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Now that Intel's let the cat out of the bag (and into the Ivy), it's high time we took a look at what manufacturers are going to do with those fancy new processors. Behold: The MSI GT70 gaming laptop, one of the first gaming beasts out of the door with Intel's next generation architecture. Living up to its next-gen CES promises, this 17.3-inch behemoth falls squarely in the desktop replacement category, at 8.6 pounds, and packs a new 2.3GHz Core i7-3610QM processor, NVIDIA's latest GeForce GTX 670M chip with 3GB of video memory, 16GB of DDR3 RAM and a fancy RAID 0 dual SSD setup -- all wrapped in one hefty, formidable package. So how powerful a combination do Ivy Bridge and NVIDIA make? Let's find out.

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MSI GT70 gaming laptop review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DDR3 SDRAMDynaudioDynaudio soundDynaudioSoundGeForce GTX 670MGeforceGtx670mGT60GT70IntelIntel CoreIntel Core i7-3610QMIntel Turbo BoostIntelCoreI7-3610qmIvy BridgeIvyBridgeKeyboardMSIMSI GT70MsiGt70NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MNvidiaGeforceGtx670mRAID 0Raid0Sci/TechSteelSeriessurround soundSurroundSoundTHXWi-FiMon, 23 Apr 2012 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[MSI outs new GT60 / GT70 gaming laptops, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/msi-gt60-gt70-gaming-laptops-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/msi-gt60-gt70-gaming-laptops-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/msi-gt60-gt70-gaming-laptops-hands-on/#comments MSI already popped up on the rumor-radar this week, and now it's confirmed a pair of new gaming laptops at CeBIT. The main difference between the new boys -- that we can see so far, at least -- is the display, with the GT70 sporting 17 inches against the GT60's 15. Both rock an eye-tingling rainbow-effect "SteelSeries" keyboard, as well as some gaming focused hardware. If one hard drive simply isn't enough, then the G-series' support for two SSDs in a RAID 0 configuration, alongside a regular HD, should definitely keep you going -- and support for up to 32 gigs of RAM should help things tick along nicely. We don't have detailed processor specs to share, unfortunately, and the models that MSI had on-hand at the show were simply mock-ups with older components.

After walking up to the duo, the first thing we noticed is how large they are -- especially after spending the day with a handful of Ultrabooks and tablets. The GT60 and GT70 aren't giants in the gaming world, but compared to other slim form-factor devices on offer, these are absolute monsters. We suspect this isn't so much of an issue, however, if you are in the market for this type of machine. The large size isn't wasted, either, with the both housing three USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports (only one for the GT60), an SDHC card slot, and full audio in, out, microphone and headphone ports for audio connectivity, plus an optical drive in each. The final machines will likely have Ivy Bridge processors and are penned in for an April release (provided that Intel's latest-gen processors hit the market by then). You'll be able to pick up the GT60 for around €1,999 (about $2,630), with the GT70 coming in at €2,299 (roughly $3,025). Scoot on past the break to catch our hands on with the pair.

Gallery: MSI GT60 and GT70 gaming notebooks hands-on

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MSI outs new GT60 / GT70 gaming laptops, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no official word about this laptop, and if any of you are caught or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge. Still, you can't stop a good rumor, which is why details have emerged about a supercharged edition of MSI's GT780DX that dials the original hardware up to 11. The GTI 780GX has a 17.3-inch 1600 x 900 display (with the option to boost it to 1920 x 1080) and weighs a workout-worthy 3.85kg. Justifying that heft is a Core i7 Extreme Edition 2920XM CPU which'll hit 4.16GHz in Turbo mode, thanks to a "Cooler Boost" heat-sink that'll stop the laptop from singeing your flares. Paired up with such a meaty chip is 16GB of DDR3 RAM, a GeForce GTX570M (itself with 3GB of DDR5 inside) and space for two (two!) HDDs that each hold up to 750GB. You'll also get a Steelseries gaming keyboard, THX Sound and a 9-cell battery. Given that the laptop doesn't officially exist yet, there's no word on pricing or availability but we'll keep our eyes peeled.

