Razer Unveils New Kraken Kitty Headsets

GFreeman · Aug 8, 2023

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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Luke357 · Aug 8, 2023

Cats are cool. But this isn't.

BlaezaLite · Aug 8, 2023

Cool if you are a streamer but average Joe and Joleen, no.

deu · Aug 8, 2023

Progamer equipment for sure!

Vya Domus · Aug 8, 2023

deu said:
Progamer equipment for sure!

Goes well with some programming socks.

R-T-B · Aug 8, 2023

Vya Domus said:
Goes well with some programming socks.

What, you don't program your socks to destroy your enemies? Lame.

Gmr_Chick · Aug 8, 2023

Damn it, this press release makes me want a puke emoji.

oxrufiioxo · Aug 8, 2023

Gmr_Chick said:
Damn it, this press release makes me want a puke emoji.

You know you got a pair of version 1 in the closet somewhere :laugh:

I almost bought V1 for my wife as a joke.... She would have been pist lol.

trsttte · Aug 8, 2023

This is amazingly ridiculous, I love it!

Interesting the wireless version is the same price as the wired, either way headphones with RGB and cat ears is just priceless

mav1178 · Aug 8, 2023

as someone who currently owns 6 felines at home, I got one as a present for my wife.

bonehead123 · Aug 9, 2023

Leave it to Razzero to come out with the silliest, lamest, most fugggily products eva conceived on this or any other planet....

PLAfiller · Aug 9, 2023

Awesome. Obviously targeted at smexy streamers, anime fans, weebs, dweebs, etc. No different than motorcycle helmets with kitten ears. It's going for a certain looks and what can I say...count me in

MarsM4N · Aug 9, 2023

"Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers." Period.

Can't wait for their upcoming Monster Energy headset.

Dammeron · Aug 9, 2023

MarsM4N said:
"Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers." Period. Can't wait for their upcoming Monster Energy headset.

That's one hell of a Florida-Girl.

Arjai · Aug 9, 2023

After reading this 'mews purlease' I had to hack up a fur ball.

cvaldes · Aug 9, 2023

I realize that I am in the definite minority in present company but I generally support efforts to increase diversity in gaming and computer usage in general.

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.

R-T-B · Aug 10, 2023

cvaldes said:
I realize that I am in the definite minority in present company but I generally support efforts to increase diversity in gaming and computer usage in general.

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.

I agree with that but not at the pricepoint they will surely try to hawk this for.

GFreeman said:
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

oof.

cvaldes · Aug 10, 2023

R-T-B said:
I agree with that but not at the pricepoint they will surely try to hawk this for.

I don't know how much you know about Razer but they are not the company that grubs for crumbs at the bottom of the barrel.

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.

R-T-B · Aug 10, 2023

cvaldes said:
I don't know how much you know about Razer but they are not the company that grubs for crumbs at the bottom of the barrel.

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.

I mean they are literally selling just the kitty ears for $20 bucks my man.

cvaldes · Aug 10, 2023

R-T-B said:
I mean they are literally selling just the kitty ears for $20 bucks my man.

Absolutely.

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!!!!

Gmr_Chick · Aug 10, 2023

oxrufiioxo said:
You know you got a pair of version 1 in the closet somewhere

I don't. Don't even have a kitty-kitty (but I want one) in the house. I do, however, have a pair of Kraken Ultimates

MarsM4N said:
"Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers." Period. Can't wait for their upcoming Monster Energy headset.

At least a helmet like this would have a bit more purpose. It'd be a godsend for people like me who live in a two story and the game they're playing with friends offers no way to pause (you just get kicked from the lobby) and you're thirsty

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