BEST GAMING HEADSETS

Hear it all, hear it loud – and make yourself heard while you’re getting into the game

If you’re a dedicated gamer, your headset is probably the most important peripheral in your arsenal. Here are six to elevate your game

If you’re a dedicated gamer, your headset is probably the most important peripheral in your arsenal. Forget that pinpoint mouse and clacky mechanical keyboard, as neither of those things is strapped to your head for hours, and neither is interacting with you quite as intimately. So it pays to get it right.

We’re not just talking great sound, although that’s a big plus: the perfect headset needs to be light to save neckache, and contain your ears without crushing them. It also needs a quality mic tol ensure you’re heard clearly when admonishing rubbish teammates. And, let’s face it, style is important, especially if you’re going to be on the business end of a webcam.