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ROCCAT: The Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has arrived, too

Fresh from the hype of ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air announcement, the brand isn’t slowing down - at all. Instead, the attention remains on ROCCAT with buzz about its new Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard slated to arrive this summer.

Fresh from the hype of ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air announcement, the brand isn’t slowing down - at all. Instead, the attention remains on ROCCAT with buzz about its new Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard slated to arrive this summer.

Whether you are looking to get your regular work done with some major on-desk flexing or just need one of the best keyboards in the game for gaming goals, you’re in for a win-win once this hits the market in July.

ROCCAT, the award-winning PC peripherals brand from best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today unveiled its new mechanical masterpiece, the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The successor to ROCCAT’s multi-award-winning and best-selling Vulcan 120 series keyboards, the Vulcan II is the first in the esteemed keyboard family to debut the brand’s ridiculously fast and buttery smooth TITAN II Mechanical Switches. ROCCAT’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches come factory pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, have an optimized transparent housing for improved RGB lighting, and will deliver a durable lifespan up to 80 million keystrokes.

The Vulcan II keeps the series’ award-winning design, with the brand’s signature sleek, low-profile ID, premium aluminum top plate, and beautiful AIMO RGB lighting powered by ROCCAT’s Swarm software suite. It also includes key features like ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+]™ button duplicator technology, full NKRO (n-key rollover), and anti-ghosting technology to ensure every keystroke and combination of key presses register as intended. The Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard launches July 19, 2023, and fans can pre-order now at www.roccat.com and participating retailers in select territories. The Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is available for $149.99 MSRP (€159.99).


“ROCCAT’s Vulcan 120 series keyboards are synonymous with impeccable quality, top performance, and premium design elements, and the new Vulcan II pushes these areas further to create yet another full-size PC gaming keyboard unrivalled in its class,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Since the original Vulcan keyboard debuted at Computex 2018, the series has earned countless editorial accolades and design awards, and has been a best-selling keyboard in Germany in 2022/2023. We expect these trends to continue with the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, as evidenced in the extremely strong reception to the Vulcan II Max and Mini optical keyboards that launched late last year.”

The Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard joins its Vuclan II Max and Vulcan II Mini optical keyboard siblings, both of which have received high praise from fans and reviewers alike. Noted as one of the most beautiful gaming keyboards on the market, IGN added the Vulcan II Max to its best gaming keyboards list (Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard), as did Tom’s Hardware (Best Looking Gaming Keyboard), PCMag (Best RGB Gaming Keyboard), and CGMagOnline(Best Keyboard 2023). RTINGS noted, “The ROCCAT Vulcan II [Max & Mini] keyboards are outstanding for gaming,” while TechRadar gave the Mini a 4.5/5 review score. Additionally, consumer reviews on Best Buy show a 5/5 rating, along with a 4.7/5 rating on Amazon.

ROCCAT’s new Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is the first to debut the brand’s redesigned TITAN II Mechanical Switches and offers two options.TITAN II Red/Linear switches have a smooth actuation with minimal resistance making them ideal for competitive gaming, while TITAN IIBrown/Tactile switches have a gentle bump mid-press for those who appreciate light feedback. The Vulcan II keys are compatible with many third-party cross-shaped mount keycaps so PC gamers can further personalize the look of their keyboard. ROCCAT’s Swarm software and AIMO lighting lets gamers further customize their setup to enjoy a vivid and immersive RGB lighting experience with 16.8 million color options. AIMO lighting technology also allows the Vulcan II to sync with other AIMO-enabled ROCCAT peripherals to create a stunning desktop PC gaming station. 

Providing additional comfort and support during long gaming sessions, the Vulcan II comes with a detachable cushioned wrist rest. Its anodized aluminum top plate reinforces the keyboard’s structural integrity, helps protect against wear and tear, and adds to the Vulcan II’s premium and stunning aesthetic. The Vulcan II also comes equipped with a full set of media keys and a push-to-mute volume knob, and 4MB onboard memory to save four profiles of custom lighting, key reassignment, and more. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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ROCCAT: The Vulcan II Mini Air has your wireless gaming keyboard goals secured

This is the busiest time of year when it comes to packing up and ditching your home for a few days - or months - because you know, summer, and so what better way to make sure you don’t lose a step on your PC gaming goals? How about securing the ROCCAT brand’s newly launched first-ever Vulcan II Mini Air wireless gaming keyboard? Oh yes.

