Skullcandy Brings SLYR Gaming Headset to Xbox One with Special Halo Edition

By Ken Brown

SKULLCANDY BRINGS POPULAR SLYR GAMING HEADSET TO XBOX ONE FROM MICROSOFT WITH SPECIAL HALO EDITION

New Special Edition SLYR Gaming Headset Features Controller-Mounted GMX-1 Mixer Providing Game-to-Voice Balance and Unique Halo-Inspired Color and Graphical Treatment

Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition

PARK CITY, UTAH Nov. 20, 2014 Skullcandy, Inc., the original lifestyle and performance audio brand, today announced that its popular Skullcandy SLYR gaming headset is now fully compatible with and available for the Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. The newly redesigned Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One features the unique and powerful GMX-1 Controller-Mounted Mixer, which works with the SLYR headset to deliver game-to-voice balancing, volume control, and push-button mute. The Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One also features a new custom headset color and graphical treatment, and is now available, just in time for the release of 343 Industries Halo: The Master Chief Collection, available now for Xbox One.

The Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One is available now from select retailers nationwide or directly at www.skullcandy.com, for $99.

Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One features include:

  • Officially Licensed Xbox One Headset Designed specifically for the Xbox One, the Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One will provide hours of game playing, movie watching and music listening excitement with superior fit and comfort as well as premium audio tuning for Xbox One.
  • New GMX-1 Controller-Mounted Mixer Newly designed exclusively for the Xbox One, the GMX-1 Mixer is a controller-mounted audio device that works with the SLYR Headset to deliver game-to-voice balancing, volume control, and a push-button mute.
  • Skullcandy Supreme Soundand EQ3 Engineered for gaming, music, movies and more, Skullcandys combination of Supreme Sound which provides powerful bass and precise highs alongside the overall audio enhancement of EQ3 provides the SLYR with a rich and detailed stereo soundfield.
  • Stashable Mic System The Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox Onefeatures a highly precise, stylishly discreet, stashable boom mic, which can be rotated away when not in use for a more customizable in-game communication experience.
  • New Custom Halo Edition Color The Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One also features a new custom color scheme inspired by the Halo universe! The new SLYR features a White headset with Grey accents and custom, but subtle Halo design elements throughout.


For more information about the new Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One, please visit www.skullcandy.com.

About the Halo Franchise
The Halo franchise is an award-winning collection of properties that has grown into a global entertainment phenomenon. Beginning with the original Halo: Combat Evolved (2001), the critically acclaimed and record-shattering series of games has since inspired multiple New York Times bestselling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more.

Published by Microsoft Studios, the Halo franchise of games is exclusive to Xbox platforms and Windows 8 PCs, tablets, and Windows Phone 8 devices. To date, more than 60 million copies of Halo games have been sold worldwide, driving more than 5 billion hours of gameplay by people connected to Xbox Live.

About Skullcandy, Inc.
Skullcandy is the original lifestyle and performance audio brand inspired by the creativity and irreverence of youth culture. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes audio and gaming headphones and other accessory related products under the Skullcandy, Astro Gaming and 2XL brands. Skullcandy was launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the world’s most distinct audio brands by bringing unique technology, color, character and performance to an otherwise monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional performance. The company’s products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels in the U.S. and approximately 80 countries worldwide, including the companys website at skullcandy.com.