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Nov 13, 2024

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If you're in need of a new set of cups, you'll want to check out this year's Black Friday gaming headset deals. We're expecting big things from the fall sale, officially kicking off on November 29, especially considering so many of our favorites have already hit record-low prices this year.

We usually see everything from budget-wired devices to some of the best gaming headsets on the market taking part in these discounts. Reputable brands like Razer have already brought out new low prices for their lower-end cups like the Razer Kaira X and Razer BlackShark V2 X before Black Friday has even begun. At full price, both headsets are still pretty reasonable price wise but it's a good sign that you'll find excellent value no matter your budget this November.

We've been tracking Black Friday gaming headset deals for years now, so we've picked up a few tips and tricks along the way. We've already taken note of Best Buy officially rolling out its first wave of Black Friday deals, which includes headsets like SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. For now, the deal prices fail to live up to Amazon's recent lows, but anything worth your attention we'll be sure to add to this page. We're rounding up everything worthwhile from this year's sale right here, and sharing all our experience so that you can find the right cups for the right price when the time comes.

Of course, once more of those discounts start rolling in we'll be bringing you all the biggest offers on the shelves. Until then, you'll find everything you need to know about this year's upcoming Black Friday gaming headset deals right here.

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Razer Kaira X | $59.99 $34.98 at AmazonSave $35 - Razer's super budget wired headset is 50% off at Amazon right now, kicking the original $59.99 MSRP down to $34.98. This has been a cheaper device for some time, but those sale prices had been suck at $39.99 before the last few weeks.

Buy it if:

✅ You want to spend as little as possible✅ You play on PlayStation✅ You just want a headset for gaming

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need a wireless connection

Price check: Walmart: $51.94 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £40.54 at Amazon

HyperX Cloud II Wireless headset (Red) | $149.9 $84.99 at Amazon Save $65 - The Cloud II wireless headset has only dipped below its new low price once before. In April this year, the headset was at its lowest with $9 more than its current price tag. However, this is only the second time it's ever been marked down lower than $90, making the new saving of $65 off a great early Black Friday deal.Buy it if:

✅ You like crisp, clear audio✅ Comfort is a priority✅ 30 hours battery is all you need

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want wired 3.5mm options❌ You'd prefer a more recent modelPrice check: Walmart: $129 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £84.99 at Amazon

Razer Kaira Pro (PS5) | $199.99 $89.95 at AmazonSave $110.04 - The Razer Kaira Pro has been plummeting down the price scale in the last few weeks when it hit a record-low $74.99 sales price. It's since risen again, to $89.95 but considering this had never been below $90 before recent weeks, that's still a fantastic offer.

Buy it if:

✅ You play on PS5✅ You want extra immersion✅ You don't play with chat

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't like haptics

Price check: Walmart: $111.28 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £99.98 £85.99 at Amazon

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P wireless gaming headset | $129.99 $109 at AmazonSave $20.99 - This is a fairly recent release and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 quickly earned a spot in our top lists. It's a console-first headset with a particularly attractive MSRP, but Amazon's $20.99 discount is getting you there for a record-low price right now. In the past, I've seen the numbers trickle below $100, but at $9 above it's still a great early Black Friday deal.

Buy it if:

✅ You play on PC, Switch, or PS5✅ You want more control over EQ✅ You find ski-band supports comfortable

Don't buy it if:

❌ You play on Xbox Series X

Price check: Walmart: $94.99 | Best Buy: $129.99

UK: £129.99 £109.99 at Very

Corsair Virtuoso Pro | $199.99 $149.99 at AmazonSave $50 - The Corsair Virtuoso Pro is down to $149.99 at Amazon this week - a return to a familiar sales price that's only ever been beaten once before. That was during a brief Prime flash sale at the start of October that only dropped the price by a further $10. This is worth keeping an eye on over the next few weeks.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a streamer✅ You like open-back soundstages✅ You play on PC

Don't buy it if:

❌ You play in a busier environment❌ A wireless connection is a priority

Price check: Best Buy: $149.99 | Walmart: OOS

UK: £169.99 £143.03 at Amazon

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT | $269.99 $195.99 at AmazonSave $80 - It's an older release, but Corsair's wireless Virtuoso XT still holds up against newer releases and it's down to within $36.18 of its lowest price right here. That $159 record was only set last month, though, so this is definitely one to watch.

Buy it if:

✅ You like a strong clamp force✅ You want a luxury design✅ You need simultaneous connections

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't like tighter headsets

Price check: Best Buy: $189.99 | Walmart: OOS

UK: £249.99 £197.77 at Amazon

Sony INZONE H9 Wireless | $299.99 $198 at AmazonSave $101.99 - Sony's INZONE H9 wireless headset has returned to its lowest ever price at Amazon at 35% off its MSRP. It's been this low before last month, and for a short time in the summer, but typically it sits between just under full price and around $250. With that in mind, it may not stay under $200 for long, so its a deal not worth missing.