MSI GT780 GX rumored specs appear online originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2920XM9-cell battery9-cellBatteryGamingGaming LaptopGamingLaptopGeForce GTX570MGeforceGtx570mGTX570MIntel Core i7 2920XMIntelCoreI72920xmMSIMSI GT780DXMSI GT780GXMSI Turbo ModeMsiGt780dxMsiGt780gxMsiTurboModeNVIDIA GeForce GTX570MNvidiaGeforceGtx570mRumorRumor MillRumorMillSteelseriesTHXTurbo ModeTurboModeMon, 05 Mar 2012 10:38:00 EST<![CDATA[SteelSeries drops a bag of CES goodies: two headsets, three mice and one mobile controller]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/steelseries-drops-a-bag-of-ces-goodies-two-headsets-three-mice/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/steelseries-drops-a-bag-of-ces-goodies-two-headsets-three-mice/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/steelseries-drops-a-bag-of-ces-goodies-two-headsets-three-mice/#comments It's CES time folks, and that means that companies are unveiling new products by the bundle, and gaming accessory maker SteelSeries is no different. First up is the Ion wireless gaming controller that connects to your PC, tablet or phone through Bluetooth. It'll grant you up to 20 hours of gaming at a stretch when it goes up for sale in Q3 of 2012. The company's also debuting a couple of headsets, the Flux and Siberia v2 Frost. The Flux, scheduled for a Q2 release, is aimed at gamers on-the-go, as its ear cups collapse for easy storage while traveling. It's also got cord jacks on either side that allow you to daisy chain headsets together so more than one person can listen to a single audio source at a time. SteelSeries' Siberia v2 Frost headset is an updated version of the Siberia v2 that still does active noise canceling, but adds some extra flash with blue LEDs that can be set to pulse or dim to meet your tastes.

Rounding out SteelSeries CES offerings is a trio of gaming rodents, the Kana, Kinzu v2, and Kinzu v2 Pro. The Kinzu v2 Pro, available now for $44.99 brings four buttons, a 3,600fps optical sensor that supports stable movements up to 65 inches per second. It also has pro-quality Omron switches and brings three color choices (black, silver and red) to your next LAN party. Meanwhile, its sibling, the Kinzu v2 sports the same specs sans the Omron switches and can be had in black, white, orange, or yellow for $39.99. Last up is the Kana, which has a 3,600fps optical sensor that supports stable movements up to 130 inches per second,ups the button count to six, and brings an illuminated scroll wheel to the table for $49.99. Check out a gallery of all the new gaming goodies below.

Gallery: SteelSeries Flux and Siberia v2 Frost Headsets, Kana and Kinzu v2 pro mice and Ion mobile controller

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SteelSeries drops a bag of CES goodies: two headsets, three mice and one mobile controller originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Competitive gaming scored itself a new peripheral vying for the top spot back in August, when SteelSeries unveiled its ambidextrous Sensei mouse. If you'll recall, the Sensei tracks up to 150-inches per second with its 10.8 megapixel sensor, and uses a 32-bit ARM processor to calculate it all without bogging down your rig. Making things sweeter, a trio of illuminated sections can be set to differing hues befitting your mood, and an LCD planted on the Sensei's underside will let you change some settings without a computer. If you've been dying to get your FPS-loving mitts on this $90 input device, it's now officially up for pre-order from the company's website and due to hit doorsteps during the first week of October. As usual, the full PR is located just past the break.

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SteelSeries Sensei gaming mouse goes up for pre-order, obeys your macro come October originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We might still be smitten with a certain svelte ebony beaut, but we're aware some of you require absolute maximum performance from your "portable" gaming rig. Here to heed your call for blistering frame rates is MSI, which has gone and refreshed two laptops from its gaming lineup: the 15.6-inch GT683DXR and its big brother, the 17.3-inch GT730DXR. While both retain the Core i7-2630QM from their forebears, the duo now feature NVIDIA's beefy GTX 570M with 1.5GB GDDR5. And just like their predecessors, either can be stuffed with up to 16GB of RAM, dual 500GB or 750GB drives and a Blu-ray burner. Also on board is a premium sound system from Dynaudio, four USB ports (two of the 3.0 variety), Gigabit Ethernet, VGA and HDMI sockets and, of course, 802.11b/g/n WiFi.

They're on sale now, starting at $1,699 for the 15-incher and $1,799 for the 17-inch variant. MSI was kind enough to send us the smaller and lighter of the two, so hop on past the break for our brief impressions.

