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Nov 8, 2022 · The A20s retain the typical Astro aesthetic with square ear cups. The white design with blue accents (green for Xbox) gives the headset a lighter, more-playful feel to them. And speaking of light ...
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You can use Dolby Atmos for Headphones with the A20 Wireless Headset. You will have to supply your licence for it. For the EQ presets, it's really down to personal preference. ASTRO: Best mode for all gamers - tuned for gaming by ASTRO's audio experts. Precise bass for immersion.
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- Bringing your old Astro Gaming headset to the PS5
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By Kevin Lee
Posted: Sep 1, 2020 7:01 am
For too long gamers have had to buy multiple gaming headsets if they own more than one gaming console, but the new Astro A20 Gen 2 promises to solve that, being the first headset to work with both the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
As with buying any previous Astro gaming headset, you’ll still have to pledge your allegiance to one system by first buying an either green- or blue- tinted wireless gaming headset. However, if you want to use that same headset for the other platform, all you need to do is buy a second wireless dongle designed for your desired console.
Not only can you pair the Astro A20 Gen 2 with either console, doing so will unlock system-specific features. When paired with the PS5, the Astro A20 Gen 2 gains an enhanced surround sound mode via the system's Spatial Audio feature.
Aside from those platform-specific features, the Astro A20 Gen 2 looks like a solid wireless gaming headset on paper. It is rated for up to 50 feet of wireless range and more than 15 hours of battery life, plus you can recharge it over USB-C.
On top of announcing a new wireless gaming headset, Astro also announced a new HDMI Adapter for anyone looking to port an old Astro gaming headset to the PS5.
Now this solution is only necessary if your headset required optical audio in to work, which is the majority of Astro Gaming’s older lineup including the A10, A20 Gen 1, A50, and any headset that connected through the MixAmp Pro TR Gen 3 and Gen 4.
The Astro HDMI Adapter itself works as a video pass-through that includes an Optical Audio Out port. Astro also promises this adapter won’t introduce any lag or affect the PS5’s ability to put out a 4K 120Hz gaming experience at all.
The Astro HDMI Adapter will also release this October for $39.99. Registered Astro users can submit their serial number and email address to receive a $15 discount on Astro’s website.
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Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam
Oct 12, 2020 · Astro has been pretty forthcoming about its plans to open its doors for more systems and the Astro A20 Gen 2 headset is an embodiment of those ideals. It may not be Astro’s most extensive piece ...
Jan 20, 2021 · Astro has done a great job of sneaking in the A20s at a sweet spot that many other wireless headsets struggle to hit. With the Corsair HS75x and Turtle Beach Stealth 700 coming in at $170 and $150 ...
Nov 30, 2023 · The Astro A20 Wireless and Astro A20 Gen 2 Wireless perform similarly overall. The older A20 are sightly more breathable, a little more compact, are currently compatible with the Astro Command Center companion software, and offer superior overall microphone performance. The Gen 2 have a longer battery life, more consistent audio delivery, and ...
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Oct 20, 2020 · In terms of features, the Astro A20 Gen 2 offers a flip-to-mute microphone that has a decent level of flexibility, a USB-C charging port, three EQ presets, and an on-ear volume dial. The memory ...
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