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IKEA and Xbox’s YXSTABY furniture collection makes gaming feel more at home

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Gaming furniture often announces its purpose a little too loudly with oversized chairs and brightly colored accents. This can make a living room feel more like a dedicated gaming den if you are not someone who wants one. IKEA and Xbox take a different approach with YXSTABY, a nine-piece collection designed to make gaming fit more naturally into everyday spaces.

Unveiled at Gamescom in Cologne on August 26, the collection resonates with how practical gaming actually happens at home. It can span across living rooms, bedrooms, dining tables, and shared spaces rather than in a dedicated room. IKEA and Xbox developed every piece together, pairing IKEA’s experience in home furnishings with Xbox’s understanding of how people actually play. The teams also visited homes to understand the practical challenges of fitting gaming into everyday routines.

Designer: IKEA and Xbox

The result is furniture that addresses the less glamorous parts of gaming, particularly where to put controllers, cables, screens, and other hardware when they are not being used. The mobile TV stand, for example, can be rolled to wherever gaming is happening and includes storage at the back. Once the session is over, it can simply be moved aside. A toolbox provides another compact solution for homes without a permanent gaming setup. It keeps controllers, cables, and hardware together, while its lid doubles as a laptop stand. That means a dining table can transition from a gaming surface back into an everyday workspace without leaving equipment scattered across it.

The rolling side table similarly provides a dedicated place for controllers, with charging space hidden behind sliding doors. Some of YXSTABY’s most interesting ideas come directly from the Xbox controller. The collection includes a D-pad-inspired cushion and a stainless-steel platter, while a mirrored display box turns controllers, figurines, and other collectibles into objects worth displaying.

The most playful interpretation is the thumbstick stool. Developed using the original 3D design files from Xbox’s device designers, the stool translates the familiar controller thumbstick into a piece of furniture. Its rounded base allows it to tilt and move with the user, while its textured surface echoes the grip pattern of the original controller. Despite these references, YXSTABY avoids looking like conventional gaming merchandise. Muted white, black, and beige tones give the collection a Scandinavian character, while green is used selectively around storage pockets, compartments, and other functional details. The intention is for the furniture to sit comfortably alongside existing interiors rather than dominate them.

There are also subtler details for Xbox fans to discover. The name YXSTABY itself references the controller’s X, Y, A, and B buttons, while symbols, puzzles, and game-related elements are incorporated into various pieces. YXSTABY will be available through IKEA stores and online from October 1, although availability may vary by market.

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LEGO’s new Executor Super Star Destroyer is its longest Star Wars set yet

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LEGO is giving one of the most imposing ships in the Star Wars universe a suitably oversized treatment. The new Executor Super Star Destroyer set recreates Darth Vader’s personal flagship from The Empire Strikes Back as an Ultimate Collector Series model measuring more than 53.5 inches long. With 6,130 pieces, it becomes the longest LEGO Star Wars brick-built model yet, turning the familiar dagger-shaped spacecraft into a substantial display piece for adult collectors.

The scale is immediately apparent from the dimensions of 7.5 inches high and 20 inches wide, giving it a considerably broader footprint than previous versions of the Executor. Rather than simply stretching the ship to achieve its length, LEGO has used the additional pieces to build out surface texture, structural reinforcement, and mechanical detailing across the hull. The model is designed to look convincing from multiple angles rather than functioning as a simple oversized silhouette.

Designer: LEGO

Construction is built around an internal framework intended to keep the long, relatively thin body from sagging. A brick-built spine works with Technic elements to support the outer armor, while large sections of the hull are assembled in panels around a more intricate central structure. Pipes, vents, and other greebling add visual depth, while repeated printed tiles contribute the tiny illuminated details associated with the ship’s surface. The rear engine section gets particular attention, with layered components and orange turbine details giving the back of the model a more technical appearance.

LEGO also uses scale to emphasize just how enormous Vader’s flagship is. The set includes a smaller Imperial Star Destroyer on a display stand beside the Executor, providing an immediate visual reference. A tiny Millennium Falcon is represented on the Super Star Destroyer as another playful indication of the ship’s enormous fictional scale. The main model itself sits on a built-in stand, positioning it as a display piece once construction is complete. The set includes seven minifigures, with Darth Vader accompanied by the six bounty hunters seen in The Empire Strikes Back: Boba Fett, Dengar, Bossk, IG-88, 4-LOM, and Zuckuss. It is the first LEGO set to bring all six of those bounty hunters together, while a small recreation of the Executor’s bridge provides a dedicated setting for their meeting with Vader.