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MSI's GT683DXR and GT780DXR shred pixels with NVIDIA's GTX 570M (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been more than two years since SteelSeries unveiled its Xai and Kinzu gaming mice, but the peripheral maker has now returned with a brand new sword in hand -- the sleek and presumably sage Sensei. The device, unveiled yesterday, is powered by a 32-bit ARM processor that can digest images at up to 12,000 frames per second and rocks up to 5,700 CPI, with a Double CPI option that extends to 11,400 DCPI, for users gaming across multiple screens. The ambidextrous controller also comes outfitted in a metal coating that won't slip from your hands and connects to computers via a gold-plated USB. Best of all, PC gamers can use SteelSeries' Engine software to customize their experience even further, with pre-set configurations and user profiles. The Sensei is slated for release next month, when it will retail for $90 (or €90). Click past the break for more details in the full press release.

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SteelSeries Sensei mouse points at the moon, we concentrate on its finger originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI managed to turn a few heads back in April by building a gaming laptop around SteelSeries keyboard with its GX780, and it's now announced that both it and the higher-end GT780R model are available with a list price of $1,550 and $1,750, respectively. In addition to that multicolor backlit keyboard, both models pack a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 display, a Core i7 2630QM processor, a pair of USB 3.0 ports (plus three USB 2.0), 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive. So what's the difference between the two? The big one is GeForce GTX 560M graphics with 1.5GB of GDDR5 RAM on the GT780R, compared to a GT555M with 1GB DDR5 of VRAM on the GX780. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up either Amazon or Newegg if you're ready to place an order (both seem to have knocked $100 of MSI's price). Oh, and if you're interesting in seeing what this GPU can muster, tap that More Coverage link for a review of an all-too-similar sibling.

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MSI's SteelSeries keyboard-equipped GT780R, GX780 gaming laptops now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: SteelSeries Diablo III headset


We got to see the Diablo III mouse as well, and found it sports an ambidextrous design similar to the SteelSeries Xai. Its inky exterior is cloaked in smooth, soft touch plastic sporting silvery tribal accents, and a glowing ember Diablo III logo and trim around the scroll-wheel. Given Diablo's click-happy gameplay, Steelseries gave the mouse beefy Omron switches that are good for 10 million presses (which are backed by a five year warranty). All those clicks are tracked by custom driver software that also lets users tailor the pointer's button layout by dragging and dropping character-specific commands to the button of your choosing. Now that your appetite has been whetted with the design descriptions, here are the details that matter most: the mouse will cost $69 and the headset $119 when SteelSeries starts selling 'em at BlizzCon in October.

Gallery: SteelSeries Diablo III mouse

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SteelSeries Diablo III headset and mouse: demon slaying flair for your skull and desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blizzardblizzard entertainmentBlizzardEntertainmentblizzcondiablo 3diablo 3 headsetdiablo 3 mousediablo IIIdiablo III headsetdiablo III mouseDiablo3Diablo3HeadsetDiablo3MouseDiabloIiiDiabloIiiHeadsetDiabloIiiMousee3e3 2011E32011gaminghands-onheadphonesmacmouseomronpcsteelseriesFri, 10 Jun 2011 02:29:00 EST<![CDATA[MSI gets a SteelSeries keyboard, builds the GX780 gaming notebook around it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/msi-gets-a-steelseries-keyboard-builds-the-gx780-gaming-noteboo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/msi-gets-a-steelseries-keyboard-builds-the-gx780-gaming-noteboo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/msi-gets-a-steelseries-keyboard-builds-the-gx780-gaming-noteboo/#comments The worst part about buying a fancy new gaming keyboard? It's hard to show the thing off if it never leaves your basement apartment. MSI's newly announced GX780 notebook combines a colorful backlit 102-key SteelSeries-designed keyboard with the (relative) portability of an 8.6 pound gaming laptop. The keyboard features 1,000 different color combinations, five lighting modes, 10 key simultaneous input, and a layout the company calls "The Golden Triangle" -- trademark pending, we're sure. The 17.3 inch notebook has some solid non-keyboard specs as well, including GeForce GT555M graphics, a second gen Intel Core i7 processor, and an impressive maximum 16GB of DDR3. No word on pricing or availability, but hopefully the MSRP isn't as colorful as that keyboard. Full press release after the break.

