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What headsets are linux gamers using? (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 4 weeks ago by PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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I made the mistake of believing some dumb guide online that recommended the Razer BlackShark v2 Pro for Linux. Literally the volume control is broken out of the box lol.

I just want a wireless headset. For listening to audio. And a mic. Don't care for fancy features. Apparently too much to ask for a linux user.

What are y'all using and how is it working for you?

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[–] the_swagmaster@lemmy.zip 6 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

I got a pair of Fractal Scapes. The software to modify them is just a website so it's easy to EQ them on Linux (I run bazzite). The EQ profiles are also saved locally so once it's set you never have to look at the website again. The works dick worked straight away and volume control+ play/pause work massively on Linux which is great

[–] Krukenberg@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Same here, no issues so far!

[–] BigDaddyRAAB@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

Just got these recently they're awesome. Wireless charging, Bluetooth support, flip mic to mute, really comfortable and sound great.

[–] Ghostie@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Bookmarking this suggestion. I’ve used fractal cases before with great suggest. Didn’t know they got into headsets.

[–] the_swagmaster@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

It's their first one and so far I'm quite happy with it! The dock is especially nice and one of the main selling points to me from a convenience perspective and it works great. I'm lazier than ever XD

[–] craigers@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

No chat mix is what kills it for me. I'm spoiled with independent volume control between chat and game output. If I can find a solution for this it would open up a world of headsets for me. Steelseries used to do it on headset, now you need their shitty app on newer sets.