Is there a "go-to" budget microphone for gaming? (up to £40 or so)

[King Mustard]

Is there a "go-to" budget microphone in 2024 for talking to people within games?

My budget is £40 or so.

 

[Tediore]

Is there a "go-to" budget microphone in 2024 for talking to people within games?

My budget is £40 or so.

I'm not sure if there are better options out there these days but when I was looking a while back the Blue Snowball was one of the best options at that price point.

 

[Zefan]

The Bumblebee 2 is a serious steal vs the competition, beating mics higher than this budget but for only a tenner. Have a Google around for reviews but here's just one https://youtu.be/AEQWUhRbVpM?si=unX4bD3o1487vojW

 

[Too Tall]

Modmic?

 

[Max3]

check out the seiren mini v3.

 

[Gray2233]

I bought a Trust Gaming GXT 258 Fyru last year for £18 and it's been excellent, looks pretty good too. I'd rate it better than the blue yeti it replaced.

 

[Straz]

Fifine Dynamic USB Microphone should be better than any condenser mic.

 

[siumatfung]

I'm not sure if there are better options out there these days but when I was looking a while back the Blue Snowball was one of the best options at that price point.

Mines still going strong too and picks up probably too much but agree with the others that there's definitely plenty choice out there neat bumblebee 2 can be found for a measly ten pounds

 

[Steveocee]

Marantz Pod Pack Pro is roughly in that price range. Pointless if you don't need the arm though.