Un conductor que, según la policía, estaba bajo la influencia del alcohol atropelló y mató a un adolescente que conducía una motocicleta en Long Beach la madrugada del domingo, según las autoridades.
La policía de Long Beach fue enviada al área de Orange Avenue y South Street tras recibir informes de un accidente a las 12:40 a.m.
Al llegar al lugar, las autoridades dijeron que encontraron a un joven de 17 años herido que había sido atropellado por una camioneta mientras conducía una motocicleta autopropulsada.
Se intentó salvar la vida del niño, pero luego fue declarado muerto en un hospital local. La policía de Long Beach dijo que se ocultaba su identidad debido a su edad.
Las investigaciones revelaron que una mujer al volante de un Cadillac SRX 2012 golpeó al niño mientras conducía hacia el norte por Orange Road. Luego huyó de la escena en dirección norte y luego se estrelló contra un edificio de apartamentos en 6100 Orange Avenue.
No se reportaron heridos como resultado de la colisión del edificio residencial.
La mujer abandonó el vehículo a pie y huyó del lugar. Poco tiempo después regresó a la zona del accidente, donde fue recibida por la policía y arrestada.
La policía identificó a la mujer como Karen Mateva, de 35 años, residente de Compton. Fue arrestada bajo sospecha de conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol, atropello y fuga con resultado de muerte o lesiones, homicidio grave mientras conducía en estado de ebriedad y agresión con un arma mortal con fuerza.
Mateva se encuentra detenido bajo fianza de 130.000 dólares. No hubo más detalles disponibles de inmediato.
Una mujer murió el sábado por la noche tras recibir un disparo en Long Beach La policia dice El sospechoso huyó del lugar antes de que llegaran los agentes.
Los oficiales llegaron al área de Paramount Boulevard y 57th Street luego de reportes de un tiroteo a las 10:07 a.m., donde encontraron a una mujer en la acera con heridas de bala en la parte superior e inferior del cuerpo.
Ella fue declarada muerta en el lugar. La policía la identificó como Brooklyn Mack, de Long Beach, de 20 años.
Los sospechosos huyeron del área antes de que llegara la policía. No hubo detalles adicionales disponibles de inmediato, incluida una descripción del sospechoso o del vehículo sospechoso.
Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre el incidente debe comunicarse con los detectives de homicidios Ethan Shear o Chasen Contreras al (562) 570-7244.
Flight sim peripherals are expensive. Thrustmaster’s Warthog HOTAS is the gold standard at north of $400 and Logitech’s cheaper X56 is still more than $200. Turtle Beach wants to undercut them both with this HOTAS-flightstick hybrid and, like a veteran Tom Cruise attempting some bit of cinematic aerial derring-do, it pulls it off in style.
There are 27 programmable buttons nestled around the joystick, laid out sensibly in an ambidextrous design that makes it easy to dial in useful mappings whichever hand you operate it with. The feel of those buttons isn’t uniformly ‘premium’, with some noticeably wobblier or flimsier than others, but something had to give if Turtle Beach was going to deliver all this for $120.
It’s not a traditional HOTAS, and purists might not get on with using the throttles and flightstick all on the device. For beginner virtual pilots and space-conscious aviators who don’t want to jam up all their USB slots with flight peripherals though, the VelocityOne absolutely sticks the landing and is a top PC controller or Xbox controller for flight enthusiasts
Price and availability
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$122.99 / £119.99 / AU$250
Significantly cheaper than Thrustmaster and Logitech HOTAS
Available in the US and UK
The Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick represents great value for money and that all begins with the design foundation Turtle Beach put in place to combine HOTAS inputs with a regular flightstick. Somebody in the headset-strewn corridors of Turtle Beach HQ can pat themselves on the back for that one.
Slapping all the combined inputs of both peripherals onto one unit obviously makes it easier to hit a lower price point than the big players in flight sim controllers.
There aren’t outright cut corners when it comes to build quality, but you can feel where some cost-saving switches and button caps have been drafted in to keep things affordable. That does mean that those after a no-compromise, truly premium control experience will find more to like in Thrustmaster’s incredibly weighty and well-constructed Warthog HOTAS. For everyone else, it’s a steal at this price point.
Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick: Specs
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Dimension
6.46 x 8.54 x 9.07 inches (164 x 217 x 230 mm)
Weight
1.81 lbs (821g)
Compatibility
Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
Buttons
27
Connection
USB-A to USB-C
Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick: Design & features
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There’s a striking but sensible design to this unit, which works like a hybrid of a HOTAS and a flightstick. It’s laid out symmetrically, with banks of input buttons in two neat rows on either side of the stick.
But there are inputs hidden all over this thing. You just keep finding them. The textured metal ring around the base of the flightstick? That’s a dial. You twist it to register an input. On the stick itself? Not only two hat switches, a trigger, buttons, and a scroller, but also an OLED display. Honestly, it’s like a 2000s rapper and a reality show production team got their hands on this thing. It’s just missing the aquarium.
At either side are the throttles, which give you a pleasing little click at 0% and 100% to give you some haptic feedback that you’re at either extreme. There’s even a trackpad, which defaults to a highlight cursor in Microsoft Flight Simulator so you can look around and select different cockpit controls that you don’t have mapped to an input – unlikely, given the plethora available here.
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The joystick itself feels beautifully smooth across its axes, and it’s designed with a lot of stiffness. That’s great in some, but not all, scenarios. When you’re making big inputs – think dogfighting in a space combat sim – it’s great to have that resistance to keep your movements precise. But if you’re trying to get a commercial jet full of holidaygoers down onto the runway without evacuating their extortionately-priced egg and cress sandwiches all over the gangway, you don’t want to feel too much centering spring around the zero point as it tends to ‘snap’ you back to that center position.
This isn’t necessarily a flaw of the joystick, but a nuance that takes a bit of getting used to. You can counteract it with an increased deadzone.
The OLED display can be programmed to show you a selection of useful readouts, and although I tended to forget to look at it while I was in-game, I was captivated by it when I first plugged the unit in and saw it light up.
Speaking of lights, there’s backlighting under each of the two banks of buttons on the base, a ring at the base of the joystick, and some subtle backlighting around the thumb buttons on the top of the joystick. These are split down the middle into a turquoise and orange colour scheme which gives the VelocityOne a distinct look. A look that I’m onboard with, if you’ll excuse the fantastic aviation pun.
Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick: Performance
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The make-or-break moment for a control device with this many inputs is what happens when you load up your game and head over to the controls menu, praying to every known deity that there’s a control scheme already established for it.
Thankfully to all those deities, Microsoft Flight Simulator on both PC and Xbox knows the VelocityOne well and has a sensible layout for it that maps most of the controls you’d want, where you’d want them.
I did a little bit of tweaking to the defaults, which is to be expected given the breadth of planes within that title. Everyone has slightly different needs depending on whether they specialize in haring about in prop planes or doing super-serious Airbus routes as realistically as possible. What matters is that there’s a decent starting point for everyone.
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This is such a time saver. However, that’s (nearly) where the control profiles end. XPlane 11 and 12 recognize it right off the bat and offer a ready-made profile, but otherwise, it’s up to you to map your own inputs in games like Elite: Dangerous and War Thunder.
Not a huge deal, but it would be nice to see some more profiles added in the future.
PC and Xbox compatibility is handled pretty seamlessly, too. That flashy OLED display lets you know when you’re in compatibility mode for either platform, and I had precisely zero turbulence when plugging it into either device. It was recognized and functional without any hassle.
Should you buy the Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick?
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How I tested the Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick
Tested for several months
Tested with Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ace Combat 7, Elite: Dangerous
Compared with Thrustmaster and Logitech HOTAS
Thankfully the air miles involved in testing this one were virtual, otherwise I’d have a hell of a carbon footprint to offset. Microsoft’s serious Flight Sim drank up the testing hours, along with more fantastical experiences where fighting and loop-de-loops are a bit more commonplace.
Gaming accessory manufacturer Turtle Beach has revealed a range of upcoming wireless gaming headsets, including the open back Atlas Air, a redesigned Stealth 600, and a more affordable Stealth 500. Pre-orders for each of these products are available now via the Turtle Beach website, with all three models set to release on May 19 this year.
