HyperX Expands Console Gaming Headset Lineup with Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox

New Gaming Headsets Deliver Unrivaled Comfort and Immersive Audio at Affordable Price

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.  – Aug, 2, 2023 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the release of the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Gaming Headset for PlayStation and the officially licensed CloudX Stinger 2 Gaming Headset for Xbox, both in white colorways. Offering signature HyperX comfort and durability with soft memory foam and premium leatherette, Cloud Stinger 2 gaming headsets for consoles offer lightweight comfort with impressive audio, ideal for long gaming sessions and chatting with friends.

The Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox are built on the foundation of the original HyperX Cloud Stinger. The headsets feature large 50mm drivers for clear audio and rotating earcups for a comfortable fit with easy-access audio controls and a swivel-to-mute microphone for added convenience and clear voice quality.  

“We're thrilled to expand our console headset lineup with Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox,” said Andrew Ewing, Director of Console/Cloud Gaming, HyperX. “Lightweight with exceptional features and extraordinary comfort, the new console headsets stay true to the legacy of Cloud Stinger predecessors and deliver immersive in-game experiences, all at affordable price points.”

The new Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and Xbox offer enhanced features and options to cater to a wider range of gamers. Weighing under 300g, the headsets are designed to provide quality user experiences with excellent sound and lightweight comfort. As an officially licensed headset by Xbox, the CloudX Stinger 2 ensures seamless connectivity to Xbox controllers through the 3.5mm jack.

 Availability

 The new Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox are available through the HyperX US Shop for $49.99. For more information on HyperX products, please visit HyperX.com.

Pricing from HyperX.com is subject to change without notice. Retailer pricing may vary.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation: 

Part Number                                                   75X29AA                                           

Headphone

Driver:                                                              Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets

Form factor:                                                      Over ear, circumaural, closed back

Frequency response:                                       10 Hz – 28 kHz

Impedance:                                                      32 Ω

Sensitivity:                                                       97.5 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz

T.H.D.:                                                              ≤ 2%

Frame type:                                                      Plastic

Ear cushions:                                                    Memory foam and premium leatherette

 

Microphone

Element:                                                           Electret condenser microphone

Polar pattern:                                                    Uni-directional

Frequency response:                                        50 Hz – 18 kHz

Sensitivity:                                                       -41.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)

 

Connections and Features

Audio connection:                                            Wired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA)

Audio controls:                                                 Onboard audio controls

 

Physical

Weight:                                                            275g

Cable length(s) and type(s):                            1.2m headset cable

 

HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox:

 

Part Number                                                    75X28AA

Headphone

Driver:                                                             Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets

Form factor:                                                     Over ear, circumaural, closed back

Frequency response:                                       10 Hz – 28 kHz

Impedance:                                                      32 Ω

Sensitivity:                                                       97.5 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz

T.H.D.:                                                             ≤ 2%

Frame type:                                                      Plastic

Ear cushions:                                                   Memory foam and premium leatherette

 

Microphone

Element:                                                          Electret condenser microphone

Polar pattern:                                                   Uni-directional

Frequency response:                                       50 Hz – 18 kHz

Sensitivity:                                                       -41.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)

 

Connections and Features

Audio connection:                                            Wired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA)

Audio controls:                                                 Onboard audio controls

 

Physical

Weight:                                                            275g

Cable length(s) and type(s):                           1.2m headset cable

 

 

About HyperX
For 20 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognized for delivering products that provide superb comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet the most stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. For more information, please go to www.hyperx.com.

About HP
HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit http://www.hp.com.

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Editor’s Note: For additional information or executive interviews, please contact Mark Tekunoff, HP Inc., 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, mark.tekunoff@hyperx.com or Hyperx_PR@hyperx.com.

 

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