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Acerā€™s gaming innovations at IFA 2018

At the next@acer Global Press Conference at IFA Berlin today, Acer unveiled the new Acer OJO 500 mixed reality helmet, along with a number of new products in the Predator and Nitro gaming series. Among them are monitors with ultra-high resolution and excellent color reproduction, brand new modular gaming chair and a set of gaming accessories.

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Acer Nitro Gaming Accessories

The Nitro series of affordable gaming accessories includes:

* Acer Nitro mouse with 4000 dpi sensor resolution and six customizable sensitivity presets, seven keys, Burst Fire button and support for up to 20G acceleration

* Acer Nitro membrane keyboard with multicolor backlight, multimedia keys

* Acer Nitro headset with steel headband, noise-resistant ear cushions, 50mm speakers with powerful bass, and narrowly-directional microphone

* A lightweight, waterproof Acer Nitro backpack to carry your laptop, tablet and accessories

* Acer Nitro mouse pad with non-slip base.

First Windows Mixed Reality helmet with collapsible design

The unique design of the Acer OJO 500 allows the lens and head strap to be removed for easy storage and cleaning. This comes in especially handy in business, where itā€™s important that every customer gets a clean helmet.

Comes in two options ā€“ with a hard or soft head strap ā€“ for a secure and comfortable fit. The soft strap is machine washable1 and the large padding on the hard strap helps keep the helmet firmly and securely in place. The helmet can also be rotated, allowing you to keep it in place when you need to talk to others or answer the phone.

IPD wheel lets you customize your view

For maximum image clarity, the Acer OJO 500 helmet is equipped with a built-in eye-pupil distance adjustment wheel IPD and has a smartphone app that measures it. The Acer IPD Meter, along with the Acer IPD Indicator software, allows you to adjust the distance to get a clearer image.

Two connected 2.89-inch high-resolution liquid crystal displays provide a wide 100-degree field of view and 2880Ɨ1440 resolution. Refresh rate of up to 90 Hz guarantees clear and realistic images and an impressive mixed reality experience.

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Built-in audio system lets you get rid of headphones

For the first time, the MR helmet features an audio system that uses a patented sound tube design. The tube directs sound from the built-in speakers to the userā€™s ears. This unique solution will allow an impressive experience without completely disconnecting from your surroundings, which is ideal for public places where it is important to control the situation around. Integrated audio system consists of built-in speakers, a patented sound tube and a set of microphones. When privacy or deeper immersion is required, there is the option of using in-line headphones with a hard strap or headphones of your choice with a soft strap.

Easy setup with ā€œinside-outā€ tracking

Inside-out tracking includes mounting the camera on the helmet, eliminating the need to drill holes or install third-party equipment. Once the helmet connects to a Windows Mixed Reality compatible computer, it installs the necessary software by itself. Installation is quick and easy in about 10 minutes.

Six-position tracking includes forward/backward, up/down, left/right, as well as throwing, turning and rotating. The helmet features a 4-meter cable that provides plenty of room to maneuver, and connects to your PC via an HDMI 2 connector.0. Data downloaded via USB 3 port.0.

Motion controllers included

One of the Acer OJO 500 packs includes two Bluetooth-connected motion controllers that sync with the helmet. It also comes with a Windows 10 button, touchpad and grip button to help the user interact with digital objects in mixed reality.

Windows Mixed Reality

More than 2,500 games are already available for Windows Mixed Reality on Steam VR and Microsoft Store platforms. They require a Windows-based PC to boot.

Price and availability

The Predator XB273K monitor will be available in Europe in Q4 2018 at a recommended price &euro 1499.

Acer Nitro series monitors will be available in Europe in Q4 2018: the Acer Nitro XV273K at the recommended price &euro 1049, the Acer Nitro XV272U is priced at $599, and the Acer Nitro XF272U is priced at &euro 529.

Acer Nitro Series accessories will be available in Europe in Q4 2018: mouse at recommended price &euro 34.99, keyboard is priced &euro 59.99, a headset is priced at &euro 49.99, a backpack is priced at &euro 39.99, mat is priced &euro 19,99.

Acer OJO 500 to be launched in November. Priced from $399 in North America and from $399 in EMEA &euro 499.

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  1. Clementine

    What are some of the latest gaming innovations unveiled by Acer at IFA 2018?

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  2. Zoey Perry

    What are some of the new gaming innovations that Acer showcased at IFA 2018? Iā€™m curious to know what theyā€™re bringing to the table for gamers this year.

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