"The RIG gaming headphones from Plantronics are the latest gaming headphones to be released in Australia. This headset takes the concept of a busy gamer and applies it in an interesting manner. The RIG headset promises to merge both your gaming life and your mobile life into a sophisticated and comfortable gaming contraption that sits comfortably atop the players head. The RIG also promises to be customisable and cross compatible with a variety of devices, this includes phones, but also a variety of gaming consoles, and of course, the PC." - Attack On Gaming
So I haven't been with the team long here at NXL, but I was given a pair of headphones to review and had an amazing time looking them over and trying them out. The headphones are the Plantronics RIG 400. You can get them for every system available and they are a pretty powerful entry level headset.
Over the years, companies like Turtle Beach have become a household name, further stamping their name on the gaming headset line with in-store kiosks and a general presence in gaming. On the other hand, companies like Plantronics have pivoted their expertise in the business communications market, creating a line of headsets for gaming. And, over the years, I’ve been privy to experience many of those headset iterations.
Ha literally just ordered these for my X. Didn’t see this review til after. The reviewer mentions Dolby “Atmos 7.1” support in the review but for clarification, Dolby Atmos and 7.1 surround are two different things. NBD, just for accuracy.
GameCrate.com rounds of five popular gaming headsets from a variety of price-points and has a set of judges try them out blindfolded. The results may surprise you!