As part of LEGO’s adult-focused Ultimate Collector Series, the Executor is both a demanding building project and a striking display piece. For Star Wars collectors with the room to accommodate it, however, the sheer physical presence is precisely the point. The set carries a US retail price of $799.99, with LEGO Insiders receiving early access from October 1. The set is also eligible for a Darth Vader lightsaber gift during the October 1–7 promotional period, while supplies last.

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FiiO QX11 brings desktop-class audio power to a pocket-sized DAC

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A good DAC should disappear into the setup, not demanding any attention or taking over a desk. The high-resolution amplifier should be better at doing just one task – simply making your headphones or earphones sound better. FiiO’s new QX11 takes that idea in a more ambitious direction, packing the kind of amplification and audio processing normally associated with larger desktop equipment into a compact USB-C device that can travel with your modern-day gadgets.

The Chi-Fi brand’s latest offering is designed for listeners who want more than a basic headphone dongle. Beneath its compact aluminium alloy and forged carbon-fiber body are two flagship ESS ES9069Q DAC chips, paired with four Texas Instruments operational amplifiers. The configuration supports PCM playback up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512, giving it plenty of capability for high-resolution music without turning the device into an unnecessarily bulky piece of hardware.

Designer: Fiio

The biggest upgrade from FiiO KA17 is arguably the amount of power available to headphones. In Desktop Mode, the QX11 can deliver up to 800mW + 800mW, exceeding the 650mW + 650mW output of the predecessor. That extra headroom is particularly useful for demanding headphones and high-impedance models that can benefit from stronger amplification and better control. FiiO also wants the QX11 to work beyond traditional music listening. A dedicated Gaming Mode introduces audio profiles for FPS, ACT, and MOBA games, allowing the same device to shift from a high-resolution music DAC to a more gaming-focused audio interface.

Voice communication is also built in, as QX11 features a microphone and AI environmental noise cancellation intended to suppress surrounding sounds during voice chats. For someone using wired headphones, that means fewer accessories are needed to create a more complete gaming setup. The audio gadget also brings a more accessible approach to equalization with FiiO’s software ecosystem, as users can select supported headphone models and apply automatic correction profiles instead of manually adjusting individual frequency bands. Genre-specific EQ presets further allow the sound to be tailored to different types of music.

There is also a thoughtful solution to one of the less glamorous problems with powerful portable DACs: battery drain. The QX11 incorporates dual USB-C ports with 45W USB Power Delivery passthrough, allowing a connected phone or laptop to receive power while the DAC is being used. This makes it more practical for longer listening sessions or gaming away from a conventional desktop setup.

With green and gold finishes, Fiio QX11 has enough visual character to stand out without looking like conventional gaming hardware. At $170, the DAC is tailored for buyers who care as much about versatility as raw specifications. Rather than being another dongle focused solely on decoding high-resolution files, QX11 is a compact audio hub capable of moving between serious music listening, gaming, and everyday portable use without changing the rest of the setup. Indeed, something for a starter audiophile like me who likes things less complicated.

 

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Luffu Link is a screenless LTE wearable designed to keep your family safer and better connected

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The next generation of wearables might be less focused on step-counter data and more focused on helping families stay connected. Luffu Link, the first hardware product from Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman, takes that future-forward approach with a screenless LTE band designed to combine everyday health tracking, safety features, voice logging, and family communication in a discreet form.

Much more than merely a smartwatch or a smart band, Luffu Link is designed to work in the background. Its slim form uses a jewelry-inspired design instead of a display, buttons, or the visual language of conventional fitness trackers. It comes in Halo Gold, Onyx Black, and Sterling Blue, with both small and large silicone bands included. The device is water-resistant to 50 meters and is rated for up to five days of battery life, depending on usage.

Designer: Luffu

The hardware continuously tracks activity, steps, sleep, heart rate, and heart rate variability, while the accompanying Luffu app uses that data to understand a person’s usual patterns. Instead of simply presenting another collection of charts, the system is designed to identify meaningful changes over time and surface information that may warrant attention. Luffu’s broader app can also bring together details such as medications, meals, symptoms, appointments, and other health information, creating a shared picture of family wellbeing.

