SteelSeries announced on October 8 that it has installed gaming gear at the 476-pyeong T1 Base Camp Gangnam location. Headsets and keyboards are provided at all seats, while mice and mousepads are also placed at the 10 Team Box seats.
T1 Entertainment & Sports (hereinafter T1) will open the third branch of T1 Base Camp in Gangnam, Seoul, on October 9. Located a two-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon Station, the Gangnam location features the spatial concept "Capital of Dominion." The PC Zone operates 24/7 and features the T1 Trophy Room showcasing T1's championship history, along with Focus Rooms, Duo Rooms, Team Boxes, and an Arena. A Gear Experience Zone and the F1 simulation area T1 Racing are also provided.
The products installed at all seats are the Arctis Nova 3 headset and the Apex Pro Gen 3 TKL keyboard. In the SteelSeries Team Box, the Aerox 5 wired gaming mouse and QcK Pro XL mousepad are added in addition to these two products, allowing visitors to experience the gaming gear firsthand.
The Arctis Nova 3 is a wired headset weighing 253g, featuring AirWeave memory foam, the Nova Acoustic System, and custom-designed drivers. It provides 360° spatial audio and is compatible with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox audio. EQ settings can be configured using the SteelSeries Sonar Audio Software Suite.
The Apex Pro Gen 3 uses OmniPoint 3.0 HyperMagnetic switches. It features a response time of 0.54ms and allows actuation point adjustments in 40 levels from 0.1mm to 4.0mm. GG QuickSet allows users to configure per-game key actuation points and RGB lighting presets, while supporting Rapid Trigger and Rapid Tap to boost key response speed, as well as Protection Mode to prevent accidental keystrokes.
The Aerox 5 is a 66g wired mouse featuring a honeycomb shell. Powered by the TrueMove Air gaming sensor, it supports 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, 40G acceleration, and tilt tracking. It includes 9 programmable buttons, 16.8 million RGB colors that can synchronize with other SteelSeries products, and an IP54-rated AquaBarrier.
The QcK Pro mousepad line comes in three options: Speed, which uses low-friction material for fast glide; Balance, which balances glide and stopping power; and Control, which provides stopping power through friction. It features a non-slip neoprene base and stitched edges, and the size of the QcK Pro XL installed at the Gangnam location is 900mm×400mm×3.5mm.
Lee Hye-kyung, Country Manager of SteelSeries Korea, stated, "SteelSeries will continue to strive to be a gaming brand that allows both esports pro teams and fans to fully enjoy the glory of victory."
SteelSeries is a gaming gear brand founded in 2001. The company explained that it develops gaming gear, dedicated software, and features together with esports pro players.