This is the busiest time of year when it comes to packing up and ditching your home for a few days - or months - because you know, summer, and so what better way to make sure you don’t lose a step on your PC gaming goals? How about securing the ROCCAT brand’s newly launched first-ever Vulcan II Mini Air wireless gaming keyboard? Oh yes.

It’s all about making sure your Wi-Fi is set up in your preferred vacay spot - even if it’s grandma and grandpa’s - and loading up the super easygoing keyboard to clock in some serious late night gaming. Whether it’s the fact it’s 65 percent foam-based or the fact you’ve outgrown wired gaming - there’s ample reasons to love this new technology. Peep the details and keep scrolling for an up-close look at this must-own, PC heads.

ROCCAT, the award-winning PC peripherals brand from best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced it’s taken its top-rated keyboard series wireless with the new Vulcan II Mini Air. The Mini Airis the wireless version of the acclaimed Vulcan II Mini. It is ROCCAT’s first-ever wireless gaming keyboard, packing performance, durability, and functionality into a mini 65% form factor. The compact footprint allows for more desktop space, while factory pre-lubricated TITAN II Optical Switchesdeliver buttery smooth, light speed response rates. PC gamers can connect the Mini Air to their favorite devices using ROCCAT’s 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless or via three unique Bluetooth channels. Plus, the Mini Air is the first optical keyboard with built-in proximity sensors that detect when gamers step away from their desk, which works in conjunction with ROCCAT’s Swarm software to maximize battery life.

The Vulcan II Mini Air retains the series’ signature sleek, low-profile ID, premium aluminum top plate, and beautiful AIMO RGB lighting powered by ROCCAT’s Swarm software. It also includes key features like ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+]™ button duplicator technology, full NKRO (n-key rollover), and anti-ghosting technology to ensure every keystroke and combination of key presses register as intended. The Vulcan II Mini Air launches July 19, 2023, and is available for pre-order now at www.roccat.com and participating retailers in select territories. The Vulcan II Mini Air has a $179.99 MSRP (€179.99).

The wireless Vulcan II Mini Air joins its wired Vulcan II Mini and Vulcan II Maxsiblings, both of which have received high praise from fans and reviewers alike. Noted as one of the most beautiful gaming keyboards on the market, IGN added the Vulcan II Max to its best gaming keyboards list (Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard), as did Tom’s Hardware (Best Looking Gaming Keyboard), PCMag (Best RGB Gaming Keyboard), and CGMagOnline (Best Keyboard 2023). RTINGS noted, “The ROCCAT Vulcan II [Max & Mini] keyboards are outstanding for gaming,” while TechRadar gave the Mini a 4.5/5 review score. Additionally, consumer reviews on Best Buy show a 5/5 rating, along with a 4.7/5 rating on Amazon.

“ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air takes everything PC gamers love about the wired version and adds wireless portability and groundbreaking proximity sensor technology to deliver battery life that puts this mini keyboard in a category of its own,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “With continuous use and full RGB lighting running, the Mini Air delivers over 30 hours of battery life. When the Mini Air is continuously used for five hours/day with RGB lighting disabled, thanks to its proximity sensor it has the potential to deliver a up to a whopping 750 hours until it needs to be recharged."

With the Mini Air, PC gamers can enjoy wireless freedom using ROCCAT's gaming grade 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless, or seamlessly swap between three unique Bluetooth devices. The Mini Air’s unique proximity sensors detect when players are AFK and automatically adjusts RGB lighting to maximize battery life. The Vulcan II Mini Air is outfitted with ROCCAT’s Red/Linear TITAN II Optical Switches which are perfect for competitive games that demand speed, precision, and rapid keystrokes. The switches are third-party keycap compatible, come factory pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, have transparent housings for brighter RGB lighting, and offer a durable 150 million keystroke lifespan. Plus, the Mini Air’s 29 multi-function Smart Keys feature dual LEDs that allow gamers to better visualize when secondary functions are active. The Smart Keys combine with ROCCAT’s EasyShift[+] technology for added functionality, allowing the Vulcan II Mini Air to retain the same functionality as its full-sized counterparts. 

