Dolby Atmos support in Halo Infinite isn’t exactly a surprise, as developer 343 spoke about utilizing advanced audio technologies in March 2021 in a detailed blog post that confirmed that the game will make use of Virtual Surround Sound via Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic and DTS Headphone:X.
“These spatial audio technologies allow us to make sounds feel like they’re playing from behind or above you, when you’re only wearing stereo headphones,” said Halo Infinite’s lead audio technical designer Chase Thompson. “We’ve created a custom setup for our in-game sounds so that you get a clear separation between spatial and non-spatial content. This way, whether playing over headphones or on a surround sound system, you can very clearly tell exactly where your enemies are when you’re in combat.”
LucidSound first came to my attention back in 2016, when the plucky upstarts delivered the gorgeous looking
LS30 Wireless headset to the world. Since that time though they’ve fast become one of the leading players in the gaming headset market, having provided in-ear options, full eSports focused kit, surround sound sets and even a collaboration with one of the world’s largest music artists, the
iconic Snoop Dogg. In between all that though and we had the E3 2019 announcement of the LS10 headset, an advanced wireless gaming headset that would cater for multiple formats.
The LS10X is the Xbox derivative of that line, and with LucidSound promising a rich feature set and the opportunity for gamers to stay focused on the game ahead, it’s a hugely intriguing product. And after spending a fair amount of time with the LS10X for Xbox One, I’m pleased to announce that LucidSound have created a brilliant piece of kit that any Xbox One gamer looking to expand their headset options
The Razer name has been synonymous with high-end, top-quality PC products for many years. But over the last couple of those, they’ve also been creating a bit of heat on the console scene, with Xbox One gamers fully embracing the stunning
Turret for Xbox One over recent months. But it’s the world of headsets in which the sexy money sits, and with the Razer Nari Ultimate for Xbox One, Razer have brought over one of their top-of-the-range PC offerings to Xbox. And without a shadow of doubt, this is one of the very best headsets you can buy.
Turtle Beach are known throughout the gaming community for being the providers of numerous types of headsets. Running the cheap route for those who aren’t fussed about fancy gimmicks and just want to listen in to their gaming sessions with minimal hassle, right up to holding some of the most expensive headsets on the market, Turtle Beach pretty much have all angles covered. And going forward they are ensuring that they are in prime position to capitalise on the move into the next generation of gaming, with new headsets that build on their previous success.
That’s the case for the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 for Xbox. You see, not only does it work perfectly with Xbox One, but it’ll play just as nicely when Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S drop in November 2020. And initial signs are great too, with Turtle Beach taking their best-selling Stealth 600 as the base, before adding in further features and options with the Gen 2 headset. In fact, in my eyes there is only one real p