Bring arcade-quality control home to your PC or PS3 June 18, 2013, Chino, California – Genius is pleased to announce the release of the F-1000 Arcade Stick. Compatible with PC and PS3, the F-1000 Arcade Stick brings professional level arcade-control of the latest games to gamers in their living room. Arcade-Style Layout With an arcade-style 8-button layout, and 4-axis ball-handled joystick the F-1000 Arcade Stick, gives modern gamers the more precise control that an arcade layout provides – helping them take their gaming to the next level. All the Buttons You Need and More In addition to the Select and Start buttons, the F-1000 boasts 13 buttons, including a Turbo button. 12 of the buttons correspond to buttons on a standard Playstation 3 controller, and have markings showing which button they correspond to. This makes the F-1000 an excellent option for gamers who want to make the transition from a standard Playstation 3 controller to an arcade stick. Strong and Sturdy Metal Base Weighing in at a solid 1.866 kilograms, the F-1000 comes equipped with a durable metal base. This base increases the F-1000’s heft and provides a solid and secure feel when you’re draining your opponent’s life bar. Long Cable for Comfortable Gaming The F-1000 comes with a 3 meter USB cable as well as a 1 meter extension cable, giving gamers a longer reach than many wired controllers, and letting them crush foes in comfort from the couch. Availability Now available in the US and Canad...

Visit the Genius Booth at Nangang Exhibition Hall, 4F #L0631A Genius today announces that they will be attending COMPUTEX Taipei 2013 from June 4 to June 8, 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan. Genius is extending an invitation to all COMPUTEX attendees to visit their booth (#L0631A Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F) and get a hands-on experience with the latest product offerings. Genius has had a reputation for combining the functions of multiple peripherals into one sleek form factor. Recent innovations include the Ring Series: Ring Presenter, Ring Mouse 2 and Ring Pointer, which unite the functionality of a mouse and/or presenter into the form of a ring. Continuing this trend, Genius will display a new line of hybrid peripherals at their booth. Products in this line will include: Energy Mouse, a wireless mouse acting as a power bank with a 2400mAh lithium polymer battery allowing users to charge their mobile devices Speaker Mouse, a mouse that doubles as a 2.1 speaker system adding more sound to a PC system or mobile device Cam Mouse, a mouse that becomes a camera with QR code scanning functions, instant upload and more Traveler D6600, a wireless mouse that lets users switch mouse control between two different computers with a press of a button Transbar, a portable Bluetooth 2.1 speaker system that doubles as a stand and works with all sizes of tablet PCs Two New Additions to the Award Winning GX Gaming Series GX Gaming Gila mouse, a 2013 CES Innovations Award winner, as well as a 2013 COM...

For gamers having great visuals and performance in a game is something you always strive toward, so a high-end video card is of paramount importance. Of course, the audio experience should not be over-looked, because it also plays a significant part of the total gaming experience. With recent technological advances we are now capable of hearing sounds on a multidimensional sound stage that includes center, front left/right and rear left/right. When we listen to any type of audio in a two-channel mode especially when gaming, we can sometimes lose a certain depth of field for what surrounds us. Capturing that is the crux and objective of every audio experience, whether its high end speakers on your stereo system, or a high performance gaming headset. A gaming headset is precisely what we get to look at on the test bench today. We are very excited for our new arrival, the Genius GX Gaming Cavimanus 7.1 channel gaming headset. The Cavimanus headset brings many exciting features to pro gamers along with 7.1 Channel audio. The headset comes with a vibration function that adds to the heavy base and is designed to rock your world. The volume control and microphone is conveniently positioned on the left ear cup, and you can fold the microphone away during games that don’t require a mic. The vibration feature can also be cancelled with the push of a button. Read on as we put it through its paces to see if the Genius Cavimanus 7.1 gaming headset can become a weapon in you...

Precision Gaming in a Straightforward Look April 23, 2013, Chino, California – Genius today releases the X-G510, the ambidextrous Genius gaming mouse specially designed to give gamers an edge. Offering unparalleled precision, comfort and functionality, this six-button gaming mouse has the features gamers need to excel in battle, but in a straightforward look. Customizable Lighting System Offering unique aesthetic customization options, the X-G510 features backlighting brightness and pulsation style that can be tuned to your liking. Enhancing the gaming atmosphere during low-light situations, the X-G510′s breathing-like lighting system gradually brightens and dims during game play. On-The-Fly Adjustable Dpi: 500 to 2000 With a dpi button for adjusting dpi on the fly, mouse sensitivity can be adjusted in game as need fit — from low dpi while sniping to high dpi in chaotic free-for-all frag fests. Lightning Fast Response Time With a 1000 Hz polling rate for a lightning-fast 1 millisecond response time to aid in situations that require quick twitch reactions, this Genius gaming mouse is capable of keeping up with any gaming scenario. Onboard Memory for Macros & Button Assignments Simplify the complicated controls of modern games by assigning them to the side or mouse wheel buttons on the X-G510. The user interface lets you store up to 21 macros in three gamer profiles, with up to 20 commands per macro, including pauses, giving you a competitive edge in the heat o...

