Sony is acquiring gaming headphone maker Audeze
The acquisition is expected to help Sony boost its audio portfolio
Gaming headset articles
Razer launches new Kaira line of gaming headsets for the PlayStation 5
Alongside a charging stand for the DualSense controller
Microsoft introduces stylish and affordable Xbox wired headset
Pre-orders are available worldwide starting today
HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset is down to $70
The HyperX Cloud Alpha are among the best budget headsets you can buy right now for gaming and they perform just as well when listening to other media. They're down to $70 on Amazon from the regular $90-$100.
Logitech's G335 is a colorful, wired (and more affordable) version of the G733
Available in three colors, including a trendy mint
SteelSeries launches three mice, headset under new Prime gaming line
Magnetic optical switches are rated for more than 100 million 'crispy clicks'
Bang & Olufsen's new wireless gaming headset is the same price as an Xbox Series X
Not that you'll find the console in stock anyway
Microsoft's new $99 Xbox Wireless headset reviews are in, and they're good
With an elegant design, decent sound quality, and packing lots of features, the new Xbox Wireless headset work with the Xbox One, Series X/S, Windows 10 and mobile devices.
Razer launches wireless versions of its DeathAdder, BlackShark, and BlackWidow gaming peripherals
Priced at $130, $180, and $230, respectively
Asus ROG Strix Go 2.4 gaming headset uses AI for improved background noise canceling
But it doesn't come cheap
Razer launches $50 Kraken X wired gaming headset
A new contender in the budget gaming headset space
SteelSeries unveils Arctis Pro gaming headset line-up with 'Hi-Res' audio capabilities
The devices come in both wired and wireless models
Roundup: 6-Way, Sub-$100 Gaming Headset Battle
I have long relied on desktop speakers when playing games. Now that I am a father, however, those speakers are too loud for me to enjoy the combined 500 Watts RMS of 5.1 audio. Having only ever bought relatively cheap headsets with proportionally cheap audio quality, it seems about time for me to upgrade. In the process of settling on a new headset, I've acquired six sub-$100 gaming-oriented models from separate hardware manufacturers to compare in a roundup.
