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From the best headsets to the best TVs, controllers
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TOP 5 HEADSETS FOR XBOX ONETURTLE BEACH STEALTH 600
RAZER KRAKEN
TOURNAMENT EDITION
£99.99/$99.99 BEST VALUE
Best value, with a quality that belies its
mid-range price. 50mm drivers deliver a
clear, loud THX spacial surround sound
that’s great for online play, helping you
accurately pick out enemy movements
and the location of distant gunfire.TURTLE BEACH ELITE
PRO 2 + SUPER AMP
£219.99/$249.99 BEST HIGH-END
We’re all looking for that competitive edge,
and if you’ve got the dosh to spend, this
headset is superior. Its spacial sound is
really something and they’re super
comfortable but hard-wearing and sturdy
too – with a kind of brutalist, ergonomic
yet stylish design.OFFICIAL XBOX
STEREO HEADSET
£30.99/$59.99 BEST BUDGET
The official Xbox One headset produced by
Microsoft, cheap but delivering a full range
of rich stereo audio. Unidirectional mic for
clear communication, handy controls over
both game and chat audio volumes. Light
too, weighing just 9oz/255g, with fabric
ear cups for comfy long sessions.SOUND BLASTER X H7
TOURNAMENT EDITION
£89.99/$99.99 BEST FOR AUDIO
These pro-level headphones boast
upgraded 50mm drivers for crystal-clear
surround sound, great mic quality and
noise cancellation. Adapts to other forms
of media well, perfect for Fortnite as much
as for blockbuster movies. Comfy cans too.£89.99/$89.95 BEST NEW HEADSET
With these totally on-brand black and Xbox-green beauties,
you’ll cut a real dash. If only anyone could see you. Still, it’s
the sound that counts, and what Turtle Beach reckons
about its 600 series of wireless Stealth headset is that it’ll
give you ‘Superhuman Hearing’. A dubious claim that might
be, but the sound is certainly great, with virtual surround
sound helping you to identify where your would-be assassin
is creeping up from. The ‘ProSpecs Glasses Relief System’
makes prolonged sessions more comfy with your specs on,
while variable mic monitoring and a wealth of audio presets
including bass boost make these our new faves. And they’re
wireless, so the cat won’t bite through the cable...WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN XBOX ONE GAMING HEADSETWHAT PRICE IS RIGHT?
Figure out what you want/need/can
afford. Which features are essential?
Where do you sit in relation to your
console? Do you need to be wireless? Do
you talk a lot? If so, you’ll want to look for
a good mic with high levels of clarity and
fidelity. Consider build quality vs price.SOUNDS GOOD
Look for sound features like noise
cancelling and positional audio. The
latter will help improve your situational
awareness. How well does the headset
work with music, and movies? While good
bass might not be vital for gaming it most
definitely will be for tunes.ZONE IN ON COMFORT
Find something you know will be cosy for
extended sessions. You don’t want a set
that feels like it’s constricting your skull
or crushing your ears. Are you a glasses
wearer? How do the cans sit over the
arms of your specs? If at all possible
it’s worth trying them out in a store.112 THE OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE