Logitech's next Astro gaming headset is the Astro A50 X, a multi-platform powerhouse for anyone with a PS5 / Xbox Series X split setup. We've seen a number of the best gaming headsets incorporating audio switching between consoles over the last year - the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless incorporates this into its central hub, as does the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro. However, the Astro A50 X will take this to new heights with the company's debut of its PlaySync technology.
Essentially, this acts as an HDMI buffer between your console, your TV and the A50 X base station. That means a single press of a button on the headset itself will not only swap your game audio to your other console, but also swap your HDMI input on the screen. Assuming both devices are switched on and you've got your other controller to hand, that's a seamless transition between the two devices.
The new base station doesn't interfere with the HDMI signal itself, maintaining the 4K 120Hz picture transfer from your console (Logitech assures us that 8K passthrough is also on the horizon with updates). Rather it simply takes the audio information and buzzes it over to the A50 X headset with Logitech's Lightspeed 24-bit connection.
The actual headset is built with the brand's Pro-G graphene drivers (you'll recognize these from the Logitech G Pro X 2) for a greater audio clarity and definition. This is also the first Astro headset to be fully integrated into the Logitech G Hub for fine EQ tuning and preset customizations.
You'll find the Astro A50 X available for pre-order at Logitech, for $379.99 / £359.99, with shipping due to commence in the first half of 2024.
This is strictly for the console hardcores with both devices, though. The $379.99 / £359.99
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