SteelSeries intros Xai Laser, Kinzu Optical Mice
SteelSeries yesterday introduced the SteelSeries Xai laser mouse, SteelSeries Kinzu optical mouse and the SteelSeries 9HD hard plastic surface mouse pad. The SteelSeries Xai is true gaming mouse designed keeping hard-core gamers in mind. The mouse sports ambidextrous shape, 7 programmable macro buttons, and supports storage of 5 profiles. Its 10.8 megapixels/second sensor offers a huge improvement over the current generation of gaming mice by processing 12,000 frames/second at 5,001 CPI at movement speeds of 150 inches/second providing the user with High Definition tracking for unparalleled precision.
Furthermore, the SteelSeries Xai offers unprecedented levels of personalization for the user, with unique SteelSeries sensor innovations like SteelSeries ExactAim, SteelSeries ExactRate, SteelSeries ExactSens, SteelSeries FreeMove and automatic lift distance calibration.
It can be fully configured via a LCD menu system on the back of the mouse, where settings will be stored on the mouse thus eliminating the need for drivers and providing configuration capabilities on-the-go.
On the other hand the SteelSeries Kinzu optical mouse is 7% smaller in size. Based on the same shape as the Xai, the Kinzu processes 9,375 frames/second at 3,200 CPI and is compact, and lightweight.
The SteelSeries 9HD surface was designed to fully support the enhanced tracking capabilities of next-generation High Definition gaming mice. The finely textured surface consists of tens-of-thousands of light reflecting microscopic points, enabling the user to perform exceptionally precise mouse operations, including minimal movements as well as high velocity “slingshots.”
SteelSeries Xai ($80), SteelSeries Kinzu ($35) and SteelSeries 9HD ($35) will be available August 2009.