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MSI gets a SteelSeries keyboard, builds the GX780 gaming notebook around it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you might have heard, a little something called CeBIT is going down in Hanover, and all the usual suspects are there. And that includes the kids at SteelSeries, who are debuting three more headsets for the gamers in the crowd. Siberia v2 for PS3 is compatible with the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Mac, featuring 50mm driver units, leather earcups, and a retractable microphone for your clumsy pick-up attempts while playing Assassin's Creed. This bad boy also features independent volume controls for game action and conversation, as well as LiveMix audio presets. But wait -- there's more! The company's Siberia v2 and SteelSeries 7H headsets are now available in Apple-approved flavors with a single 3.5mm jack for audio and voice, an inline remote, and compatibility with your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad. Look for the Siberia v2 for PS3 in Q3 2011 for $120 MSRP. Look for SteelSeries 7H and Siberia v2 for iPod, iPhone and iPad soon for $130 and $100 respectively. PR after the break.

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New SteelSeries gaming headsets come to CeBIT, now iPhone compatible originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleaudiocebitcebit 2011Cebit2011headphoneheadphonesheadsetipadiphoneipo touchIpoTouchmusicplaystation 3Playstation3ps3siberia v2siberia v2 for ps3SiberiaV2SiberiaV2ForPs3steel seriesSteelSeriessteelseries 7hSteelseries7hXbox 360Xbox360Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[SteelSeries trots out Spectrum 7xb headset, Siberia Neckband for iPod, iPhone and iPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/steelseries-trots-out-spectrum-7xb-headset-siberia-neckband-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/steelseries-trots-out-spectrum-7xb-headset-siberia-neckband-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/steelseries-trots-out-spectrum-7xb-headset-siberia-neckband-for/#comments SteelSeries is on hand here at CES, and as with Sleek Audio, Turtle Beach and hordes of others, it's also introducing new cans at the show. First up is the Spectrum 7xb wireless headset for Xbox 360, which touts a retractable microphone, four-piece breakdown for travel and interchangeable cloth and leather earcups. You'll also get in-game volume controls along the right earcup, LiveMix technology -- which balances in-game audio with voice communication -- and the new ExactSND feature, a quick-button option that allows users to switch between three settings that have been preconfigured for different sounds. It'll ship in Q2 for $149.99. Moving on, the Siberia Neckband is making a triumphant return, this time with innate support for the iPod, iPhone and iPad via an inline three-button remote. More details on specifics are embedded after the break, with a ship date of today and a price tag of $79.99.

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SteelSeries trots out Spectrum 7xb headset, Siberia Neckband for iPod, iPhone and iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SteelSeries Shift MMO Keyset comes optimized for online questing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SteelSeries celebrating Cataclysm with new WoW MMO gaming mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for some more customization options than your standard gaming keyboard offers? Then you might want to consider the new SteelSeries Shift, which can accommodate various Zboard keysets to tailor the keyboard for specific games. Those looking to take things even further can also record macros (including timed delays) directly on the keyboard itself, and you'll naturally get plenty of gamer-friendly touches all around, including some improved rubber domes that promise a lifecycle of 15 million keystrokes per key, and even some "fine-tuned heat spots" centered around commonly used keys like WASD. Look for the keyboard itself to set you back $89.99, while individual keysets will run you $24.99 apiece.

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SteelSeries debuts customizable Shift gaming keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaming keyboardGamingKeyboardkeyboardshiftsteelseriessteelseries shiftSteelseriesShiftzboardThu, 23 Sep 2010 16:37:00 EST<![CDATA[SteelSeries shows off ultra-durable Spectrum headset, we fail to rip it a new one (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/steelseries-shows-off-ultra-durable-spectrum-headset-we-fail-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/steelseries-shows-off-ultra-durable-spectrum-headset-we-fail-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/steelseries-shows-off-ultra-durable-spectrum-headset-we-fail-to/#comments We're sure that SteelSeries is mighty pleased with the audio quality of its brand-new Spectrum 5xb gaming headset, but company reps didn't introduce the product as such. They wanted us to walk away knowing three things, and the first was that we could beat the living crap out of them. Right in front of our eyes a product designer twisted the headband a full 180 degrees, let it snap back into place, then started yanking hard on the braided nylon cord (video after the break) while a dumbfounded expression crossed our face. We tried the very same, but couldn't get the cord to budge. On the off-chance you don't care to test durability for yourself, the phones also break into three pieces for transport.

