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Wired headsets are generally more affordable than their wireless counterparts.

They also tend to deliver better audio quality for their price.

SteelSeries Arctis 1 with Xbox controller

The obvious downside is that wired headsets are, well, wired.

You have to have a machine that has the right jack and you have to deal with cables.

Right now, several wired gaming headsets are on sale for up to 50% off.

HyperX Cloud Core Wired Headphones | From $30 at Amazon

They aren’t as fancy as thebest Xbox headsetsbut they’re affordable and deliver solid value.

It has a detachable microphone and a reinforced headband to help it last longer.

The SteelSeries Arctis 3 is $33, thanks to a $37 discount.

SteelSeries Arctis 3 headset | From $33 at Amazon

Despite its price, it has 3D audio to increase immersion.

It also has a detachable noise-cancelling microphone.

SteelSeries Arctis 1 headset | From $28 at Amazon

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