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THE LATEST AND GREATEST GAMING PERIPHERALS FOR YOUR PC.
It doesn’t matter how incredible a gaming PC you’re rocking if your W key sticks, or the music doesn’t sound right through your aging headphones. Without the latest equipment, your PC is being wasted; you want your gaming to be comfortable and convenient. This month we’re checking out ASUS’ amazing range that’ll bring your game up a notch and give you the best experience possible on your PC.
KEYBOARD AND MOUSE - THE PERFECT MATCH
The keyboard you’re using can have a huge impact on your performance: you don’t see esports pros playing on the discarded keyboard they smuggled home from the break room at work. The ROG STRIX SCOPE Deluxe Gaming Keyboard is a serious piece of kit, one made with gaming in mind. This is a keyboard designed for comfort and precision: it’s got an ergonomic wrist rest attached magnetically along the bottom, as well as a wider Ctrl key so you don’t find yourself fumbling for it in the middle of a firefight. It comes with silver keycaps for the WASD keys, as well as a keycap puller so that you can easily customise your caps and make the primary control keys stand out. The Quick Toggle Switch lets you switch between media and function inputs on the top row easily, and there’s even a ‘stealth key’ that immediately hides all your apps and music with a quick press (we’ll leave the potential uses for that one up to your imagination). This keyboard is built with Cherry MX RGB switches for that perfect mechanical feel without the clicking noises you get from some other models, and it’s all put together with a durable metal frame and built-in cable routing. It’s also Aura Sync compatible, and it looks great in front of any monitor.
The ideal mouse is versatile; it’s a perfect fit for your home set-up, but you can also take it with you if you want to game with a laptop on the road or take your rig to a LAN. The ROG STRIX CARRY portable mouse is designed with portability in mind, but it doesn’t compromise where it counts. It’s totally wireless, featuring SmartHop technology that allows it to scan the radio spectrum a thousand times a second to avoid any interference or congestion issues, making for seamless gaming no matter where you’re playing. This mouse has astonishing battery life, designed to last for 300+ hours of use on a 2.4GHz connection and 400+ hours over Bluetooth. It’s a beautiful piece of design, featuring a PMW3330 7200 DPI optical sensor for maximum accuracy, and switch sockets inside that allow you to change force and feedback, customising for a more immersive experience. With a max acceleration of up to 30G and a max tracking speed of 150 inches per second, this mouse will give you the precision you need. It’s been tested for comfort, and it comes with a leatherette pouch to protect it on the go: it’s a mouse designed to please absolutely everyone.
GAME-READY SOUND
A good headset immerses you in your game, letting you hear enemy footsteps to get the drop on them and communicate with your teammates,
and if you can have that without any wires, all the better. The TUF GAMING H7 wireless gaming headset uses 2.4GHz wireless technology and a dualantenna design for fantastic low-latency audio – superior to what you’d get from a Bluetooth headset – by simply plugging in a USB dongle. With a 15+ hour battery life and a coverage area of 25 metres, it’s designed for reliable, comfortable audio: the cooling fabric cushioning on the earpieces is even reduces pressure and make the headphones more comfortable to wear with glasses. The airtight chamber and 53mm ASUS Essence drivers packed into the headset make for superior, clear sound with strong bass, so you’ll hear every sound detail the developers have dropped into your game. The volume control, microphone mute and power switch are easily accessible on the unit, and the stainlesssteel headband is designed to last for a long time, with 20% less clamping force than the previous TUF Gaming model. It’s even compatible with a PlayStation 4, so you can get the most out of Death Stranding and The Last of Us Part 2’s sound design too.
Earbuds are ideal if you want to game on the go, or you want something that you can use with your phone and other consoles while also getting a great performance on your PC. The ROG CETRA in-ear gaming earbuds sport a USB-C connector, and are compatible with mobile devices, as well as PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, but they’re ideal if you don’t want to compromise on your PC gaming experience thanks to their 10mm Essence driver. They pack in Active Noise Cancellation technology to cut out any distractions and pull you fully into your game and are designed to sit comfortably thanks to a design that takes the shape of the human ear into account. They also feature the innovative ‘Ambient mode’, for when you want to let the outside world in without wanting to take the headphones out. They come with a travel case and three sizes of silicone tips and ear fins, as well as a single pair of foam ear tips, so you’re guaranteed a comfortable fit.
STREAMING LIFE
Streaming has become a major part of gaming, and if you want to show the world your skills – or even start earning money through Twitch – you need a good camera. The ROG EYE Streaming Camera is ideal if you want your face on camera while you rack up chicken dinners and victory royales. It allows for full 1080p HD and 60FPS output, for detailed, crisp video, and thanks to its Face Auto Exposure technology you can ensure that you won’t be shrouded in shadow. It uses Wide Dynamic Range technology and blue glass to give as clear and detailed an image as possible. The camera slips right on top of your monitor, and it can fold down to just 17mm. It features a dual beamforming microphone array for your commentary, designed to filter out noise and record your audio with a 96kHz/24bit sample rate. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a streaming vet looking to up your game, it’s the perfect camera.