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Why use SSD VPS hosting

VPS is an excellent hosting service option, which is chosen by an increasing number of website owners. A virtual private server can be rented at an affordable price, it is distinguished in reliability and several other advantages. But even when choosing a VPS, providers offer several configurations that differ in technical characteristics that determine the performance of the server. One of these varieties is an effective and promising technology called VPS SSD hosting. SSD servers are extremely popular in the IT world. The reason for this is the maximum speed of downloading information they provide. And if the provider offers you VPS SSD hosting, be sure to check this offer. What is interesting about servers running on SSD drives? Let’s see

Traditional HDD storage technologies, their weaknesses and an alternative to SSD

Over the past few years, there has been much progress in the world of computer technology. The engineers managed to reduce the size of processors while increasing their performance significantly. Servers have become smaller in size and simultaneously more cost-efficient. However the storage – the hard disk – has not changed much. Yes, its internal volume has increased, but the principle of operation remains the same. The mechanical magnetic hard disk drive (HDD) rotates, writes data, and outputs them through a movable read head.

Meanwhile, the storage is not only responsible for storing the information, but also ensures the operation of the entire software. After all, program files are stored on the hard disk, and the operating system constantly accesses them. Such accesses, accompanied by the movement of the head from one part of the disk to another, result in reduced performance of the machine.  This may negatively affect the operation of the website hosted on the server. When HDDs are overloaded with I/O requests, data processing speed is reduced and server malfunctions or even mechanical failure can occur. Over time, the hard drive may fail altogether due to the banal mechanical wear of moving parts.

To eliminate such risks, it is recommended to choose a server with an SDD. The technology of operation of this storage device is based on the principles of NAND-Flash memory. The SSD has no mechanical moving parts and uses integrated circuits and binary files for data storage, making for reliable and high-speed operation. 

Advantages of SSD VPS

  • Speed. SSD servers work faster than HDD counterparts. Solid-state drives have an average write time of 3-4 and read times 5-6 times higher than HDD drives. For the owner of a website hosted on a server with a hard disk, this means that they always find themself at a disadvantage against competitors on SSD hosting. 
  • Reliability. There are many mechanical moving parts in a HDD. This causes the disc to wear out quickly. SSDs are based on chips that have a much longer lifespan. Such a drive will last for many years without failures. In addition, many hosters update memory devices frequently, preventing the storage device from getting old. Technology is developing rapidly, with providers rushing to “sell” its benefits. 
  • Size. The mechanical component of the HDD physically takes up a lot of space and has a decent weight. SSD chips weigh no more than 100 grams and are compact. At the same time, the volume of the flash drive can hold up to 8 TB of information.
  • Economy. SSD drives are considered an energy-saving solution. If the mechanical analog of the HDD consumes up to 7 watts per hour, then with an equivalent load, the SSD requires no more than 2 watts. This has a positive effect on the cost of maintenance and the environment.

The only relative disadvantage of SSD is the high price of such a drive. However, in recent years, previously elite technology has become publicly available. And the still existing difference in the cost of hard drives and flash memory almost immediately pays off with the above advantages. 

Comparison of SSD and HDD

Parameter / type of storage device SSD HDD
Size Small size, light weight.  Large size, large weight. 
Economy Low energy consumption. High power consumption, which negatively affects the battery life. 
The speed of writing and reading information  High Low
Reliability The information is securely stored on the chips. The data is stored on round plates. 
Nature of the work There are no moving parts, the disk works without noise and vibration.  It works noisily, vibrations may be observed.
Price High  Low

Who is suitable for SSD VPS?

SSD VPS servers are recommended for owners of web resources that handle large volumes of data. For example, these may be WordPress-based e-commerce websites – popular online stores that face a periodic peak in traffic. Hosts with solid-state drives will provide a high level of interaction with visitors. That is, they are effective if a large number of disk operations are assumed.

SSD VPS servers are more attractive for SEO optimization of electronic resources. After all, search algorithms have made the speed of the site the most important factor for its promotion. Increased page loading speed and the correct display of text and images have a positive effect on conversion and help to reduce bounce. Web resources that use significant amounts of cache will also benefit from hosting on SSD VPS servers, also due to high computing power.

Who doesn’t need SSD hosting?

