HyperX Celebrates Shipping 20 Million Headsets
Today, HyperX has announced that they’ve shipped 20 million headsets. I’ve been a long time fan and user of their products, and their headset lineup is the core of their business as far as I’m concerned.
When the original Cloud came out in 2014, its popularity changed what the market thought a gaming headset could be. It took a more balanced sound signature straight out of the studio world and brought it to gamers, combined with exceedingly comfy memory foam ear pads and a capable microphone.
Before the Cloud, most gaming headsets were booming bass monsters with muddled sound and huge outlandish designs. HyperX changed that with a sleek package that learned lessons from the non-gaming audio space, and since then they’ve continued to design smart audio products with a balance of comfort, sound quality, and value.
That last point is important; what’s the use of innovating in a space if no one can afford to buy it? HyperX passing this milestone is a clear sign that the market agrees, and I hope that under their new HP leadership they can continue to build quality headsets and other peripherals for years to come.
While I’m mostly familiar with their headset lineup, I do also sometimes dabble with their other products, and I have reviews of the Pulsefire Haste mouse and Fury S mouse pad coming soon!
You can read the full press release that accompanies this announcement, including a fun timeline of HyperX product milestones, below.
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HyperX Achieves 20 Million Gaming Headsets Shipping Milestone
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Oct. 11, 2021– HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it has shipped over 20 million gaming headsets1 since launching HyperX Cloud gaming headsets in April 2014. Underscoring an unwavering commitment to provide comfortable gear for hours of gameplay, HyperX has developed a full line of headsets that deliver high quality sound and performance for gaming, listening to music, watching videos, and chatting. With gaming headsets designed to work with PCs, consoles and mobile devices, HyperX is a leader in the audio gaming market.
“Since the launch of the first HyperX gaming headset in 2014, we’ve steadily evolved our designs and selection of products to become an industry leader for quality, comfort, and sound,” said Kevin Hague, general manager, HyperX. “As competitive and casual gaming continues to gain popularity across PCs, consoles, and mobile platforms, we strive to further advance our headsets to new levels and look forward to delivering the next 20 million high quality headphones to discerning customers worldwide.”
HyperX offers a variety of PC, console and wireless headsets to deliver best-in-class products designed to enhance the gaming experience. HyperX’s line of Cloud gaming headsets provide superior performance, comfort and quality designed to meet the most rigorous demands of all gamers. Highlighting support for the esports community and delivering professional-grade gaming gear for both PC and console gamers, HyperX is celebrating a range of product and company milestones, including:
- 2014 First Gaming Headset with Comfort in Mind — the HyperX Cloud
- 2015 HyperX Cloud II with USB Audio Control Box and Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound
- 2016 First Official Xbox Licensed CloudX; CloudX™ Pro Gaming Headset
- 2017 Next-Generation Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset with Dual Chamber Technology
- 2018 Cloud MIX™ Gaming Headset with Bluetooth Technology
- 2019 HyperX Adds Officially Licensed PlayStation®4 Gaming Headsets
- 2020 HyperX Cloud Revolver™ Gaming Headset with 7.1 Surround Sound
- 2021 HP Acquires HyperX; Achieves 20 Million Gaming Headsets Shipping Milestone
Since launching its first gaming headsets in 2014, HyperX has expanded its Cloud gaming headset product lineup to include a variety of PC, console, and wireless gaming headsets for a range of gaming needs and applications. The HyperX brand is recognized for delivering high-quality products, including gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, and microphones.
1 Based on internal HyperX records of headsets shipped since 2014.
About HyperX
For 18 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 superior 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.hyperxgaming.com.
About HP
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com.