As the name would suggest, the Atlas Air is a wireless gaming headset that Turtle Beach claims is designed to be lightweight and comfortable. Despite being geared specifically for gaming, the Atlas Air is an open-back headset, a characteristic that is much more commonly found on high-end music listening headphones. An open-back design often creates a more immersive and natural soundstage, but comes at the cost of a lower background noise reduction.
The Atlas Air will be compatible with PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and mobile. While this is a wireless model, it’s worth noting that it is only compatible with those Xbox systems through a wired 3.5mm connection. Those playing on PC will also benefit from an exclusive high-fidelity audio mode, enabling higher-quality 24-bit audio at a 96kHz sampling rate, so it’s clear that platform is the focus. The headset is set to cost $179.99 / £159.99, with cosmetic ‘mod packs’ containing new headband straps and ear cushions available for $24.99 / £29.99.
The redesigned Stealth 600, also referred to as the Stealth 600 Gen 3, is the third iteration of the Stealth 600 headset. It offers an improved sound, an impressive 80-hour battery life, and AI-driven microphone noise reduction. There are distinct PC, Xbox, and PlayStation models depending on your choice of platform, each costing $99.99 / £99.99.
The most affordable new arrival is the Stealth 500, a $79.99 / £79.99 wireless gaming headset with a 40-hour battery life. Like the Stealth 600, the Stealth 500 comes in three distinct configurations: PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
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While Turtle Beach excels in and is famous for its prowess in the audio department, the brand also has numerous controllers on offer – and now they’ve expanded into the racing simulation market. Branded as the VelocityOne series of equipment, their flightdeck, flightstick, rudder, and control system are now joined by a racing wheel and pedals fit for any and all modern racing games on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
However, $650 / £630 (about AU$950) is a hefty price tag when you consider other options such as the more reasonably priced Logitech G920/3, or the astoundingly expensive – but widely considered to be the best racing wheel on the market – Logitech G Pro.
I’ve spent a while putting the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedals through its paces in a variety of games, from F1 23 to EA WRC and Euro Truck Simulator 2 to find out if the peripheral brand is onto a pole position, or whether it’s the black-and-white flag for their first outing.
Design & features
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The VelocityOne Race features a D-shaped wheel with six face buttons, a directional stick for menu navigation, four dials, two buttons on the back, and four paddles. Turtle Beach hasn’t tried to reinvent the wheel here, nor did they need to. The innovation comes in the form of the wheelbase, which is essentially a screen used for the ‘Race Management Display’ (RMD).
During setup and outside of races, this is an ingenious way to allow the user to tweak wheel and pedal settings without having to use an extra program on PC. On Xbox Series X, Series S, or Xbox One, it gives players an added level of customization you wouldn’t find otherwise, as you can adjust sensitivity settings, button mappings, and the like, most of which are usually off-limits to those on console.
When you’re racing is when it properly comes alive though, as it displays all manner of race info in supported games, such as your speed, current gear, lap times and delta, tire wear, and more. However, this comes with a big caveat: currently, no games support this functionality on Xbox, and getting it up and running on PC requires the SimHub third-party software.
While it’s neat and looks impressive, its functionality is also limited, as your game of choice will likely display all of that information on the heads-up display (HUD), meaning you don’t have to not look away from the screen while hurtling down the track at ridiculous speeds. So, the display is, sadly, more of a gimmick than anything.
(Image credit: Future/Ford James)
Speaking of gimmicks, you can attach a button box to the wheelbase that sticks out of the right-hand side. This sports four buttons, four switches, and three dials, along with the engine start and a button to turn the device off, and an extra switch with a red plastic cover to ensure you don’t knock it by mistake.
The problem is, outside of the hardcore sim racing games such as iRacing, dials and latched switches aren’t ideal for most functions you’d need. Take F1 23, for example; there are far more functions in that game than there are assignable buttons on the VelocityOne because toggleable switches and dials aren’t a good match for the game.
The shell of the button box itself also feels quite plasticky and tacky, and while the switches do feel clicky and tactile, it doesn’t redeem the cheap quality of the surroundings. This carries over to the fabric and stitching on the wheel, as it feels a little spongy; if you squeeze and rotate it, you can feel it move in your grip. If you isolated the VelocityOne Race wheel and compared it directly to the Logitech G923, the latter has none of these issues and you’d likely assume the Turtle Beach offering is the one at less than half the price of the other.