Owners of websites consisting of static HTML pages should not be overcharged for switching from HDD to SSD. They, as a rule, do not consume a lot of server resources, so there is not much difference (except for the difference in the subscription fee) you will notice. Also, for hosting sites with file archives (sites for long-term storage of rarely changing data) that do not require high download speeds, it is economically more expedient to choose servers with HDD. Budget servers with hard drives are suitable for single-user blogs-sites with a daily number of visitors of one or two thousand people. You won’t gain much if you transfer them to a high-tech SSD VPS host.  

When to choose SSD hosting?

So, for you, as a website owner, high speed, performance, scaling and stability are important. While your resource faces the need to process large amounts of information or daily high traffic. If all this is about your site, then it’s stupid to choose hardware that will work much slower. So, it’s time to choose a VPS SSD. Switching from HDD to SSD hosting, of course, will require certain expenses. But the benefits of such a move are so obvious that they should not be ignored by web resources (online shops, gaming sites, media sites) with growing traffic. For more information on SSDs, please contact the reliable VPS hosting provider HostZealot.

 

 

 

Tech Review – Redmi Airdots 3 earbuds from Hekka #letshekka #hekka

The Redmi Airdots 3 are an affordable pair of earbuds in an already crowded market even with the discount code we have with them you will want to know if they are worth the spend though and what is on offer, it has been a busy year so far with earbuds and will continue on for the rest of the year but these have the worst pair of earbuds I have ever tested to date.

The company that sent them called hekka  where told I am in Ireland and they will work, however there is an app you can avail of (MI AI) but does not work here as the video will point out below where all the faults rest with these earbuds, they are destined for china however available to buy from the company above which is fine however some finer print should be added to the products on sale to avoid disappointment.

Well for some the features that are available is enough if you are on a budget, you can pause and play music take calls and access your voice assistant, you can also use individually and that is it, there is no skip or reverse tracks, no volume control either which leaves them lacking no matter the price you pay. You also get auto play and pause which is not bad considering.

The sound is not bad though, between bright and flat no bass either present, they are fine for those who want a cheap pair of earbuds and they are loud to be fair, the touch controls are a bit hit and miss too but work ok in general considering the lack of features it has to manage at least from this side of the world. There is a user manual in the box which when translated with Google lens to translate brought up very little in features as mentioned.

Redmi Airdots 3 controls

 

Overall battery life is fine considering the price, they are as basic as you can get in earbuds from what I have tested to date so the choice is yours .

Features

Wireless connection: Bluetooth 5.2

Net weight of single earphone: about 46g

Total weight with charging box: about 51g

Talk time: about 5 hours

Battery life with charging box: about 30 hours

Single headset battery capacity: 43mAh

Charging box battery capacity: 600mAh

Headphone size: 28*16*21mm

Charging box size: 65*42*32mm

Headphone charging time: about 1.5 hours

Communication distance: 10 meters (barrier-free open environment)

Charging time of the charging box: about 3 hours

Bluetooth protocol: HFP/A2DP/HSP/AVRCP/BLE

 

BUY  use the discount code – Brientech10 to get an extra $10 off on orders over $29.99 at Hekka.com

Video Review Link

 

What Is a Residential Proxy and How Can It Be Useful for Business?

The use of residential proxies is a great way for businesses to collect and analyze data, compare prices and products online, and expand their market reach without being noticed or blocked by sites.

There are several advantages to employing a residential proxy, and in this post, we’ll go into greater detail about how services like proxy residential IP can aid businesses.

They Help in Obtaining Real-Time Data from Competitors’ Websites

Competitive intelligence is one of the most well-known uses for a residential proxy. Tracking and blocking requests issued by data center proxies have become easy in recent years. Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu are among several major online services that restrict access to IP addresses belonging to specific providers.

If you use a residential proxy, on the other hand, every request appears to have been sent by a real person. When several requests need to be sent from different IP addresses in different countries and cities, residential proxies allow them to be sent from local ISPs as well as different countries and cities.

They Increase Brand Security

Brand protection and the battle against counterfeiters are two further practical applications of residential proxy technology. For example, the makers of Vicodin may want to combat the sale of counterfeit versions of the drug.

As a general rule, these vendors restrict their websites to nations where the manufacturer has offices. This makes it more difficult to catch counterfeiters and take legal action. Residential proxies could be used to obtain an IP address from the same country as the imitation site and collect all relevant information.

Aids in Performance Analysis and Software Testing

Tests of new features for websites and mobile apps can also be performed using residential proxies. Users from all over the world can observe how their software performs. Utilizing various residential IP addresses to send a large number of queries is also useful for testing software performance under high load.

