Gaming accessory maker PDP is back at it again, this time launching a new headset design with Nintendo Switch fans specifically in mind.
The new product is a redesign of its LVL40 Wired Stereo Headset, which is said to have been "designed over years of conversations with PDP’s passionate gaming customers". Of course, the neon red/neon blue design is aiming to work nicely alongside your neon Switch Joy-Con, but it comes with other features, too:
- Lightweight build for comfort during even the longest play sessions.
- Comfortable and breathable ear cushions that help players stay cool and prevent fatigue.
- Gamers can keep their eyes on their game and make quick audio adjustments with the on-ear volume controls, and hear their enemies before they see them with two powerful 40mm audio drivers
- Flexible, noise-cancelling gooseneck microphone, with Quick Flip Mute, which silences the microphone when the mic boom is flipped up.
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It'll be releasing on 8th November, but you can already get a pre-order in for $29.99 if you're interested.
PDP also recently revealed its Afterglow Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller for Switch, which is compatible with the new headset and puts on a light show as you play using LED bulbs.
Are you a fan of the design? Or did you opt for the grey Joy-Con version of the Switch when it first arrived on the scene? Let us know in the comments.
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Looks awful. Nooooo thanks.
Wired? What is this the 90s?
Also, looks disgusting
I like it! Something different from the standard black or Razer green designs .
How will it work with Nintendo’s app, though?
Cool, I can plug this into my Switch and be able to talk to?
I have a red & green joycon due to drift.. making this headset clash. Guess PDP means Poor Design Processes?
I need it in yellow, as I always choose the relaxed option in games #notenoughtimetodiemultipletimes #spineless #theytriedtomakemeplaydarksoulsandIsaidnonono
Bluetooth.
Headphones.
Please.
No love for my plain grey lite. If only I could find grey headphones somewhere...
To all the people complaining about this being wired, it would be kinda weird to design Bluetooth headphones for Switch when another dongle is required to support Bluetooth.
I wish i could answered shorter, but "meh"
@ReWane Not if the headphones were sold with the required dongle. Hardly an insurmountable issue.
I bought a switch with gray joycons for this very reason. . . 🤮🤮🤮
Wirelessssssss!
Oh sweet! Now I can use these for all the party and in game chat the switch supports! Oh...wait...
So this is the official headset for the mobile app?
@gcunit But currently the dongle is more expensive than the these headphones. If you have the spare money to spend more than $30 to just get wiress headphones to work, then you are probably looking at way better headphones.
The astro zelda ones are waaay better
I'm a big fan of anything on my head that doesn't constantly blast radio waves to and fro while being so close to my brain and eyes. I think I'll bite on this but I would prefer the colors to be Mario red or Joy con grey.
I wonder if the sound will randomly pan over to the left from time to time.
Not a fan of the design, the colours are fine and I like how smooth it looks but it's a bit clunky. Also... as someone who wears glasses I instinctively check whether a headset/headphones provides space for your arms (glasses arms, not your extremities). Having them pressure-sandwiched between your head and ears isn't only uncomfortable but it hurts. It's my main concern with these devices and honestly I'm already in pain when I look at this one.
@KarateLuigi I'm a glasses wearer too, but I just lift the glasses arms up so they're basically resting on top of the headphone cushions instead of being sandwiched.
I like its colors. Red and blue compliment each other so nicely.
Pity no one can use it for their consoles since Nintendo won't let people have voice chat, but such is life.
Wiredhead set what's the point? I would need a 5meter cable
Wired is factually the best connection ever, Anyone commenting otherwise is guilty of treason.
@Lord It's so you can connect to things.
They look cheap! No thanks
@kevin74 I've tried that but it doesn't work for me at all. If my glasses aren't sitting perfectly straight I get dizzy, it already suffices if they slide down a tad.
But there's no voice chat on Switch....
@KarateLuigi I have discovered from shooting that Oakley or other flat arm glasses are best for using any sort of headphone with.
Wish it came in other colors...
A headset for the five or so games that support in game communication. Awesome!! Not. Nintendo Switchs Online service should have BUILT IN VOICE CHAT FOR ALL GAMES LIKE EVERY OTHER MODERN CONSOLE. Its so frustrating not being able to communicate in games like Diablo 3 where a little communication really helps when playing cooperatively and similar game where you need to talk about where you're going, talk strategy etc. We should have to use discord etc. It should be built IN. Not for just a few games.
Looks like something a telephone operator would use. Based on what got from the image with the person.
No thanks i have some turtle beach headphones that probably do the job better than these and they don't look like crap
But.....can we chat to friends playing? I think we need an official Nintendo one to start having developers make the games allow it.
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