HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and e-sports, today announced the HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset blackout edition is shipping now across Europe. Designed to deliver the ultimate comfort for hours of extended gameplay, Cloud Alpha leverages premium HyperX signature memory foam, an expanded headband with softer, more pliable leatherette and a durable, lightweight aluminium frame design. The headset features a detachable cable with in-line audio control allowing console gamers to adjust volume and mute microphone right on the cable.
Cloud Alpha features HyperX dual chamber technology to deliver an accurate game sound with incredible range and tone. With 50 mm drivers, the dual chambers allow HyperX to tune and separate the bass from the mids and highs, creating a dynamic sound that makes gaming, music and movies more immersive.
“The Cloud Alpha was HyperX’s first headset to introduce our revolutionary dual chamber technology,” said Bianca Walter, business manager, HyperX EMEA. “We are excited to bring the blackout variation of the Cloud Alpha to offer users another headset choice with our dual chamber drivers and signature comfort.”
The Cloud Alpha blackout edition headset offers multi-platform compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S2, Xbox One 2, Xbox One S 2, mobile, Nintendo Switch, and other virtual reality systems with 3.5 mm ports. The headsets offer players clearer voice quality and excellent sound for enhanced team communication, and both headsets are TeamSpeak and Discord Certified.
Availability
The Cloud Alpha gaming headset blackout edition is available now across HyperX’s network of retailers in Europe for £89.99 / €99.99. For more information on the HyperX Streamer Starter Pack and Cloud Alpha gaming headset blackout edition, please visit the HyperX product pages. Pricing from HyperX.com, subject to change without notice. Retailers pricing may vary.
Part Number: HX-HSCA-BK/WW
Headphone
- Driver: Custom dynamic, 50 mm with neodymium magnets
- Form factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back
- Frequency response: 13 Hz – 27 kHz
- Impedance: 65 Ω
- Sensitivity: 98 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz
- T.H.D.: < 1%
- Frame type: aluminium
- Ear cushions: Memory foam and premium leatherette
Microphone
- Element: Electret condenser microphone
- Polar pattern: Bi-directional, Noise-cancelling
- Frequency response: 50 Hz – 18 kHz
- Sensitivity: -43dBV (0 dB=1 V/Pa,1 kHz)
Connections and Features
- Audio connection: Wired 3.5 mm (4-pole CTIA)
- Audio controls: In-line audio controls
Physical
- Weight: 298 g
- Weight with microphone: 336 g
- Cable Length(s) and Type(s): 1.3 m detachable headset cable, 2 m PC extension cable
