I've become so accustomed to seeing eye-watering price tags when covering anything to do with Sony's current-gen pixel-pusher, especially in the wake of the latest wave of price increases. That's why I was pleasantly surprised by the Forta Wireless PS5 headset and its £69.99 MSRP.
The best PS5 headsets aren't always super expensive. But spotting anything with official Sony PlayStation branding at a reasonable price point is a relief in this day and age. The new Forta Wireless is available right now in the UK and comes packed with an ultra-low latency 2.4GHz USB wireless receiver and 50mm audio drivers. But only those in the UK can grab this new budget pair of Sony cups.
As hard as I tried, I couldn't quite find the new GXTrust Forta Wireless PS5 headset at US retailers. This isn't all too surprising as it's from a European brand, but it means US players will have to keep shopping around. That is a shame, as alternatives like the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 for PS5 are similarly priced at £49.95 (Amazon UK) and entirely lack its wireless capabilities.
With the new Forta Wireless, you aren't just able to take advantage of its wireless tech, but it also packs in a pretty impressive battery life. It can muster up to 55 hours of juice, something the best gaming headsets that are almost double its price tag can't manage to match. In between testing the newest pairs, I've been regularly pulling out the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless, and that can only reach up to 30 hours with my PS5, and that retails for $109.99 / £99.99.
Besides its impressive battery life, the Forta Wireless also supports 3D audio, though Trust hasn't specifically stated if it's compatible with Sony's Temptest 3D Audio in particular. I can only hope that given this pair is "designed specifically for PlayStation fans" and PS5 consoles, but I'll need to test it for myself to make sure.
What I can at least confirm is that the headset looks to be pretty comfortable, as Trust boasts that it features swivelling ear cups, an adjustable headstrap, and "extra-soft" over-ear pads. Lastly, it also comes with a detachable cardioid microphone, which can be stored away if you prefer single-player PS5 games to playing online with friends.
I'm a detachable-mic preferer myself, as I never trust that a flip-to-mute mic won't capture my nonsense in-game chatter. However, there is a mute mic button alongside some other handy on-board controls, which is a relief.
The GXTrust Forta Wireless PS5 headset is available now from UK retailers like Amazon for £69.99 (Amazon) in Midnight Black, White, and in a Black and White colorway that's exclusive to Amazon. Hopefully, it'll make an appearance at US retailers one day, but for now, this new GXTrust headst remains a UK (and Ireland) exclusive.
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