Buy it if:

✅ You play the PS5✅ Comfort is key even with glasses on

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want the best mic❌ You don't like bulky ear cups

Price check: Walmart: $198 | Best Buy: $199.99

UK: £229 at Amazon

Logitech G Pro X 2 Wireless | $249.99 $208 at AmazonSave $40 - The Pro X 2 Wireless headset has only been cheaper once in the past, reaching its lowest-ever price in July. Currently, this is the first time the headset has reached a new low of $208 at Amazon. At 16% off its MSRP of $249.99, this early Black Friday discount is worth your attention.

Buy it if:

✅ You want excellent sound quality✅You need a long battery life✅ Comfort is key

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want the best mic❌ You have an Xbox Series X

Price check: Walmart: $271.90 | Best Buy: $219.99

UK: £238 at Amazon

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | $349.99 $270 at AmazonSave $79.99 - This is the big one. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the best set of cups on the market right now, and it rarely drops below $300. While some sales have taken us down to $279 a little more regularly this year, today's $270 rate is particularly rare.

Buy it if:

✅ You don't want to worry about charging✅ You play across PlayStation and Xbox✅ You value high-end audio

Don't buy it if:

❌ You just want a plug and play headset

Price check: Best Buy: $272.99 | Walmart: $299.99

UK: £329.99 £284.40 at Amazon

Dual wireless connectivity, hot-swappable batteries, graphene drivers; gaming headsets are upping their game. What's more, many of these releases made their way to the shelves at the start of last year, so we're hoping for some particularly valuable savings on some of the best cups in 2024.

In general, this year's Black Friday gaming headset deals will offer discounts on a far wider range of products and many more devices specifically built with new-generation consoles in mind. That's because many of the cups that were released alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and those from last year, have had loads of time on the shelves.

We're hoping to see premium models like the $349 / £329 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless seeing some significant discounts this year. The Nova Pro is our favorite wireless gaming headset overall right now - and has been since its launch. It took a massive $100 discount in October 2022, but hasn't been able to reach those same $249.99 sales prices since then, despite increased savings in 2024 so far. Right now it's hit back to the $270 range, but we're hoping Black Friday will see it take even more of a price dip.

The Xbox version (the most widely compatible model) saw its MSRP dip from $349.99 / £329.99 to $279.99 / £240 far more regularly this year - already beating last year's Black Friday price. Things aren't slowing down, with a new white model on the shelves as well.

If you're looking to spend a little less, we're also keeping a close eye on the Corsair HS35 V2. This is a cheap gaming headset, but it still packs a considerable punch for the cash, and with an MSRP already sitting below $50 / £50 it's easy on the wallet as well. This is a 2024 release, but the previous generation managed to drop as low as $27.99 / £28.49 in the past, though things haven't been that cheap on the new model so far this year. Should Black Friday come through, though, there's going to be some serious value in this budget winner.

If you're after a mid-range headset with a particularly vivid audio and microphone sparkle, 2024 also gave us the Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed. This headset uses the exact same drivers and mic as the more expensive BlackShark V2 Pro but does so at a fraction of the price. This is one we'll be keeping a close eye on, as its $129.99 / £129.99 MSRP has only dropped to $109.99 / £99.99 so far this year. Considering that's already fantastic value for money, this is already a winner.

Console enthusiasts will want to keep watch over the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x. It's a mid-range option newly released this year (and the latest in the brand's new Nova line), but it's specifically geared towards PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players. How? It's got a massive library full of sound engineer-designed presets for a huge range of games - finally EQ optimization is coming to console. That $129.99 / £129 launch price is incredibly reasonable by itself, but it's started to shift ever so slightly in the last few months. September saw it dip to a record low $92 in the US, though those numbers haven't been as forthcoming in the UK.

Then we have the beast. The Astro A50 X launched at the start of the year, targeted towards multi-platform enthusiasts with an all-in-one setup. The KVM switching hub means you can easily swap video and audio between PS5, Xbox, and PC at the touch of a button, even if the reliance on this charging dock does impede Bluetooth versatility. It's a fantastic headset, but commands a premium price tag that hasn't moved too far since launch. $379.99 / £359.99 is a hefty cost, but a $38 price cut did give us some hop in August. We're holding out for a $319.99 sales price come November.

Overall, we're expecting around 30 - 50% off older devices and 20 - 30% off newer 2024 releases in this year's Black Friday gaming headset deals, with some wiggle room for cups launched just prior to the sale kicking off.