In addition, this technology can be used to keep tabs on performance. The speed of a company’s website for consumers in a given country is an important consideration for multinational corporations. So, obtaining relevant data is made easier with the use of residential proxies with IP addresses.

They Optimize Marketing and Advertising

To get the best possible results, it is essential to test ad campaigns. Residential proxies can be used to check how specific online adverts appear in search results for people from a specific place, as well as whether or not they are displayed.

If you want to see how effective your local SEO efforts are, you may use residential proxies to see if your website ranks at the top for your target keywords or not.

Using search engine infrastructure to gather data is not something search engines appreciate. Consequently, these businesses are constantly improving their anti-bot systems to make data collection directly from the search extremely challenging.

In contrast, using residential proxies to send several search requests makes it appear that real people in different regions are looking for something. A real user can’t be blocked by a search engine. As a result, the residential proxy is an ideal choice for ensuring that search engine results are accurate.

Residential proxies can also be used to monitor and analyze the success of your competitors’ marketing campaigns. Both in-house marketing departments and external marketing and advertising companies employ this technology.

Content Collection

Since Big Data is everywhere these days, several companies have formed their business models around combining many sources of data into a unified view that can be displayed on their platforms. Residential proxies are needed to keep their databases up to date with the aggregated content. For instance, it would be difficult to maintain current data on prices for a specific commodity on many e-commerce websites without this application. These types of actions are prohibited on these sites because of the potential for exceeding the requests of the company.

For instance, if you want to keep a comparison table of TV prices from 20 websites up to date, you’ll need a bot that visits and refreshes the pages. Anti-bot systems are likely to prevent such queries, but a residential proxy can get beyond these types of data protection measures.

Assists in On-Demand Data Gathering and Analysis

In recent times, there has been an increase in the number of organizations that specialize in on-demand data collection and analysis in recent years. Crawlers scour the web for data that matches specified profiles. It is then possible to market, sell, or gather competitive intelligence using this information.

Residential proxies help web crawlers circumvent filters like anti-spam and content filters.

Conclusion

Businesses can benefit from the ability to replicate requests from real users using a real, local IP address. This technology is frequently employed by businesses to collect data, conduct testing, and gain access to various web resources, among other things.

Microsoft launches their new Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Microsoft have today launched the next evolution of Surface Laptop with the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 available now on pre-order. The device offers a modern design with a vibrant 12.4” PixelSense™ touchscreen, comfortable keyboard and large, precision trackpad to help with navigating, scrolling, and selecting with ease.

Equipped with Windows 11 and the Quad-core 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Surface Laptop Go 2 provides all-day battery life and the device weighs only 2.48 pounds. Additionally, the device offers a clear video and rich sound for music, movies and shows, connection over video calls with an improved HD camera, and connection to other devices and accessories via a range of ports.

Pete Kyriacou, CVP, Microsoft Devices said: “We’re delighted to announce Surface Laptop Go 2. This product has been meticulously crafted to deliver our Surface signature premium design and features in an ultra-portable format.

While fashioning a beautiful product we are also committed to sustainability. In addition to SSD, replaceable components now include the C-Cover (Keyset and Trackpad), AB Cover (Display) and battery  and Surflink cable helping to extend the use of your device.

Beneath the sleek exterior, Surface Laptop Go 2 is the first Intel-based secured-core PC from Surface. With innovation from chip to cloud, customers at home or work can enjoy new levels of security. Whether deploying for a large-scale enterprise or your home business, Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a lightweight, manageable and functional device for any employee.”

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54% of Irish SMEs say climate change is at least as important as price when buying IT

Datapac, Ireland’s leading technology solutions and services provider, today announces the results of a survey which found that more than half (54%) of SMEs in Ireland say the climate change agenda is more important than or equal to price when it comes to IT purchasing decisions.

Furthermore, only 15% of Irish SMEs said that impact on the environment is not a key deciding factor when making technology purchasing decisions.

The survey of 150 SME business owners in Ireland was carried out by Censuswide in association with Datapac and cybersecurity and backup specialist, Datto.

In relation to IT budgets for this year, over half (51%) of those surveyed said their IT budgets are increasing, with 35% of budgets remaining the same and 14% set to decrease.

