ASTRO Gaming has announced the Australian launch of its latest addition to the best-selling Tournament Ready (TR) series, the modular and highly customisable ASTRO C40 TR for PS4 and PC.
The TR line of ASTRO Gaming products deliver premium design and performance for every type of gamer and are all developed to meet the demanding specifications of pro gamers.
ASTRO Gaming’s new C40 TR Controller is now available for pre-order directly from the company’s website for $399.95, with key retailers JB Hi-Fi, EB Games and The Gamesmen also offering the product in late November.
According to ASTRO, aimed for pro gamers and gaming enthusiasts, its first pro-calibre controller for the PS4 and PC is designed to “withstand the rigours of high-stress competitive play”.
The ASTRO C40 TR will deliver a competitive edge to all players with the ability to adapt to any gaming environment – from professional tournaments to at-home play.
Aron Drayer, vice-president of marketing, ASTRO Gaming, believes the C40 TR will be a literal game-changer for competitive gamers.
“Our products have dramatically changed the esports landscape – improving team and player performance along the way,” Drayer said.
“Our new ASTRO C40 TR Controller is the next natural evolution of our continued commitment to e-sports, pro-gaming and gamers in general.”
“After more than two years of development, while incorporating feedback from pro gamers, we’re excited to finally get the C40 TR into the hands of customers.”
Key features include:
- Replaceable, Swappable Stick Modules: Quickly and easily swap the Analog Stick or D-Pad Modules for consistently sharp performance. Setup the controller in either Offset or Parallel configurations. Replaceable Stick Caps provide added customisation for a competitive advantage.
- Integrated, Remappable Rear Buttons: Optimum rear button layout for superior ergonomics improves precision during critical moments. Mappability streamlines the controller for any genre and playstyle while improving response time and accuracy. Remap buttons and save your mappings directly on the controller with no PC software required.
- ASTRO Customisation Software: ASTRP customisation software exponentially increases the C40 TR’s versatility and accuracy. Creates profiles that can be switched directly from the controller. Adjust trigger and stick sensitivity, remap buttons, tweak EQ, audio output, mic out and sidetone.
- Wired/Wireless Modes: With the on-board Mode Switch, quickly change between wired and ASTRO’s proprietary 2,4GHz wireless mode to adapt to any gaming environment. Both offer low latency for pro-level performance.
- Wireless Audio: The C40 TR Controller delivers high fidelity game sound and voice chat in Wired and Wireless mode via the 3.5mm jack. The C40 offers game sound and voice chat in Wireless mode. Compatible with any gaming headset with a 3.5mm jack.
- Trigger Stops: Quickly and easily activate the trigger stops, which adjusts the trigger pull distance, to allow hair trigger performance in most FPS titles.
- 12-Hour Battery Life: Outlast your game with up to 12 hours of battery life.
- Included Travel Case: Protect your controller, module, stick caps and tool all in one hard-shelled case.
