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Steelseries Arctis 7P

Comfort and convenience

$150 at Amazon

Pros

Very comfortable
Great sound quality
Fantastic battery life
Quality retractable mic

Cons

More expensive than Pulse 3D
Can be loose fitting

The Arctis 7P is an excellent headset if you’re looking for great sound, build quality, and a solid mic to chat with your friends. Its price tag and comfort, which is dictated by your head shape, may put some people off though.

Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

Affordable and official

$99 at Amazon

Pros

Official PS5 headset
Cheaper than 7P
Great sound quality
Comfortable
Sleek design

Cons

Mic quality could be better
Button placement feels slightly off

The Pulse 3D is the cheapest way to experience the PS5’s 3D audio in a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing headset. However, the absence of an arm does harm the mic quality. Also, the control placement on the earcup feels slightly counterintuitive, leaving you occasionally feeling around for the desired…

Hearthstone Mercenaries promises a new way to play and many characters to collect.

What you need to know

Blizzard has announced Mercenaries, a new free-to-play game mode within Hearthstone, releasing on October 12.
The mode features RPG and Roguelike elements, and replaces decks with mercenary cards.
Players can build their roster of mercenaries and upgrade them while taking on bounties.

Blizzard has announced a new free-to-play game mode for their popular mobile title, Hearthstone. Entitled Mercenaries, the mode will do away with traditional decks and instead focus on the collection of over 50 characters from the Warcraft universe. It also combines features found in RPGs and Roguelikes, and incorporates turn-based combat against procedurally-generated bounties.

Players will start with eight mercenary cards, and are encouraged to experiment with their roster. Each character possesses three upgradeable abilities and earns experience points from battle, with a level cap of 30. Me…

While there are some amazing premium headsets for PS5, many great examples cater to those on a budget. Whether you’re looking for value, a long battery life, or a good quality microphone, these are the best headsets under $100, organized by their specific strengths. If you’re looking for the best overall headset, though, the Pulse 3D is the one for you since its Tempest 3D audio is unparalleled in this price category.

Best overall: Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

The Pulse 3D is the official PS5 headset and our best overall pick. While others on this list offer PS5 support and compatibility with other consoles, this headset is built solely for the latest PlayStation hardware. There are some great features here for the price. Plus, it’s comfy, and it isn’t bad looking either.

The biggest reason to own a Pulse 3D is the Tempest 3D audio. The sound is excellent, and while there may be better examples of this technology in more expensive headsets, the ability to pinpoint where a sound is…

With the ease at which you can remove your PS5 faceplate covers, it might seem strange that there aren’t any official ones available. Whether you’re dissatisfied with the original white color or just looking for a different option to help spruce up your new console, you may be looking at some aftermarket alternatives. But with the uncertainty that comes with veering away from official products, where should you start? Our guide on the best PS5 faceplates is here to help you get your console looking its best.

Joining the dark side

Darkplates Matte Black

Staff Pick

Featuring their own take on the PlayStation symbols etched into the official plates, this is a high-quality, faithfully created option for those looking to get as close to licensed black plates as possible. Plus, you can select your middle skin of choice alongside your plates for a range of customization options.

$59 at DBrand

X-ray specs

Customize My Plates X-ray Shell

Reminiscent of the days when transpar…