With most workplaces open again, the survey found that 40% of SMB owners intend to continue to offer remote or hybrid working despite the immediate necessity of the pandemic having passed. Securing critical data can be a challenge for many within the context of these new ways of working, with a further 38% believing that remote and hybrid working has made it more difficult to secure critical data.

Karen O’Connor, General Manager, Datapac said: “The climate change agenda is something which ultimately affects all aspects of an organisation’s operations. To meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions, organisations must holistically examine all fundamental processes, including IT, to best chart a course for a greener tomorrow.

“The past two years have seen widescale digital transformations as organisations adapted to better face new challenges. As organisations have witnessed first-hand the value added through enhanced flexibility and productivity, trends indicate that IT investment will remain high. When strategically examining one’s IT position, it is important to fully consider how IT investment can enhance organisational processes, rather than just focusing on point-solutions to solve individual challenges.

“As we emerge from the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, organisations need to seize the opportunity to fully re-assess and strengthen their IT and security infrastructures and strategically plan how their IT can best support a greener, more sustainable hybrid future.”

Nicholas O’ Donovan, Sales Manager, Datto Ireland, said: “We have seen rapid digital adoption in organisations across the board over the last two years. At the start of the pandemic, many organisations were forced to enact changes under very tight time constraints and may not have had the opportunity to fully consider the security ramifications of such a shift or to seek expert assistance to guide their transformation.

“Threat detection and response capabilities remain key, yet the fact remains that the best recourse in the likely event of data theft is having the capacity to quickly restore operational data from a recent and uncompromised backup.”

How App Gamification Increases User Engagement

Today, many brands globally are incorporating gamification elements in their business apps. App gamification has become a standard feature used as an effective marketing tool today. It has not only improved customer engagement but also fostered loyal relationships. 

App gamification is the process of adding game-like features and activities to an app. The elements hook the customers to your product or service with an aligned business plan. 

If you are unsure of where to start, you can see professional help from UI & UX design services. The experts will help you design appealing interfaces with exceptional user experience. 

This article discusses how a gamified app can increase user engagement. You will also learn about the benefits that encourage customer loyalty.

 

What Is App Gamification? 

When it comes to marketing your app we can confidently say that app gamification is a new approach in the industry.It involves adding game elements in apps that are not designed for games. The reward systems motivate users to buy specific products or services. Hence, this experience engages the customer and keeps them coming back to enjoy the rewarding thrill.

Due to its competitive edge and high returns, many organizations have adopted this strategy. You can find app gamification in education, retail, healthcare, and financial sectors. 


How App Gamification Works 

As mentioned above, app gamification entails incorporating gaming features in business applications. You can use gamification to promote your business by offering customer incentives. Apart from customers, your employees can also enjoy the gaming activities. For instance, they can complete certain actions or buy products to earn points. When the users reach a particular goal, they get rewards. It could be discounted prices or freebies. 

You can allow customers to participate through your business app, website, or social media. With many digital platforms available, gamification is now a popular marketing strategy. 

How App Gamification Increases User Engagement 

Let us now explore how gamified apps increase user engagement. 

Behavior Reinforcement  

One of the huge factors that make gamification a successful technology is behavior reinforcement. It is an approach that rewards user behavior after accomplishing certain tasks. It is similar to playing a game and proceeding to new levels as you earn points. When you use gaming elements in your marketing strategy, customers feel more engaged and want to participate to enjoy the rewards later.

Thus, rewarding behavior is quite powerful since it provides a thrilling user experience. Once you give your customers free products after reaching a certain goal, they will return for more action. 

Moreover, you can include contests and challenges with impressive rewards. It will foster strong brand loyalty because of the interactive experience you offer the customers. 

User Control 

 

When you gamify your business app, you give your customers a controlling feeling. App gamification gives them the freedom to choose and interact with the game without restrictions. 

The customers will explore the game features and decide what they want to play. This allows the users to set their own goals and work towards seizing the rewards. As a result, the customers feel in control and enjoy an exciting gaming experience. 

Competitive Performance 

Another principle behind app gamification is user competitiveness. Many people love competing and thrive in achieving the desired goal. The gaming elements in your business app will satisfy the competitive desire and hook the users.

Once the customers receive a reward for an impressive performance, they will come back and compete again. Or they will want to be the best by outranking other customers playing the game. 

You can increase engagement by introducing score goals with rewards for customers who reach the goal. Health and fitness apps usually have a platform for sharing the best scores for users who attain a specific threshold. The app owners encourage sharing the scores on social media, which boosts brand engagement. 

