Astro Gaming today announced the availability of the much anticipated release of the ASTRO A38 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headset. These as you know were in beta a few months back but are now in their final production form and available to consumers for $230. The ASTRO A38 features Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, AAC audio delivery, active noise cancellation, a built in microphone, and 20 hours of battery life between charges.

The ASTRO A38 is a true mobile gamer’s friend as it will allow you to connect to almost any form of portable device that features Bluetooth. That includes smartphones, tablets, and even portable gaming devices like the PS Vita. These are also great for those who want to listen to their music and if you purchase one now before November 30th, you’ll get three months of Spotify Premium for free.

For more information about the ASTRO A38, check out the official press release below or directly at ASTRO Gaming at www.astrogaming.com.

Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO – Sept. 16, 2014 – Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKUL), the original lifestyle and performance lifestyle audio brand, and its division ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment, today announced the release of the highly anticipated ASTRO A38 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headset.  Combining cutting-edge active noise cancellation via both speakers and mic, low-latency Bluetooth™ 3.0 connectivity and AAC super wide band high-fidelity playback, the ASTRO A38 delivers the goods for gamers on the go.  The ASTRO A38 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headset is now available online and through select retailers for an MSRP of $230.

“The ASTRO A38 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headset represents the culmination of ASTRO Gaming’s efforts to provide tech savvy consumers with a premium audio solution for their growing mobile gaming and communication needs,” said Aron Drayer, VP of Marketing, ASTRO Gaming/Skullcandy Gaming.  “The ASTRO A38 delivers as one of the most technologically advanced and aurally pleasing headsets we’ve ever developed — maintaining the signature ASTRO Audio, comfort and build quality users have come to expect from the ASTRO Gaming brand.”

Demonstrating its commitment to delivering the highest quality mobile headset on the planet, ASTRO engaged in an extensive and unprecedented hardware beta with its fans allowing them to help hone and craft the final version of the product.  The result of this collaboration is today’s ASTRO A38 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headset, which is as comfortable answering a phone on the Metro, watching streaming entertainment at the coffee shop, delivering high quality audio and eliminating uncomfortable noise on a long flight, or, more importantly, fragging in your favorite tablet-based shooter.

The ASTRO A38 combines APTX low latency Bluetooth, AAC high-fidelity Bluetooth playback with state-of-the-art Active Noise Cancelling technologies to deliver the ultimate in wireless mobility and functionality.  The headset can easily connect to any Bluetooth enabled device and drown out the world with Active Noise Cancelling speakers.  For mobile phone use, the built-in microphone also utilizes Active Noise Cancelling technology to provide the freedom of communicating clearly and effectively in even the most challenging locations, such as a commuter train, concert or sporting event.   Additionally, with more than 20 hours of battery life, the ASTRO A38 can outlast just about any activity thrown its way — making it the perfect travel headset, office headset, commute headset, mobile gaming headset — the you name it headset.

Free Spotify Premium:  US customers, who purchase an ASTRO A38 Active Noise Canceling Wireless Headset directly from www.astrogaming.com before November 30 2014, will receive three free months of Spotify Premium.  For more information about Spotify Premium, please visit www.spotify.com/us/premium

The ASTRO A38 Active Noise Canceling Wireless Headset is now available through select retailers for an MSRP of $230. The product can also be purchased directly from ASTRO Gaming at www.astrogaming.com.