Draw & Sketch with Precision March 20, 2013, Chino, California – Genius today releases EasyPen F610E. This slim (.85 cm) graphics-design tablet with a large 6.25” x 10” working area gives you the creative freedom to express yourself. To make the most out of your pen tablet experience, the package is bundled with powerful but easy-to-use Corel Painter Essentials 4 making it easy to create, paint and edit photos on both Windows and Mac. With a fine 4000 lines per inch (LPI) resolution and a responsive 200 report rates per second (RPS), EasyPen F610E features responsive and precise controls perfect for intricate drawings. The cordless pen is pressure sensitive with 2048 pressure levels, making brush strokes thicker or thinner depending on how hard the stylus is pressed, similar to traditional painting. Offering great value, the EasyPen F610E is comparable to more expensive graphics tablets. The cordless stylus also doubles as a mouse. A left-click is achieved by simply pushing down on the stylus. Two buttons near the tip of the stylus serves as a right-click button and a scroll button. Eight macro keys located on the right side of the tablet streamline the creative process. Customize the keys to your most used Office, Internet and Windows functions. EasyPen F610E is bundled with the following software: Corel Painter Essentials 4 – draw and paint from scratch as well as turn photos into stunning paintings. Power Presenter RE II (Windows only) – Turn your screen i...

Wirelessly Connects to Your Smartphone, Tablet or Notebook for an Enhanced Audio Experience February 7, 2013, Chino, California – Genius, is pleased to announce a portable Bluetooth® speaker – SP-960BT. The SP-960BT connects via Bluetooth to your smartphone, tablet or notebook, enhancing your music and audio listening experience.Ideal for home, the office or a day in the park, the 195mm x 82mm x 82mm SP-960BT is convenient to use and can connect to your Bluetooth enabled device from a range of 30 feet. Two 2” drivers provide four watts of output. The SP-960BT is easy to use. Listening to loud, crystal clear audio and music is as simple as pressing the play/Bluetooth button to sync. A blue LED indicator on the front of the SP-960BT blinks when your device is paired. Volume and track changing can either be controlled from the SP-960BT itself or from your Bluetooth enabled device. Additional devices without Bluetooth capabilities, such as MP3 or CD players, can be connected via the AUX-in jack. Convenience is key. The Genius SP-960BT is compact enough to be easily carried around with you, and can play without being plugged into a power source. This speaker can play continuously for up to fifteen hours thanks to its built-in 1800mAh lithium-ion battery. When the battery does run out, the SP-960BT can be fully charged in no more than 4 hours via the included USB cable. A red LED indicator on the back of the device informs you of low battery and charging status. The Geniu...

Genius, after receiving great reception for its Pen Mouse from consumers, has introduced the carbon grey Pen Mouse with a redesigned shape for improved grip and pen clip for portability. Using 2.4 Ghz wireless technology, Genius’ Pen Mouse, shaped like a fountain pen, allows users to sit back in their chair and use their leg, palm, or any number of unconventional surfaces, as a mouse pad. Even while standing or giving presentations users can use Pen Mouse to control their PC. Not just a convenient mousing option, Pen Mouse also helps those with wrist problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome as it prevents aggravating injuries unlike regular mice as it does not require use of the wrist. This mouse functions on almost any surface, including your palm, with its three dpi settings, switchable between 400/800/1200 dpi to accommodate various sensitivity preferences. A slight, downward push activates the left-click, while right-click and flying-scroll buttons, towards the tip of the Pen Mouse, give users a brand new mousing experience that is both comfortable and accurate. Pushing the flying-scroll button and vertically or horizontally moving the Pen Mouse produces fast and convenient scrolling. The wireless Pen Mouse connects to desktops and notebooks via USB with a very small, Pico dongle. Powered by a single AAA battery, Genius’ Pen Mouse enters a power-saving sleep-mode when not in use. To start mousing again, simply press any button. Also, provided is a carrying c...

