Just got word that PC Watch have snagged a scoop on Creative's new line of Sound Blaster Audigy 2 cards called ZS, which come in three different packages: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Digital Audio, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro. All of these cards should arrive in retail channels in late August with MSRP of $157, $233 and $292, respectively.

From the previous models the basic Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Digital Audio differs by design and 7.1-channel connector. Features include 108dB SNR, DirectSound, MME, WDM, ASIO 2.0 (up to 16bit/48kHz), EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD support. Interfaces are: digital audio, 3 line-outs, DIN connector, line-in, mic-in, TAD-in, midi connector, 1 x IEEE1394, optical SPDIF-in/out.

The Platinum package includes the basic soundcard model as well as the white/black 5" interface module.

Platinum Pro differs by both features, and architecture, featuring 3 line-outs (7.1), AUX-in, external module power connector. The package also includes remote control. All packages also include Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness and Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield games.

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