Today we are shipping the SteelSeries Xai to pre-orders, with the rest of the world to follow very shortly. The software that is immediately available for the SteelSeries Xai is a beta version, with one feature missing (advanced macros). We will be issuing the final software in the near future, but as of now, the beta software will have the following known limitations:
Macros are currently disabled.We are working out the remaining bugs in the macro editor and will be releasing a final version of software that adds the full macro capability. It will be worth the wait. :)
A long first-time firmware upgrade. When you first start up the SteelSeries Xai software, it will check the version of software (some people prefer the term firmware) on the mouse. The first firmware upgrade needs to load a large amount of data, which means the upgrade time may be a little long (up to approximately 10 minutes). Please be patient and allow the upgrade to complete. Subsequent upgrades when we release new updates will be much faster.
During the firmware upgrade process, please do not interact with (click on) the application while it is busy downloading the new firmware to your mouse. If you do, an error message may be displayed saying that the SteelSeries Xai has stopped responding. Actually it is still working on the download. You can check to see that it is still downloading by looking at the LCD on the bottom of the mouse. If the numbers are slowly counting up, then the download is proceeding. Please be patient and let the download and upgrade finish.
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We would LOVE to hear your feedback, input and suggestions for the software - please drop any comments to beta[@]steelseries.com
All the best,Team SteelSeries
The SteelSeries Kinzu software version 1.0.7 has just been released, fixing initial minor compatibility and performance issues.
It is recommended that all users of the Kinzu mouse download the new version - here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install the new software:
1. Download version 1.0.7 of the SteelSeries Kinzu software from the SteelSeries downloads page.
2. Install the software on your computer by opening the downloaded file.
3. Open the SteelSeries Kinzu software application (should start automatically after install).
4. Press the “Apply” button to update your mouse with the latest firmware settings.
5. Your mouse is now updated and you’re good to go. :)
The first two Siberia v2 reviews ticked in this week, where XplayN.com and HLTV.org went ahead and awarded the headset absolute top scores. A few select quotes:
“SteelSeries have clearly listened to the professional gamers who helped build the headset, but also the average user. The changes compared to the first version of Siberia are enormous, even if it does not seem so. They took a popular product and made it even better. “
The first review of SteelSeries Xai was released today in PC Games Hardware - Germany’s finest PC hardware print magazine with an estimated monthly readership of about 351.000.
With the remark: “SteelSeries Xai combines good ergonomic aspects, useful features and next-generation technology”, Xai received the best score and took home the TOP-PRODUKT award leaving a total of 9 other, competing gaming mice behind.
Over the past couple of years we’ve been working closely together with the guys over at CB, and we’re pleased to get a long-term agreement in place. We have a lot of exciting projects in the pipeline, so make sure to keep an eye out for announcements here, on our Twitter or Facebook page. :)
The guys over at AVault are once again in a generous mood, giving away 5x Siberia Neckbands during October. To enter the give-away, all you have to do is drop a post in the entry thread.
SteelSeries Siberia v2 got it’s official grand slam tournament debut this weekend at the Extreme Masters in Chengdu. I blogged a bit about the tournament itself in the post below so to keep it short, SK Gaming and Fnatic ended up facing each other in the grand finals, with SK taking home gold and $15,000.
This is quite an achievement due to the recent lineup changes within the team and what we’re extremely excited about, is the fact that both Fnatic and SK Gaming sported the brand new Sibera v2 Full-size Headset throughout the tournament. :)
The very anticipated Extreme Masters event in Chengdu, China this weekend is underway with a solid list of the absolute best gaming teams in attendance. SteelSeries supported Counter-Strike squads Team EG, SK Gaming, Fnatic and TyLoo are all competing - with the latter three representing 3/4 teams in the final bracket.
WarCraft III players Lyn, Check and Grubby are also in attendance, still playing group matches.
Make sure to check out the galleries over at SK Gaming and HLTV.org for more pictures from the event. It’s worth noticing that the professional players are sporting the SteelSeries Siberia v2 for the first time in Chengdu. :)
During the Synnex vendor show in Melbourne some three weeks ago, BigPond GameArena came down to our booth and gave us permission to drop some knowledge on the new released Xai mouse!
