STACK #251 September 2025

GAMING FEATURE

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What is a Gengar? Gengar was first introduced in both Pokémon Red and Blue back in 1996. It’s a Ghost/ Poison-type Pokémon and the final evolution of Gastly. Known for its mischievous grin and shadowy form, Gengar hides in darkness to surprise foes. It gained Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y and a Gigantamax form in Sword and Shield , solidifying its legacy as a fan-favourite spooky powerhouse.

LISTEN! And that sound hits our ears in up to 7.1 surround (for Windows 11 users), providing accurate situational awareness in games that support it. Plus, it can be upgraded at a small cost to full THX Spatial Audio 7.1.4 to deliver even more sonic thrills! Razer’s three-part

SPOOKÉMON!

TriForce 40mm drivers deliver these clear, powerful, and well balanced sonics, whether you’re in-game, listening to favourite tunes, or taking in a movie or TV show. SPEAK!

We’ve waited patiently and now Razer has delivered! Pokémon fans – and anybody who loves super-cool gaming headsets - can now get tricky with the Gengar Edition of Razer’s cracking Kraken Kitty V2, which was previously only available in China. Words Amy Flower

The inbuilt HyperClear cardioid microphone has a wide frequency range and real-time noise reduction algorithms working away, meaning top-notch voice capture and transmission – you’ll be coming through loud and clear no matter how full-on the game gets. A handy pop filter is even included. The mic is bendy, too, so when not in use you can fold it out of the way against the left earcup.

LOOK! If you’re familiar with Razer’s Kraken Kitty V2 range then you’ll know that they up the cute factor with their built-in cat ears, and predominantly pink aesthetic. This Gengar Edition darkens the visual mood somewhat, giving the renowned Pokémon shadow dweller a turn to shine. Great for standing out when streaming or, well, just anywhere, the purple and black

CONNECT! The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 – Gengar Edition is a wired headset, featuring USB-A connectivity. It’s great for PC gaming and is also compatible with the PlayStation 4. CONTROL!

into Razer’s very handy Synapse app you can configure it to react different ways to emotes, alerts, and more. COMFORT! As spiky as it is on top, the Gengar Edition of the Kraken Kitty V2 – weighing just 255 grams - is super comfy on your head. Designed for all day comfort by using a combination of fabric with leatherette ear cushions, the headset provides great noise isolation and, of course, great sound. And, inside those earcups, lurks cheeky Gengar, just when you least expect it!

colour scheme of the Gengar Edition foregoes the kitty ears and instead is topped with the sneaky trickster’s ears and iconic spikes. LIGHT! Razer Chroma RGB lights up the outers of each of the earcups, and if you dive

The left earcup is where the control action is, with both a mic mute button and easily accessible volume scroll wheel featuring.

• The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 – Gengar Edition wired gaming headset is out now! The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 – Gengar Edition wired gaming headset

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