I think I’ve finally discovered the sinister plot underlying Mad Catz’s visually and functionally striking line of Cyborg gaming products: They’re preparing to build an actual cyborg, and the newly announced F.R.E.Q. 5 Pro Gaming Headset is the ears.
Mad Catz already has the eyes, the hands, the legs, and the neural interface (fudging it a bit). Now they’re preparing to unleash the F.R.E.Q. 5 Stereo Gaming Headset, all the better to hear you with, my dear.
This Cyborg’s ears come outfitted with precision-balanced, extra large 50mm drivers with neodymium magnets; a detachable microphone; and convenient on-ear controls for volume and muting. You can even swap out the USB plug for a 3.5mm audio cable and use it as the world’s most noticeable iPhone headset.
The latest bit of Cyborg kit is due to hit stores within a few months. Hit up the official product page for more info on what everyone will be wearing once the Cybermen have their way.
Lillee
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:21 AMHair tangling fun!
Trex
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 1:17 PMI like very much
Shinkada
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 3:47 PMWish I could try these babies, they look amazing and the detachable mic is a big perk. Not much good if I can’t hear how they actually sound though… Eh. It’s not like they’d compare to my current cans anyway. – w-
phi au
Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:41 PMAs cool as these products seem, they are terribly manufactured. I was suckered in by the features and the cool look.
I bought the Cyborg Keyboard. within 1 week the chrome plating came of the “extra durable metal keys” the backlight stopped functioning and the programmable keys stopped working. I’ve had a Logitech g19 ever since and never had an issue