I've been using this gaming headset for years and Prime Day just dropped a record low price
Oct. 10, 2023The Razer Barracuda X is now just $69.99
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Buy it if:
✅ You’re buying for Switch or PS5✅ You want to double up as regular headphones✅ EQ settings don’t interest you
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want to fall back on a wired connection❌ You don’t need Bluetooth
Price Check:Walmart: $99.99|Best Buy: $69.99
Should you buy the Razer Barracuda X?
This is a simple plug and play system with a USB-C connection. That’s why I primarily use it for Nintendo Switch and PS5 play, but of course it’s open to a PC port as well. Between the comfort of those plush oval earcups and the impressive sound quality from each cup, I often find myself returning to the Barracuda X after reviewing far more expensive sets.
There’s just one player I wouldn’t recommend the Barracuda X to. That’s the Xbox player.Microsoft’s wireless issues mean this headset doesn’t play nice with the console’s USB-C offerings. You can connect the headset using a good old 3.5mm cable, but I was disappointed with the results. There’s no power going to the headset when connected in this way, and the audio quality seriously suffers for it. I can get by for a few Game Pass titles when needed, but I generally stick to my Switch / PS5 line with this device.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I’ve written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i’m focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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