ASUS announced Strix DSP, a gaming headset with audio station, Strix Claw optical gaming mouse, Strix Tactic Pro mechanical gaming keyboard and Strix Glide Control and Glide Speed gaming mouse pads. The new products follow the recent launches of the Strix Pro gaming headset and Strix R9 280 and GTX 780 graphic cards, completing the Strix gaming-gear line-up that sharpens gamers' hearing and places everything under their control.
Taken from the ancient Roman and Greek word for owl, Strix is the brand name for the stunning new ASUS gaming-gear series. Strix means the keenest hearing, the sharpest eyesight and the ability to feel the environment, enabling the player to detect and react to even the slightest movement. Strix means survival on the very edge of instinct. Strix is in gamers' blood, just as it is in ours.
Strix DSP is a superior multi-platform gaming headset engineered with powerful 60 mm neodymium-magnet drivers, full-size hexagonal ear cushions (130 mm across at the widest point), accompanied by a driver-free plug-and-play audio station that processes native 7.1-channel surround-sound audio. Strix DSP sharpens the wearer's hearing for utterly-convincing audio experiences with unrivalled punch and immersion. Every gunshot and footstep is reproduced with great clarity, bringing the battlefield to life.
Strix DSP's large ear cushions provide a snug fit that remains comfortable for even the longest gameplay sessions. The headset also benefits from a travel-friendly foldable design that allows the ear cups to lay flat.
Strix Claw optical gaming mouse
Strix Claw is the ultimate gaming mouse for first-person shooters, crafted for those who demand killer precision, complete comfort and the competitive advantage - putting everything under control.
The gaming-grade native 5000dpi (dots per inch) optical sensor offers true 1:1 tracking, angle-snap-free movement and flexible DPI controls to ensure that every movement is tracked accurately and reflected instantly. Movement is tracked at speeds of up to 3.32 meters per second (130 inches/sec) with accuracy adjustable by 50dpi increments, so Strix Claw easily configures to match every situation and for tailored gaming precision. There's even a DPI clutch button that lets serious snipers reduce the DPI instantly for super-accurate aiming. An LED indicator shows the current DPI status.
Traditional keyboards suffer 'ghosting' that stops some keys being registered, hindering precise control. Strix Tactic Pro employs the highest-specification N-Key Rollover (NKRO) technology over USB to ensure that every key press is registered, regardless of how many keys are held down at once. When the user needs Strix Tactic Pro to behave like a traditional keyboard, the 6-Key Rollover (6KRO) switch does the job instantly.
In common with Strix Claw, Strix Pro offers a choice of software or plug-and-play hardware modes, enabling advanced personalization and easy installation for gaming on the go.
Strix Glide Control and Strix Glide Speed gaming mouse pads
As the perfect complement for the new Strix gaming-gear, ASUS has designed two high-quality Strix-branded mouse pads: Strix Glide Control and Strix Glide Speed. These product names highlight luxurious upholstering that's tailored for different game styles. Strix Glide Control is finished with a premium heavy-weave fabric, providing a textured surface for games that require fine control and absolute precision. Strix Glide Speed is made for gameplay that needs fast, efficient movement, with a fine-weave finish that allows the mouse to glide swiftly across the entire pad with zero hindrance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Strix DSP
- Unique 5-pole zero-crosstalk 3.5 mm connector from headset
- 3.5 mm combined audio/mic connector for smart devices and PS4
- USB connector for PCs and Macs
- 60 mm diameter, neodymium magnets
- Detachable, unidirectional mic
- Greater than 90% environmental noise cancellation
- Dolby Headphone, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, headphone amp, game spectrum profiles
Strix Claw
- Single gold-plated USB connector
- PMW3310DH-AWQT optical sensor
- 5000dpi / 130 inches per second
- Weighs 110g (without cable)
- 2m cable
- Works with Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Strix Tactic Pro
- Single gold-plated USB connector
- Fully mechanical Cherry MX switches with 50-million-keystroke lifespan
- Individually-backlit (orange) keys with four level settings
- Up to 21 customizable keys (13 dedicated macro keys + 8 switchable macro/function (F1-F8) keys)
- On-the-fly macro recording
- Dual modes: plug-and-play hardware mode and software modes
- Gaming mode (disables Windows key)
- Macro mode (reassigns F1-F8 as macro keys)
Strix Glide Control / Speed
- Broad 400x300 mm surface
- Comfortable 3 mm depth
- Weights 219g (Glide Speed); 208g (Glide Control)