Onto the pedals and there is one huge design flaw that makes it essentially unusable out of the box for anyone playing at a desk as opposed to a wheel stand or proper sim rig: the USB connector to link it to the wheelbase protrudes directly out of the back of the pedalbase.
This means that you cannot put the pedals against a wall or you’ll damage the cable, and putting it against a wall is essential because, despite the inclusion of some sticky pads to place on the bottom of the pedalbase, it slides along the floor when you engage the gas or brake pedals with any force.
To hark back to the Logitech G923 again, the cable here goes under the pedals through a groove and is connected via a port in an indent in the bottom, so this issue doesn’t occur. I fixed this problem with the VelocityOne pedals by placing two wooden blocks on either side of the USB, but it feels like something that should have been caught in the product’s design phase.
Performance
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When it comes to performance, the VelocityOne performs well with only a few minor bugbears present. For example, one tiny frustration is that when you’re not in a race, the RMD displays the position of the wheel, and my review model always rests one notch to the left, so it isn’t truly straight. This isn’t a big deal thanks to the deadzone, but it’s noticeable enough to be annoying.
Another issue with the pedals is that the front of the pedalbase isn’t weighted anywhere near enough. Again, this won’t be as much of a problem for those with a wheel stand or a full rig, but sat in a chair with the pedals below your desk means braking firmly will usually flip the base up, making it impossible to brake or accelerate quickly with any consistency. My solution was to place two 6.6lbs / 3kg dumbbells on either side of the base and avoid knocking them off with my feet.
(Image credit: Future/Ford James)
Perhaps the biggest issue, albeit not one exclusive to the VelocityOne, is the lack of games on PC with native support. However, this product has an alarmingly small number of games supported out of the box, with only two – EA Sports WRC and Forza Motorsport – offering plug-and-play. The official compatibility list confirms every other game requires mapping the controls yourself, and that often doesn’t work exactly as it should.
In Euro Truck Simulator 2 for instance, the VelocityOne wouldn’t recognize the lower paddles at all. There were also instances in every game where the connection would be lost, forcing an auto-pause, before randomly reconnecting after 10 seconds or so, making it impossible to play using this wheel in any online race in fear of it happening again.
The one thing this wheel has in its favor is the fact it’s direct drive, as opposed to gear-driven or belt-driven like the oft-recommended Logitech G923 and other cheaper alternatives. This means the VelocityOne is more responsive and much more akin to driving a real racing car thanks to the torque on offer, but if you’re after a direct drive wheel specifically, you can get much better products, such as the Simagic Alpha Mini or one of Moza’s many products, a few of which are still cheaper than this.
Should I buy the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race wheel and pedal set?
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The VelocityOne is a tough one to fully recommend. While it certainly works (most of the time), this product is unfortunately about double the price it should be – certainly when comparing it to its competitors. Generally, the performance is good, but it’s no better than a wheel you can get for half the price, which makes it tough to endorse.
The Race Management Display is cool but is still ultimately a gimmick, and while the fact it sports direct drive may be a selling point to some, it doesn’t do enough to compete in my eyes. If you’re a beginner looking to dive into simracing for the first time, the Logitech G29 or G923 is a better fit and much easier to point you towards. If you’re looking to upgrade from that to direct drive, then you might find better mileage in products such as the Moza R5 or Fanatec GT DD Pro.
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How we tested the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedals
I spent around five days using the VelocityOne in a variety of driving games on PC, including F1 23, Euro Truck Simulator 2, EA Sports WRC, and Forza Motorsport. I used it clamped on a desk with the wheels below. I also A-B tested the VelocityOne by returning to my other wheel, the Logitech G923, regularly to compare the two.
Turtle Beach, a company known for its commitment to enhancing gaming experiences, is about to launch a new product that promises to transform the way we engage with racing simulations. The VelocityOne Race, a race wheel and pedal system designed for Xbox and Windows PC users, is set to hit the market on February 26, 2024, with a price tag of $649.99. For those eager to secure their unit, pre-orders are already available on the Turtle Beach website and through various retailers around the globe.
