\nLeading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation<\/a> (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its award-winning Turtle Beach VelocityOne\u2122 Flight<\/a> Universal Control System<\/i><\/b> was the gaming industry\u2019s market share leader for flight controllers in 2022. In data1<\/sup> provided by The NPD Group, which tracks retail product sales across the gaming industry in the U.S., Turtle Beach\u2019s Designed for Xbox VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b> was the #1 best-selling flight controller by dollar sales in the U.S. for 2022. Additionally, in the UK, VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b> was the best-selling joystick in 2022 by revenue, according to GfK Entertainment data2<\/sup>.\n<\/p>\n
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View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230202005357\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Turtle Beach\u2019s Critically Acclaimed VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System Becomes Gaming\u2019s Best-Selling Flight Controller (Graphic: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n\u201cVelocityOne Flight <\/i><\/b>has impressed the flight sim community since the moment we unveiled it at E3 in 2021 and we are thrilled to see it become the best-selling product in its class in the U.S. and UK in its first full year of sales,\u201d said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. \u201cWith VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b>, Turtle Beach redefined the flight controller category, and we\u2019ve recently expanded the immersive VelocityOne <\/i><\/b>experience further with the new VelocityOne Rudder<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span> and <\/span>VelocityOne Stand<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/i>, along with the VelocityOne Flightstick<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span>, and each of these new products are following a similar path earning strong praise from the community, plus top review scores and accolades.\u201d\n<\/p>\n VelocityOne Flight <\/i><\/b>debuted at E3 2021 where it received multiple best of show awards. VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b>\u2019s initial praise developed into top review scores and additional accolades following its November 2021 launch, after becoming one of Turtle Beach\u2019s most pre-ordered products at the time. Top flight sim enthusiast publication, PC Pilot<\/a><\/i><\/span>, reviewed the VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b> controller and gave it a 90\/100 review score and their PC Pilot Classic Award<\/i>, saying, \u201cIf you’re looking for a more natural method of controlling your aircraft without reaching for the keyboard and mouse, I can highly recommend this VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System.\u201c<\/i> Additionally, popular games industry publication Gaming Trend<\/a><\/i><\/span> gave VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b> a 95\/100 review score, calling the controller \u201cAbsolutely game changing<\/i>,\u201c while PC Mag<\/a><\/i><\/span> highlighted it as, \u201cthe best control system for Xbox Series X|S owners.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n \nIn fall 2022, Turtle Beach expanded the brand\u2019s VelocityOne <\/i><\/b>product lineup with the introduction of VelocityOne Rudder<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span> and VelocityOne Stand<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span> \u2013 two new universal products that perfectly complement VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b> for the ultimate gaming flight simulation setup for Xbox and Windows PCs. PC Pilot<\/a><\/i><\/span> gave the VelocityOne Rudder<\/i><\/b> a 95\/100 review score plus their Platinum Award, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve been fortunate enough to try many different pedals over the years, but these are without a doubt the best I\u2019ve used so far.\u201d<\/i>CoG Connected<\/a><\/i><\/span>, another popular games industry publication, also enjoyed using VelocityOne Rudder<\/i><\/b>, calling it, \u201can impressive piece of hardware.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n \nTurtle Beach also launched the VelocityOne Flightstick<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span> last fall, which is a joystick controller that equips gamers with immersive and accurate controls for air and space flight combat games on Xbox and Windows PCs. IGN<\/a><\/i><\/span>added the VelocityOne Flightstick<\/i><\/b> to its Best Xbox Series X|S Accessories 2023<\/i> list as The Best Flight Stick for Xbox Series X|S<\/i>, adding, \u201cit delivers excellent precision and an immersive, realistic flying experience.\u201d<\/i>PC Pilot<\/a><\/i><\/span> also awarded the VelocityOne Flightstick<\/i><\/b> a 96\/100 review score along with the publication\u2019s Platinum Award.\n<\/p>\n \nTurtle Beach\u2019s VelocityOne<\/i><\/b> products are developed in collaboration with aeronautical engineers and pilots, and by a dedicated Turtle Beach team with over two decades of experience creating many premier flight and racing simulation controllers. VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b>, VelocityOne Rudder<\/i><\/b>, VelocityOne Stand<\/i><\/b>, and VelocityOne Flightstick<\/i><\/b> are all currently available at www.turtlebeach.com<\/a> and participating retailers worldwide. VelocityOne Flight<\/i><\/b> is available for $379.95 MSRP, Velocity One Rudder<\/i><\/b> and VelocityOne Stand<\/i><\/b> are available for $299.99 and $199.99 MSRP, respectively, and VelocityOne Flightstick<\/i><\/b> is available for $129.99 MSRP.\n<\/p>\n \nFor more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com<\/a> and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n About Turtle Beach Corporation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nTurtle Beach Corporation (the \u201cCompany\u201d) (www.turtlebeachcorp.com<\/a>) is one of the world\u2019s leading gaming accessory providers. The Company\u2019s namesake Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com<\/a>) is known for designing best-selling gaming headsets, top-rated game controllers, and groundbreaking gaming simulation accessories. Innovation, first-to-market features, a broad range of products for all types of gamers, and top-rated customer support<\/a> have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for over a decade. Turtle Beach\u2019s ROCCAT brand (www.ROCCAT.com<\/a>) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products, including award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other peripherals. Turtle Beach\u2019s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com<\/a>) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, professionals, and students that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach\u2019s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.\n<\/p>\n Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements<\/span><\/p>\n \nThis press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions, or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words \u201cmay\u201d, \u201ccould\u201d, \u201cwould\u201d, \u201cshould\u201d, \u201cbelieve\u201d, \u201cexpect\u201d, \u201canticipate\u201d, \u201cplan\u201d, \u201cestimate\u201d, \u201ctarget\u201d, \u201cgoal\u201d, \u201cproject\u201d, \u201cintend\u201d and similar expressions, or the negatives thereof, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management\u2019s current beliefs and expectations, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.\n<\/p>\n \nWhile the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to logistic and supply chain challenges, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the integration of any businesses we acquire and the integration of such businesses within our internal control over financial reporting and operations, our indebtedness, liquidity, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company\u2019s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company\u2019s other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.\n<\/p>\n \nAll trademarks are the property of their respective owners.\n<\/p>\n 1: Source: NPD Group\/Retail Tracking\/Video Game Accessories\/Stick Controllers\/12ME Dec 2022<\/i><\/p>\n 2: Source: GfK Entertainment UK Retail Tracking View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230202005357\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n North America MacLean Marshall Investor Information: International KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America New York<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Electronic Games Other Consumer Technology Entertainment Mobile Entertainment Audio\/Video Hardware Consumer Consumer Electronics<\/p>\n![\"Turtle](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230202005357\/en\/1703614\/4\/1080x1080.jpg\")
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Gateway Investor Relations
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Keith Hennessey
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Turtle Beach
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keith.hennessey@turtlebeach.com
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