Gaming headset on your Black Friday wishlist? These are the 5 discounted crowd pleasers I'd consider from Aussie retailers, starting from AU$29

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Gaming headsets are usually among the most popular PC peripherals during big sales events. The reason is simple: the market is absolutely flooded with them, meaning the competition to shovel them out the door is fierce. That's good for us gamers.

The problem with the market being flooded is that it can be hard to know which gaming headset is worthwhile. It's literally my job to know that, and PC Gamer has a handy list of the best gaming headsets for you to peruse if you want to buy the very best in a certain category, whether it be wired or wireless.

You can easily go and look at that page and decide, but I figured I'd pull together a short list of the best gaming headset deals going in Australia at the moment, mostly because I noticed that PC Gamer's favourite—the Razer BlackShark V3—isn't on sale anywhere, not even from Razer direct.

Corsair HS35 v2
Cheap as chips
Save AU$14.65
Corsair HS35 v2: was AU$43.65 now AU$29 at Amazon
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We haven't tested this particular Corsair model but I'm including it because it's twenty-nine fricken dollars. From a reputable brand, I feel like it's an absolute steal if you want to pay as little for a gaming headset as possible. It's a wired affair (of course) with a floating headband, omni-directional mic and onboard mute and volume controls. If you're on a budget or just don't like the idea of spending big on gaming peripherals, I'd leap at this.

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HyperX Cloud Alpha
best wired
Save AU$58.30
HyperX Cloud Alpha: was AU$139 now AU$80.70 at Amazon
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According to PC Gamer's guide to the best gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Alpha is the best wired headset you can get right now. As far as sound and comfort goes, there no other headset in this price range that can match it. These usually go for around AU$110 in Australia, but this Amazon UK deal ships free, so there's no reason to pay more.

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Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset
affordable wireless
Save 41% (AU$64.95)
Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset: was AU$159.95 now AU$95 at Amazon
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A chunky discount on this very capable wireless set of cans, boasting both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth (the latter helps it double as an on-the-go set of headphones) as well as 50 hour battery life and a detachable mic. We reviewed an earlier version of this model without Bluetooth and liked what we tested. The black colourway has now sold out, but you can still nab this price in white or pink.

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Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless
(also) affordable wireless
Save AU$70.89
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless: was AU$179.95 now AU$109.06 at Amazon
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The most recent Stealth 600 copped a great review from Katie Wickens back in June, and having used it myself I can personally vouch for its quality. I especially like that it's gamer trappings are pared back enough to help it double as a commuting headset, thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity (it also comes with a 2.4 GHz wireless dongle). When it's closer to the AU$100 mark than the AU$200 mark, it's tempting indeed.

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Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro
fancy pants
Save AU$90
Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro: was AU$499 now AU$409 at Mwave
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We're not all audiophiles. Not everyone needs a AU$6,000 turntable to enjoy a record about mechanical keyboards. And that holds true for gaming: I'm fine with a AU$100 headset. Others are not! This Beyerdynamic model is our favourite wired audiophile set, and while this AU$90 discount doesn't make it cheap per se, it's a welcome cut that only Mwave seems to be offering at the moment. If you're unconvinced (and want to be convinced) check our review.

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Shaun Prescott
Shaun Prescott
Australian Editor

Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.

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