ROCCAT Studios, the German manufacturer of professional gaming peripherals, has announced the release of the ROCCAT Kone XTD - Max Customization Gaming Mouse and the ROCCAT Kone Pure - Core Performance Gaming Mouse - with the new mice to hit shelves in Europe on October 26 and in North America and Asia end of November.

Both new models feature the acclaimed Kone design, with the Pure offering a slimmer option that's 91% the size of the original Kone - a measurement decided upon after ROCCAT conducted extensive research with gamers to determine an optimally-reduced Kone version. And, as with earlier Kone mice, each comes standard with a world-beating performance package, this time featuring a fully-adjustable 8200 DPI Pro-Aim R3 laser sensor - with 41 DPI settings, ranging from 200 to 8200 - a 32-bit Turbo Core V2 72MHz ARM MCU processor, 576kB on-board memory, and the planet's most advanced Tracking & Distance Control Unit - all working in clockwork unison to deliver the world's most impressive speed, control and accuracy.The Kone XTD and Kone Pure are also the planet's first mice to feature the new ROCCAT Titan Wheel - the world's most state of the art scroll wheel. Built with only the highest-quality components - including the world's strongest axis shaft and most sophisticated encoder - and designed using the most cutting-edge gaming engineering, the Titan Wheel represents a new standard in scrolling, delivering millions of ultra-precise steps during its lifespan. The Kone XTD features a 4D Titan Wheel, while the Kone Pure is loaded with a 2D version. Both mice also feature innovative new ROCCAT Click Master switch tech - powered by Omron - the world's most advanced switch technology that delivers the most precise button activation ever.

"The Kone XTD and Kone Pure represent the pinnacle of Kone evolution," says René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and CEO. "Everything Kone fans worldwide have asked for is there - and much, much more. And thanks to the new Titan Wheel and Click Master switch tech, these latest Kones provide quality and innovation other gaming mice simply can't touch."

Pure innovation - extended
Both the XTD and Pure also boast a range of innovative features famous with Kone fans worldwide, including Easy-Shift[+] technology that doubles command functions, multi-color lighting with effects for killer atmospherics, and the world's most advanced gaming customization software. They both also feature ROCCAT Talk© technology that lets the mice communicate with compatible devices - for set bonuses that let gamers play faster and win more - and ROCCAT Talk© FX, which translates on-screen action into lighting effects - for a more intense gaming experience. Plus, both feature the ROCCAT Achievements Display - or R.A.D. - a fun and handy app that lets gamers monitor how they play - and which gives awards for exceptional milestones.

The ROCCAT Kone XTD - Max Customization Gaming Mouse is now available for a suggested retail price of €89.99/USD$69.99. The ROCCAT Kone Pure - Core Performance Gaming Mouse is now available for a suggested retail price of € 69.99/USD$59.99.

ROCCAT Kone XTD Features:

• FULLY-ADJUSTBALE 8200DPI PRO-AIM (R3) SENSOR
  with 41 DPI settings ranging from 200 to 8200
• ROCCAT TITAN WHEEL - 4D
  The world's toughest and most accuracte 4D scroll wheel
• ROCCAT CLICK MASTER
  switch tech powered by Omron© for precision button activation
• EASY-SHIFT[+] BUTTON DUPLICATOR
  with Easy-Aim + Easy-Wheel functions for max command power
• 32-BIT TURBO CORE V2 PROCESSOR
  for lightning-fast computing speed
• TRACKING & DISTANCE CONTROL UNIT
  for less pick-up flight & more precise gaming
• 576 KB ON-BOARD MEMORY
  for storing a wealth of macros and settings
• 4-LED LIGHT SYSTEM
  for customizable colors + effects
• 8 MOUSE BUTTONS + SOLID 4D WHEEL
  for a full complement of command options
• 4 EASY-TO-CLIP-IN WEIGHTS (4 X 5G)
  for customized weight adjustment
• ROCCAT DRIVER + MACRO MANAGER
  for advanced customization + presets for games & apps
• ROCCAT ACHIEVEMENTS DISPLAY
  for monitoring gaming performance

ROCCAT Kone Pure Features:

• WORLD FAMOUS KONE DESIGN
  in a 9% slimmer format
• FULLY-ADJUSTBALE 8200DPI PRO-AIM (R3) SENSOR
  with 41 DPI settings ranging from 200 to 8200
• ROCCAT TITAN WHEEL - 2D
  The world's toughest and most accuracte 2D scroll wheel
• ROCCAT CLICK MASTER
  switch tech powered by Omron©
• EASY-SHIFT[+] BUTTON DUPLICATOR
  with Easy-Aim + Easy-Wheel functions
• 32-BIT TURBO CORE V2 PROCESSOR
  for lightning-fast computing speed
• TRACKING & DISTANCE CONTROL UNIT
  for less pick-up flight & more precise gaming
• 576KB ON-BOARD MEMORY
  for storing a wealth of macros and settings
• 16.8 MILLION-COLOR LIGHTING SYSTEM
  for customizable colors + effects
• 7 MOUSE BUTTONS + SOLID 2D WHEEL
  for a full complement of command options
• SOFT-TOUCH SURFACE
  for extended gaming in total comfort
• ROCCAT DRIVER + MACRO MANAGER
  for advanced customization + presets for games & apps
• ROCCAT ACHIEVEMENTS DISPLAY
  for monitoring gaming performance