Wireless headset for multiple console?

eyetrip · 2 Oct 2020 at 20:34

Any decent wireless headset that would be easy to use across multiple machines - xbsx, ps4, ps5?

Let's say maybe in the £100 region.

Spikey · 4 Oct 2020 at 01:40

Steel series are good, got my son the Arctis 1 headset which works on Xbox one/switch/PS4 and PC.

pinkpound · 4 Oct 2020 at 07:36

Spikey said:
Steel series are good, got my son the Arctis 1 headset which works on Xbox one/switch/PS4 and PC.

I've got Arctis 1 wireless due to be delivered on Monday I used the 20% discount Steelseries think that has expired now

eyetrip · 4 Oct 2020 at 07:52

Cool. And that will allow wireless to all of the above?

Was doing more reading yesterday and was coming to conclusion that nothing connected to all - could have xbox/pc, order ps4/pc

Although, was also thinking about usage yesterday, and only need headset for one platform. I don't really do mp on pc, and thinking xbox might be my exclusive mp platform for a while....

Will go look into the arctis in a bit more detail

pinkpound · 4 Oct 2020 at 08:08

eyetrip said:
Cool. And that will allow wireless to all of the above?

Was doing more reading yesterday and was coming to conclusion that nothing connected to all - could have xbox/pc, order ps4/pc

Although, was also thinking about usage yesterday, and only need headset for one platform. I don't really do mp on pc, and thinking xbox might be my exclusive mp platform for a while....

Will go look into the arctis in a bit more detail

I did buy specifically for Series X (Artis 1 wireless for Xbox you get 1 free month of game pass) according to specs it has a USB-C dongle which can be plugged into many devices

The_Arbiter · 4 Oct 2020 at 08:09

I'd email the manufacturer. The blutooth will could need to be rescanned each time, which i know is what you're trying to avoid. Some might have memory however. A design oversight i hate to think.
There would be ways around it via cables, but wouldn't be within a £100.

Blinkz · 4 Oct 2020 at 08:13

Whilst not wireless, I didn’t need wireless as both PS4 and Xbox controllers have headphone jacks on them. I just bought the Arctis 3 console edition and have been really disappointed. The ear cups were so big they were rubbing against the sofa so whenever you move your head you can hear it. The wire coming out the left side sticks out far enough that it rubs your shoulder. However the biggest thing for me was that my ears got roasted in them.

I think I’m going to have to send them back and use my old Bose ear buds. Not ideal as the mic is inline, but I really found the Arctis uncomfortable after around 30mins of gaming.

Gman · 4 Oct 2020 at 09:24

To be honest, I think the safe option might be too wait till the consoles start here getting reviewed etc. Well get a better idea about what's compatible then

eyetrip · 4 Oct 2020 at 09:36

Blinkz said:
Whilst not wireless, I didn’t need wireless as both PS4 and Xbox controllers have headphone jacks on them. I just bought the Arctis 3 console edition and have been really disappointed. The ear cups were so big they were rubbing against the sofa so whenever you move your head you can hear it. The wire coming out the left side sticks out far enough that it rubs your shoulder. However the biggest thing for me was that my ears got roasted in them.

I think I’m going to have to send them back and use my old Bose ear buds. Not ideal as the mic is inline, but I really found the Arctis uncomfortable after around 30mins of gaming.

you know, I'm so out of touch, and hadn't been doing much MP for some time, I didn't realise they had standarised by having regular 3.5mm jack on both xbox and ps4. Last time I used on xbox they still had that proprietary connector, and what MP have done on PS4, was just jumping in solo on random matches for a few mins unwinding.

Maybe I don't need to worry about wireless...

The_Arbiter · 4 Oct 2020 at 09:37

Gman said:
To be honest, I think the safe option might be too wait till the consoles start here getting reviewed etc. Well get a better idea about what's compatible then

The design styles of recent consoles with regards to compatibility has been quite bad imo. No personal experience of PS4 however. Propriety designs, and lack of options has been quite frustrating.
My point is that you're likely right. We know Sony are pushing their new sound for example. I have my doubts that my old dt990 headphones plugged into AV receiver is still going to be challenged in sound quality compared to whatever "next gen" headsets come out.
However, having a mic on the controller is awesome and opens up the market to headphones, IF options allow that setup.

eyetrip · 4 Oct 2020 at 09:38

Gman said:
To be honest, I think the safe option might be too wait till the consoles start here getting reviewed etc. Well get a better idea about what's compatible then

Probably not the worst idea - maybe get a cheap set wired for now until dust settled on new consoles and headset compatibility

Puzzled · 4 Oct 2020 at 10:23

If it's just for sound and you have a recentish tv then you might be able to connect to the tv via bluetooth. That way all sources would be covered

Gman · 4 Oct 2020 at 11:14

Another thing to consider is support for 3d audio that's on the PS5. Currently seems to just be the sony PS5 headset, will be interesting to see if others support it also.