SteelSeries Introduces The Siberia Elite Headset‏

SYDNEY, Australia – October 21, 2013 – SteelSeries, the leading global innovator of gaming peripherals today announced that the Siberia Elite Gaming Headset is globally available and now shipping. Delivering the newest generation and highest-quality SteelSeries audio drivers, the Siberia Elite headset is equipped with Dolby^®technology for realistic 7.1 virtual surround sound.

Siberia Elite’s amplified design includes extra-large memory foam ear cushions, SteelSeries’ signature Siberia self-adjusting suspension system connected to a sandblasted steel arc, and illumination with a choice of 16.8 million colour options that radiate from each earcup. Dials on the earcups power the Siberia Elite’s audio and microphone-mute controls, while new levels of customisation are supported by the newest version of peripheral configuration software, SteelSeries Engine 3. The new software will enable users to select illumination and equaliser settings, activate microphone features and more all through an intuitive and easy-to-navigate layout. Built for gaming and entertainment across multiple devices, the Siberia Elite offers limitless connectivity through its swappable cable system making it instantly compatible for PC, Mac^®, tablets and phones.

“First introduced in 2004, SteelSeries’ Siberia headset brought together amazing audio quality with first-ever features like a self-adjusting suspension design and circumaural earcups to the market.  The headset quickly became popular amongst gamers with its outstanding quality and performance as well as caught the attention of DJ’s and musicians, appearing in popular videos and in places that expanded even beyond our core gaming audience,” said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO.  “Siberia is recognised today as one of the fastest growing and highly rated line of headsets by consumers from around the globe. Expanding upon this legacy, today we introduce the next level of Siberia audio combining the acclaimed features, which makes the Siberia brand successful, with the newest and highest-quality audio technology and software that can truly be categorised as Elite.”

Superior Sound with Dolby^® Technology
SteelSeries’ next-generation drivers are engineered with the learning from over 10 years of delivering premium audio specifically designed for gamers. Equipped with an advanced USB soundcard, the SteelSeries Siberia Elite provides players with a suite of Dolby^® technologies that generate realistic surround sounding audio that immerses users into their gaming and entertainment sound. These technologies include:

•    Dolby Headphone converts multichannel sound from movies and games and delivers up to 7.1-channel surround sound in your headset
•    Dolby Prologic IIx provides upgrades your audio into a surround sound experience; this technology converts a simple stereo signal into a rich, surround sound experience as well as converts a true 5.1 signal into a full 7.1 surround

Elite Features
Available in both white and black, the Siberia Elite Headset includes memory-foam, passive-noise isolating leather ear cushions that rest comfortably around the ears. Its lightweight over-the-head suspension design also has a memory-foam padded headband with a sandblasted steel arc that automatically adjusts to fit the head. The new headset also features illuminated light rings on each earcup that can be customised and controlled to show 16.8 million brilliant colours in a variety of pulsating options. The earcups, in addition to illuminating and housing the speakers, also feature intuitive dials to quickly adjust volume and mute the microphone; furthermore, a light on the microphone provides visual indication when your mic is muted.

Though designed from our heritage in PC gaming, the Siberia Elite is an incredibly versatile device that delivers great audio in all formats. The swappable cable system provides limitless connectivity for PC, Mac^®, tablet and phones. More features include:

•    The Sound Share port on the right earcup enables another player or viewer listen in.
•    A flat, rubber cord that remains tangle-free

Introducing SteelSeries Engine 3
In order to support all the new features found on the Siberia Elite Headset, SteelSeries is simultaneously announcing SteelSeries Engine 3. This enhanced software suite, built from the ground up, brings Siberia Elite users an entirely new roster of headset personalisation in an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface. The visual customisation features found in SteelSeries Engine 3 include:

