What is the advantage of using a gaming headset?

vijay_001

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I use 2.1 channel speakers. I don't want to talk to the players in multiplayers.

So do I need a gaming headset?

Except for hearing footsteps, what other advantage does a gaming headset have?
 
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If you are not using comms to speak with other players, then you can just buy a good 5.1 or 7.1 headphones. You won't require a headset if you aren't using a mic.

If you play competitive shooters, then in some games that use good surround sound, you can pinpoint where your enemy is. That's the difference.

It's just more immersive with a 5.1 or 7.1 headset/headphones.

A lot of "gaming headsets" come with a removable mic.

Neur0nauT

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If you are not using comms to speak with other players, then you can just buy a good 5.1 or 7.1 headphones. You won't require a headset if you aren't using a mic.

If you play competitive shooters, then in some games that use good surround sound, you can pinpoint where your enemy is. That's the difference.

It's just more immersive with a 5.1 or 7.1 headset/headphones.

A lot of "gaming headsets" come with a removable mic.

 
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