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The test report, photos and manual exhibits could not be read, so no battery or Bluetooth version is taken from the filing."}},{"url":"https://s205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docx","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd","launch_price_eur","colors"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Turtle Beach release dated October 6, 2025.","release_date":"\"Launches December 15, 2025\" for the Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2. The month is stored. The first retail day by region is not stated.","launch_price_usd":"Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the same price line as the GBP and EUR prices.","launch_price_eur":"Pre-order MSRP 64.99 EUR. 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