Human Things kicked off their fourth Kickstarter project, and it’s another good looking Switch-compatible accessory.
The Genki: Waveform Headphones It looks pretty slick and is described as a unique set of accessories that “have everything you’ve ever wanted from a gaming headset” with all the conveniences of a Bluetooth headset. But there’s one big selling point that will delight podcast listeners as well as Nintendo fans.
Using their own DualStream feature, these headphones let you stream audio from two devices at the same time. So you don’t have to turn down the volume on your TV while beating your friends on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe so you can hear the latest game news a little better, or pause your music for a work meeting.
They look really nice, don’t they? For DualStream to work, you’ll need to connect the charging case to one of your audio devices using an AUX, USB-C, or Lightning cable – the little box works by transmitting audio from the second device, not directly from it. that device.
Human Touch uses the Switch as the main focus of the headset on its Kickstarter page, highlighting the difficulties of voice chat and the sheer convenience of the system along with this handy upcoming accessory.
They also seem to offer much more than DualStream and promise a host of other benefits:
- Long battery life up to 30 hours
- Ultra-low latency to avoid lag
- Clear microphone
- Immersive 3D sound
- High-fidelity in-ear display components
With so many great conveniences and the prospect of this handy audio feature, it’s no surprise that the original Kickstarter goal has been wiped out. The earphones have amassed over £330,000 in funds – and the original goal was just £38k. Looks like these cracked looking buds are going to be a huge hit and we want see hear what they like.
Kickstarter is open until April 15 if you still want to participate. In the meantime, let us know what you think about the headphones in the comments!