•    Audio settings that allow you to create unlimited game-specific audio profiles, equaliser presets for different gaming genres, entertainment and more as well as 10-band equaliser settings
•    Microphone settings that allow users to choose:
     o    Active Noise-Cancelling microphone - picking up only the users voice and not what is happening around them
     o    Auto Mic Compression - which automatically reduce the volume of your voice when it's too loud and increase the volume when it's too quiet
     o    Mic Feedback - takes your voice and feeds it through the speakers in your headset (off, low, medium, high) and the ability to visually preview mic levels and settings
•    Illumination settings that include choosing from 16.8 million colours and its pulsation from steady On/Off, breathing effects (Slow, Medium, Fast), trigger mode which pulsates to the sounds in the game as well as ColourShift which continuously radiates and rolls through a series of preset colours

For more details about the new headset, please visit http://steelseries.com/siberiaelite.  Be sure to followSteelSeries on Facebook and Twitter for the latest in product news and contests.

Worlds Fastest Gaming Keyboard, The SteelSeries Apex Is Available Now‏

SYDNEY, Australia – 05 August, 2013 – SteelSeries, a worldwide leader in professional grade gaming peripherals, today announced the availability of the SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard. Made up of beautiful form and carefully optimised functions, the SteelSeries Apex features unique enhancements to the keyboards layout from low-profile keys, specially designed raised macros rows for quick access, and multiple layers of customisation in colours and intensity.  The keyboard is available for $149.95

Active-Zone IlluminationThe SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard goes beyond just choosing from 16.8 million colour options, it features SteelSeries Active-Zone illumination, a visual support tool that allows the user to independently customise colours - up to 8 levels of illumination intensity in each of its 5 zones - with up to 4 different customisable layers per zone. 

Enhanced Design & Optimised Layout
The Apex combines an adjusted layout with key enhancements that bring fluidity to the way the user moves around the keyboard. These enhancements include: 
•    Raised macro-keys along the top and left side, which provide faster and more precise macro-combinations.
•    The addition of two small tactile bumps on the W-key to provide a faster return to WASD.
•    Superior anti-ghosting that supports simultaneous key presses in 20 of the most used gaming keys on the Apex and Apex [RAW}.
•    An enlarged space bar and added directional keys that support features that improve comfort and reaction time.
•    A SteelSeries key that allows the user to easily adjust brightness and disable the Windows key with no software required.
•    Two swappable feet that allow the user to adjust the keyboard’s angle to what is most comfortable.

Superior Software
Powered by the SteelSeries Engine, the Apex can be completely remapped including the twenty-two macro keys found above the function keys and along the left side of the keyboard. With the capability to program up to four separate layers of the keyboard, users now have more than 500 keys for instant control, multiple layouts, profiles, and commands that they choose and customise for any game. 

For more information regarding the Apex and the rest of SteelSeries’ products, visit http://steelseries.com. To get the latest news regarding the company and interact with like-minded gamers around the world, be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter. 


About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of top quality gaming peripherals from headsets, keyboards and mice to controllers, surfaces, and software. For more than a decade, SteelSeries has been on the forefront of designing and creating gear for competitive gamers. The company’s continued innovation also comes in collaboration with the world’s leading professional gaming teams and partners. SteelSeries is a global brand that continues to support the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. For more information, please visit http://steelseri.es.

SteelSeries Siberia V2 Heat Orange Headset Is Available Now‏

Having gone hands, well ears on at PAX Australia, I can tell you these are some seriously comfy headphones.

SYDNEY, Australia – 24 July 2013 – SteelSeries, the industry leader in competitive gaming peripherals today announced the newest edition of the iconic Siberia headset, the Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition is now available around the globe. The new edition headset glows with orange LED lights on the outside of each ear cup that can be customised to exact user specifications via the SteelSeries Engine. The headset is equipped with large, premium driver units for the loudest and clearest sound while the circumaural earcups are wrapped in soft leather for comfort and increased passive noise reduction.  The Siberia v2 Headset is used by competitive players from around the globe, because of the superior audio performance and SteelSeries’ signature over-the-head suspension system, which provides an unmatched lightweight, comfort for long game sessions.

