Razer announces Gaming-grade xbox 360.....

[dom]

Posted here since traditionally hardware (kb/mouse, gaming pcs, etc.) seems to be posted in OTL.

Razer Enters The World Of Console Gaming
Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Carlsbad, Calif. – Jan. 6, 2010 - Razer, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, has announced that they have received preliminary approval from Microsoft to develop the Razer Onza™ Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360® and Razer is working towards approval of a licensed Razer Chimaera™ Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360® designed specifically for the Xbox 360 gaming console.

“Just as we did for PC gamers, we are really looking forward to revolutionizing the world of console gaming by creating a controller and gaming headset that gives console gamers the same level of quality, precision and accuracy that they know and expect in our PC products,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president, Razer USA. “This is a great opportunity for us to continue to give gamers the competitive edge by really listening and responding to their needs.”

Razer plans to develop the Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 and Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 that will provide gamers with special features to enhance the Xbox 360 gaming experience. The Razer Onza will feature Razer Hyperesponse™ buttons, analog sticks with customizable tension and a programmable multi-function button (MFB). The Razer Chimaera is equipped with a 5.1 Channel Virtual Surround sound system, a Daisy-Chain cable system and a circumaural design for optimum sound quality and comfort. These releases promise to be an exciting new endeavour as Razer makes its much anticipated debut into the world of console gaming.

Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360



The Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 was created to improve the players Xbox 360 gaming experience with a series of special features, including Razer Hyperesponse™ buttons, designed to give faster actuation and a crisp, tactile feel. The Razer Onza will allow gamers to vary the tension required to tilt the analog stick for maximum comfort and customization bringing an element of personal preference to the world of console gaming. Razer has also added a multi-function button (MFB) that can be mapped to act as one of the action buttons, the analog stick buttons or an auto-fire button by using a sliding selector switch on the bottom of the controller. The Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 is further distinguished by a sharply-lit edge, for gaming that stays in style, even in the dark.


Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360
MSRP: US $49.99; Europe € 44.99

Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 Features:

Razer Hyperesponse™ technology
Adjustable Tension Analog Sticks
Programmable Multi-function Button
Wired Control for Virtually Lag Free Gameplay
Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360
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AVAILABILITY: Worldwide

Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360



The Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 is designed to provide sharp sound quality that optimizes the gaming experience with crisp, roaring sound from a 5.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound system. Although the majority of games are encoded with the full 5.1 surround sound, most gaming headsets are only equipped to offer stereo-grade sound, while the Razer Chimaera offers the full range of sound, enhancing the entire Xbox experience. A Daisy-Chain solution allows multiple Razer base stations to be connected to create a direct, private communication channel for in-game team conversations. The circumaural design of the headset allows for optimum noise isolation for long-hours of comfortable gameplay without any outside interruptions.


Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360
COST: US $129.99; Europe €109.99

Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360

5.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Circumaural Design
Daisy-Chain Cable System allows multiple base stations to connect for private communication channel
Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360
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White Background

AVAILABILITY: Worldwide

About the Razer Group:
Razer™ is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. By Gamers™". Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer’s award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.

For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/.

Press contacts:

USA
Kristine Page
Kristine.Page@razerzone.com

Asia Pacific
Fiona Ng
Fiona.Ng@razerzone.com

Europe
Bernard Hammond
Bernard.Hammond@razerzone.com
Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.™

http://press.razerzone.com/content/view/408/101/




Prices look pretty competitive. It's about the same for a normal controller and the turtlebeach headset I bought was also about roughly equal.

I will probably pick these up.

This, I found interesting: Wired Control for Virtually Lag Free Gameplay

[BlackFox898]

there's a thread for razors xbox controller but no one has said anything about googles new phone? wtf? and the xbox controller is fine the way it is, what could they possible change? no battery pack would be nice probably.

[Squirt]

I don't think that it is worth the money. It just seems like shiny new controller + headset. Meg maybe some people like spending extra money in places where it isn't really needed

[dom]

there's a thread for razors xbox controller but no one has said anything about googles new phone? wtf? and the xbox controller is fine the way it is, what could they possible change? no battery pack would be nice probably.

I like the tension control on the knobs. I hate how when you get a new one it's really stiff and eventually it gets too loose.

[Reise]

Ugh.

I wish I was in charge of this company. They get paid based on peoples' wild imaginations telling them that they need "hardcore professional gamer gear" to do well.

[Ganja]

I would only buy them if they could make me play like a professional

[Swindler]

Read this on their FB fan site page

[MrJoey]

there's a thread for razors xbox controller but no one has said anything about googles new phone? wtf? and the xbox controller is fine the way it is, what could they possible change? no battery pack would be nice probably.

Google's new phone has been known about for a while already and is no surprise to anybody. This is something actually new.

[MiKe 51-50]

I dont like where the back and start buttons are. In games like gears you always use the back button to check how many players are still alive.