Watch list:

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | Check Amazon

MSRP: $349.99 / £329.99

Predicted price: $279.99 / £249.99

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | Check Amazon

MSRP: $199.99 / £199.99

Predicted price: $159.99 / £149.99

Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed | Check Amazon

MSRP: $129.99 / £129.99

Predicted price: $99.99 / £99.99

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | Check Amazon

MSRP: $129.99 / £129.99

Predicted price: $99.99 / £109.99

Astro A50 X | Check Amazon

MSRP: $379.99 / £359.99

Predicted Price: $349.99 / £299.99

Black Friday gaming headset deals will officially kick off on November 29 this year, though we often see retailers launching their biggest discounts from the start of Thanksgiving week. What's more, last year we witnessed Black Friday level savings from as early as October.

You know it'll be the usual suspects playing Black Friday gaming headset deals game again this year, and to get you straight to the right place to see current deals or to get your bookmarks in order now, we've compiled the below list of key retailers.

USAmazon: the mega-retailer will have almost any headset you needBest Buy: an excellent place to check out other big-brand optionsWalmart: the big retailer will have plenty of headsets online and in its storesNewegg: always worth a look and especially for PC-focused headsetsRazer: go direct to one of the best and peruse some premium sets

UKAmazon: your first stop for gaming headset deals this yearVery: a valuable retailer to check out in the hunt for dealsOverclockers: worth a look as an outside et for good headset dealsebuyer: PC gaming specialist that's bound to have the goodsCurrys: a UK favourite retailer of tech and gaming gearRazer: going straight to one of the best in the business is a good move

The amount you pay for your gaming headset will be determined by just how far up the quality scale you go, but also by the features you need in your device. For example, super high quality quality audio can be achieved for as little as $99 / £99 if you forego certain wireless connectivity features like Bluetooth and 2.4GHz, drop your expectations for microphone quality, and don't put too much emphasis on battery life.

The most expensive gaming headsets max out at around $349 / £349 - these are your SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pros and Audeze Maxwells, gaming headsets packing every feature under the sun while also offering powerful audio quality to boot. Underneath this you'll be picking and choosing your features - a wireless gaming headset worth its salt but with a few sacrifices will likely sit at between $70 and $150 / £70 and £150 on Black Friday, and the $30 - $70 / £30 - £100 price range is best left to wired models focusing on sound.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX | $179.99 $119.99 at Best BuySave $60 - Our absolute favorite Black Friday gaming headset deal was on the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX. This was a record low price on what was the best multi-platform gaming headset around (before the Stealth Pro knocked it off the top spot). Considering you were spending considerably less on this older model, though, this was the best value on the shelves last year.

Razer Barracuda X (2022) | $99.99 $69.99 at AmazonSave $30 - The 2022 Razer Barracuda X has always been a firm favorite for easy flexible listening across a range of platforms. This is a no nonsense headset already performing well for under $100. With $30 off the final price, though, you were getting it for its lowest price yet.

Razer BlackShark V2 X gaming headset | $59.99 $39.99 at Best BuySave $20 - The BlackShark V2 X is the budget version of one of the most popular gaming headsets out there right now. That meant you were getting a well respected brand name as well as super cheap 7.1 surround sound for PC players.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro | $329.99 $279.99 at AmazonSave $50 - It's a smaller saving on a more expensive headset, but the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro has never seen a discount before, and it's one of the biggest releases of the year. That $329.99 MSRP has been holding tight since launch in March, finally giving way to a sub-$300 position this week.

Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense | £129.99 £63.99 at AmazonSave £66 - The Kraken V3 HyperSense was down to just £64 last year at Amazon thanks to a fantastic discount of over 50%. That's impressive - these cups were up at well over £100 for the previous couple of weeks, and had only dropped to £75 in the previous few months. While a £61 record low from January was still standing, this was an excellent rate.

Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation | £199.99 £79.99 at AmazonSave £120 - This was a phenomenal discount on the Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation - one of the best PS5 headsets on the market. We'd only ever seen this headset dip below £100 once before, and that was only down to £99.98, making Black Friday's offer an absolute standout.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max | £149.99 £104.97 at AmazonSave £45 - Our previous pick for the best multiplatform gaming headset, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max was down to £104.97 last year. It had never dropped below this price as far as we'd seen it, so this was the perfect time to grab one.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset | £249.99 £168.99 at AmazonSave £81 - We reviewed the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and put it straight to the top of our gaming headset guides. This thing is incredible and while you're saving some cash by dropping a few features in the wired model you're still getting that core luxury sound. At £168.99, the device was at its lowest price ever.

Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | £89.99 £67 at AmazonSave £22.99 - The Midnight Black PS5 Pulse 3D headset dropped to a new record low price thanks to a £22 discount at Amazon. We'd only seen these wireless cups drop to £70 in the past.

Of course, we're also keeping you abreast of everything you can expect from wider Black Friday PS5 deals and Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals. Or, if you're sorting your whole setup, check out the best Black Friday gaming PC deals we expect to see.

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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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