ASTRO Gaming
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Founded 📆 | 2006, San Francisco, CA, U.S. |
| Founders 👔 | Jordan Reiss, Brett Lovelady |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | San Francisco, CA, U.S. (corporate headquarters) Lausanne, Switzerland (Logitech headquarters) |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
| Products 📟 | Gaming peripherals, Gaming headsets, Gaming controllers, A*, A10, A20, A30, A38, A40, A50, C40 |
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| Parent | Logitech |
| 🌐 Website | www |
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Overview
ASTRO Gaming is an American consumer electronics manufacturer specializing in video gaming headsets, peripherals, and accessories. ASTRO Gaming’s predecessor, ASTRO Studios.[1], partnered with Microsoft on the industrial design for the Xbox 360 gaming console and controller.[2] ASTRO Gaming was then founded in 2006 by Brett Lovelady and Jordan Reiss in San Francisco, California where the company remains headquartered today.[3] After operating independently for several years, ASTRO Gaming was acquired by the headphone manufacturer Skullcandy in 2011.[4] ASTRO Gaming operated under the Skullcandy brand for six years and was acquired by Logitech in 2017.[5]
History
In August 2006, ASTRO Gaming raised its first round of funding of $2 million dollars with the help of Seraphim investments.[6] At that time, ASTRO had a total of 7 employees. By 2010, ASTRO was up to 23 employees and had raised more than $5 million in additional funding.[7] In 2011 Skullcandy, the publicly traded Utah-based company, purchased ASTRO Gaming for $10.8 million, acquiring all assets.[8] In 2016, Mill Road Capital purchased all outstanding stock of Skullcandy and its subsidiary ASTRO Gaming.[9] In 2017, Logitech acquired ASTRO Gaming from Mill Road for $85 million dollars.
Products
ASTRO Gaming has an extensive line of gaming headsets, with the current line compatible with PC and Mac and a variety of consoles including the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. The A40 TR, MixAmp Pro, and A50 are some of the company’s products.[10] In 2017, ASTRO Gaming introduced the A10 Headset which is compatible with all 3.5mm audio ports for an expanded usability. Later that year, they launched the A20 Wireless Headset for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Over the years, ASTRO Gaming also released the A30, A38, and A* Earbuds among others.
Headsets and Controllers -
- A50 Headset - Wireless Headset compatible with Xbox , PS4, or PC/MAC
- A40 TR Headset - Wired Headset compatible with Xbox, PS4, or PC/MAC
- A40 TR Headset & MixAmp Pro TR - Wired Headset and gaming audio solution compatible with PC/Mac or PS4
- A40 TR Headset & MixAmp 80 - Wired Headset and gaming audio solution compatible with Xbox
- A20 Headset - Wireless Headset compatible with PC/Mac or PS4
- A10 Headset - Wired Headset compatible with Xbox, PS4, or PC/MAC
- C40 TR Controller - Officially Licensed PlayStation 4 controller with swappable components including Analog Stick or D-Pad Modules
Accessories -
- A50 Base Station - Wireless transmitter compatible with Xbox or PS4
- Mod Kits - A40TR Mod Kit includes swappable leatherette ear cushions, special speaker tags, swappable leatherette headband, and a noise-isolating microphone
- Speaker Tags - Interchangeable magnetic covers to customize the appearance of headsets.ASTRO Gaming has developed numerous Speaker Tag collections over the last 8+ years, including licensing deals with 343 Industries[11], Cartoon Network[12], and Electronic Arts.[13]
- MixAmps - Functions as an audio DAC and Amplifier for gaming audio. The current version of the MixAmp Pro TR also features ASTRO Command Center software for customization for input and output parameters, auxiliary input/output ports, and full PC sound card functionality.[14]
- Lifestyle - Scout Backpack, outerwear, pintrill pins, and apparel collaboration with Meta Threads
- Gaming Accessories - Case, Cables, Headset Stands
ASTRO.ID: In 2019, ASTRO Gaming launched ASTRO.ID, a website program which allows gamers to customize their ASTRO A40 TR headset. Each headset is assembled by hand and shipped directly to gamers (in the United States only at this time). ASTRO ID features six different headset components that can be customized: Headset Frame, Headband, Ear Cushions, Inline Mute Cable, Speaker tags and Microphone.[15]
Licensed Products: ASTRO Gaming has an extensive line of licensed products in collaboration with several partnerships since the company’s founding. The collection of Special Edition products spans across many gaming and lifestyle brands over time:
- Activision[16]
- 343 Productions[17]
- Cartoon Network[18]
- Konami
- Electronic Arts[19]
- Microsoft[20]
- Sony
- Nintendo[21]
- Ubisoft[22]
- Meta Threads
- Mishka
- The Seventh Letter[23]
- Upper Playground[24]
- Techland[25]
- Penny Arcade
Esports Sponsorship
ASTRO Gaming has deep roots in competitive gaming and esports. Over the years, the company has worked with professional teams, organizations, and leagues to help develop its full line of gaming products for both consumers and tournament organizers. ASTRO has sponsored some of the most prestigious domestic and international Esports gaming events including Major League Gaming (MLG), Call of Duty World League (CWL), Call of Duty League (CDL), Gears of War Esports, Halo Championship Series (HCS), Dreamhack CS:GO, Evolution Championship Series (EVO), Community Effort Orlando (CEO), Combo Breaker FGC, Genesis Smash, IGN ProLeague (IPL), and Tekken World Tour (TWT)[26]
In addition, ASTRO Gaming has partnered with many high profile professional organizations and sponsored teams over the years:
- Team SoloMid[27]
- Evil Geniuses
- Cloud 9
- OpTic Gaming
- Team Envyus
- Curse Gaming
- Counter Logic Gaming[28]
- Heretics
- G2
- Team Infused
- Team MVP
- Mindfreak[29]
- eUnited[30]
- Jwong
- UYU[31]
Software
ASTRO Gaming designs software specifically for some of their products so users can make adjustments and tweak settings of their products within the software.[32]
- C40 TR Configuration Software - enables full configuration of the adjustable settings specifically for the C40 TR Controller
