ELECOM CO., LTD. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan; President: Junji Hada) is launching, in early December, a total of seven game devices which are equipped with various features developed and optimized for role-playing games (RPGs).

'DUX' is a series of gaming devices ELECOM is proudly introducing as a new brand that will definitely please enthusiastic game players who are dissatisfied with the currently available features of gaming devices. The very first launch of the 'DUX' series includes three mouses, two keyboards, a gamepad and a stereo headset.

First up, the lineup of new gaming mouses includes: a high-end model, M-DUX70BK, which allows you to play a game on two PCs simultaneously through wired and wireless connections; a mid-range model, M-DUX50BK, equipped with 14 buttons and one tilt wheel, which supports a hardware macro function that allows you to execute operations the way you program them with just one click; and the entry model, M-DUX30BK, which is equipped with 10 buttons. All three mouses allow you to assign a function to each button and the wheel and to adjust the cursor moving speed and the pooling rate in 50 dpi steps. Also, the new models are equipped with an on-board memory to which you can store your various mouse settings, so once you have memorized the settings on their software you can perform the same mouse operations on a different PC.

Next up, the lineup of new gaming keyboards includes a standard model, TK-DUX30BK, for playing games on one PC and a high-end model, TK-DUX50BK, for playing on two PCs simultaneously through wired and wireless connections. On both models you can assign functions to keys, customize some gaming procedures using hardware macro functions and quickly switch between different profiles, such as chat and battle, with a dedicated key. The 24 major keys support rollover, allowing you to press up to 12 keys at the same time. Each key is slightly cupped and its bearing uses a ring made from polyacetal resin which has excellent lubrication performance as well as wear-resistance, enabling smooth and comfortable typing.

Then comes a new gamepad, JC-DUX50BK, which also has various features that take game playing to another level. You can not only map keys to the gamepad but can also assign a keyboard or mouse function to all 24 buttons. It can also memorize up to five button-setting profiles on its on-board memory. You can assign a rapid fire function to any button and also feel the game action through vibrations. The grip part is designed to perfectly fit the curvature of your hand, giving you an incredibly comfortable grip.

Finally, an overhead stereo headset, HS-DUX50BK, can reproduce all frequencies equally through a large-diameter 40 mm driver unit, allowing you to play MMORPG for long hours without tiring you but still satisfying you with the quality of every sound produced inside the game. The large wide cups provide a snug fit and are made with an airy mesh material to prevent them from getting stuffy. The headset is also equipped with a swivel mechanism, which helps you find the best fit position with adjustments to the width and height. The new model has a 2.0 m long single cable coming out of the left housing, staying out of your way so you can really focus on the game.

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