[Crowley]

I really support Razer stuff, if I had a XBox I would definitely buy the controller

[dom]

I really support Razer stuff, if I had a XBox I would definitely buy the controller

My experience with Razer:

Razer Diamondback - Kept turning on and off after first week

Razer Deathadder - Would not work on start up. Had to turn on PC with mic unplugged, plug in mic on windows loading screen each time.

Razer Tarantula - I and ENTER keys got stuck after about a year. Would also not work on startup. Had to turn on PC with mic unplugged, plug in mic on windows loading screen each time.

Microsoft Habu (Razer technology) - Wire is loose and when used, it gets pulled out of the mouse.

[Crowley]

I think Razer just hates you. It's been very kind to me :3

[chesticles]

*waits for ps3 version*

[dom]

I think Razer just hates you. It's been very kind to me :3

No kidding.

Right now I have a MX5500 set hooked up to my PS3 and resting on my table. I just bought a Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 (got fed up with this shit and bought proven quality) and a sidewinder x6 for my pc; they arrived yesterday.

[John_Doe]

*waits for ps3 version*

+1 lol I'm looking to waste $100+ anyway.

[Miguez]

I think the 360 controllers are fine the way they are

[Beto_Chavez]

I have not tried any Razer products but this looks pretty interesting, especially the headset (since the MS headset is pure garbage).

For PC products, I have been using Steel Series for several years now without a hitch. Check it out if you are unhappy with Razer. Their mousepads and headsets are especially awesome.

http://www.steelseries.com

[dom]

I have not tried any Razer products but this looks pretty interesting, especially the headset (since the MS headset is pure garbage).

For PC products, I have been using Steel Series for several years now without a hitch. Check it out if you are unhappy with Razer. Their mousepads and headsets are especially awesome.

http://www.steelseries.com

I have one of their headsets, the cheap one.

I paid like $40 for it and it's better than any other headset i've had. Really great value for price.

[Swindler]

I really support Razer stuff, if I had a XBox I would definitely buy the controller

My experience with Razer:

Razer Diamondback - Kept turning on and off after first week

Razer Deathadder - Would not work on start up. Had to turn on PC with mic unplugged, plug in mic on windows loading screen each time.

Razer Tarantula - I and ENTER keys got stuck after about a year. Would also not work on startup. Had to turn on PC with mic unplugged, plug in mic on windows loading screen each time.

Microsoft Habu (Razer technology) - Wire is loose and when used, it gets pulled out of the mouse.

lol wut. All my Razer mouses hasnt been any trouble with at all, it's always me who have broken 'em when I've gotten nerdrage. In to my second razer deathadder atm, the best mouse ever.

[inky]

Fuck that overpriced piece of garbage >_>

I'm pretty careful with the way I handle my stuff since I buy them with my own money. Purchasing their products is one of the worst decisions I've ever made when it comes to buying electronics.

Razer Barracuda
-Detachable mic started having heavy static sounds after 2 months.
-Unbearable static sounds from the mic after 3 months.
-Cool LED lights started blinking after 10 months.
-LED lights just died on me after 11-12 months.
-A little more than a year later, the headset just stopped working. For no fucking reason except Razer makes shitty products.

My cousin's Razer Piranha
-LED lights are dead after 5 months. Mic has mild static noise.

(My cheap $20 headphones from Radioshack are still working perfectly fine after 2 years of service.)

tl;dr Do NOT buy Razer products.

[Sharp324]

For the 360 they should just paint little child clown faces on them sure the tards would love it.

[strangelove]

I suppose moving to console-based products was the most logical choice for them. I've never actually used any Razer products myself because they kind of strike me as the Monster Cable® of the peripheral industry.

[Necrobat]

My Razer products are still going strong. Had my Krait for over two years now, and it's still freaking brilliant. Only issue is mu keyboard, but it's an original release with a known issue that I really CBF replacing because it only messes up every once in a blue moon.

I will buy the controller for use with my PC when it comes out. Games for Windows is lovely in that regard.

[woutR]

Razer has been shit for PCs and will probably always be, so I guess it's a good thing they are expanding to areas where there are a lot of gullible 13 yo l33t h4x0rs who will buy their 'performance enhancing' tools.
What a joke. I pity the fool who buys this crap 'to get an edge'. Keyboards with supposedly less response time; are you Farking kidding me?

[MiKe 51-50]

http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/1014/8

double shoulder buttons and moved back/start button = pass
Hope they come to their sense and change it.

[dom]

http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/1014/8

double shoulder buttons and moved back/start button = pass
Hope they come to their sense and change it.

Having knife on a shoulder button in tactical controller layout would be really useful.

[BlackFox898]

wow, a lot of people have problems with the razor gaming stuff? whats the return policy like? will they replace for free if it's broken and your responsible for it. that's what i like about logitech, i broke the clips on my g15, i call them they gave me a payed shipping label and i had to send the keyboard away and get a new one in a weeks time. cost me nothing, they just went off my word that it was broken, it could be just a bit dirty and i could send it in to get a new one. dom you had 4 razor items that all broke, why would you even consider them again?