One of Link’s more distinctive features is its voice button. Holding the button lets users record notes about medication, symptoms, meals, mood, reminders, or anything else they want to remember. Those recordings are transferred to the Luffu app, where AI helps organize the information within the family’s wider health context. A double press can also send a simple check-in to selected contacts, providing an easy way to communicate that everything is okay.

Safety is where the LTE connection becomes particularly useful. Link has built-in GPS and cellular connectivity, allowing it to share location information and contact trusted people even when a smartphone is not nearby. If a wearer needs assistance, they can use the device to send a help request along with contextual information such as their location, battery level, heart rate, and recent activity. LTE service is included, so a separate carrier plan is not required. However, Link contacts trusted people rather than emergency services such as 911.

Luffu is targeting the device towards older adults, who intend to balance parenting, take care of their aging parents, pets, and keep a tab on their own well-being. The gadget is also well suited for independent older adults who want discreet safety support without wearing a traditional emergency pendant. The gadget reflects the Fitbit founders’ own experiences with caregiving and their belief that health management is often a shared responsibility rather than an individual task.

Luffu Link is currently available for preorder in the US at $249.99, with an expected retail price of $299.99 and shipping planned for early 2027. The gadget requires a separate Luffu Family Plan, starting at $19.99 per month for up to four members. Link currently supports iOS 18 (and later) and Android 14 (and later), with service limited to the US at launch.

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Esoteric T-01 turntable uses magnetic drive to eliminate mechanical contact

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Esoteric has just dropped the T-01, an ultra-high-end turntable that takes an unusual approach to one of vinyl playback’s fundamental challenges: keeping the platter isolated from motor vibration. Unveiled in Tokyo, the deck uses the company’s patented MagneDrive system, which rotates the platter through magnetic induction rather than a belt or conventional mechanical connection.

The technology was first developed for Esoteric’s Grandioso T1, the company’s $80,000 flagship turntable. With the T-01, Esoteric has adapted that engineering into a more compact chassis designed to be easier to install without moving too far away from the performance ambitions of its larger sibling.

Designer: 3Esoteric

At the heart of the T-01 is its MagneDrive system, which essentially allows the platter to spin without being physically connected to the motor. A magnetic driver rotates beneath the platter, inducing movement in a soft-iron wheel positioned around its lower edge. That means there is no belt transferring the motor’s movement to the platter, helping isolate the record from mechanical vibration and motor noise.

Esoteric takes the same approach to the platter bearing. The 13kg aluminum platter is partially supported by magnetic force, reducing the load placed on the spindle bearing to around 4kg. An inverted bearing further reduces the mechanical resistance involved in keeping the platter moving. On paper, these details may sound excessive, but they reflect the company’s larger goal: removing as many potential sources of unwanted movement as possible between the motor and the record.

That attention to isolation continues through the rest of the design. The T-01 uses a three-layer aluminum and MDF chassis, with a piano-lacquered middle section, while its specialized feet combine a spike, pad and damper to help control external vibration. Even the motor is housed inside its own vibration-absorbing enclosure. A separate 7kg power supply keeps the electrical components away from the turntable itself, creating another layer of physical separation.

The T-01 also takes an unusually sophisticated approach to speed control. It supports the standard 33⅓ and 45 rpm records and can accept an external 10MHz clock reference through BNC. This allows it to synchronize with Esoteric’s dedicated master clocks, giving the company another way to maintain precise platter rotation. For a product aimed at listeners who scrutinize every part of the playback chain, even the timing of the motor becomes part of the equation.

Esoteric offers the T-01 with its TA-9D tonearm, while the T-01AL leaves the tonearm out for buyers who prefer to choose their own. The deck can accommodate up to two tonearms with the appropriate mounting hardware, although a cartridge is not included.

Weighing 35kg before adding its separate power supply, the T-01 is clearly designed for a permanent place in a serious listening setup. At $50,000 with the tonearm, or $46,000 for the armless T-01AL, it is definitely targeted towards the high-end audiophile market. International shipments of this steeply priced turntable are scheduled to begin at the end of September 2026, so we’ll keep an eye.

 

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Asus ROG Archer suitcase 20 turns essential gaming gear into travel-ready luggage

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Gaming hardware has become increasingly portable, but carrying a laptop, accessories, chargers, and everyday travel essentials still often means juggling multiple bags. Asus is addressing this gamer’s problem with the ROG Archer Suitcase 20. This is a 20-inch carry-on designed around the needs of gamers, creators, and professionals who regularly travel with technology.

