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Plantronics Unveil New RIG 500 Series Gaming Headsets

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Plantronics  introduces the RIG 500 Series gaming headset with an industry-first modular design for the E-Sports enthusiast.

Promising World-Class performance the new RIG 500 Series range features interchangeable components just like we’re used to seeing in pro and enthusiast-grade gaming controllers. The customisable parts including vented-air sound-isolating ear cups, coloured headbands, cables, a digital USB adapter with Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, and 24-bit audio support, will allow you to make these as comfortable as you like or adaptable to your personal audio tastes and style.

“Plantronics worked closely with competitive gamers to develop the RIG 500 Series gaming headsets, and like any precision equipment designed for competition, details matter,” said Gregory Morquin, Gaming Segment Manager, Plantronics.

We’re hoping to get these in for review soon, but if you’re interested, they will be available to buy in Europe this October!
The RIG 500 Series will be available in October in several PC editions:

·         RIG 500 – Stereo gaming headset with flip-to-mute mic boom – £44.99
·         RIG 500HD – Surround sound USB gaming headset  – £59.99
·         RIG 500E – E-sports edition surround sound gaming headset with two sets of ear cups (vented and isolating), detachable boom mic, USB adapter and analogue stereo cables – £99.99

The RIG 500 Series will be also available for consoles:

·         RIG 500HS – Stereo gaming headset officially licensed for PlayStation 4 – £44.99 (Available in October)
·         RIG 500HX – Stereo gaming headset officially licensed for Xbox One – £44.99 (Available in Q1 2016)

For more information checkout: www.plantronics.com/rig500series