- CORSAIR, a leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, announced it is buying SCUF Gaming
CORSAIR — a leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components — announced that it is buying high-performance controller pioneer SCUF Gaming along with its extensive patent portfolio. This deal is expected to complete by the end of this month.
Ever since SCUF launched in 2011, the company has recognized that one size does not fit all and set a new standard for performance controllers for use with Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. And SCUF drastically changed the way controllers are used by redesigning the layout of a controller to increase hand use and improve performance, matching the evolving complexities of competitive games.
Compared to the generic game controllers, SCUF controllers are modular by feature and design. And the controllers are built to specification to shorten hand movements and gain a measurable performance advantage thus making it easier for players to tailor the controller to their individual preferences. Plus SCUF controllers feature a vast range of configurable components, including a patented paddle control system, removable back paddles, a quick-access remapping switch, customizable thumbsticks, hair-trigger, trigger stops and extenders, choice of D-pads, and an interchangeable magnetic faceplate.
“We are thrilled to greatly expand our portfolio of industry-leading peripherals and enter the gaming controller space to help gamers play at their best,” said CORSAIR founder and CEO Andy Paul. “SCUF leads the market for performance controllers and are a key ingredient to the success of countless esports professionals. SCUF will make an excellent and winning addition to the vast lineup of award-winning CORSAIR and Elgato products.”
SCUF is known as a strong enthusiast gaming brand with an expansive IP portfolio and deep partnerships within the esports space. And SCUF has a loyal affiliate network and is a licensed partner of Activision for Call of Duty as well as the official controller partner of many gaming leagues including the NBA 2K League and eMLS.
Going forward, SCUF Gaming will remain a separate brand within the CORSAIR family and will continue to operate from its HQ in Atlanta as well as its regional offices. Plus all existing SCUF Gaming warranties, purchases, and support are unaffected and will continue to be provided by SCUF Gaming.
“Over the last ten years, we’ve worked tirelessly to create the features that have made SCUF the preferred controller for the majority of top professional gamers. Controllers are the single most important connection between an individual and their game, becoming an extension of the player to maximize their performance,” added Duncan Ironmonger, Founder and CEO of SCUF Gaming. “We are delighted to join forces with CORSAIR, who share similar DNA to SCUF with regards to innovation and design in the gaming market. CORSAIR has the operational scale and network to help us bring our innovation to even more gamers.”
Jones Day had served as legal advisor to CORSAIR. And McDermott Will & Emery served as legal counsel to SCUF Gaming. Stifel served as exclusive financial advisor to SCUF Gaming.
