How much are you willing to spend on a so-called portable gaming headset? $50? $100? How about $150? Anyone? What if I told you that it would also work with your computer as well as your iPhone, PSP, and Xbox Live account? Still no one? Yeah, that’s what I thought.
The Astro A30 is marketed to portable gamers. The thought here is that these folks probably want the very best audio on the go and won’t mind touting around large cans with their small PSPgo. I get that.
But they cost a whooping $149, which is expensive for a standard issue gaming headset that would never leave your desk. These, however, come with all sorts of cables and adapters so they’ll work on every platform. I guess it’s up to you and your bank account if you get this set, although I would probably wait until some reviews appear.
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What? Have you used a pair of these? I have, and they are totally worth the cash. Not only are they great for portable gaming but they work great in the living room. These are virtual surround headphones, and maybe I’m crazy but I would much rather spend $150 on surround headphones that sound amazing (and allow me to hear my games, even if I want to play until 2:00AM without waking the neighbors) rather than spending roughly the same amount on speakers I would have to run all over my living room.