Gamer Living's Jack Moulder takes a look at one of Skullcandy's newest entries into the gaming audio market.
Ken McKown writes: I go through a ton of headsets. It seems each week I am trying out a new one, whether it is for chatting on my gaming systems or for recording podcasts. So far no one solution has met my needs when it comes to Xbox One and its chat features. I tried the official headset and used the chat adapter for several third-party ones, but there was always an issue or two that held me back. So when I got the Skullcandy SLYR I was excited to test yet another contender for my Xbox One gaming audio. The initial results are certainly positive.
EB: The problem with choosing a solid gaming headset lies in the fact that there are so many options from many different trusted, as well as upstart tech companies, so the process of choosing one can be quite cumbersome. Certain lines are ultra-expensive, and while they do tend to offer the best overall experience, price isn’t always the sole factor when it comes to a top-notch gaming headset.
This logic can be applied to Skullcandy’s latest headset offering, the SLYR Xbox One Gaming Headset, which can also be used with other devices that support a 3.5mm input, albeit without some of the custom Xbox One platform features provided by the GMX-1 mixer that attaches to the Xbox One controller. This stylish headset retails for just $99, and after putting it through the paces, I can assure you that it provides clear tones at all ranges, a stellar boom mic, and an all around comfy design that actually looks pretty radical thanks to the black and green Xbox One color scheme (There’s also a Halo edition with a custom paint job).
The Skullcandy SLYR arrives for the Xbox One featuring the GMX-1 Controller-Mounted Mixer, a slick looking design, rock solid sound and all at an affordable price.
