ROCCAT has announced the availability of the Kone Air, a new wireless gaming mouse from Turtle Beach’s PC gaming peripherals brand that couples the ergonomic shape that the Kone series is known for with some new features. Among those is ROCCAT’s Stellar Wireless technology, which enables the mouse to be connected via lag-free 2.4 GHz for gaming purposes or Bluetooth for reduced power consumption and extended battery life. Users also have the option of using only one AA battery to lower the mouse’s weight, or sticking with two AA batteries for up to 800+ hours of battery life under Bluetooth. ROCCAT’s Kone Air mouse comes in Black or Arctic White and is available now for $69.99 (£59.99/€69.99) MSRP at www.roccat.com and participating retailers worldwide.
- Gaming Grade 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
- Up to 800-hour battery life
- Compatible with 1 or 2 AA Batteries
- Ergonomic shape with double-injected rubber side grips
- 17 programmable inputs
- ROCCAT Titan Optical Switches tested for 100 million clicks
- 19K DPI Owl-Eye Optical Sensor
- Heat-treated 100% pure PTFE glides
“ROCCAT’s perfected Kone shape ensures ultimate comfort during the most intense gaming sessions as well as the most intense work sessions,” said René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and General Manager of PC Peripherals at Turtle Beach. “Whether you’re gaming, creating content, or working on your latest project at work or school, the Kone Air’s comfortable shape, adjustable weight and battery life, and multi-button design make it a great option to become your everyday mouse.”
From a Turtle Beach press release:
ROCCAT, Turtle Beach Corporation’s award-winning PC gaming peripherals brand, today announced the launch of its affordable, all-purpose Kone Air Wireless Ergonomic Gaming Mouse. With many professionals and gamers now balancing work and game time, the Kone Air is the perfect solution, combining ROCCAT’s ergonomic Kone shape in a versatile mouse suitable for getting through everyday productivity as well as securing a win for your squad. ROCCAT’s ergonomic Kone mouse shape has been perfected over 15 years of research and development to deliver ultimate comfort, and the Kone Air adds ROCCAT’s Stellar Wireless technology to manage wireless signal strength and battery life for optimal performance. This includes lag-free 2.4GHz wireless for fast-paced gaming, or a reliable Bluetooth connection for productivity and reduced power consumption. Additionally, PC gamers can remove one of the Kone Air’s two AA batteries to adjust the weight of the mouse for faster movement, or use both batteries and Bluetooth to achieve a mind-blowing 800+ hours of battery life.
The Kone Air also features ROCCAT’s Titan Optical Switches which provide instantaneous, light-based actuation and incredible durability with a 100 million click life cycle, offering a competitive edge game after game. Enjoy pinpoint accuracy and endless skill shots with ROCCAT’s Owl-Eye 19K DPI Optical Sensor, paired with heat-treated pure PTFE glides for smooth movement across any surface.