Creative today announced the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1, the first USB 2.0 audio solution that provides users with the easiest upgrade from basic, built-in audio to the premium Xtreme Fidelity (X-Fi) audio experience for their PC and notebook. Users can simply connect the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1’s to their PC or notebook via the USB port and turn their MP3 and iTunes music into their own personal concert. The X-Fi technology also allows users to immerse themselves in full cinematic surround sound while watching their favorite DVDs or downloaded videos. Creative’s EAX ADVANCED HD effects also provide realistic game play.

With the built-in X-Fi technology, users of the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 can now enjoy all their music, movies and games with one easy-to-use device that gives them premium cinematic sound quality and realistic surround sound effect on virtually any speaker systems or headphones. The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 will be available in Singapore by May 2008 for S$99.00.