While the second tenet of SteelSeries' presentation was comfort (and these circumaural cans are comfortable, to be sure), the third was a prototype Xbox 360 device called the AudioMixer that will ship both bundled with the peripheral and separately as well. Plugging into your console and the base of a controller, the AudioMixer lets you connect a PC headset, then automatically balances voice chat and game audio using an on-board processor chip. There are individual volume dials, too, if you just need to shut that swearing ten-year old up. No price as yet, but both this Spectrum 5xb and a less feature-packed younger sibling will ship in Q3. Full press release and semi-destructive video after the break.

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SteelSeries shows off ultra-durable Spectrum headset, we fail to rip it a new one (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mousepad roundup: Razer, SteelSeries, Saitek and Kensington battle for two-dimensional supremacy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The clickety-clack of a mechanical keyboard may not be for everyone, but there's a sizable group that will accept no substitute, and SteelSeries now has yet another model for them to consider in the form of its new 6Gv2 gaming keyboard. Nothing but business here, with the keyboard passing over things like media keys and a USB hub in favor of more performance-oriented features like 18-karat gold-plated mechanical switches, and "anti-ghosting" technology to give gamers every possible advantage. Still no firm word on a ship date, but you can get your pre-order in now for $99.99.

SteelSeries debuts 6Gv2 mechanical gaming keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6Gv2gaming keyboardGamingKeyboardkeyboardmechanical keyboardMechanicalKeyboardsteelseriessteelseries 6Gv2Steelseries6gv2Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:08:00 EST<![CDATA[SteelSeries NP+ mousepad not made of steel, water resistant nonetheless]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/steelseries-np-mousepad-not-made-of-steel-water-resistant-none/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/steelseries-np-mousepad-not-made-of-steel-water-resistant-none/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/steelseries-np-mousepad-not-made-of-steel-water-resistant-none/#commentsHere's one for those gamers who insist on angry looking peripherals with names like "Frag" and "Sentinel" and "Head$hot" (oh, dear). The SteelSeries NP+ medium to rough glide mousepad offers higher level of mouse-to-surface friction -- the perfect thing for enabling your wish fulfillment / blood lust in the form of first person shooters. Works well with either your optical or laser mouse, apparently, and sports a generous 17.7 x 15.7-inch surface. Best of all, it's Mountain Dew-resistant! Available in March for $25.

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SteelSeries NP+ mousepad not made of steel, water resistant nonetheless originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010gamergamesgamingmouspadsteel seriesSteelSeriessteelseries npsteelseries np+SteelseriesNpSteelseriesNp+Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST<![CDATA[SteelSeries takes another stab at gaming headsets with Siberia v2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/steelseries-takes-another-stab-at-gaming-headsets-with-siberia-v/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/steelseries-takes-another-stab-at-gaming-headsets-with-siberia-v/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/18/steelseries-takes-another-stab-at-gaming-headsets-with-siberia-v/#comments We played with the original Siberia headset from SteelSeries, which was specifically designed to emphasize "gaming noises" like grenade pin pulls and footsteps -- but didn't do much good for listening to anything else. The Siberia Headset v2 looks to solve some of that with slightly larger speakers, an enclosed design to reduce ambient noise, improved frequency response and increased volume. There's also a built-in mic now. We took a listen and found the music listening capabilities much improved, especially in the bass end, but still no challenge for "regular" over the ear headphones. Still, serious gamers should get what they need out of the cans, which will be offered in models with and without a USB 7.1 virtual surround soundcard in November. No word on price until then.

We also got a quick look at the new Xai and Kinzu gaming mice. The ambidextrous-friendly nature of the pair is nice, materials are great, and mousing around briefly on a fancy SteelSeries mousepad certainly felt effortless and accurate, but mouse technology is so wild these days it's hard to differentiate one multi-megapixel optical or laser sensor from another -- to these untrained eyes, anyway.

