the trenches in Battlefield, and hear that sneaky Foxy before he sees you in Five Nights at Freddy’s . The A50 is immensely comfortable, lightweight and durable, meaning you can take it anywhere without fear of damage or wear and tear. With more than 15 hours of battery life, you can play Overwatch and raid loot boxes to your heart’s content. It’s wireless, too, so trips to the pantry between games are a blast. Pre-orders are now open at JB Hi-Fi for wave one stock, so order now for delivery late August. Limited stock is available, so get in fast – you'll want these!

Turtle Beach Elite Pro Turtle Beach have completely redesigned their latest headset from the ground up, pitching their best effort at gear catered to eSports and professional gamers. You wanna be the best? Start here. The Turtle Beach Elite Pro is created specifically with eSports pros in mind, and features a new ComfortTech Fit System with a multi- faceted adjustment rig that genuinely allows for a perfect fit every time. The Aerofit Ear Cushions only add to the comfort, utilising a gel-infused foam to not only keep your head cool, but also isolate sound for superior acoustic quality. Also noteable is the Elite Pro's revolutionary Glasses Relief system – a single button press indents the earcups on the headset, removing the pressure from your head if you wear glasses. Genius! The Turtle Beach Elite Pro is the headset for those wanting to take themselves to the next level. Comfortable, sleek, and with a superb quality of sound, it doesn't get much better than this.

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Logitech keyboard(s) – G610/G810 Logitech’s G-Series of keyboards are all about the aesthetics and the key responses. The G610 and the G810 are relatively similar; the difference being that the G610 uses Orion Brown Cherry MX keys, whereas the G810 employs the mechanical Romer-G keys. Also noteworthy is the G810 features the full Spectrum of available colour combinations for keyboard backlighting (16.8 million, to be exact), whereas the G610 will only light up in white. The difference in backlighting might seem minor to some, but it has proved to be a point of difference when it comes to price, in particular. While the G610 will set you back just over $200, you’re looking at $50 more for the G810 – that’s the price you pay for mechanical keys and pretty lights. Ultimately, these two keyboards perform supremely well and look great, too. So if you’re in the market for a new set of keys, perhaps look at these two, and take your pick as per your lighting preference.

G810

G610

For more from E3, see pages 16-19

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