The VelocityOne Race racing wheel set is the result of Turtle Beach’s relentless pursuit of excellence in gaming technology. At the core of this system is a direct-drive force feedback mechanism, powered by the custom-engineered K: Drive motor. This advanced technology is capable of translating every aspect of the driving experience, from the sharpness of turns to the subtle changes in terrain, into tactile sensations that mimic the feel of a real race car. This level of detail in feedback is what sets the VelocityOne Race apart, offering an unparalleled sense of immersion.
High performance racing simulation wheel and pedals
For those who take precision seriously, the VelocityOne Race wheel comes equipped with sturdy aluminum pedals that incorporate Dynamic Brake Tek load-cell technology. This feature replicates the resistance and feel of a real car’s braking system, allowing for more precise control and a deeper connection to the driving experience. Additionally, the system is compatible with race telemetry data in certain games, providing drivers with the opportunity to analyze and improve their performance.
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Customization is another highlight of the VelocityOne Race. The system includes an integrated Race Management Display that provides real-time information to the driver. The controls can be tailored to individual preferences using the Tuner companion app, which offers extended customization options to suit various driving styles.
The design of the VelocityOne Race is as impressive as its technical capabilities. The wheel is wrapped in hand-stitched leather, ensuring a comfortable grip and adding to the overall immersive experience. Gear shifts are quick and accurate thanks to the Mag-Shift paddle shifters. Additionally, the system features analog paddles with magnetic Hall Effect sensors for precise control over clutch and handbrake functions.
With its advanced force feedback, realistic racing wheel anpedal system, and extensive customization options, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race wheel and pedal system is poised to set a new benchmark in racing simulations. Its compatibility with Xbox and Windows PC makes it accessible to a wide audience of racing enthusiasts. As the release date draws closer, anticipation for the VelocityOne Race continues to grow, with many looking forward to bringing the excitement of the racetrack into their homes.
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Turtle Beach has this week announced the launch of its new Stealth Ultra wireless controller for Xbox and PC. This innovative controller is a first-of-its-kind from Turtle Beach and features, precision-crafted components, and a wealth of customization options that can be monitored on the integrated display and ergonomics tailored for Xbox and PC gamers.
Stealth Ultra wireless controller
One of the Stealth Ultra’s standout features is its proprietary low-latency wireless connectivity. This technology ensures a seamless connection to Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and also includes Bluetooth for gaming on supported Smart TVs and Android mobile devices. The result is a smooth, uninterrupted gaming experience across multiple platforms.
AntiDrift thumbsticks
The Stealth Ultra also boasts tactile microswitches for rapid, reliable responses, and AntiDrift thumbsticks for precise control. These features, coupled with adjustable short and long-pull triggers, offer gamers an extra edge in fast-paced gaming scenarios. The controller’s premium build quality, soft-touch finishes, ergonomic shape, and micro-cooling channels further contribute to a comfortable and immersive gaming experience.
Connected Command Display
A unique feature of the Stealth Ultra is its full-color Connected Command Display. This innovative display allows gamers to customize various settings, including RGB lighting, game and chat audio settings, thumbstick sensitivity, and mappable buttons. The Connected Command Display also shows social media notifications from the user’s phone on the controller’s dashboard, enabling gamers to stay connected without pausing their gaming session.
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30 hours of gameplay
The Stealth Ultra is designed to last, with adjustable power modes that can provide up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. The controller also includes a low-profile, high-speed charging dock for convenient recharging. Furthermore, the Stealth Ultra comes with a hardshell travel case for secure storage and charging, ensuring your controller is always ready for the next gaming session.
Enhanced audio
The Stealth Ultra also stands out with its enhanced audio features for wired gaming headsets. These exclusive Turtle Beach-only audio features, combined with the controller’s dual-rumble motors in the handles and triggers, provide immersive vibration feedback for a truly engaging gaming experience.
For gamers who desire a personalized gaming experience, the Stealth Ultra provides on-the-fly adjustments for 10 on-board profiles for different game genres or character loadouts. These settings and customization options can be updated and adjusted through the Control Center 2 companion app available on Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS mobile devices.
Pricing and availability
The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Wireless Smart Game Controller is priced at $199.99 MSRP and will be available for purchase from December 15, 2023. This innovative controller, with its premium features and extensive customization options, is set to redefine the gaming experience for Xbox and PC gamers.
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