Customize to Your Own Gaming Style January 17, 2013, Chino, California – Genius today announces the Gila professional gaming mouse, a 2013 CES Innovations Award Honoree, to the North American market. Offering unparalleled precision and comfort, the Genius GX Gaming Series Gila is the ultimate configurable gaming mouse. With the 12-button Gila almost every aspect can be tweaked according to gamers’ preferences: on-the-fly dpi changes, weight, LED brightness, pulsation and color as well as macros for a personalized playing style. Precision Control with Sniper Mode and On-The-Fly Adjustable Dpi: 200 to 8200 The Gila packs features for gamers that need to excel. For situations that require pixel perfect precision “Sniper Mode” slows down mouse movements to a dpi of your choice by simply holding down the assigned button. Genius’ GX Gaming Series Gila lets gamers switch among 5 different previously assigned dpi levels directly from the mouse for precision targeting (200 dpi) to lightning fast movements (8200 dpi). Adding Gila’s 1 ms response time to aid in situations that require quick twitch reactions, this GX Series mouse is capable of keeping up with any gaming scenario. Personalized Weight Tuning Customize the weight of the Gila however you prefer. A maximum of six 4.5 gram weights can be added to a compartment in the underside for sturdiness or no weights can be used at all for unburdened lightweight movement. Unique LED Customization Options Offerin...

Give Your Desktop or Laptop A Voice December 20, 2012, Chino, California – Genius today is pleased to announce the SP-U115, a pair of USB powered speakers in stylish color options. These affordable and compact USB speakers can be connected to your desktop or laptop in a matter of seconds, giving you the volume boost needed when listening to music or watching movies. The two glossy SP-U115 satellite speakers with 2-inch driver units ensure an audible volume level for home entertainment use, which built-in laptop speakers often fail to provide. Everybody can find their favorite from the four classy and vibrant front color schemes available – shiny black, sapphire blue, ruby red and grass white. The different colors of the SP-U115 give a nice touch to most environments, ranging from the home office to the bedroom. The SP-U115 speakers only need to be connected to your computer: no extra wires are needed. The speakers can be directly connected through a USB cable and a 3.5mm jack. When needed, these two short wires can be easily hidden behind your system. The volume control on the side of one of the SP-U115 speakers is a simple way to adjust the sound output. This saves you from the trouble of adjusting the volume levels in your operating system. The SP-U115 USB stereo speakers are now available in the US and Canada in four front color options for the suggested retail price of $14.99. Technical Specifications: Total output power: 1.5 watts (RMS) Driver Unit Satellite: 2-in...

 Genius Touch Mouse 6000 Genius GX Gila Gaming Mouse Genius Ring Mouse 2 | Visit the Booth to See A CES Award Honoree and One of the World’s First In-Air Mice As Well As the Full Product Line December 11, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – Genius invites all CES attendees to visit their booth during CES to get hands-on experience with the new Windows 8 touch gesture mouse, Touch Mouse 6000, that lets users tap, swipe and zoom right on the mouse giving users full use of the new Windows interface. Beside the Touch Mouse 6000, the other major new products that will be shown are the Innovations 2013 honoree GX Gila Gaming Mouse along with the Ring Mouse 2. GX Gila Gaming Mouse Gila, a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award Honoree, is a twelve button professional gaming laser mouse with a dpi range from 200 to 8200 that gives gamers an edge on their competition with quick yet controlled movements and turns in the battlefield, and allows for pinpoint accuracy with the “Sniper” function when zooming in by instantly dropping the dpi with a press of a button. Gila gives gamers even more precise control with its “Angle Snapping” function that raises cursor precision at high speeds. Ring Mouse 2 One of the world’s first in-air mice, Ring Mouse 2 re-imagines the computer mouse and provides a new way to surf the web with a unique, flexible rubber design that fits securely on your finger or store it in your pocket when not in use. Ring Mouse 2 gives business trave...

Capture the Entire Boardroom December 4, 2012, Chino, California – Genius announces an ultra wide angle webcam for conference calls – WideCam 320. With its 100° view angle the entire boardroom can be captured in a single frame. The ultra wide 100° angle view ensures that everyone around the conference table can be seen without any crowding together. The high-quality manual focus lens ensures well-defined video of the entire room. Everyone can be heard clearly around the room as well. The WideCam 320 has a built-in sensitive microphone that picks up the speaker’s voice clearly while filtering out any background noise. 8MP photos can be also taken with WideCam 320. Aided by the 3x digital zoom crystal clear images can be taken near or far. The WideCam 320 can be conveniently clipped onto any size monitor or screen thanks to its universal clip or even just stand alone. With the 1.5 meter USB cable length, business professionals have the freedom to place the WideCam in the most efficient spot without worrying about restrictions. Included in the box, the Arcsoft Webcam Companion 4 Lite software lets users send recorded video and photos straight to YouTube, Flickr, and Twitter. The included software also allows for fun photo editing and effects while video chatting. Following the successful launch of WideCam F100, Genius is now releasing the WideCam 320 to the North American market as an ideal price-performance solution for general consumers. The WideCam 320 is n...

