Logitech G Launches New Flagship Console Wireless Gaming Headset – the ASTRO A50 X
A follow-up to the Astro A50, the Astro 50X has all the bells and whistles for a gaming headset. It’s been a few years since the A50s came out, so these are highly anticipated. You can use the A50X for both console and PC gaming. Allowing you to connect to PC, Xbox Series S/X, and PS5 at the same time, you can switch between the gaming systems with one button, using the PLAYSYNC technology.
As expected, the audio on the Astro A50X headset is higher-end than usual. It has a solid base station. It has HDMI 2.1 and USB C ports, allowing you to connect to your consoles and PC with uncompressed audio.
The new ASTRO A5O X is designed to deliver the ultimate console headset experience. With breakthrough innovations in audio and connectivity, the ASTRO A50 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset + Base Station features:
- New PLAYSYNC technology for easy connectivity and switching between the XBOX, PS5, and PC via a single button press
- PRO-G Graphene Audio Driver technology for high-performance gaming audio
- 24-bit LIGHTSPEED Wireless technology for pro-grade performance on the console
PLAYSYNC – ONE-CLICK SWITCHING BETWEEN CONSOLE AND PC PLATFORMS
Bringing all systems together, PLAYSYNC Technology is an industry first that allows gamers to connect their Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC/MAC all at once and seamlessly switch between all three gaming systems with the simple ‘one-click’ of a button on the A50 X headset. When switching between Xbox and PS5 consoles, PLAYSYNC will change what the gamer views on their TV and what is heard in their headset. When switching to PC, PLAYSYNC will change what is heard in the gamer’s headset. Allowing gamers to decide and easily switch to the gaming experience they want to enjoy at any moment.
Logitech G Press Release
FULL BAND HIGH RESOLUTION 48KHz MICROPHONE
The A50 X is Logitech G’s first headset that comes equipped with an integrated high resolution 16 bit 48 kHz LIGHTSPEED microphone; this additional bandwidth lets the microphone capture a much broader spectrum of sound delivering unrivaled performance, clarity, and quality in a boom microphone. A50 X lets players control Game/Chat mix on Xbox, PC—and even their PS5, and balance volume between game and chat with on-ear controls.
As for pricing and availability. The Astro A50X Gaming headset will be available in 2024 in black or white for $379.99, yes, as much as a next-gen console. You can pre-order the Astro A50 X HERE.