Announced under the Republic of Gamers today, the suitcase is the first model in the Archer series. Rather than simply adding gaming-inspired graphics to conventional luggage, Asus has built the case around quick access to technology and better organization. Its most practical feature is a dedicated front compartment that can accommodate a laptop measuring up to 16 inches.

Designer: Asus

The front section is double-padded and organized with individual spaces for a power adapter, mouse, and keyboard, along with a dedicated strap for a headset. This makes it possible to access frequently used equipment without opening the main suitcase compartment, which could be particularly useful at airport security or when working while in transit. The main clamshell compartment is reserved for clothing, toiletries, and other belongings, with a zippered divider and Y-shaped compression strap helping keep everything in place.

Mobility is another aspect where Asus has focused on refinement rather than simply adding gaming aesthetics. The suitcase uses four Hinomoto Miraclent 360-degree silent wheels designed for smooth, low-noise movement across different surfaces. The wheel hubs also keep the ROG Fearless Eye logo upright as the suitcase moves, adding a small visual detail to an otherwise functional component. Small hooks integrated into the upper side studs provide another useful touch, allowing travelers to hang a compact bag or umbrella while the suitcase is standing upright.

The exterior follows the understated side of ROG’s visual language, using a black finish with subtle Fearless Eye branding. Beneath it is a 100 percent Covestro Makrolon polycarbonate shell designed to withstand the bumps and impacts associated with regular travel. Both the main compartment and front compartment are secured through a single TSA 007 dual-slot lock mechanism, while additional interior padding helps protect devices and packed belongings.

Standing at 56 × 36.5 × 23 centimeters tall, the ROG Archer Suitcase 20 offers 35 liters of capacity and weighs 3.68 kgs. The dimensions place it firmly in the carry-on category, although travelers will still need to check the specific cabin-baggage limits of their airline. The construction, made out of polycarbonate with polyester, aluminum, nylon, and TPE components, ensures the luggage is still relevant many years down the line.

Asus has managed to craft a gamer’s luggage that treats gaming equipment as part of the travel load without worrying about packing things separately. Its appeal extends beyond gamers, too, as creators, developers, and professionals carrying a laptop and several accessories can benefit from the same organization and protection. Asus has not announced pricing or market availability in the launch announcement, leaving those details to vary by region.

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SylvanSport VIRE packs king-size bed, wet bath, and full kitchen into 19.5-foot trailer

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Aerodynamic design is one thing not many companies would want to compromise on in their camping trailers to enhance indoor living space. SylvanSport, based in Brevard, North Carolina, is changing the notion with the new VIRE yet again. A travel trailer that puts space utilization ahead of a rather pointy aerodynamic silhouette, VIRE is a successor to the expandable VAST travel trailer from the company.

What both VAST and the new VIRE share in common is a boxy form factor, which the company has been hell-bent on since its days designing the GO All-Terrain (GOAT) overland camper.  SylvanSport deviated first from the compact form factor into the larger, boxier campers with the versatile VAST, and VIRE is a reflection of the same pedigree, with some alterations for the better of adventurers, of course.

Designer: SylvanSport

Just under twenty feet in length (19.5 feet to be precise), VIRE has a dry weight of less than four thousand pounds. It has an almost box-like form factor, leaving a slight bulge on the front, which is not curvaceous or aerodynamic as on other campers, but does give the otherwise square living unit a little dimension and some storage. Inside, where more living space is created, despite the compact dimensions, it is packed with everything from dining to bathing, and electrical connections that you will need to live in the wild.

The layout inside is atypical but pretty simple. The entry is managed from one of the sides, and you have the kitchen planned just inside the entryway. The camper body is made from aluminum with laminated composite panels forming the insulation layer for all-weather adventures. Other than the living space inside, there are hardwood cabinets for storing supplies, et al., while the gear storage is managed in sections on the outside. You can haul the bikes and kayaks on the racks fastened to the hitch, while a wide pass-through storage easily accommodates camp furniture, outdoor kitchens, and bulky gear. The storage area can be accessed from the inside through the interior lounge seat as well.

