Corsair has just announced the addition of the SCUF Gaming brand to its product catalog. Last year, Corsair surprised everyone by announcing the acquisition of Elgato , and now they've announced the acquisition of the gaming controller company. This allows the company to solidify its position in the peripheral hardware market and further expand its already extensive product catalog.
The SCUF gaming brand was announced in 2011 offering high-quality peripherals for Xbox, PlayStation and PC users. SCUF has radically changed the design of the controls by focusing on one-handed usability. They have also improved their performance by offering an improvement in competitive games.
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These SCUF peripherals differ from others in that they are modular in features and design. They are also built to offer less hand movement and offer measurable performance improvement, allowing users to tailor the controls to their needs.
SCUF controls offer us many configurable elements, including the patented paddle control system, removable rear paddles, quick remapping switches, customizable thumbsticks, trigger stops and extensions, as well as a selection of pads and a faceplate. interchangeable magnetic.
We are delighted to expand our portfolio of industry-leading peripherals and enter the game controller space to help gamers play their best. SCUF leads the performance controller market and is a key ingredient to the success of countless sports professionals. SCUF will be an excellent and winning addition to the vast range of CORSAIR and Elgato products.
Andy Paul, Founder and CORSAIR CEO
Over the past ten years, we have worked tirelessly to create the features that have made SCUF the controller of choice for most of the best professional gamers. Controllers are the most important connection between an individual and their game, becoming an extension of the player to maximize their performance.
Duncan Ironmonger, Founder and CEO of SCUF Gaming
Recognized brand within the gaming world
The acquisition offers Corsair a unique position within eSports, as SCUF is a highly recognized brand. It currently has major licenses like Call of Duty from Activision. It is also the official partner of professional eSports leagues of sports simulators such as NBA 2K League and eMLS.
SCUF Gaming despite being acquired by Corsair will remain an independent company and will continue to operate from its headquarters in Atlanta. In addition, all guarantees, purchases and support for SCUF Gaming products will continue as normal.
