That means that you can hook every gaming system you own up to one headset and flip between them on the fly. Since its Bluetooth compatible, it can also be connected to mobile devices, the Nintendo Switch, and other devices too. The back of the base also includes a port to connect a PC, though that won’t pass video through. It’s basically an HDMI switch inside of a headset. With a press of a “Playsync” button on the side of the headset (or in a Logitech app), players can switch which console appears on the connected TV or monitor, as well as what audio feeds to the headset. Both the audio and visual from each console pass through the base stand. The wireless headset comes with a base stand that connects to each console via HDMI and USB. The A50 X pulls that off in a very surprising manner. That might sound simple, but the consoles feature different connection methods that make it difficult to find a one-headset-fits-all audio solution. One key example is that it’s able to connect to both the PS5 and Xbox Series X. The A50 X builds on that idea in a few ways.
The new device is an evolution of Logitech’s popular Astro A50 headset, which features a distinct base stand. It costs a whopping $380, but for good reason: It’s a headset that’s compatible with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X that doubles as an HDMI switcher. Logitech has announced its latest gaming headset, the Astro A50 X.
