Never buy "gaming" audio gear. Audio is the same no matter what you use it for. Buy something in the $100 price range marketed for audio production. The design will be plain and solid black, but you'll get at least 50% more value for your money. Sennheiser is usually good.
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But what about the microphone for gaming?
Audio companies sell headsets with mics too
I use the arctis nova 7x wireless which I like, have good reviews, and are good for the price. Can't speak much to other options but Rtings has reviews of headsets if you want to research there
Do you use them with XBox or PlayStation? Looks like they do brand specific ones, can’t tell if it’s just a color thing or actual compatibility.
I use them with both. Xbox is the odd one out. If you get the nova 7 or nova 7P, they'll work with everything except Xbox (I think). The 7x works with everything including Xbox
That's what I have. Think they're Sennheisers gaming brand. Been pretty happy with them.
Drop + EPOS PC38X Gaming Headset Noise-Cancelling Microphone with Over-Ear Open-Back Design
They are wired only right? How do you connect them to the PS5, through the controller?
Yes, headphone jack on the controller.
Highjacking to ask what the best set is with a good mic under $100
Whats your budget?
Between $100-$200, but I’m flexible for good quality and ease of use. I spent $150 on this piece of crap, so I guess that’s my budget lol
I can personally recommend the Astro a50s and the Audeze Maxwell, but both of those are going to approach the $300 mark. You can also explore cheaper Astro headsets like the a30s but i havent had any experience with those
I’ve had the same pair of a40s for probably eight years now and they’re still perfect. Never had issues.
They’re wired, I’ve always preferred not having to deal with batteries so perfect for me, but that may be a deal breaker for others. They’re $150 I think.
Looks like the A40s are hard to find now. Honestly leaning towards not caring if they are wired or not, depending on where they connect. Do you connect them to the controller or the console?
Oh wow that’s worrying if they’re getting hard to find.
They connect to the controller. You can get a little mixamp for Xbox controllers that lets you control volume, mix and a mute button. For PS it just plugs into the bottom of the controller with a standard aux cable. Not sure if there is something similar to the mixamp for PS5, don’t use a headset often on mine.
I love my a40s too, but those were strictly a PC item for me due to the cords.