Turtle Beach continues to aggressively expand its presence in the PC gaming market. Following up on the recent launches of its new Star Wars and Heroes of the Storm PC gaming headsets, at CES the company is announcing a new Call of Duty Online PC Gaming Headset for the Chinese market. In addition, a new line of PC gaming accessories will be showcased at CES that recently launched in Germany and will be coming to the United States and other markets in the Spring of 2015.
 Turtle Beach Introducing Call of Duty Online PC Gaming Headset in China
Turtle Beach will launch an officially licensed Call of Duty Online PC Gaming Headset in China. The new PC gaming headset, which features Call of Duty branding and artwork, has 50mm neodymium speakers, an in-line controller with master volume and mic controls, and a removable boom microphone. The headset offers universal PC compatibility out of the box to connect with gaming desktops, laptops and ultrabooks.
Activision developed the latest installment of the Call of Duty franchise with Tencent Holdings, one of China’s largest Internet and entertainment companies, as an online free-to-play game for the Chinese market. Developed by Activision Shanghai and Raven Software, Call of Duty Online will showcase the traditional features and play-modes of Call of Duty® with localized, unique content tailored to the needs and interests of gamers in China. The game, which will be published, marketed, and distributed by Tencent, is moving to open beta and is expected to officially launch in early 2015.
PC Gaming Accessories
Visitors to CES will get hands-on experience with a new selection of Turtle Beach branded PC gaming accessories, including keyboards, mice and mousepads. The new accessories are being produced by Nordic Game Supply (NGS) in an exclusive licensing agreement with Turtle Beach. The new line of PC accessories is expected to launch this Spring in the U.S. with six models, including the Impact 700 and Impact 500 mechanical keyboards, the Grip 500 programmable laser mouse, the Grip 300 optical mouse, and the Drift and Traction gaming mousepads.
From laser-engraved, back-lit Cherry MX Brown keys to steel-reinforced construction, the Turtle Beach IMPACT 700 gaming keyboard is designed to deliver precision control, durable quality and a stylish look to competitive gamers. Beginning with a full-sized steel-reinforced chassis and gunmetal keycap plate for stability and a distinctive backlight shine, it sports Cherry MX Brown key switches for a smooth, responsive, tactile feel while laser-engraved keycaps present adjustable soft-to-hard red backlighting and multiple illumination modes. Six-key rollover with full anti-ghosting gives fast-moving fingers instant and accurate gameplay control even when hitting multiple keys. The IMPACT 700 also includes 3.5mm mic and audio jacks, and two USB 2.0 ports with direct audio pass-through to support everything a gaming headset and mouse can throw at it. MSRP USD $195.95.
The Turtle Beach IMPACT 500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for PC and Mac combines precision and power in a minimalist, tenkeyless keycap layout for minimum distance and smaller keyboard footprint. For that sharp, tactile feel, the IMPACT 500 features Cherry Blue MX mechanical switches that deliver gold-standard responsiveness. Six-key rollover with full anti-ghosting means fast-moving fingers can control games without the fear of missed moves and dropped instructions. And a rubber-coated, steel reinforced chassis provides rock-solid stability in a small footprint occupying less space on your desktop. MSRP USD $125.95.
The Turtle Beach IMPACT 100 is a unique hybrid keyboard that uses smart-guided keycap sleeves to emulate the sensation of a mechanical keyboard, but at a fraction of the cost. Patented 30-key rollover with full anti-ghosting means fast-moving fingers can control games without the fear of missed moves and dropped instructions.And steel-reinforced construction ensures long-lasting durability and the high-quality PBT keycaps won’t wear down over time. MSRP USD $59.95.
The Turtle Beach Grip 500 laser gaming mouse is an ergonomically engineered, illuminated 7-button scroll-wheel mouse that uses premium components such as Avago 9800 laser sensors and Omron switches to deliver steady, precise gaming control. It packs a number of powerful features, including the ability to customize performance, change illumination settings, program all seven buttons and the scroll wheel, plus create up to 50 complex macros with up to 100 commands each and then assign them to any button. They can then be saved into five different color-coded profiles, loaded into on-board memory and changed on the fly. MSRP USD $69.95.
The Turtle Beach Grip 300 optical gaming mouse is an affordable, ergonomically engineered 5-button scroll-wheel mouse that uses quality components such as the Avago 3050 optical sensor and Omron switches to deliver smooth, precise control. Its compact, sculpted body sports an illuminated logo and scroll wheel, and hardware switches to adjust DPI from 500 to 1750 and polling rate from 125 to 1000Hz. Plug and play for both PC and Mac® right out of the box, there are no drivers to load or software to run. And its non-slip soft-touch coating enhances grip control and increases gamer endurance. MSRP USD $39.95.
The Turtle Beach TRACTION Textured Control Surface Mousepad for PC and Mac® features a high-quality textured weave surface for maximum control. Built to stay in place with an anti-slip rubber base and constructed to last with anti-fraying stitched edges, the TRACTION mousepad ensures you get the best performance possible from your mouse. TRACTION comes in Medium (270x220mm), Large (350x250mm), X-Large (450x350mm) and Wide (900x300mm), which is wide enough to provide a surface for a mouse, keyboard and gaming keypad. MSRPs range from USD $14.95 to USD $34.95.
The Turtle Beach DRIFT Fast Microfiber Mousepad for PC and Mac® features an ultra-smooth surface for fast, precise mouse movement. Built to stay in place with an anti-slip rubber base and constructed to last with anti-fraying stitched edges, the DRIFT mousepad ensures you get the best performance possible from your mouse. DRIFT is available in four sizes to suit your desktop layout including a Wide version large enough to provide a surface for a mouse, keyboard and gaming keypad. DRIFT comes in Medium (270x220mm), Large (350x250mm), X-Large (450x350mm) and Wide (900x300mm), which is wide enough to provide a surface for a mouse, keyboard and gaming keypad. MSRPs range from USD $14.95 to USD $34.95.