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SteelSeries takes another stab at gaming headsets with Siberia v2 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Coolest-Gadgets]

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SteelSeries Aion limited edition Zboard keeps MMO addicts stuck in the basement originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After the extravagant aesthetics of the World of Warcraft-branded mouse, SteelSeries has returned to its roots with a pair of ambidextrous high-definition mice. The laser-powered Xai grabs the major price tag of just under $80, and in exchange offers a 10.8-megapixels per second sensor, up to 5,001 CPI, and a design engineered in accordance with the whims of professional gamers. Most intriguing is the built-in LCD menu system, where you can fully configure the mouse and then store those settings within the peripheral itself, making for a consistent experience across multiple computers. The Kinzu is the slightly smaller, LCD-deprived optical brother of the Xai, and will set you back a more conservative $34.99 when the two mice, alongside a freshly polished new gaming surface, become available in August.

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SteelSeries adds Xai and Kinzu to gaming mouse family originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We finally got our hands on SteelSeries' World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse, and took the thing for a little spin across Azeroth. After hiring a rogue to open the complicated packaging and marveling at the mouse's incomprehensible runes, we hooked up the mouse over USB and were treated to the ambient light show. The "cracks" across the back of the mouse glow with subtle colors, though we wish they could light up a bit more dramatically and actually convey game status info -- but we're boring like that. Compared to most mice, the WoW mouse is rather large and "hand supporting," leaving behind the typical friction and frame of reference that a trailing hand and wrist usually supply. It's nice and comfortable, but there's a bit of a trade off, though overall we found the mouse to be incredibly "right" in responsiveness and accuracy. More impressions after the break.

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SteelSeries World of Warcraft Mouse equipped for hands-on impressions, +14 agility originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Wrath of the Lich King just around the corner, it's time to up your game and finally make it out of the low double digits with that Blood Elf mage you keep telling us about. Maybe SteelSeries can help. The high-end gaming peripherals builder recently snapped up Ideazon, and together they've built the official World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse in close cooperation with Ideazon's BFF Blizzard. There are 15 programmable buttons scattered across the mouse, and a new in-game configuration utility to graphically assign the buttons just where they're needed. You can save different profiles for different purposes, and choose one of 16 million colors for those LEDs down the back. Just don't expect any fancy auto-levelling macros or even a recommended control scheme -- Blizzard still expects you to do the hard work of lining up your favorite actions and buying your gold on eBay. The laser mouse hits on November 13th to coincide with the Lich King launch, and should retail "under $100."

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SteelSeries WoW MMO Gaming Mouse makes wasting your life that much easier originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been spending some quality time with the high-end gaming products from SteelSeries, and we have to say we're impressed. The Ikari laser mouse they announced last year is particularly great, with a built-in processor and sensitivity settings to allow for a customized and precise sensitivity setting in a plug-and-play setup particularly suited to professional gamers. Settings are easy to work, and the actual sensitivity and response of the mouse easily outclasses our prior mousing experiences.

New to the market is the SteelSeries 7G keyboard, which is making its debut on Monday the 5th. The keyboard is fully mechanical, with no-click switches that give it a much stronger, smoother tactile feel, while simultaneously catering to gamers by registering half presses. The keyboard weighs a ton thanks to the heavy-duty iron-infused plastic and the gold electronics, and is quite capable of handling abuse. We grew up typing on heavy-duty keyboards, and this is easily the best one we've used this decade -- though the $150 pricetag also makes it the most expensive outside of the Optimus Maximus.

Both of these products are obviously built for pro and casual gamers, but we found a productivity boost in our regular day-to-day blogging operations, which requires large quantities of precise link clicking (how's that for a resume line item?) and rapidly written posts. In addition to these two, SteelSeries is bringing its entire line of Euro-popular gaming peripherals to the States, including headphones and crazily fancy mouse pads.

Gallery: Hands-on with SteelSeries Ikari mouse and new 7G gaming keyboard

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Hands-on with SteelSeries Ikari mouse and new 7G gaming keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 May 2008 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen a couple interesting gaming mice come out of Leipzig this year, and the SteelSeries Ikari Professional Gaming mouse is right up there with Microsoft's new Sidewinders and Razer's Lachesis. The outer shell is built to accommodate the "three major gaming grips" of "Swipe, Claw, and Palm," and gamers can select their choice of models: a high-res optical version for FPS gamers, or a laser system for RPS and MMO addicts. Both feature switchable DPI settings and five programmable buttons, with a proprietary 500MHz transmitter to reduce any lag or interference. No word on price, but SteelSeries says these'll be out in Q4, so you gamers had better start saving your pennies.

[Via IGN]

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SteelSeries' new Ikari Professional Gaming Mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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