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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 6, 2020--
(CES) – Committed to expanding its high-performance product line since its inception in 2013 with gaming headsets, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced new additions across its award-winning gaming accessories and memory lineup. The newest products being shown at CES include the Cloud Flight ™ S wireless gaming headset, Alloy Origins ™ RGB gaming keyboard with HyperX Aqua mechanical switches, Pulsefire Raid gaming mouse, FURY Ultra RGB gaming mouse pad, as well as FURY DDR4 DIMM and Impact DDR4 SODIMM memory modules. HyperX also revealed two new ChargePlay Clutch™ solutions for convenient charging and docking of Switch Joy-Con ™ controllers and mobile devices.
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The new additions come off the heels of major HyperX market milestones – with over 10 million gaming headsets, one million gaming keyboards and 65 million memory modules shipped in 2019 – and leading market share for PC-compatible headsets according to the latest NPD data. Since developing the first HyperX Cloud gaming headset in 2014, HyperX has produced 30 headset models, establishing itself as a leading PC and console gaming headset brand and moving into the lifestyle market with its Cloud MIX line of headsets and a full network of “We’re All Gamers” lifestyle brand ambassadors spanning different backgrounds – from Grammy award winner Post Malone to JuJu Smith-Schuster of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics.
“With an unwavering commitment to the ‘We’re All Gamers’ philosophy, the HyperX CES lineup reflects our evolution of catering to enthusiast PC gamers to console gamers to mobile gamers and beyond,” said Mark Leathem, general manager, HyperX. “Whether competing in an online PC tournament or playing the latest title on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation or Xbox, HyperX’s latest gaming peripherals and memory solutions provide the best in class for gamers as we drive HyperX to the next phase of growth.”
The latest HyperX line of products add new levels of comfort, convenience, customization and performance are designed to enhance gameplay at all levels.
The new HyperX products will be on display and demonstrated at CES during CES Unveiled, Pepcom Digital Experience and in the HyperX demo suite at the Venetian Hotel (Tower Suite #29-335), Jan. 6-9. Media can arrange to view the latest products and meet with HyperX by contacting hyperx_pr@hyperxgaming.com.
Availability
The new products will be available through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets as follows:
Cloud Flight S Specifications:
Part Number HX-HSCFS-SG/WW
Headphone Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response: 10Hz–22kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sound pressure level: 99.5dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: < 1%
Weight: 310g
Weight with mic: 320g
Cable length and type: USB charge cable (1m)
Microphone Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Bi-directional, Noise-cancelling
Frequency response: 50Hz-18kHz
Sensitivity: -40.5dBV (1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Battery life 1 30 hours
Wireless Range 4 2.4 GHz
Up to 20 meters
Alloy Origins RGB Gaming Keyboard Specifications:
Part Number HX-KB7RDX-US
Keyboard Switch: HyperX Aqua Switch
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: DIP RGB LED
Light effects: Per key RGB lighting 5 and 5 brightness levels.
On board memory: 3 profiles
Connection type: USB Type-C to USB Type-A
Anti-ghosting: 100% anti-ghosting
Key rollover: N-key mode
LED indicator: Yes
Media control: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
OS compatibility: Windows ® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Key Switches
Switch: HyperX Aqua Switch
Operation Style: Tactile
Actuation Force: 45g
Key Travel Distance: 1.8 mm
Total Travel: 3.8 mm
Life Span (Keystrokes): 80 million
Cable Type: Detachable, Braided USB Cable
Length: 1.8 m
Dimensions Width: 442.5 mm
Depth: 132.5 mm
Height: 36.39 mm
Weight (Keyboard and cable): 1075g
Pulsefire Raid Gaming Mouse Specifications:
Part Number HX-MC005B
Mouse Shape: Ergonomic
Sensor: Premium Pixart PMW3389
Resolution: up to 16,000 DPI
DPI presets: 800 / 1600 / 3200 DPI
Speed: 450 IPS
Acceleration: 50G
Buttons: 11
Left / Right buttons switches: Omron
Left / Right buttons durability: 20 million clicks
Backlight: RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects: 2 RGB lighting zones
On board memory: 1 profile
Connection type: USB 2.0
Polling rate: 1000Hz
Cable type: Braided
Dimensions L: 127.8 mm
W: 71.0mm
H: 41.5 mm
Cable length: 1.8m
Weight (without cable): Approximately 95g 8
Weight (with cable): Approximately 125g
FURY Ultra Gaming Mouse Pad Specifications:
Part Number HX-MPFU-M
Light effects: Per-LED RGB lighting
Cable type: Braided
Weight: 580g
Thickness: 5.0mm
Dimensions: Width: 359.4mm
Length: 299.4mm
Cable length: 1.8m
Material: Plastic
FURY DDR4 Specifications:
Capacities:
Frequencies 2400MHz, 2666MHz, 3000MHz, 3200MHz, 3600MHz, 3733MHz
Latencies CL15, CL16, CL17, CL19
Voltages 1.2V, 1.35V
Operating Temperatures 0°C to 85°C
Dimensions: 133.35mm x 34.1mm x 7.2mm
FURY DDR4 RGB Specifications:
Capacities
Frequencies 3600MHz, 3733MHz
Latencies CL17, CL19
Voltage 1.35V
Operating Temperatures 0°C to 70°C
Dimensions: 133.35mm x 41.24mm x 7mm
Impact DDR4 SODIMM Specifications:
Capacities:
Frequencies 2400MHz, 2600MHz, 2933MHz, 3200MHz
Latencies CL15, CL16, CL17, CL20
Voltage 1.2V
Operating Temperatures 0°C to 85°C
Dimensions: 69.6mm x 30mm
1 Tested at 50% headphone volume
2 Qi wireless charger sold separately
3 Virtual 7.1 surround sound effect output as a 2-channel stereo signal to be used with stereo headphones
4 Wireless range may vary due to environmental conditions
5 Per key RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software
6 Customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software
7 HyperX Plug N Play memory will run in DDR4 systems up to the speed allowed by the manufacturer’s system BIOS. PnP cannot increase the system memory speed faster than is allowed by the manufacturer’s BIOS. HyperX Plug N Play DDR4 products support XMP 2.0 specifications so overclocking can also be achieved by enabling the built-in XMP Profile.
8 In 2019, a small quantity was shipped with the weight published incorrectly (e.g., 89 grams). This specification will be updated and revised to reflect the correct weight This incorrect specification will be removed from the packaging moving forward starting Q1 2020. https://www.hyperxgaming.com/us/support/technical/products?model=hx-mc005b
About HyperX
HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, PC, console and mobile power users with high-performance components. For 16 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and mousepads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand is known for consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and over-clockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 65 million memory modules and 10 million gaming headsets worldwide.
Join the global #HyperXFamily at facebook.com/hyperxcommunity, learn how HyperX products can enhance your console experience and boost performance for both you and your PC, console or mobile device at hyperxgaming.com. Whatever your skill level, whatever genres you play, we embrace all gaming enthusiasts everywhere with our core belief — We’re All Gamers.
Website: http://www.hyperxgaming.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HyperX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyperx/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hyperxcommunity
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kingstonhyperx
Editor’s Note: For additional information or executive interviews, please contact Mark Tekunoff, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2791(Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room here.
Kingston, the Kingston logo, HyperX and the HyperX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All registered trademarks and trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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