- ASTRO Command Center - enables full configuration of the adjustable settings to the following ASTRO devices:
- MixAmp Pro TR Gen 3
- MixAmp Pro TR Gen 4
- A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station Gen 3
- A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station Gen 4
- A20 Wireless Headset
| Year | Award | Category | Product | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | IGN Gear |
Best of 2010 “Best Console Accessory" |
A30
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| 2012 | CNET |
“Editor’s Choice” |
A50
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| 2012 | Digital Trends |
"Editor's Choice" |
A50 |
[33] |
| 2013 | Digital Gathering |
"Editor's Choice"/ Innovation Award |
A50 Gen 2
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| 2014 | Kotaku |
"Best Gaming Headset" |
A50 Gen 2 |
[34] |
| 2014 | Hardcore Gamer |
"Best of E3 2014" |
A38 |
[35] |
| 2016 | PC Mag |
“Editor’s Choice” |
A50 Gen 3 |
[36] |
| 2017 | PC Mag |
“Editor’s Choice” |
A10 |
[37] |
| 2019 | MMORPG |
"Golden Hardware Award" |
C40 |
[38] |
| 2020 | iF World Design Guide |
“iF Design Award 2019” |
C40 |
[39] |
| 2020 | GOOD Design |
“GOOD Design Award 2019” |
C40 |
[40] |
| 2020 | Performance-Computer |
“Editor’s Choice” |
A50 |
[41] |
References
- ↑ "Astro Gaming". Astro Studios. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "XBOX 360". Astro Studios. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ↑ "Skullcandy buys gaming headphone firm". MarketWatch. Zinsli, Christopher. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "Logitech picks up gaming hardware maker Astro for $85M - TechCrunch". Techcrunch. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming bets industrial design will entice gamers to buy headsets". VentureBeat. 2008-06-25. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming raises $3.5 million for gaming accessories business". VentureBeat. 2009-01-13. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "Skullcandy buys gaming headphone firm". MarketWatch. Zinsli, Christopher. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "Skullcandy Enters into New Merger Agreement with Mill Road Capital; Terminates Incipio Merger Agreement". Techcrunch. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ↑ "Logitech to Acquire ASTRO Gaming, Adding Console Gaming Headsets to its Position as the #1 Maker of PC Gaming Gear". Businesswire. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ↑ "New Global License Partners Coming to Halo". News.Xbox. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ↑ "Cartoon Network Goes Bigger for Licensing Expo". Animationmagazine. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "Astro to offer Dead Space 3-themed A30 and A40 headsets on February 5th". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
- ↑ "ASTRO Gaming Unveils the Fourth Generation of the Iconic Professional Gaming Audio Solution for Console and PC Gaming". Businesswire. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming Introduces ASTRO.ID - Power Harnessed, Creativity Unleashed". Businesswire. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ "Call of Duty World League expands partnership with ASTRO Gaming". Esportsinsider. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ↑ "New Global Licensed Partners Coming to Halo". News.Xbox. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming Cranks Up its Style with Adult Swim and Cartoon Network". Alistdaily. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ↑ "ASTRO Reveals Dead Space 3 Headset". Sknr. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ↑ "Astro Working With Microsoft to Ensure Xbox Series X Compatibility for Gaming Headsets". IGN. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ↑ "Astro Partners With Nintendo For Breath Of The Wild Themed Headset". Gametyrant. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ↑ "Astro Partners with Ubisoft to Create an AC3 Headset". Decryptedtech. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ↑ "ASTRO Gaming X The Seventh Letter". wheeler.works. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ↑ "ASTRO A40 Upper Playground Speaker Tags". IGN. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming Introduces Special Edition Dying Light A40 Pro-Gaming Headset". gstylemag. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming Sponors Tekken World Tour, Adds $100K to Prize Pool". Esportsobserver. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
- ↑ "Astro Gaming Expands Support of Professional Gaming and Becomes Official Sponsor of Four Top Teams". ugu.gg. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "Counter Logic Gaming". esportspedia. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "Mindfreak Renews Astro Gaming Deal for Fifth Year". esportsinsider. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "EUnited Partners with Astro Gaming and ULT ahead of CoD Champs". dotesports. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "A Month in Review: November". uyu.gg. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
- ↑ "Software". Astro Gaming. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ↑ "ASTRO A50 Review". Digitaltrends.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ↑ "The Best Gaming Headset". Kotaku.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ↑ "E3 2014 Best Tech". hardcoregamer.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station Review". pcmag.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "ASTRO Gaming A10 Headset Review". pcmag.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "ASTRO C40 TR Gaming Controller Review". mmorpg.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "ASTRO C40 Controller / Gaming Controller". ifworlddesginguide.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "ASTRO C40 2018-2019". good-desginawards.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ↑ "ASTRO A50 Gen 4 Headset Review: Best PS4/ Xbox One/ PC Gaming Headset". performance-computer.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
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