“Our Siberia v2 is one of the top-rated, most used and recognised headsets in the video game peripherals market,” said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO. “We believe in products that provide users with the best in-class technology with features intelligently designed for both form and function. Features like our noise-cancelling microphone and its ability to retract into the earcup when not in use, to the illumination and customisation via our SteelSeries Engine software.” 

The SteelSeries Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition 
Awarded for its unique design and superior sound quality, the Siberia v2 Heat Orange Headset combines the classic Siberia style with illumination, control, and features including: 

•    HEAT ORANGE ILLUMINATION 
Super-bright, orange LED lights that glow through the outer mesh grill on each earcup. The illumination offers 6 different modes and can be assigned to behavior and game specific profiles through the SteelSeries Engine, including: Active Mode (responsive pulsing to sound effects, music, and/or voice), Slow Pulse, Fast Pulse, High Bright, Low Bright and Off. 

•    SUPERIOR SOUND & COMFORT 
It has an incredibly lightweight, over-the-head SteelSeries suspension design with an active noise-cancelling microphone and circumaural earcups that feature large, premium driver units, covered by black leather cushions for comfort and passive-noise reduction. 

•    NOISE-CANCELLING MICROPHONE & CONTROLS
The Siberia v2 Heat Orange features an active noise cancelling microphone system. The microphone processor reduces the “noise” and focuses on the sound that is closer to the mic, your voice. It can also retract into the left earcup when not in use. The headsets in-line volume and mute controls are found on a durable cord with a USB connector.

For more information about SteelSeries’ audio be sure to check out http://steelseries.com/audio. Be sure to join the conversation on SteelSeries’ Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win the new Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition and to help influence some of our new peripherals coming out later this year.

About SteelSeries SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of top quality gaming peripherals from headsets, keyboards and mice to controllers, surfaces, and software. For more than a decade, SteelSeries has been on the forefront of designing and creating gear for competitive gamers. The company’s continued innovation also comes in collaboration with the world’s leading professional gaming teams and partners. SteelSeries is a global brand that continues to support the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. For more information, please visit http://steelseri.es.

Attending PAX Aus - Be Sure to check out Steel Series

SYDNEY, Australia – 15 July, 2013 – SteelSeries the global leader of competitive gaming peripherals, will be in attendance and exhibiting at the inaugural PAX Australia event on July 19th through the 21st in Melbourne, VIC. Gamers from the region will be the first to get an in-person look at the brand new H-Series lineup of professional gaming headsets including the 3Hv2, 5Hv3, and 9H.

In addition, SteelSeries will have the Limited Edition Siberia v2 Heat Orange Headset on display for all attendees and media to see and try out. Awarded for its unique design and superior sound quality, the Siberia v2 Heat Orange Headset combines the classic Siberia style with illumination, control, and features including heat orange illumination, superior sound and comfort and noise-cancelling microphone and controls. 

“Having PAX come to Australia is a huge deal for our gaming community,” Said Annabelle Woods, SteelSeries General Manager & Regional Sales Director in Oceania  “SteelSeries has globally always been at the forefront of the gaming industry and we are thrilled to now be part of the first PAX Australia.”

SteelSeries will be exhibiting at booth 2321 for all three days of the event. Visitors of the booth will have the chance to test out some of the newest peripherals that haven’t hit the mark yet as well as have a chance to win SteelSeries’ award-winning gear. For the latest updates regarding PAX Australia please visit their homepage at http://aus.paxsite.com/. Be sure to follow SteelSeries on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming promotions and contests around PAX Australia.  

About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of top quality gaming peripherals from headsets, keyboards and mice to controllers, surfaces, and software. For more than a decade, SteelSeries has been on the forefront of designing and creating gear for competitive gamers. The company’s continued innovation also comes in collaboration with the world’s leading professional gaming teams and partners. SteelSeries is a global brand that continues to support the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships, and community support. For more information, please visit http://steelseri.es.