Gaming on-the-go isn\u2019t a new trend. Since even before the Gameboy enabled you to play\u00a0Tetris\u00a0<\/i>in the backseat of your parents\u2019 minivan, you could enjoy dots racing across a small screen with\u00a0Mattel Football<\/i>.<\/p>\n
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To say handheld gaming tech has come a long way since 1977 is an understatement. With new, powerful portable hardware and cloud-based subscriptions that deliver console\/PC-quality performance on your phone, tablet or handheld, there\u2019s virtually no limit to what\u2014or where\u2014you can play.<\/p>\n
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But if you\u2019re hoping to rip a few rounds of\u00a0Splatoon 3\u00a0<\/i>at full volume in the dentist\u2019s office, a good set of wireless earbuds or a gaming headset can help you get your game on without getting weird looks from people.<\/p>\n
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Besides the obvious social benefits, connecting a pair of wireless earbuds or a headset to your PC\/Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch or Android enhances the immersive experience of your favorite games. In narrative titles, hearing environmental effects and voice acting in greater detail pulls you deeper into the story. Competitive gamers can gain an edge over their rivals with responsive, low-latency audio to detect (and avoid) enemy gunshots and grenades before it\u2019s game over.<\/p>\n
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So, which is better for gaming\u2014true wireless earbuds or a gaming headset? Like pretty much everything that happens in\u00a0Elden Ring<\/i>, it\u2019s open to interpretation. But don\u2019t rage quit on us yet. Read on, Tarnished, and unlock the pros and cons of wireless earbuds vs. headsets for gaming.<\/p>\n
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Choosing between wireless earbuds or a headset made for gaming is a lot like creating a new character in your favorite RPG. Depending on when, where and\u2014most importantly\u2014how<\/i>\u00a0you like to play, you might prefer one to the other.<\/p>\n
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Benefits of Wireless Earbuds for Gaming<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you wear glasses or stream on Twitch, wireless gaming earbuds are a no-brainer. Stylish and discreet, gaming earbuds are ideal for keeping your on-cam stream looking sharp and clean\u2014they\u2019re not going to interfere with your earrings or mess up your hair. And since there\u2019s no headband or earpads, there\u2019s nothing to crush your glasses against your face while you\u2019re picking up loot, so you can play in comfort for hours.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The best earbuds for gaming are portable, versatile, lightweight and low latency. If you play across multiple platforms\u2014mobile, cloud, console, PC, etc.\u2014you\u2019ll want earbuds that are easy to carry and connect to your different devices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for earbuds that perform \u201con the job\u201d as well as \u201cin the game,\u201d look for powered-up premium features like hands-free calling and customizable tap controls so you can adjust volume, skip tracks or keep in touch with your squadmates\u2014whether you\u2019re gaming on Steam, making phone calls or brainstorming on Slack.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Earbuds like\u00a0Logitech\u2019s G FITS<\/a>\u00a0true-wireless earbuds are ideal for mixing business with pleasure. With LIGHTFORM technology, G FITS mold themselves to the exact shape of your ears in just 60 seconds flat. It\u2019s a comfortable, custom fit for all-day gaming marathons\u2014or listening to music as you run a marathon IRL. When it\u2019s time to game, pop the included USB-C LIGHTSPEED adapter into your device for pro-grade ultra-low latency performance. Just don\u2019t go all \u201cLeroy Jenkins\u201d on us, okay?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Benefits of Gaming Headsets<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re strictly a couch\/desk potato when you game, a wireless gaming headset could be the key to victory.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Modern AAA games like\u00a0Halo: Infinite\u00a0<\/i>and\u00a0God of War: Ragnar\u00f6k<\/i>\u00a0push the limits of game sound design with thrilling and immersive 3D audio technology that you\u2019ll want to hear in the best gaming headset for your setup and personal taste. Logitech\u2019s\u00a0G773 LIGHTSPEED Wireless RGB Gaming Headset<\/a>\u00a0supports next-gen DTS Headphone:X 2.0 surround sound for gamers seeking to get lost in the action.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unless you have earrings or glasses\u2014even cushy headphones have a habit of pressing the arms of your frames uncomfortably into the area around your ears\u2014you\u2019ll probably find the padded earpieces and secure, over the head fit pretty comfortable. Though not necessarily as comfortable as custom-fit earbuds, you should have no problem settling into a long and immersive campaign without discomfort.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019ve already mentioned that earbuds are probably the ideal choice if you want to avoid impacting your hairstyle, headphones might be a better option if you use a green screen. Hair is a little more difficult to render around on green screen, but the band from headphones or a headset provide a stronger barrier between where you end and the green screen begins.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n