Tuesday, August 8th 2023
Razer Unveils New Kraken Kitty Headsets
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveils the latest litter of its Kraken Kitty line so gamers, streamers, and cosplayers alike can celebrate International Cat Day in style. Become a fur-midable opponent with the latest release of the iconic, original Kraken Kitty headset, one of Razer's most popular models. The three new Kitty-additions follow the Kraken Kitty V2 Pro announced last year, and include the USB-wired Kraken Kitty V2, the wireless Kraken Kitty V2 BT, and cute clip-on Kitty Ears V2 that are purrfect for everybody - and every budget. The unmistakable Kraken Kitty ears have taken a stretch, now 50% bigger and bolder across all new styles.
"When we first released the Kraken Kitty, it really scratched an itch in the market, as there was nothing like it before." said Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer's Hardware Business Unit. "At Razer, we're always on the prowl for ways to bring bolder and better products to gamers. The latest line of Kraken Kitty headsets continues to drive this design philosophy in an iconic form factor."
Pawsitively Striking: The Kraken Kitty V2
The new Kraken Kitty V2 is lighter, slimmer, and cuter than ever. Stand out and turn heads with bigger and bolder kitty ears powered by the world's largest gaming RGB ecosystem, Razer Chroma RGB.
Create a killer kitty online purr-sona with the Kraken Kitty V2's crystal-clear mic and stream-reactive lighting to level up audience engagement with Chroma that responds to emotes, alerts, and more. Streamers can enjoy customizable profiles with over 16.8 million colors and countless effects.
The Kraken Kitty V2 is available in both classic Razer Black and Quartz, with a lightweight design complete with plush, breathable ear cushions for all-day comfort and play.
Wirelessly Furr-ocious: The Kraken Kitty V2 BT
Take cat-titude anywhere with the new Kraken Kitty V2 BT, a wireless Bluetooth headset for gaming, music, or IRL streaming.
No wires to chew on here - enjoy up to 60-hour battery life, Chroma RGB on-the-go, and seamless Bluetooth 5.2 with a gaming mode for low-latency gaming performance. Available in a Quartz colorway, it's a purr-fect companion for any gamer looking to make a statement on-the-go.
Add some Paw-some Accents: Razer Kitty Ears V2
Unleash the ultimate meow factor with the Razer Kitty Ears V2. These clip-on Kitty ears, now 50% larger, make any audio setup instantly more endearing.
The adjustable silicone straps ensure a universal fit and comfortable wear, perfect for a variety of headsets. Available in Quartz or Black, they add a touch of feline finesse to any gaming look.
Unleash an ultra-cute persona with Razer's new litter of Kraken Kitty V2 products and celebrate International Cat Day in style. These are purrfect for gamers everywhere, no kitten around!
Price and Availability
Razer Kraken Kitty V2
$99.99 USD / 119.99€ MSRP
Razer.com - August 8, 2023
Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT
$99.99 USD / 119.99€ MSRP
Razer.com - August 8, 2023
Razer Kitty Ears V2
$19.99 USD / 29.99€ MSRP
Razer.com - August 8, 2023
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"When we first released the Kraken Kitty, it really scratched an itch in the market, as there was nothing like it before." said Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer's Hardware Business Unit. "At Razer, we're always on the prowl for ways to bring bolder and better products to gamers. The latest line of Kraken Kitty headsets continues to drive this design philosophy in an iconic form factor."
The new Kraken Kitty V2 is lighter, slimmer, and cuter than ever. Stand out and turn heads with bigger and bolder kitty ears powered by the world's largest gaming RGB ecosystem, Razer Chroma RGB.
Create a killer kitty online purr-sona with the Kraken Kitty V2's crystal-clear mic and stream-reactive lighting to level up audience engagement with Chroma that responds to emotes, alerts, and more. Streamers can enjoy customizable profiles with over 16.8 million colors and countless effects.
The Kraken Kitty V2 is available in both classic Razer Black and Quartz, with a lightweight design complete with plush, breathable ear cushions for all-day comfort and play.
Wirelessly Furr-ocious: The Kraken Kitty V2 BT
Take cat-titude anywhere with the new Kraken Kitty V2 BT, a wireless Bluetooth headset for gaming, music, or IRL streaming.
No wires to chew on here - enjoy up to 60-hour battery life, Chroma RGB on-the-go, and seamless Bluetooth 5.2 with a gaming mode for low-latency gaming performance. Available in a Quartz colorway, it's a purr-fect companion for any gamer looking to make a statement on-the-go.
Add some Paw-some Accents: Razer Kitty Ears V2
Unleash the ultimate meow factor with the Razer Kitty Ears V2. These clip-on Kitty ears, now 50% larger, make any audio setup instantly more endearing.
The adjustable silicone straps ensure a universal fit and comfortable wear, perfect for a variety of headsets. Available in Quartz or Black, they add a touch of feline finesse to any gaming look.
Unleash an ultra-cute persona with Razer's new litter of Kraken Kitty V2 products and celebrate International Cat Day in style. These are purrfect for gamers everywhere, no kitten around!
Price and Availability
Razer Kraken Kitty V2
$99.99 USD / 119.99€ MSRP
Razer.com - August 8, 2023
Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT
$99.99 USD / 119.99€ MSRP
Razer.com - August 8, 2023
Razer Kitty Ears V2
$19.99 USD / 29.99€ MSRP
Razer.com - August 8, 2023
20 Comments on Razer Unveils New Kraken Kitty Headsets
I almost bought V1 for my wife as a joke.... She would have been pist lol.
Interesting the wireless version is the same price as the wired, either way headphones with RGB and cat ears is just priceless
If these peripherals bring a little more joy to under-served segments of the general PC user base, I approve even if I'm not going to be purchasing these myself.
Razer does not mean razor thin gross margin.
That said, some of their products at this price range are okay. I own a pair of Razer Blackshark V2 wired headphones (purchased at $80 on sale, typically around $100).
The after market gaming peripheral market is extremely cutthroat. Positioning themselves at the higher end of the mainstream marketplace is a good place to be. What you don't want to be is that company that is making pennies per SKU.
Those are the same parts they're attaching to the Kitty units. They might as well sell them separately for anyone who already has a pair of headphones (whether they are Razor products or not). That way they can still make a potential $20 instead of nothing.
While I haven't checked, I'd bet a buffalo nickel that someone is already selling something like these cat ears already. It's not like Razer is a pioneer here risking the entire company future on a pair of pink plastic cat ears with a COGS of $2. It's just a piece of colored plastic that clips onto the headband. Hell, there are probably 3D printing blueprints for the DIY crowd.
Maybe their next item will be bear ears or a rainbow color unicorn horn. Who knows? Perhaps an RGB unicorn horn that synchronizes via Razer Cortex or whatever their RBG software is called? The sky's the limit!
Ahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!
:):D:p