What headsets are linux gamers using? (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 23 hours ago by PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/55388559

I made the mistake of believing some dumb guide online that recommended the Razer BlackShark v2 Pro for Linux. Literally the volume control is broken out of the box lol.

I just want a wireless headset. For listening to audio. And a mic. Don't care for fancy features. Apparently too much to ask for a linux user.

What are y'all using and how is it working for you?

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[-] bonenode@piefed.social 3 points 22 hours ago

This is probably not what you are looking for, but I recently got the Fairbuds XL since I wanted something repairable. They work pretty well with my Steamdeck, but I haven't tested the mic yet. Changing volume works on SteamOS at least.

[-] PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 19 hours ago

I have the fairbuds as my travel headphones. Overall very disappointed with these. The mic sometimes works and sometimes doesn't (both on PC and android). I have replaced the shitty plastic pieces on the sides three times, and the fourth is already cracking.

[-] bonenode@piefed.social 2 points 11 hours ago

They recently (end of last year) released a redesigned version. That is the one I got because I read about the issues you described beforehand. So I hope they learned from those, I will see...

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