Visible Growth

The mechanisms of gamification allow users to experience their progress. They can understand where they are in the game level and the remaining section. 

Many people love progress, and this applies to gamified apps. You can implement the growth aspect in your business app, gaining many followers. This approach results in high lead generation because the users will associate your brand with progress. 

Customers experience growth while having an enjoyable gaming experience. You can introduce gaming leaderboards that display the user levels and scores. So, the customer will know how many points they have remaining to get to the top score. 

What’s more interesting is that you can set your company goals and motivate the customers to attain the scores. However, it is essential to set realistic goals to avoid chasing the users away. 

When the users strive to beat the scores, they interact with your brand and enhance positive associations. So, whether the users will claim the incentives or not, the gaming elements will still be useful to your brand identity. 

Gamification Marketing

Unlike traditional marketing, app gamification is more interactive and fun. Many companies use the game approach to gain high user traffic and conversion rates. You can never go wrong in using game-based marketing for your business. 

Gamification marketing attracts users’ attention and keeps them yearning for more. This result is achieved because of the games’ engaging and highly addictive nature. 

Still, the gaming elements must have a direct connection to your business. Otherwise, your game-based marketing campaigns might flop. 

Benefits of App Gamification

Many companies are adding gaming elements into their business programs today. Here are some of the major benefits of gamification:

  • Increases customer engagement.
  • Boosts brand identity.
  • Offers important customer data.
  • Enhances customer loyalty.
  • Foster good relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Offers impressive rewards and customer incentives. 

Conclusion

App gamification is taking the industry by storm. Many organizations are adopting the approach to attract and retain customers. The reward system is effective since users love competing with and getting prizes.

All in all, gamification is a perfect way to increase user engagement and boost lasting relationships. So, ensure you hire skilled professionals to help you build an excellent app for your business.

 

Skullcandy Reveals ‘Inequality Crusher’ headphones

Skullcandy, the #1 selling brand in Stereo Headphones and True Wireless Earbuds under $100, announced today its latest collaboration with ongoing partner To Write Love on Her Arms, a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. The limited-edition Inequality Crusher headphones feature an aesthetic dedicated to celebrating all love, all the time — not just for Pride Month.

The Skullcandy x To Write Love on Her Arms Inequality Crusher Evo wireless headphones will begin selling June 1, exclusively on Skullcandy.co.uk. A portion of proceeds will help To Write Love on Her Arms fund
LGBTQIA+ mental health programs.

“The LGBTQIA+ community faces higher-than-average rates of depression, PTSD and anxiety disorder. This reality, coupled with Skullcandy’s support of equal rights for all, is why this collaboration with To Write Love on Her Arms is so important to us,” said Jessica Klodnicki, Chief Marketing Officer, Skullcandy. “The limited-edition Inequality Crusher celebrates all love, all year. We’re proud to do our part by raising awareness, enabling resources and expressing unconditional love and support for the
LGBTQIA+ community.”

 

Skullcandy Inequality crusher

As part of its year-long “Find Your Frequency” brand campaign, Skullcandy will spotlight “expression” as June’s frequency, celebrated by Alice Longyu Gao, a Chinese born multidisciplinary emerging artist, singer-songwriter, performer and DJ. Gao is a vocal champion in the LGBTQIA+ community and Skullcandy will feature exclusive content and music performances from her featuring Inequality Crusher. The Inequality Crusher headphones are offered in a unique Rainbow Pride colorway which features an eye-catching full-spectrum gradient highlighted by the Progress Flag and an “All Love’’ inscription, representing and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. This limited-edition colorway celebrates individuality and uniqueness, just like every color in the rainbow. Tech specs tied to each of the Skullcandy x To Write Love on Her Arms Inequality Crusher headphones collab include:

• 40 hours total battery + Rapid Charge
• Crusher adjustable Sensory Bass
• Personal Sound via Skullcandy App
• Call, track and volume control via touch controls
• Built-in Tile Finding Technology
• Flat-folding and collapsible

To Write Love on Her Arms exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment
and recovery. For more information, please visit twloha.com.

To see the collaboration unfold, visit The Workshop — the home of custom, limited-edition audio products
at Skullcandy headquarters in Park City, Utah. Each Workshop run is designed by artists and partners,
then hand-printed by a small group of craftspeople using state-of-the-art digital technology and a personal
touch.

