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Astro comments on Xbox One & PS4 compatibility; now a licensed Xbox One partner

Examiner: "If you're one of the many, many gamers out there who have purchased an Astro Gaming headset - many of which are prices in the hundreds of dollars range - we've got some good news for you. Today, Astro has commented on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 compatibility."

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BiggCMan4266d ago

HELL YEA!!! My A50 will work with PS4 after a firmware update! Hopefully it doesn't take long.

Pieman5234266d ago

Good to hear my A50's will be supported on all platforms.

Cueil4266d ago

Adapter for the Xbox One should be out around launch... though if you're serious gamer you probably should look to buy and official licensed headset from Astro when they come out do to the improved voice quality

nukeitall4266d ago

The officially licensed product will likely be completely wireless with no need to use an adapter or even connect it to the Xbox One controller.

I generally don't buy these, mainly because I wear glasses and it is literally a pain to use these as it pushes against the glasses.

The standard headset included will be fine, because the voice quality is significantly updated, but I will just stick with the ease of using Kinect One! :D

QuantumWake4266d ago

I'm still using my crappy turtle beaches. I need to upgrade to these or some Trittons before next-gen starts!

Volkama4266d ago

Are these really so much better than the xp510 or similar turtle beach sets? So hard to get consistent feedback on headsets...

QuantumWake4266d ago

Well the ones I'm using are the X12s which I got for $35 bucks on black friday. Haven't tried out the xp510s so I couldn't say. I follow a lot of pro streamers on twitch and most of them use and recommend Astros.

I'd probably start there but it really depends on your budget and needs. Definitely leaning towards Astros though.

Volkama4266d ago

Thanks for taking the time to answer :)

I have an expensive tb xp400 headset. It's one of the few that use multiple positioned speakers instead of virtual surround, but now they all seem to have gone the virtual route and they all review 9s and 10s across the board.

I'm leaning towards XP510s at the moment for the sake of compatibility across consoles and PC, but I'll check out this Astro BF4 set that just got announced :)

redwin4266d ago

If they are making me buy that kinect I'm gonna tham well use it. That's my mic.

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Astro Reveals Their A10 Gen 2 Wired Headset

Astro makes some amazing and very durable headsets and this looks amazing. Logitech G, today unveiled the new ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 Wired Gaming Headset.

MadLad1187d ago (Edited 1187d ago )

Astro is quality.
Almost ten years in, my original gen A50s aren't giving me a single issue, and still go toe to toe with the best gaming headsets on the market.

I do also have a HyperX Cloud Revolver S though, and it's very much a quality surround sound headset for a fair bit cheaper.

Garethvk1187d ago

Exactly. We got one years ago for the Holiday Gift Guides and my wife still uses it daily without an issue. I think I have had about 4 in that time. Yes some are for review but I can say some broke after about a year and others did not measure up. I have been using my Arctis Pro + for years now.

MadLad1187d ago

Okay, funny story.
I said about a decade, but it's closer to about 7 years in actuality.
I got my pair from Best Buy back in the day. Served me well with no issues for a few years.
I was lucky enough to drop the extra cash for the 3 year store warranty.

One night my friends and I were playing BF4 deep into the morning, drinking into oblivion. I wake up the next day, I somehow knocked over a beer right into one of the earphones. It was just sitting there all night.
The headphones don't work at all.

I check my warranty and I had literally 10 days still on that 3 years.
I baggied everything to mask the smell, took it back to Best Buy and got a brand new set.

But never had an issue with it either way lol. I got lucky there.

OG_TK_Cole1187d ago

I have been using the A10s model since I stopped using my A50s. And I have to say they are pretty good. And now the new model of the A10s are even better.

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Astro Gaming's New ASTRO.ID Collection 2 Headsets are Now Available

Astro Gaming announced their new ASTRO.ID Collection 2 line for their Astro A40 TR headsets, now available to customize exclusively on their website.

MadLad1347d ago

Even though they finally died a couple years ago, my original Astro A50s was awesome and lasted me for the better part of a decade.

That said, I'm using the HyperX Cloud Revolver S, and the sound is also fantastic, and far less pricey. It's just less comfortable than what I had with the A50s, not that it's uncomfortable either though. I just barely even noticed the A50s when wearing them.

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Astro Partners With Timbuk2 For New Gaming Bags

Do you travel with your games often? Take your Switch with you, or maybe carry around a laptop? If so, a new collaboration between ASTRO Gaming and San Francisco bag maker Timbuk2 may be for you.

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