The new Logitech gaming headset switches controllers with a single click

Logitech G has added a new gaming headset to its portfolio. With the Astro A50

Logitech G introduces the fifth generation of the Astro A50 series. The new Astro A50 The headset should also impress with the ‘5k’: comfort, sound, connectivity, communication and compatibility.

Logitech G in particular would like to highlight the headset’s playback sync function. This ensures that gamers can switch between consoles and PCs with “just one click” without having to “reconnect” the gaming headset again and again. When you switch between different controllers, Playsync changes what the TV displays and the audio that is transmitted in the headset. When you switch to PC, Playsync only changes the audio input on the headset.

The Astro A50 (Source: zvg)

The Astro A50 It wirelessly redirects the audio signal to the headset once it is disconnected from the base station. The base station is also compatible with Bluetooth. This allows players to merge Discord conversations with game audio or listen to music at the same time.

A 16-bit microphone with a sample rate of 48 kHz has also been integrated into the new Astro A50 The additional bandwidth allows the microphone to pick up a wider range of sounds. Players can also adjust, control or equalize game and chat volume directly via the headset.

The Logitech G ASTRO A50 It will be available in regular stores during the first half of 2024.

If you prefer headphones, you can read more about the Logitech G Fits here. Wireless gaming headsets have also been available in Switzerland since February 2023