Razer Onza

[microwolf96]

Razer has been a true revolutionary and leader in high-end PC gaming peripherals for many years, driven by unrelenting desire to make the word’s most precise and advanced tools for gaming ever created. Every product is designed “For Gamers. By Gamers™” to ensure our gaming equipment gives you the edge over the competition – so far, only on the PC!

“The Next Chapter” changes that little detail and marks Razer’s foray into the world of console gaming. Two brand new products for the Xbox 360 carry the extensive technological knowledge and insight into gamers minds over to the exciting universe of console gaming. The Razer Onza and Razer Chimaera are outfitted to dominate the entire competition with never before seen features and a level of design only Razer is mastering.

So, Razer has leaped into the world of console gamers and is supplying two new products, that are coming out on November 4th, last I heard.

Do you guys think I should purchase it? It's $50, and will most likely give me another advantage over other players that are using their lame TV speakers in games like Modern Warfail(Warfare) 2. I've always enjoyed using a wired controller over a wireless controller, plus it's featuring Razer's funtastic "HyperResponse" buttons. It also has adjustable tension in the analog sticks for more precise or quicker aiming.

Here's the full press release. It's a bit long.

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Razer Enters The World Of Console Gaming
Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Carlsbad, Calif. - Jan. 6, 2010 - Razer, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, has announced that they have received preliminary approval from Microsoft to develop the Razer Onza™ Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360? and Razer is working towards approval of a licensed Razer Chimaera™ Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360? designed specifically for the Xbox 360 gaming console.

“Just as we did for PC gamers, we are really looking forward to revolutionizing the world of console gaming by creating a controller and gaming headset that gives console gamers the same level of quality, precision and accuracy that they know and expect in our PC products,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president, Razer USA. “This is a great opportunity for us to continue to give gamers the competitive edge by really listening and responding to their needs.”

Razer plans to develop the Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 and Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 that will provide gamers with special features to enhance the Xbox 360 gaming experience. The Razer Onza will feature Razer Hyperesponse™ buttons, analog sticks with customizable tension and a programmable multi-function button (MFB). The Razer Chimaera is equipped with a 5.1 Channel Virtual Surround sound system, a Daisy-Chain cable system and a circumaural design for optimum sound quality and comfort. These releases promise to be an exciting new endeavour as Razer makes its much anticipated debut into the world of console gaming.

Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360

The Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 was created to improve the players Xbox 360 gaming experience with a series of special features, including Razer Hyperesponse™ buttons, designed to give faster actuation and a crisp, tactile feel. The Razer Onza will allow gamers to vary the tension required to tilt the analog stick for maximum comfort and customization bringing an element of personal preference to the world of console gaming. Razer has also added a multi-function button (MFB) that can be mapped to act as one of the action buttons, the analog stick buttons or an auto-fire button by using a sliding selector switch on the bottom of the controller. The Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 is further distinguished by a sharply-lit edge, for gaming that stays in style, even in the dark.


Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360
MSRP: US $49.99; Europe € 44.99

Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360 Features:

• Razer Hyperesponse™ technology
  [*]Adjustable Tension Analog Sticks
  [*]Programmable Multi-function Button
  [*]Wired Control for Virtually Lag Free Gameplay

Razer Onza Professional Gaming Controller for Xbox 360
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AVAILABILITY: Worldwide

Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360

The Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 is designed to provide sharp sound quality that optimizes the gaming experience with crisp, roaring sound from a 5.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound system. Although the majority of games are encoded with the full 5.1 surround sound, most gaming headsets are only equipped to offer stereo-grade sound, while the Razer Chimaera offers the full range of sound, enhancing the entire Xbox experience. A Daisy-Chain solution allows multiple Razer base stations to be connected to create a direct, private communication channel for in-game team conversations. The circumaural design of the headset allows for optimum noise isolation for long-hours of comfortable gameplay without any outside interruptions.


Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360
COST:US $129.99; Europe €109.99

Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 Features:

• 5.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
• Circumaural Design
• Daisy-Chain Cable System allows multiple base stations to connect for private communication channel

Razer Chimaera Professional Gaming Headset for Xbox 360
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AVAILABILITY: Worldwide

About the Razer Group:
Razer™ is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. By Gamers™". Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer’s award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.

For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/.

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What do you guys think? Should I buy the controller? It seems pretty sweet. It has two extra bumpers on it that can be remapped to have for instance X in two spots and A in two spots. Like, if I wanted to reload with either X OR Right Bumper, I could. It's got better response times than the average Microsoft wired controllers, too. It should also work on PC, which would help me play Counter-Strike again.

I've grown accustomed to the controller style of play and a mouse is too uncomfortable for me to play with.

What are your guys' opinions?

 

[Mayhem Death]

:drool: I must have these. :drool:

 

[Heisenberg 99.1]

That is such a freaking sick controller.

 

[microwolf96]

That is such a freaking sick controller.

My thoughts exactly, bro. My thoughts exactly... *drools on keyboard while staring at controller*

 

[Cut Chem!st]

Much more worthwhile than the 60$ for the new dpad and color change of the buttons on the new microsoft 360 controller :/ A lot of people like razer mice for PCs, don't see why it wouldn't be different for 360s. I enjoy having more hardcore focused products that fit you better, since your going to be using it a lot.

 

[Skill/CJaZ]

Controller of controlling your win. Buy it. Don't forget to put duct tape on the handles!

 

[Commando Vlaskiyov]

Don't regular 360 wireless controllers cost $60 anyways? Hell yea get it.

 

[microwolf96]

The new controller itself from MS is actually 50 dollars, it's packed with the play n charge kit which is another 15 so it's 65 dollars.. Still a rip off since it's probably going to drain batteries like a little kid eating candy. No wait... Like the cookie monster eating cookies.

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I think I will buy it.. you guys should as well if you have a 360. xD

 

[Death]

I saw this a while ago, but now they announced when its coming out......SO HAPPY NOW
The headset looks cool but mehhh I'll have to see a review

 

[microwolf96]

I might make a new thread with my reviews of Xbox 360 products & games (I've played on every version of the Xbox 360 that currently exists) that's I've gotten a chance to use. I'll provide prices, descriptions, links, my review, as well as pictures (I'll render them so they don't look bad, too).

Do you guys think I should? Also, I'm adding a poll to this about the Onza. ... If I can find the option for it...

There we go! Poll added.