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

submitted 1 day 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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[-] PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 21 hours ago

I got this recommendation from a colleague too and it seems really good but it sure is pricey. Were you able to take full advantage of all the fancy features with linux?

[-] verdigris@lemmy.ml 4 points 20 hours ago

I don't use their software suite -- I can't remember if it's possible to get working on Linux, but when I used it on Windows I found it to be mostly a gimmick. I prefer the unfiltered audio.

The hardware is solid, but they've also got other options. I used to own an Arctis 5, which was also good. I think the drivers are just a bit higher quality in the Pro but I didn't have sound quality complaints with the cheaper ones, they just failed after several years.

[-] TiredTiger@lemmy.ml 2 points 20 hours ago

Not OP, but the software currently is incompatible with linux AFAIK. There are some third-party applications that try to restore some of the features available in Windows, most notably the chat-mix, but I haven't yet gotten that working and honestly just gave up on it. I have one of the other Arctis models though, not the Pro.

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