Best console gaming headset: The best headsets for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

If you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on a PS5 , Xbox Series X or Series S , you’re going to want one of the best gaming headsets for a fully optimised next-gen experience.

The three consoles were released in November last year and, unsurprisingly, launching new hardware in the middle of a global pandemic has proved a logistical nightmare for both Sony and Microsoft. A shortage of the AMD chips powering the consoles has meant there simply aren’t enough units being produced to quell consumers’ insatiable appetite for next-gen gaming.

With demand massively exceeding supply, it’s nigh-on impossible to find the consoles in-stock online and when retailers do have devices available, they sell out almost instantly. Demand has spiked for the best gaming headsets, too, though most are still available if you do a bit of searching around.

For those that have managed to get hold of a PS5 or Xbox Series X, the new consoles offer unprecedented power and deliver 4K resolution gaming, rapid load times, Ray Tracing and most relevant to this article, 3D audio.

Sony’s PS5 delivers 3D audio via its Tempest Engine, and you can take advantage of it by using any wired or wireless headset as long as it’s enabled in the audio settings of your console. Microsoft’s consoles handle things slightly differently, with three forms of spatial audio to choose from: Microsoft Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Again, you can utilise spatial audio on any stereo headset (though some will implement it better than others) so you have hundreds of options to choose from.

That’s where this guide comes in. We’ve tested a huge range of products and compiled a list of the very best gaming headsets across a range of categories and price points. We’ve not only included headsets designed specifically for PS5 or Xbox Series X, though. With millions of gamers yet to upgrade from their PS4 or Xbox One and portable gaming on Switch more popular than ever, we’ve included the best gaming headsets for every platform.

Below, you’ll find mini reviews of each headset along with their key specifications to help you choose one that is most suitable for your needs. Before we jump into the list of entries, there’s a comprehensive buying guide breaking down all the things you should consider before splashing out on one of the best gaming headsets.