PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset is now available

gold-wireless-ps-headsetFolks who do a whole lot of gaming would know that audio is extremely important in the enjoyment of a particular title. After all, this is no longer the 1980s or early 1990s where ordinary games can still pass by with simple beeps and boops without taking too much away from the overall enjoyment. Special sound effects add a whole new dimension to gameplay, where you would feel totally immersed in the game, not to mention helping you discover just where your opponent is in a one-on-one first person shooter deathmatch. The thing is, not every one of us have the luxury of staying alone or have the means to build a dedicated gaming room, as we have to share our living space with other humans. Sometimes, our gaming times clashes with their sleeping pattern, so you are unable to crank up the volume to your preferred level, if at all. This is where a pair of headphones come in handy, and the PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset does seem to be a decent fit.

The new PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset will be able to deliver 7.1 virtual surround sound, custom audio modes that have been created by developers specially for PlayStation games, a hidden noise cancelling microphone that will be able to handle all of your voice chat needs as you play online, and customizable faceplates, among other features. The asking price ain’t too shabby either, as you will have to fork out a relatively affordable $99.99.

The PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset is rather versatile in the sense where you can hook it up to your PS4, PS3 or computer using the wireless adaptor, where its internal battery is able to go for up to 8 hours of non-stop gameplay before it requires a recharge. Not only that, this particular headset will play nice with your PS Vita or other mobile device thanks to the included 3.5mm audio cable. Sporting a portable, folding design as well as travel pouch, it will be ideal for playing games or listening to music at home or on the move.

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Xbox One Stereo Headset set to rock and roll

xbox-one-headset-stereoI am quite sure that seasoned gamers would have experienced such a scenario before – you have arrived home late from the office, and most of the household inhabitants have already called it a night, where some of them are even snoring away on their beds without a care in the world. You? You just want to melt away the day’s stress, so what better way to do so than to play some video games? If you have picked up an Xbox One recently, you would have had your fair share of next generation gaming, where some of these sessions can last throughout the night and all the way into the morning. If you live alone, that is fine and dandy, but if you have a mate, then he or she might not appreciate all the explosions that are played through the speaker. Wearing a pair of headphones makes perfect sense then, which is why the Xbox One Stereo Headset is now announced officially.

The Xbox One Stereo Headset will be released across Xbox One markets worldwide in early March, where this particular Stereo Headset will offer a premium audio experience, regardless of whether it is for games or chat audio. Your ears will be able to enjoy a full-range (20Hz – 20kHz) audio spectrum so that you will experience the deepest bass and the clearest high frequencies.

Apart from that, the Xbox One Stereo Headset will also boast of a unidirectional microphone for clear voice capture as you bark out commands to your team mates in a frenetic online battle, while the over-the-ear speakers to keep you comfortable during extended gaming sessions with your Xbox One without you having to suffer the ignominy of “ear burn”. The Xbox One Stereo Headset will ship with a detachable Stereo Headset Adapter, where the latter places all of the audio controls right at your fingertips. The Xbox One Stereo Headset and Stereo Headset Adapter will retail for $79.99 and $24.99.

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Kama Stereo Headset headed for PS4 and PS Vita

triton-kamaSo you have decided to jump aboard the handheld console bandwagon, and realized that you prefer to pick on the beefier PS Vita from Sony rather than Nintendo’s 3DS console. Having said that, a pair of decent headphones for the PS Vita (or the Nintendo 3DS for that matter) is important if you want to make the most out of it as the built-in speakers on the PS Vita are not going to cut the mustard for any self-respecting gamer. Hence, the Kama Stereo Headset from Mad Catz is here to save the day, where it delivers affordable quality, comfort and a level of unprecedented simplicity to PS4 and PS Vita owners.

It will not skimp on quality despite carrying a $29.99 price tag, as the Kama Stereo Headset will boast of components derived from TRITTON’s premium headsets, where it will still be able to deliver an impressive audio performance. It has also been specially built for the PS4’s multiplayer online environments, letting you enjoy a comfortable audio experience while simplifying online chat. You can opt to hook it up to just about any device that has a 3.5mm jack, or connect it directly to the PlayStation 4 DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller – it does not matter. Not only that, Mad Catz has also thrown in a flexible performance microphone and uncomplicated inline audio controls to the Kama Stereo Headset that will further enhance your online gaming experience.

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SkullCandy unveils a trio of gaming headsets

If you’re the type that wants optimal sound while gaming then Skullcandy has a few new stylish headphones you might want to take a peek at. While we’ve seen some crazy designs from them in the past these three new gaming headsets look rather impressive. They’ve quietly unveiled the SLYR, PLYR 1, and PLYR 2 headsets.

Whether or not these can compete with the likes of Turtle Beach and more remains to be seen, but Skullcandy’s recent purchase of Astro Gaming should surely help. This past week they announced three new headsets on their website, but we haven’t heard or seen much about them until today.

The SkullCandy SLYR (don’t ask where they came up with that name) will grace their budget offering starting out at around $80, and then the others will increase with the impressive PLYR 2 hitting the $180 mark. The SLYR features a wired headset, a foldable boom-mic for portability, and the usual in-line volume controls and mute those gamers all love.

It looks like SkullCandy will be offering a set of different EQ options with all three new headsets too. Then moving on the more expensive models. The PLYR 1 and 2 offer awesome sound, exceptional design and colors, and the same foldable boom-mic. They’ll run you $130, then the more expensive PLYR 2 hits the $180 mark having a $50 premium simply for Dolby Digital headphone surround sound virtualization features. More details can be found at Skullcandy for those interested.

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[via Engadget]


SkullCandy unveils a trio of gaming headsets is written by Cory Gunther & originally posted on SlashGear.
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