The Vulcan II Mini Air can save up to five profiles of custom RGB lighting, key reassignment and more directly to its 4MB onboard memory, providing convenient portability. The Vulcan II Mini Air’s anodized aluminum backplate ensures structural integrity and sets the stage for ROCCAT’s AIMO RGB lighting technology, which produces vibrant displays right out of the box and syncs with other AIMO-enabled products. The Vulcan II Mini Air has double the RGB lighting refresh rate of standard gaming keyboards, with smooth and vibrant effects that create a truly immersive desktop lighting experience. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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Turtle Beach + ROCCAT's new Vulcan II Max is packed with game-changing features

Everyone loves the next generation consoles but sometimes it’s all about the basics with PC gaming. What better way to clock in gaming goals than seeing Turtle Beach and ROCCAT coming through clutch with the new The Vulcan II Max keyboard for endless hours of putting in digital work.

Everyone loves the next generation consoles but sometimes it’s all about the basics with PC gaming. What better way to clock in gaming goals than seeing Turtle Beach and ROCCAT coming through clutch with the new The Vulcan II Max keyboard for endless hours of putting in digital work.

Turtle Beach Corporation’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) award-winning PC gaming peripherals brand, ROCCAT, today announced the retail availability of the Vulcan II Max Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The newest addition to ROCCAT’s best-selling keyboard line, the Vulcan II Max combines performance, functionality, durability, and the brand’s stunning RGB-infused design to be the most functional and most beautiful keyboard on the market. The Vulcan II Max launches on the heels of its smaller format counterpart, the Vulcan II Mini, which has received stellar reviews, including from PCMag.com who called it, “an all-around treat.”

The Vulcan II Max features ROCCAT’s ultra-fast TITAN II Optical-Mechanical Switches, which deliver ridiculously fast optical actuation speed with the feel of a traditional mechanical switch, plus the durability to hold up to a 100 million click lifecycle. Additionally, the Vulcan II Max debuts the world’s first Dual-LED Smart Switches which feature a second LED light better indicating secondary key functionality. For PC gamers seeking maximum performance and style that stands out from the competition, the Vulcan II Max is available now at www.roccat.com and at participating retailers worldwide for $229.99 (£199.99/€229.99) MSRP.

“Our new Max products offer PC gamers the ultimate in ROCCAT design, performance, and aesthetics, and the Vulcan II Max delivers on all fronts,” said René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and General Manager of PC Peripherals at Turtle Beach. “From our super-fast TITAN II Optical Switches to the sleek design and stylish RGB-illuminated wrist rest, the Vulcan II Max is the fastest, most beautiful keyboard we’ve created yet.”

The Vulcan II Max features ROCCAT’s exclusive TITAN II Optical Switcheswhich have a smooth mechanical feel, hyper-fast light-based actuation, and incredible durability with a 100 million click life cycle offering a competitive edge game after game. Additionally, the TITAN II switches are compatible with many third party cross shaped mount keycaps for further personalization. PC gamers can also feel more confident with their keystrokes with the Vulcan II Max’s 24 multi-function smart keys featuring a second dedicated LED indicating when secondary functions are active. Additionally, ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+]™ button duplicator technology unlocks a second function layer which can be programmed into near limitless options.

4GB of onboard memory means up to four profiles of custom lighting, key reassignment and more, can all be saved directly on Vulcan II Max, making it easier to take on the go. The Vulcan II Max also features other ROCCAT fan-favorite keyboard design elements, such as the anodized aluminum plate for durable structural integrity, and dedicated media controls. The Vulcan II Max’s soft, translucent palm rest sets the stage for ROCCAT’s AIMO smart lighting technology, which produces vibrant RGB lighting displays right out of the box. To create the most beautiful desktop RGB setup, sync the Vulcan II Max with other compatible AIMO-enabled products like the Syn Max Air headset and Kone XP Air mouse for an immersive lighting display sure to make friends and family members jealous.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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