Capture the Whole Road in High Definition Genius is pleased to announce the DVR-FHD560, a full HD vehicle recorder with a wide angle lens. With this 1080p vehicle recorder, drivers are able to protect themselves with reliable evidence in the case of any unforeseen accident. The lens of the DVR-FHD560 has a wide 128° viewing angle so to capture the whole road. The special design of this lens allows it to rotate 180°, so drivers can easily record traffic on either side of the vehicle. The DVR-FHD560 even records well at night with its low light enhancement sensor. The recording can be either be viewed in real-time or later in playback mode on the 2.4″ LCD screen. The LCD screen rotates 270° so that drivers can view videos from almost every angle. The Genius DVR-FHD560 is easily mounted to the front windshield with the included adjustable mounting unit. By taking off the mount, the DVR-FHD560 can be used as a digital video recorder to capture videos of family and friends. SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB in capacity are supported and there is also a HDMI interface. The 600 mAh Li-ion battery means the DVR-FHD560 can record a long time without needing a recharge. However, when it does run out of power this vehicle recorder can easily plugged into the cigarette lighter in the car using the included power adapter. The DVR-FHD560 also comes with a USB cable for transfering data to your computer or charging at home. The DVR-FHD560 is now available in the US and Canada for the...

Chino, California, November 13, 2012 – Genius today announces that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the Gila GX Gaming Series MMO/RTS Professional Gaming Laser Mouse. Products entered in this award program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories. Gila is a twelve button professional gaming laser mouse with a dpi range from 200 to 8200 that allows gamers to not only make quick yet controlled movements and turns in the battlefield, but also allows for pinpoint accuracy when zooming in for the headshot by instantly dropping the dpi with a press of a button. Gila gives gamers even more precise control with its “Angle Snapping” function that raises cursor precision at high speeds and the “Sniper” function reduces the dpi so gamers are in control of cursor accuracy. There are customization options for gamers, including: “Button Assignment”, “Macro Management” setups for up to 72 keys, and 16 million backlight color backlight options. It also has 30 grams built-in and a removable weight system including six metal weights – each 4.5 grams – so gamers can adjust the right heft and balance for any game or hand speed. “Gila represents the ideal of the GX Gaming Series with features and customizations that not on...

Genius is pleased to announce the SP-HF800A, classically-styled 3-way speakers. Designed for use with desktops, notebooks, tablets and MP3 players, these wood cabinet speakers are perfect for listening to music or watching movies. Nine inches tall, these dual Genius speakers can be placed on virtually any table or desk. Further, the classical maple wood color design lets the speakers blend unobtrusively into the environment. The SP-HF800A provides clear and balanced sound with 20 watts of output. Each speaker unit has two 2-inch woofer drivers for extended bass and one 1-inch tweeter for soft and smooth treble. The cones of the drivers have an elegant copper-coated color and golden plated rings for an even more classical aesthetic appeal. Users can adjust the volume or the treble and bass according to taste with the two control knobs on the front of one of the SP-HF800A speaker units. The extra line-in jack, also found on the front, lets you attach another source of sound, such as a MP3 player, to the speakers without needing to unplug the SP-HF800A from your PC. The SP-HF800A is currently available in the US and Canada for the suggested retail price of US$54.99. Technical Specifications: ● Drive Unit Dimensions: woofers (2″), tweeter (1″) ● Frequency response: 80Hz ~ 20kHz ● RMS: 20 watts ● Signal-to-noise-ratio: 75dB ● Body weight: 2,142g ● Dimensions: Speakers: 94 x 224 x 130 mm Package Contents: ● One pair of speakers ● Multi-language user&#...

Point and Click on Virtually Any Surface September 19, 2012, Chino, California – Genius today releases a wireless laser mouse with a highly sensitive DarkEye Laser Engine – Traveler 9010LS. Suitable for both left and right handed people, this Genius four-button mouse can be easily carried around everywhere with your notebook or ultrabook and works on virtually any surface including glass and marble. For easy portability just stick the included plastic Stick-N-Go mount onto your notebook or ultrabook, and anytime you need to move you can simply slide this portable Genius mouse onto the mount for secure and trouble-free storage. When you need to use the Traveler 9010LS again, just slide it off the mount on your notebook. The 2.4GHz USB pico receiver allows users to work wirelessly from a distance of up to 15 meters. When the Traveler 9010LS is mounted onto the your notebook, the tiny pico receiver can be inconspicuously left in the USB slot adding more convenient portability. The Genius Traveler 9010LS has a four-button design. An adjustable dpi button allows users to switch the dpi to three different levels: 800/1200/1600. On the underside of the mouse an easily opened door conceals where either a AA or AAA battery can be placed. Also, the on/off switch on the underside of the mouse helps to extend battery life. The Genius Traveler 9010LS wireless laser mouse is available in the US and Canada now for the suggested retail price of $39.99. Package Contents: Wireless m...