Turtle Beach Corporation
10/11/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 06:32
PDP LAUNCHES TEKKEN 8 VICTRIX PRO FS ARCADE FIGHT STICKS
Limited-Edition Fight Stick Line Features Six Different TEKKEN 8 Designs, Including Jin, Kazuya, King, Law, Lili, and Xiaoyu - Each in Their Own Colorway.
White Plains, NY - October 11, 2024 - Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle BeachCorporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), and Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) today announced the availability of limited-edition TEKKEN™ 8 Victrix™ Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks. This exclusive, limited-edition fight stick line includes six different TEKKEN 8 designs, including Jin, Kazuya, King, Law, Lili, and Xiaoyu, each in their own colorway. The TEKKEN 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks are compatible with PS5® and PS4® consoles and Windows PC and are available for $499.99/€549.99 MSRP only at www.victrixpro.com.
"Our Victrix Pro fight sticks have already set the bar for what gamers should expect from a full-featured fighting game controller," said Trevor Lehr, Director of Product Management for PDP's Victrix products, Turtle Beach Corporation. "We were thrilled to collaborate with our friends and fellow fighting game genre leaders at Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. to create something truly special for hardcore TEKKEN fans."
A staple in the fighting game community since 2017, the Victrix brand works with pro gamers to design and build cutting-edge esports gear, including this year's special line of products celebrating the launch of TEKKEN 8. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., TEKKEN 8 brings the legendary fighting game franchise to new generation platforms, including PlayStation®5 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®.
The six TEKKEN 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks are etched with unique TEKKEN 8 character art and limited-edition numbering serializing each design out of 300. Leading the fighting game accessories category, PDP's Victrix fight sticks provide unique, tournament-ready features like built-in carrying handles and cable organizers, a foam lap pad for long-lasting comfort during tournaments, and an integrated 6.28° wrist slope that reduces fatigue. There's also a control bar with a Tournament Lock Mode button, audio controls, lighting modes, the PS button, and more for quick adjustments. Using the integrated Mode switch, players can easily select between PS5, PS4, and Windows PC modes.
The TEKKEN 8 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Sticks are built to last and to customize. They have a durable shell made from aircraft-grade aluminum and have anti-slip rubberized grips. There's also a quick-access panel on the back making it easy for gamers to modify and update their buttons and sticks to their preference. Authentic 30mm Sanwa Denshi buttons and a patented Link 2 detachable joystick on a Sanwa JLF base come standard.
Additionally, gamers looking to take their TEKKEN 8 or other Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick on the go need look no further than the TEKKEN 8 Victrix Tournament Backpack. Designed for style, comfort, and fighting genre gamers' unique traveling needs, the backpack is designed to fit a controller, fight stick, and more. It has a large, padded pocket; an internal, self-fastening headset strap; seven zipper compartments; and breathable, padded straps.
For more information on the latest PDP products and accessories, visit www.pdp.com and www.victrixpro.com.
All PDP TEKKEN 8 gaming products are officially licensed by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry's beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com.
About PDP
PDP is an industry leader and award-winning provider of high-quality licensed peripherals and accessories for all major video game platforms. PDP believes that design- forward, high-performance gear should be as unique and accessible as the gaming community itself. From beginner to professional, PDP's product lines offer uncompromising performance and striking designs that transport gamers into seamless, immersive experiences where competition, connection, and personal expression are limitless. Victrix by PDP is purpose built for esports athletes and enthusiasts looking for unmatched performance and competitive advantage. For over 25 years, PDP has been supplying video game peripherals and accessories to major retailers across the world, including retailers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. For more information, visit www.pdp.com and www.victrixpro.com.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (the "Company") (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world's leading gaming accessory providers. The Company's namesake Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for designing best-selling gaming headsets, top-rated game controllers, award-winning PC gaming peripherals, and groundbreaking gaming simulation accessories. Innovation, first-to-market features, a broad range of products for all types of gamers, and top-rated customer support have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for over a decade. Turtle Beach Corporation acquired Performance Designed Products (www.pdp.com) in 2024. Turtle Beach's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
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