"One of the best value headsets for Xbox and PC" — Even though I don't need it, I'm tempted to buy this gaming headset because it's so cheap right now for Prime Day

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I play PC games most nights, and one of my most crucial accessories is my gaming headset. Though I've owned a few different brands through the years, my most used headsets are those from HyperX. This company uses comfortable materials and produces great audio devices at value prices, so I can communicate with my team members and hear game sounds clearly.

Right now, one of our favorite HyperX gaming headsets is selling for a song during Amazon Prime Day. You can currently purchase the HyperX CloudX for just $42.72 at Amazon while this deal lasts. It's such a great deal that I'm even tempted to buy it, even though I've already got a great gaming headset from HyperX.

HyperX CloudX | was $69.99 now $42.74 at Amazon

This wired headset is made of durable materials with soft cushioning for a comfortable wearing experience. Despite its low price, it offers great speaker and mic quality so you can hear in-game noises and communicate with others effectively. The microphone can even be detached whenever you don't need to use it.

👀 See at: Amazon | HyperX

✅Perfect for: Anyone who wants a comfortable, budget gaming headset that still provides great audio quality and mic quality.

❌Avoid it if: You'd prefer a wireless headset.

🔍Our experience: HyperX CloudX review

💰 Price check: Sold out at Best Buy

🤔Why Amazon Prime? This deal is an Amazon Prime membership exclusive, but with that you're also getting free, fast shipping on millions of items, exclusive discounts all year round, and tons of extra perks like movie, TV, and music streaming, eBooks, and much more. You can sign-up for Amazon Prime with a 30-day trial for free at Amazon.

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Great audio and mic quality at a budget price

HyperX CloudX wired headset held — HyperX CloudX is the gaming headset you want when you just want to plug in and not worry about any extra bells or whistles. (Image credit: Chelsea Beardsmore | Windows Central)

In our HyperX CloudX review, our own Chelsea Beardsmore wrote that this is "one of the best-value headsets for Xbox and PC that money can buy." If you simply want a straightforward gaming headset that provides a good user experience without any extra bells and whistles then the CloudX is the perfect choice.

HyperX CloudX specs

Compatibility: 3.5mm wired: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, compatible PCs, etc.
Headphones: 53mm neodymium
Frequency response: 15Hz - 25kHz
Microphone: Uni-directional, Noise-cancelling
Earcups: Over ear, leatherette with noise-isolating design
Price: was $69.99 now $42.74

When talking about the headset's quality, Chelsea explains that the standard 53mm drivers that come with the CloudX enhance bass reproduction to a good degree, especially given that these are just entry-level earphones. She also says that while stereo does help with positional awareness, that it isn't as accurate as on some premium headsets. You could always pay more for another headset with better sound quality, but these aren't bad by any stretch.

Additionally, she talks about how the detachable microphone provides plenty of convenience since you can remove it whenever you don't want to use it. This also makes the headset easier to travel with if necessary. Meanwhile, the actual microphone quality is really nice, thanks to effective noise cancellation.

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The "X" at the end of "Cloud" denotes that this headset is good to use with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Of course, that's not a surprise, given that it connects to your device's headphone jack. You usually only have to worry about Xbox compatibility when it comes to wireless headsets. Outside of Xbox, this headset is also perfect for use with your PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or your phone (if it has a headphone jack).

Of course, if you don't like the idea of having a wired connection between yourself and your device then you might be better served with a wireless headset. I personally love my HyperX Cloud III Wireless headset and have used it every day since I did our HyperX Cloud III Wireless review, so that's an option. They are slightly better quality than the CloudX while still having that convenient removable microphone.

Do I need an Amazon Prime membership for these deals?

You'll need an Amazon Prime membership for any Amazon deals marked with the red "Prime Big Deal" tag (Amazon's offered free trial counts) on their store page, but not for any other discounts visible on the seller's website. None of the deals from other retailers listed here require other kinds of memberships, either, though you can get benefits like free shipping with Walmart Plus, Target Circle, My Best Buy, and the like.

When does October Prime Day end?

Amazon's October Prime Day will last until 11:59 p.m. PT on October 9, at which point the event will officially conclude.

How long will these deals last?

While it's likely that many of the Amazon-specific "Prime Big Deals" will go offline when October Prime Day itself does, several of them might remain available for a period of time after the event's conclusion. The same is true for discounts on other storefronts, so keep that in mind (though I don't recommend banking on stragglers sticking around).

More Prime Day deals and anti-Prime Day deals

We at Windows Central are scouring the internet for the best Prime Day deals and anti-Prime Day deals, but there are plenty more discounts going on now. Here's where to find more savings: