![]() ![]() Still, even without those features, the Arctis headsets offer tremendous quality and comfort for their price. The 5 and 7 also both include a ChatMix dial to control game/chat volume, but it’s worth noting that this only works on PC, not on PS4 – as does the 7.1 surround sound. TheĪrctis 5 throws in a USB connection and configurable lighting, and theĪrctis 7 switches to 2.4GHz wireless input (and ditches the lights). They’re also among the most comfortable headphones we’ve ever worn, sitting lightly on the head and feeling comfortable and airy even at the end of a marathon Destiny session.Īll three models feature the same 40mm audio drivers, so picking your version is a matter of balancing price and features. Really, only specifically-branded PlayStation-compatible options will work properly.Gaming headsets have a tendency to lie a little on the garish end of the spectrum, so it’s a relief to find the SteelSeries Arctis line, which actually looks like something we’d be happy to wear in public.īeyond the slick design, the Arctis headsets offer crisp, clear audio and a retractable microphone. For one thing, if your headphones have Bluetooth they should in theory be able to connect to the console, via its settings - however, due to the way Sony sets up its Bluetooth connections, don't expect any old pair of Bluetooth headphones to work. The PS5 and PS4 also support wireless headsets in a few different ways. ![]() Some more premium headsets might instead opt for an optical audio cable via a passthrough, but these will come with detailed instructions of how to set the system up (and will most likely be an issue of the PS5, which has no optical audio port at all). In most cases, headsets can connect via a 3.5mm jack to your PS4 or PS5 controller to get game and chat audio easily. If you're opting for a wired headset (where you'll generally get better sound quality for the price), your life should be very simple. That doesn't detract from their many other qualities, but it does inform our judgement.Ĭonnecting a headset to your PS5 works in much the same way as with the PS4. Some headsets are just plain ugly - they're huge, they stick out from your ears by crazy margins, and they make you look like a bit of a fool. This is a subjective one, but when you've tried as many headsets as us, you've looked in the mirror with shame too many times. A proper boom mic, whether removable or not, is a must-have, in our view. For one thing, the official first-party option from Sony, the Pulse 3D Headset, has thoroughly mediocre microphones on this front. So, if you too mainly want to use the headset for party chat, make sure you check out its microphone quality to see how it stacks up. Indeed, we still sometimes find it more relaxing to play singleplayer games through loudspeakers (if only to avoid getting too scared by a horror title). We got our first headset not for singleplayer gaming, but to be able to chat to mates in Call of Duty. Is it for gaming in a party?Īnother key question is about what you'll use your headset for. For us, it's worth the extra money, and the hassle of recharging, to be able to move around freely and forget about tangles of cable. However, after countless hours of testing, we're firmly in the wireless camp. The Logitech Pro X, for example, demonstrates that plugging into your controller can still give you astoundingly good-value sound. Do you need wireless support?Ī big variable on the budget front will be whether it's wireless or not - most of the options we've selected offer wireless play, but that doesn't mean you're obliged to choose one. ![]() If you want, though, there are certainly gems to be found at lower price points, so be sure to nail your budget to avoid overcommitting. At around the £100/$100 mark you'll find a host of excellent options, while doubling that will get you audio so crisp you'll wonder how you managed before. This is really a point that applies to every possible gadget, but gaming headsets run the gamut of pricing options, from genuinely cheap to ferociously expensive, so it would be worth establishing how much you want to spend. Here are a handful of key questions to ask yourself as you shop - they'll help narrow your options down. How to choose a PS4 or PS5 headsetĬhoosing a headset for your PlayStation has become a more and more complicated endeavour as the market gets saturated with options. It's decently comfortable to wear and has amazing battery life, to boot. The build quality is nicely improved, which we're really pleased by, and it'll also work on Xbox, something that few headsets can match. ![]()
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