First Contact with New Hardware: A Focus on Design and Ergonomics

The next generation of gaming accessories and hardware components, set to launch soon, were exclusively showcased and tested behind closed doors. This new ecosystem is designed to elevate the gaming experience, standing out with its comfort features and next-gen connectivity.

While the core system architecture remains familiar, these latest peripherals are engineered to optimize your gaming setup. Here are the first impressions and technical highlights:

The New Hardware Lineup and Key Features

Tested live for the first time and hitting the shelves in the coming months, the new accessories include:

Hands-On Reviews and Experience

Wireless Fight Stick: Lag-Free Freedom

Wireless devices are often met with skepticism in the fighting game community due to concerns over input lag. This new device aims to break that perception for home use standards.

• Connection Performance: Thanks to a dedicated wireless dongle, two fight sticks can operate lag-free from a single source. For pro tournament players, a wired option is still available. During testing, no input lag was detected in wireless mode.

• Ergonomics and Lightness: Unlike the usual heavy and bulky fight sticks, this device feels as light as a thin laptop when placed on your lap. The textured grip on the bottom prevents any slipping. The keys are set at a slight downward angle for natural wrist comfort, reducing fatigue even during long sessions. Mechanical switches are used for the buttons.

• Purpose: This device is not aimed at high-end fight stick owners, but rather at players looking to upgrade from standard controllers to improve their fighting game experience and combo execution.

Wireless Desktop Speaker System

Designed for those who don't like the pressure and claustrophobic feeling of wearing headphones for hours, this system delivers immersive spatial audio that fills the room. In-game environmental sounds and precise footsteps are rendered as clearly as with a premium headset, but through open space.

New Gaming Monitor

Optimized for full integration with your system's output power, refresh rates, and high dynamic range profiles, this monitor becomes a key part of any desktop gaming setup. Its panel offers hardware-level sync that eliminates tearing and lag, especially in fast-paced games requiring instant response.