The kitchen comprises a dual-burner gas stove with cast iron grates, a sink with a folding faucet, and a cutting board cover expanding the worktop. You can find an array of storage cabinetry and drawers for storage, while a 12-volt refrigerator/freezer lies within easy each from the cooktop. A wet bath lies alongside, featuring a shower, folding sink, and cassette toilet. The main stake here is the U-shaped convertible lounge, which transforms into a 72-inch by 80-inch bed easily.

SylvanSport will release the VIRE in two models: VIRE and VIRE Ultimate travel trailer. The base model is priced at $59,995, while the flagship model starts at $69,995. Both models feature a color touchscreen control panel and Starlink satellite internet, but it’s their electric components that make the difference. The base model features a 166-Ah LFP battery and solar connectivity. Ultimate model increases the capacity to 833 Ah and packs a 600-W solar panel setup. If you are interested, Sylvansport is accepting a $1,000 reservation deposit for the VIRE, with deliveries expected toward the end of 2026.

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Arcade2TV-XR MAX is a 3-in-1 gaming machine tailored for enjoying arcade and pinball in immersive VR spaces

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The love for arcade gaming will never lose its spark, no matter how many decades pass by. The nostalgic element of playing your favorite titles from yesteryear brings back old memories, and the tactile controls to take hold of your favorite game character still remain the best way to enjoy gaming.

We’ve seen quite a lot of retro arcade machine revivals, as well as those hardcore machines simulating the golden era of flipping on the way to glory in Pinball frenzy. None, however, comes closer to Xgaming’s Arcade2TV-XR MAX gamer’s deck. The two-player arcade plus Pinball control system built for PC, Mac, consoles, Steam Deck, and even current-gen VR headsets like Meta Quest 3 is an arcade gaming controller cabinet that’ll never leave you bored for years to come.

Designer: Xgaming

This 3-in-1 arcade machine is the real deal for retro gaming fans, and it improves on the earlier Arcade2TV-XR. There are 3 flipper buttons on each side compared to the one on the predecessor; the Nudge accelerometer, front-mounted spinners, and the Pinball plunger now come built-in compared to the add-on kit on the XR. For power users, the new version brings a physical rear panel to make mode switching seamless, and the three–way– Bluetooth, wireless, and wired options make things a lot sweeter.

Beyond the new-age features lies the endless treasure of enjoying games the way you want. The machine turns into an arcade cabinet, ergonomically set up for the most revered titles all these years, while the setup completely takes an overhaul if you are in the mood for some pinball action. The auto-driven SSF haptic shakers bring every in-game action to life, whether you’re punching the guts away in a Street Fighter boss level or flipping the controls frantically to keep the fast-paced action alive. Beyond these two modes lies the real treasure chest of playing games in VR using your preferred headset. With the push of a button, the setup toggles between the familiar arcade setup from the 90s or the retro feel of enjoying Pinball back when gaming meant the world.

The MAX’s redesigned flipper-button solenoid brings every Pinball session to life, with the mechanical kick of a real table. One can choose to go wired, connecting to the gaming rig for long hours of gaming, or go wireless for shorter sessions. Web-based key remapping allows players to set up the machine to their preferred settings. Of course, a gaming machine needs to look as good as it feels to play. XGaming had this while designing the rig; therefore, the blacked-out pattern, contrasting white inserts, and the chrome finish for the button rings and the joystick make complete sense.

Arcade2TV-XR MAX comes with two pre-loaded games – Arcade Ranger and Pinball FX VR. In VR mode, players can enjoy titles such as Quantaar, Age of Joy, and Arcade Time Capsule. In the arcade mode, the options are quite versatile, with games for PC, Steam Deck, and consoles that are classic arcade stick-based. These can be anything from shooters, spinner classics, fighters, or even modern-day titles built for arcade-style gaming. The versatile gaming machine can be pre-ordered right away for $649, with a controller and pedestal included in the initial deal window.

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Mattel’s 1:1 brick-built Xbox is a 3,509-piece tribute to gaming’s early 2000s era

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The original Xbox is turning 25, and Mattel is marking the occasion with a collector’s piece that transforms Microsoft’s first gaming console into a 1:1-scale building set. Created under the premium Mattel Brick Shop, the Microsoft Xbox Building Toy Kit recreates the chunky 2001 console from 3,509 pieces, complete with its oversized Duke controller and a surprisingly elaborate interior.

