Introducing the Diablo III Mouse and Headset from SteelSeries

While at Blizzcon 2011 in sunny Anaheim California, we stopped by the game testing stations to take a look at the beta version of Diablo III from Blizzard Entertainment.  The first thing we noticed when putting on the headset was the comfort of this gaming headset and how light it felt on our heads.  We had to take it off to see the model and was surprised to see that it was the Diablo III Gaming Headset from SteelSeries.  We were surprised because normally the game testing stations are equipped with Razor headsets, keyboards and mice.

We took a look at the mouse and it was also a Diablo III mouse from SteelSeries, but the keyboard was a normal keyboard.  After playing the game for a while, I headed down to talk with SteelSeries about their Diablo III headset and mouse and to see if we could get a set to review.

As you can tell from the above video, SteelSeries was very excited to get these headphones ready for release.  We have been waiting patiently and recently, the UPS guy should up with both the SteelSeries Diablo III headset and mouse!

Before talking about the mouse and headset, let’s take a look at each items highlights.

SteelSeries Diablo III Mouse highlights:

• Optimal comfort with an ambidextrous shape and size, making it versatile for all types of gamer grips.
• 7 ergonomically placed programmable buttons.
• World’s most durable switches – guaranteed lifespan of 10 million clicks.
• Programmable, Diablo III –themed illumination options.
• Durable, double-braided nylon cord with gold-plated USB connection.
• Quick and effortless remapping of mouse buttons with Drag & Drop, pre-defined game actions/functions/skills as well as illumination settings.  All of which are easily configured in an intuitive Diablo III – themed driver available for Windows and Mac OS X users.

SteelSeries Diablo III Headset highlights:

• Soundscape specifically optimized for Diablo III gameplay.
• Programmable Diablo III – themed, illumination options.
• SteelSeries’ retractable microphone system.
• In-line volume and mute controls with USB connection.
• Illumination settings, equalizer presets and microphone volume are easily configured in an intuitive Diablo III – themed driver available for Windows and Mac OS X users.