Releasing Q1 2011 

Sydney, January 11, 2011 – Turtle Beach, a leader in premium gaming headsets and audio entertainment accessories, today revealed their new flagship product; the Ear Force PX5® Programmable Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset, to be distributed by QV Software in Australia.  Additionally, the Turtle Beach Ear Force P11® Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset for PS3 and PC will also be released, and the Ear Force XC1® XBOX LIVE Communicator, designed as a premium replacement for standard XBOX LIVE communicator headsets.

The Ear Force PX5 is the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for PS3 and XBOX 360 gaming, incorporating a programmable digital signal processor to allow independent customisation of the chat, game and microphone signals.  Custom settings stored in the headset as presets can be selected on the fly during specific parts of the game to emphasise sounds like footsteps or ammo reloads that might otherwise be difficult to hear. It can even be programmed to disguise a gamer’s voice or to enhance those of online players to be audible when the game gets louder. These personalised presets will be possible with software available from the Turtle Beach web site that allows the user to adjust the settings on a PC and transfer them via a USB connection to the headset.

The PX5 is also the first headset to incorporate dual radios—one for immersive, Dolby Digital surround sound game audio and a second for chat on the PlayStation Network via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth feature also supports stereo audio streaming for listening to music while playing a game and can accept a phone call while wearing the headset.

“Turtle Beach has always been recognised for technological innovation. We pioneered the console gaming headset industry by launching the first stereo Xbox headset, the first with wireless gaming headsets and the first with innovative features to enhance the gaming experience, like Chat Boost™. With the introduction of the programmable PX5, we’re poised to again revolutionise the gaming headset market.” says Carmine Bonanno, President and CEO. “Allowing gamers to customise their audio environment gives them an opportunity to take charge of their console gaming experience in ways that have never before been available.”

Although optimized for PS3 and Xbox 360 gaming, the PX5 is also perfect for watching movies with its large, deep, fabric cushions, soft headband, and twist cups designed for resting the headset on your shoulders. Key features and user benefits of the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 include:

• Customisable Presets: Configure up to 18 personalized presets to optimize game, chat, and microphone audio for different gaming situations.
• Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound: Immersive 360 degree audio lets you hear the direction of every sound as if you were playing with speakers all around you.
• Digital RF Wireless Game Sound: Uncompressed wireless digital audio signal delivers CD-quality game sound that rivals professional grade wired headphones.
• Voice morphing: Disguise your voice by changing the sound from deep lows to screeching highs.
• Dual-pairing Bluetooth for Wireless Chat: Chat wirelessly on the Playstation Network, answer mobile phone calls or listen to streaming music from a digital music player while gaming.
• Dynamic Chat Boost: Chat level increases automatically as the game volume gets louder, so you can always hear the voices of other players.
• Microphone Monitoring: Lets you hear your voice in the headset, so you won’t need to shout to hear yourself.
• Sonic Silencers: Enjoy total silence by eliminating ambient noise pickup on your mic and cutting background noise from PSN or XBOX LIVE chat sound.
• Sonic Lens™ with Sound Field Expander: Widen or narrow the sound field to focus on difficult to hear audio cues like footsteps sneaking up on you or the clicks of someone reloading in the distance.
• Intuitive Voice Prompts: A real voice announces critical headset status conditions, such a low battery, preset numbers and more.
• Ear Guard with Blast Limiter: Limit the intensity of deafening games sounds such as explosions and gunfire to reduce ear fatigue during long gaming sessions.
• PS3 and XBOX 360 Compatible: Delivers the ultimate gaming experience with PS3 and XBOX 360 consoles.

The Ear Force P11 integrates premium stereo game sound with crystal-clear communication on the PlayStation Network (PSN) and PC/Mac to create an immersive audio environment while playing popular game titles. The P11 is two headsets in one—an amplified stereo headset for game sound and a stereo USB headset for chat sounds, with independent in-line controls for each, whether playing PS3 or computer games. The Turtle Beach Ear Force P11’s lightweight design, adjustable headband, comfortable oversized fabric mesh ear cushions and rugged construction make it perfect for extended gaming sessions.

 “Turtle Beach is committed to providing gamers with the best audio experience at affordable prices,” says Michael Arzt, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at Turtle Beach. “The Ear Force P11 Amplified Gaming Headset delivers a new level of audio performance for PS3 and PC gamers looking to enhance their online gaming experience.”

In addition to its immersive game sound, P11’s high sensitivity flexible boom microphone transmits crystal-clear chat signals to friends or teammates, while the Microphone Monitoring system puts your voice back into the headset so you can hear yourself speaking. Powered directly from USB, you will never need batteries. The Ear Force P11 is a perfect combination of innovative audio technology and affordability.

Key features and user benefits of the Turtle Beach Ear Force P11 Gaming Headset include:

• Amplified stereo audio for crisp highs and deep lows
• Bass boost to add more depth and richness to the gaming experience
• Independent volume controls for chat and game sounds
• Microphone Monitoring so you never have to raise your voice to hear yourself
• Completely powered by USB so you will never need replacement batteries
• Lightweight design with oversized fabric mesh ear cushions so they’re just as comfortable after hours of gaming as they were when you first put them on

The Ear Force XC1 is the ideal choice for playing online games while chatting with friends on XBOX LIVE. Unlike other communicator headsets, the XC1’s unique “open ear” design lifts the ear cushion off of the ear, allowing sound from the game to be heard in both ears. A high-fidelity 40mm speaker provides outstanding sound performance for clearly hearing the voices of other players on XBOX Live.

“XBOX LIVE gamers shouldn’t have to settle for standard communicator headsets,” says Michael Arzt, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at Turtle Beach. “Gamers who prefer to hear the game audio from their speaker systems while chatting with a communicator headset are familiar with the frustration of having one ear blocked by the headset. The XC1 open-air design eliminates this drawback so you can hear the game with both hears while still communicating with others on line. Since the speaker is not sitting on top of your ear, it’s also a lot less fatiguing during long game sessions.”

All three new products in the Turtle Beach range will be available Q1 2011, further details will be available on our website shortly.