Lightweight, Open-ear Design Keeps Gamers Connected and Comfortable
Plantronics® (NYSE: PLT) today announced a new version of the GameCom®
777 Gaming Headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound enabled by Dolby®
Headphone and Dolby® ProLogic® IIx technologies. The GameCom 777
combines immersive surround sound and Plantronics’ design excellence to
deliver an unmatched sound and voice experience for PC gamers.
The Plantronics GameCom 777 features 7.1 Dolby Headphone technology in a
plug-and-play USB sound card for the PC and Mac. Dolby technology
delivers a virtual eight-channel audio experience and positional
microphone accuracy essential for competitive gaming.
In addition to its surround sound capabilities, the GameCom 777 headset
was engineered with numerous functional and ergonomic wearing benefits
including an open-ear design that keeps users connected to the game and
their surroundings. Other GameCom 777 features include:
• A lightweight frame and specially designed earpods that redistribute
pressure for maximum comfort during long gaming sessions.
• A unique ‘hide-away’ boom that turns the headset into a pair of
high-quality headphones for music and multimedia use.
• A telescoping, noise-canceling microphone that provides accurate
positioning for voice clarity.
• An in-line volume and microphone mute controls to provide gamers
fingertip audio and voice direction.
“When it comes to headsets, the gaming community demands extreme audio
precision and comfort for continuous wearing,” explained Stuart
Bradshaw, EMEA Marketing Manager for Consumer products at Plantronics.
“We’ve reunited with Dolby to bring players virtual 7.1 surround sound
for a more convincing gaming experience and leveraged our heritage in
ergonomic headset design to alleviate discomfort that comes with
extended headphone use.”
“We are delighted to be partnering with Plantronics again,” comments
Dominic Preston, EMEA PC and Games Marketing Manager at Dolby. “Dolby
aims to provide consumers with the richest and highest quality audio
experience possible and with this headset we are pleased to offer one of
the most immersive gaming experiences available today.”
The GameCom 777 headset is compatible with VoIP internet programs such
as Skype and Google Voice.
Pricing and Availability
The Plantronics GameCom® 777 Gaming Headset with virtual 7.1 surround
sound will be available from the end of August at selected electrical
retailers. RRP £79.99.
For more information about the Plantronics GameCom® 777 visit:
www.plantronics.com