Skullcandy x To Write Love on Her Arms Inequality Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones – £179.99 MSRP:

 

Be the Boss – discover what it takes to be a Formula 1 Team Principal as the F1 Manager 2022 behind the scenes series steps onto the pit wall

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) today unveiled the first behind the scenes video for F1® Manager 2022, the major new officially licenced F1® management simulation game. F1® Manager 2022 will launch in summer 2022 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

In “Episode 1 – Be the Boss” players are introduced to the role of the Team Principal, the individual at the heart of every F1® team. Team Principals are responsible for overseeing every facet of the team, from recruiting and retaining world-class drivers and staff, to engineering car components and setting the all-important race weekend strategy. In F1® Manager 2022 players will drive every decision, both short and long-term, as they aim to lead their team to glory in the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Frontier CEO and Founder, David Braben, introduces the episode before handing over to Game Director, Andy Fletcher, who leads players through a ‘factory tour’ of F1® Manager 2022 alongside Art Director, Matt Dickinson, and members of the development team.

As explained by Ross Brawn, Managing Director – Motorsports, Formula 1®, stepping into the shoes of a Team Principal will be a fascinating insight into a different side of F1®. Players will discover how they can take charge of their chosen 2022 F1® constructor, defining their own management philosophy as they seek to meet and exceed the expectations of their team’s board. Managing their budgets effectively, team bosses will have to balance short-term gains against long-term progression by designing and manufacturing new components for the current car, whilst keeping one eye on the following year’s design. Investing in facilities, drivers and key staff members will all be important considerations as players put their own stamp on one of ten official 2022 F1® teams.

This commitment to replicating the sport is emphasised by Frontier’s focus on offering a broadcast-quality presentation across race weekends, led by David Croft, Lead F1® Commentator at Sky Sports, whose iconic voice appears in-game alongside his fellow commentator and former Formula 1® driver, Karun Chandhok. As previously revealed, these are not the only familiar voices players will hear, as the voices of all 20 drivers from the 2022 season feature on an innovative team radio system, responding to the commands of their race engineers. A successful Team Principal will be expected to effectively manage tyre allocations, whilst charting a course to the podium in dramatic races that can change at any moment. Will players be the first to risk slick tyres on a rapidly drying circuit? Or will a poorly-timed safety car or red flag scupper expectations? F1® Manager 2022 presents a wealth of in-session data, offering Team Principals the ability to fine-tune their in-race strategies, as they influence the pace of each driver and manage their ERS deployment during key windows to shed those final vital tenths.

In future behind the scenes videos players can expect a deeper look at detailed art and audio work, including mapping 3D facial driver scans, motion-captured pit crew and creating bespoke audio profiles for each circuit. Players should keep one ear to their team radio for future behind the scenes content and further news on F1® Manager 2022 in the coming months.

F1® Manager 2022 will launch in summer 2022 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is available to wishlist on the PlayStation store, Steam and via the Epic Games Store. Players can see the announcement video here.

PowerA Celebrates Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course With a Brand New Controller Design

PowerA, global leaders in video gaming accessories, is delighted to announce its new Ms. Chalice controller design in commemoration of Cuphead’s upcoming DLC – The Delicious Last Course. The new controllers, that showcase the ever-charming and adorable tritagonist Ms. Chalice in all her colourful glory, are available now for PowerA’s Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S and the Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch.

The new Cuphead design radiates all the animated, eccentric energy of the franchise. Its bright yellow hues are complemented by mint green accents, making for an extravagant and vibrant colour combo. The front faceplate is polished off with detailed, cartoon artwork from the game starring Ms. Chalice who rightfully takes pride of place. Cuphead may be ruthless, but with the new Ms. Chalice design, at least you’ll suffer defeat in style.

PowerA’s Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S boasts two mappable advanced gaming buttons and immersive dual rumble motors. For those who prefer Nintendo’s plucky handheld, the design is also available for PowerA’s Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch. This controller also features advanced gaming buttons for button mapping on the fly, motion controls for added immersion, and two precision tuned thumbsticks.

Whether you are most at home on Nintendo Switch or Xbox Series X|S, PowerA’s new Ms. Chalice design is the perfect way to prepare for Cuphead’s banquet of DLC content set to release on June 30th 2022.

For more information on the Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S and the Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch, please refer to the PowerA website.