Razer's Chimaera Headset for Xbox 360 Costs $199

Deep Dey
By -Deep Dey
Headsets are indispensable to maintain focus in the mayhem of LAN parties and for late night gaming, especially if you don't fancy being thrown out of the house by your angry folks. Razer has just the solution for your needs with the Chimaera 5.1 Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox 360. The headset has onboard audio processing to allow precise soundstaging and imaging on a 5.1 channel audio setup so that you can pinpoint your enemies with your eyes closed. This is especially useful to locate the n00b camping with the sniper rifle, before he turns you into another easy frag.

The headphones have a 5.8 GHz interference-free wireless system which lets you hear the screams of your disembodied carcass being mutilated as you raid the fridge within a range of 10m from the base station. The cans have a circum aural design and have separate and independent audio and microphone controls on the ear cups themselves.



The rechargeable headset battery provides a decent charge that lasts for a claimed 8 hours. Optical (digital) connection is provided for a noise and interference free connectivity. The headset works on the PC as well, but you need to purchase RCA (composite) to 3.5mm cable separately for that.

The Chimaera 5.1 headset is priced at $199 (Rs. 9,000 approx.).  The headset will be available on razerzone.comfrom April, and will soon find its way to the local computer markets."



Specifications:

  • 5.1 Channel Dolby surround sound
  • 5.8 GHz interference-free wireless headset (up to 33ft / 10m receiving range)
  • Docking base station for audio processing, recharging and advanced controls
  • Connect up to 4 base stations for dedicated lag-free team communications
  • Adjustable circumaural ear cups for optimal sound isolation and comfort
  • Independent audio and microphone controls on the ear cups
  • Flexible microphone boom and detachable Xbox LIVE communication cable
  • Up to 8 hours rechargeable battery life
  • Digital optical connection for superior sound quality
  • PC compatible using RCA to 3.5mm (sold separately)