ROLL OUT WITH ELECTRONIC ARTS’ BATTLEFIELD 3 COLLECTOR’S EDITION PERIPHERALS BY RAZER
Razer announces full suite of gaming hardware and gear line-up for Battlefield 3
Koelnmesse, Cologne – August 17th, 2011 – Razer, the world’s leading high-end precision gaming brand and EA, a leading global interactive entertainment software company, is kicking your explosive war gaming experience up several notches with the exclusive Battlefield 3 co-branded peripherals and gear line. Get total immersion and the technological advantage to win in one of the biggest first person shooter titles from EA to be launched this year.
The Razer Battlefield 3 Collector’s Edition Peripherals line includes a Razer BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical keyboard, a Razer Imperator gaming mouse, Razer Scarab hard mouse mat and a Razer Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 controller. This suite of Razer gaming weaponry fully equips fans of Battlefield 3 to take on the most intense firefights and emerge victorious. They’ll be empowered with competitive gaming features like faster key actuation on the Razer BlackWidow, increased swiping precision with the Razer Imperator, enhanced tracking accuracy with the Razer Scarab and fully customizable controls on the Razer Onza.
The Razer Battlefield 3 Collector’s Edition Gear line extends your enjoyment of the game into the real world, with items like a heavy-duty Battlefield 3 silicone protection case for the iPhone 4, and a Battlefield 3 Razer Messenger Bag to store your gaming hardware on-the-go. All products in both the Battlefield 3 peripherals and gear line come decked out in awesome, gritty artwork straight from the game to further immerse you in the heart-pounding, high octane world of Battlefield 3.
“Everyone at Razer is eager for the day Battlefield 3 launches and we’re going to be right there next to every other gamer immersed in the most hardcore military game to date,” said Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer USA. “And we’ll be doing it with the Battlefield 3 Collector’s Edition peripherals and gear line by Razer – the best hardware to complement one of the most hotly anticipated shooters of 2011.”
About the Battlefield 3 Razer BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard
Whether you’re bringing down the thunder in a fighter jet, blasting holes in the enemy base with a tank, or part of a fearless infantry unit ready to destroy, the Battlefield 3 Razer BlackWidow Ultimate takes you full speed into combat with its full-fledged, heavy-duty mechanical key infrastructure. As it delivers crisp, tactile feedback and faster keystroke actuation to your gameplay, this revolutionary, fully backlit gaming keyboard packs a punch for your fight in the hyper-frenetic, immersive military shooter, Battlefield 3.
Price: US $139.99 / EU €139.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com – 25th October 2011
Worldwide – 25th October 2011
Product Features:
- Full mechanical keys with 50g actuation force
- Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
- Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
- Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
- 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
- 5 additional macro keys
- Gaming optimized key matrix for minimized ghosting
- Multi-media controls
- Braided cable
- Audio-out / Mic-in jacks
- USB-passthrough
- Approx. size in mm: 475(L) x 171(W) x 30(H)
- Weight 1.5kg
For more information about the Battlefield 3 Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, please visit www.razerzone.com/bf3
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About the Battlefield 3 Razer Imperator gaming mouse
In war, the ultimate weapon is the soldier – a highly-trained and highly-equipped warrior primed to secure victory no matter the cost. With the Battlefield 3 Razer Imperator, its 6400dpi 4G Dual Sensor System ensures that your every movement is translated into frags of pinpoint accuracy. Its rubberized contoured thumb grip and ergonomic right-handed form factor becomes an extension of your will and prowess – making you the ultimate weapon in the hyper-frenetic, immersive military shooter, Battlefield 3.
