Traditionally, what’s set gaming headphones apart from regular ones has been the microphone, and maybe some flashing LED lights and extra sound technologies. But more traditional non-gaming headphones have typically had the advantage of better overall sound.
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The good news is that you can convert most headphones that have a removable 3.5mm cable into a gaming headset. All you need is a detachable boom microphone. It connects to the 3.5mm input on your headphones and plugs directly into your gaming controller or computer. And boom you’ve got a gaming headset.
These boom microphones aren’t exactly cheap, but they are more affordable (and smaller) a whole new set of headphones. It’s the ideal solution for gamers who don’t want to buy a new gaming headset when they already have an expensive pair of headphones. Also, the boom mic can improve your voice clarity during work video conference, if you want to try and expense it.
Here are some of the best options out there.
V-Moda BoomPro
CourtesyThe BoomPro microphone was designed to turn V-Moda’s popular series of Crossfade series headphones into a gaming headset. However, it’s compatible with any headphones with a 3.5mm input.