At first glance, the model is designed to look remarkably close to the original hardware. The familiar black rectangular body, recessed side grilles, front controller ports, X-shaped top panel, and central green Xbox logo are all recreated in brick form. The accompanying Duke controller is also buildable and connects to the console, with working buttons, a D-pad, and movable analog sticks. It is a display model rather than a functional gaming machine, but the physical interaction is part of what makes the set more than a static replica.

Designer: Mattel

The set also follows a growing interest in turning gaming hardware into physical building objects. A few years ago, we covered a LEGO Xbox Series S concept that treated the console itself as a customizable canvas for brick-built artwork. Mattel’s new creation takes a detour from the conventional brick-building approach, though, as it employs bricks to personalize a console, using thousands of them to recreate an entire piece of gaming history.

The more interesting details are hidden inside the console. Opening the model reveals three removable dioramas inspired by some of the original Xbox’s most recognizable games: Halo: Combat Evolved, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and Psychonauts. Each scene comes with small NanoWorld figures representing characters from the games, with 12 figures included across the set. The dioramas can also be removed and displayed independently, giving the enormous console a modular quality rather than making its interior purely decorative.

Mattel has also given the model a modest interactive layer. Pressing buttons on the connected Duke controller activates four different light-and-sound sequences, including the original Xbox opening sequence and effects associated with the three game-inspired scenes. A concealed button combination triggers an additional lighting sequence, adding a small Easter egg for builders who spend time exploring the finished model.

The choice of games is particularly evocative. Halo helped define Xbox as a gaming platform, while Morrowind and Psychonauts represent different sides of the console’s early library. Rather than simply reproducing the hardware, Mattel has effectively turned the console into a compact museum of its formative years, with the games physically embedded into the machine they helped make memorable.

For anyone who remembers the original Xbox as a piece of hardware rather than simply a platform, that distinction is significant. The finished model is essentially a life-size nostalgia object, one that preserves the proportions and visual language of Microsoft’s first console while hiding miniature worlds from its games inside.

The set is intended for builders aged 17 and above and is positioned firmly as a premium collector display rather than a conventional toy. It is currently available for preorder through select retailers, with a US price of $324.

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Nike’s most responsive running shoe with visible Air Zoom and ZoomX Foam sole is arriving August 30

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If you haven’t trained in a Nike Pegasus, you haven’t experienced a running shoe as it should be. My first outing with the silhouette was the Pegasus 42. The journey was short-lived as I developed grade three osteoporosis and was ruled out of track for good, but the memories of that shoe, which I later wore for walking for a long time, have lived on with me ever since. The feel and cushioning, and now even the basic sole unit technology, have changed a great deal, and the newly launched Nike Pegasus Plus 2 is an embodiment of that.

The latest evolution of Nike’s best-selling running shoe is designed for speed training like no other shoe has ever tried. If you’re a runner and you have been looking for a fast-paced training shoe, Nike’s new Pegasus is perhaps the most exciting non-plated option you should consider. It gives you a bouncier experience in every stride without the rigid carbon plate, making running easier on your feet and legs.

Designer: Nike

What really sets the new Nike Pegasus Plus 2, engineered as a “tempo trainer,” apart from any other silhouette in its own lineup, or outside in the competition, is the curved Air Zoom and full-length ZoomX foam forming its sole unit. According to the press information, Nike says the combination of the tech makes this running shoe 18 percent springier in comparison to the Pegasus Plus, which featured the ZoomX foam without the Air unit.

Therefore, the Pegasus Plus 2 is a lightweight and effective pair for runners who want speed but with consistency. Designed for “speed without sacrifice,” as the company puts it, the shoe comes with the curved, visible Air Zoom unit in the forefoot for additional propulsion, and a bouncy ZoomX midsole making each stride light and quicker. The Air unit underfoot has been left completely visible to make more room for it to expand and contract so it can absorb and return energy in each step during speed and tempo training.

With the combination of a novel sole unit and precision-engineered Flyknit material upper, which ensures breathability and comfort, Nike intends to market the Pegasus Plus 2 as one of its most responsive speed trainers ever made. Interestingly, the Pegasus Plus 2 features a fine-tuned MD10 2.0 last, which was introduced in the Pegasus 42, with a more accommodating forefoot and toe box. On the opposite side, the elevated materials around the ankle and a modern waffle outsole make the cushiony and supportive shoe more attractive. Nike is slated to make the Pegasus Plus 2 available for purchase starting August 30. The speed trainer will be priced at $165, which is cheaper than its predecessor, the Pegasus Plus.

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