Price: US $79.99 / EU €79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com – 25th October 2011
Worldwide – 25th October 2011
Product features:
- 6400dpi 4G Dual Sensor System
- Rubberized contoured thumb grip for added control
- Ergonomic right-handed design
- Adjustable side buttons
- Razer Synapse Onboard Memory
- Up to 200 inches per second* /50g acceleration
- Seven independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
- On-the-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
- Zero-acoustic Ultraslick mouse feet
- Approx. size in mm; 123(l) x 71(w) x 42(h)
For more information about the Battlefield 3 Collector’s Edition Razer Imperator, please visit www.razerzone.com/bf3
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About the Battlefield 3 Razer Scarab hard mouse mat
A good soldier is highly effective and never wavering in combat, and that’s what the Battlefield 3 Razer Scarab delivers with its Razer Fractal 2.0 textured surface. The surface is specially composed of crystalline coating, with peaks and troughs to aid mice sensors in establishing highly responsive, uniform tracking. Experience precise and effortless swipes across the surface to take enemies down with deadly ease and efficiency.
Price: US $39.99 / EU €39.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com – 25th October 2011
Worldwide – 25th October 2011
Product features:
- Fractal 2.0 surface coating
- Optimal performance for both laser and optical mice
- Hard mouse mat providing precise tracking
- Improved rubber base for greater stability
- Large size suited for most gaming environments: 350(W) x 250(L) x 3(H)mm
- Reinforced carrying case for optimal stowing
For more information about the Battlefield 3 Razer Scarab, please visit www.razerzone.com/bf3
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About the Battlefield 3 Razer Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 controller
The Battlefield 3 Razer Onza TE gaming controller for the Xbox 360 gives soldiers the maximum competitive edge on the battlefield; it comes with adjustable resistance on both analog sticks for better sensitivity control and two fully programmable Multi-Function Buttons for faster fragging at your fingertips. On top of that, an improved D-pad, Hyperesponse technology on the backlit action buttons, and a 15 foot light-weight braided cable with quick release USB connector makes the Battlefield 3 Razer Onza TE the perfect choice for heart-pumping military action with Battlefield 3 on the Xbox 360.
Price: US $59.99 / EU €59.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com – 25th October 2011
Worldwide – 25th October 2011
Product features:
- 2 Adjustable resistance analog sticks
- 2 Multi-Function Buttons (MFB)
- 4 backlit Hyperesponse action buttons
- Precision D-Pad
- Non-slip rubber surface
- Quick release USB connector
- 15 foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
- Approx. size in mm: 109(L) x 154(W) x 60.5(H)
For more information about the Battlefield 3 Collector’s Edition Razer Onza Tournament Edition, please visit www.razerzone.com/bf3
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About the Battlefield 3 Razer Messenger Bag
In battle, dust, dirt, and shrapnel are some of the things that could come to harm your gaming laptop and gear, so get total armored protection with the highly durable and lightweight Battlefield 3 Razer Messenger Bag. Constructed with tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy-duty 1680D ballistic, your gaming laptop and gear fears neither the elements nor the hardships of war.
Price: US $79.99 / EU €79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com – 25th October 2011
Worldwide – 25th October 2011
Product features:
- Armored with a tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy duty 1680D ballistic nylon outer shell.
- Water-resistant Ripstop nylon inner lining for added durability.
- Single shoulder sling design for added mobility. Easy one-handed release chest clasp enables quick and convenient access.
- Built in compartments for up to 15″ laptops, gaming peripherals and portable gaming devices.
- Padded inner lining protects electronic devices and provides ample shock absorbency while on the road
For more information about the Battlefield 3 Razer Messenger Bag, please visit www.razerzone.com/bf3
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About the Battlefield 3 iPhone 4 Protection Case by Razer
In war, a soldier is nothing without effective lines of communication and that’s why he keeps his tactical smartphone with him at all times. The Battlefield 3 iPhone 4 Protection Case by Razer is made from heavy-duty silicone designed in a rugged, military look to protect yours from the shocks of war. Then, call in air-strikes and reinforcements effectively to bring home the win.
Price: US $19.99 / EU €19.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com – 25th October 2011
Worldwide – 25th October 2011
Product features:
- Heavy duty silicone for heavy duty protection of your iPhone 4 from the elements
- Rubberized finish for better grip
- Rugged, military Battlefield 3 exclusive design
For more information on the Battlefield 3 iPhone 4 Protection Case by Razer, please visit www.razerzone.com/bf3
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About EA:
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
About the Razer Group:
Razer™ is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.
Learn more at www.razerzone.com.
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