ASTRO Gaming Announces Highly Customizable, Modular C40 TR Controller
November 15 2018 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
ASTRO’s First Pro-Caliber Controller for
PlayStation® 4 and PC Controller is Designed to Withstand the
Rigors of High-Stress Competitive Play
ASTRO Gaming, a leader in premium video gaming equipment, has
continually innovated and forever redefined what pro gamers can
expect from their audio equipment. Today, ASTRO further extended
that expertise and announced its commitment to the professional
controller category with the launch of the ASTRO C40 TR
Controller.
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CUSTOMIZABLE, MODULAR C40 TR CONTROLLER (Photo: Business Wire)
As the newest addition to the best-selling Tournament Ready (TR)
series, the modular and highly customizable ASTRO C40 TR will
deliver a competitive edge while adapting to any gaming
environment, ranging from professional tournaments to head-to-head
competitions with friends. The new ASTRO C40 TR Controller is an
Officially Licensed product for PlayStation® 4, also featuring
additional compatibility with Windows™ PCs. It is available for
pre-order now online direct from ASTRO’s website for $199.99 USD
($269.99 CAD), shipping in early 2019, and available at key
retailers including Gamestop, Amazon and Best Buy and Best Buy
Canada in the same timeframe. It is available in the United States
and Canada, with more countries to follow.
“Our products have dramatically changed the esports landscape –
improving team and player performance along the way,” said Aron
Drayer, Vice President of Marketing, ASTRO Gaming. "Our new ASTRO
C40 TR Controller is the next natural evolution of our continued
commitment to esports, pro gaming and gamers in general. After more
than two years of development while incorporating feedback from pro
gamers, we’re excited to finally get the C40 TR into the hands of
customers. The C40 TR will be a literal game changer.”
The ASTRO C40 TR Controller delivers best-in-class features and
premium components in an ergonomically comfortable controller that
can withstand rigorous use by professional gamers in high-stress
environments. The controller has been designed from the ground up
with pro gamers and professional tournaments in mind -- aspiring
pros, hardcore gamers or any gamer who demands more from their
gaming equipment will find much to like in ASTRO’s new controller.
The new C40 TR offers replaceable analog sticks and d-pad modules,
swappable analog stick and d-pad positions, variable length stick
tops, programmable rear buttons, custom software complete with
stick and trigger sensitivity control, on-board button remapping,
custom profiles and more.
Key features include:
- REPLACEABLE, SWAPPABLE STICK
MODULES: Quickly and easily swap the Analog Stick or D-Pad
Modules for consistently sharp performance. Setup the controller in
either Offset or Parallel configurations. Replaceable Stick Caps
provide added customization for a competitive advantage.
- INTEGRATED, REMAPPABLE REAR
BUTTONS: Optimum rear button layout for superior ergonomics
improves precision during critical moments. Mappability streamlines
the controller for any genre and playstyle while improving response
time and accuracy. Remap buttons and save your mappings directly on
the controller with no PC software required.
- ASTRO CUSTOMIZATION SOFTWARE:
ASTRO customization software exponentially increases the C40 TR’s
versatility and accuracy. Create profiles that can be switched
directly from the controller. Adjust trigger and stick sensitivity,
remap buttons, tweak EQ, audio output, mic out and sidetone.
- WIRED/WIRELESS MODES: With the
on-board Mode Switch, quickly change between wired and ASTRO’s
proprietary 2.4 GHZ wireless mode to adapt to any gaming
environment. Both offer low-latency for pro level performance.
- WIRELESS AUDIO: The C40 TR
Controller delivers high fidelity game sound and voice chat in
Wired and Wireless mode via the 3.5mm jack. The C40 offers game
sound and voice chat in Wireless mode. Compatible with any gaming
headset with a 3.5mm jack.
- TRIGGER STOPS: Quickly and
easily activate the trigger stops, which adjusts the trigger pull
distance, to allow hair trigger performance in most FPS
titles.
- 12 HOUR BATTERY LIFE: Outlast
your game with up to 12 hours of battery life.
- INCLUDED TRAVEL CASE: Travel
safe and secure with the travel case for the C40 TR. Protect your
controller, module, stick caps and tool all in one hard-shelled
case.
- TOURNAMENT READY: Ready for any
environment, the TR line of ASTRO Gaming products deliver premium
design and performance for every type of gamer. All Tournament
Ready products are designed and developed to meet the demanding
specifications of pro gamers.
Pricing and Availability
ASTRO Gaming’s new ASTRO C40 TR Controller is available for
pre-order now online direct from ASTRO’s website for $199.99 USD
($269.99 CAD), shipping in early 2019, with key retailers Gamestop,
Amazon and Best Buy and Best Buy Canada also offering the product
in early 2019. It is available for PlayStation® 4 and Windows™ PC
in the United States and Canada, with more countries to follow. For
more information about ASTRO Gaming or the C40 TR, please visit
www.astrogaming.com.
About ASTRO Gaming
ASTRO Gaming, creates premium video gaming equipment and
lifestyle products for professional gamers, leagues, and gaming
prosumers. ASTRO Gaming was spun-off from design powerhouse ASTRO
Studios, known in the gaming world for designing the Xbox 360®,
along with Alienware™ and HP® Gaming PCs. ASTRO Gaming produces a
line of gamer-centric "tech-life" products that support this
rapidly growing community. ASTRO Gaming is a brand of Logitech
International. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne,
Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company
listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global
Select Market (LOGI). All ASTRO Gaming products are available at
www.astrogaming.com. Connect with ASTRO Gaming on Twitter
@ASTROGaming, Instagram or our blog.
This product is being developed under the official licensing
program for PlayStation® by Sony Interactive Entertainment and is
subject to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s final product
approval.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive
Entertainment Inc.
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