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Razer's Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed earbuds are receiving Xbox and PlayStation models, but PS5 players don't have to wait

So long as the current gaming climate hasn't made you throw out your consoles in a fit of rage, you can soon grab a pair of Razer's Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed earphones for both your Xbox Series X/S and the PS5.

Razer unveiled on July 9, 2026, that both an Xbox and a PS5 model of the best gaming earbud contenders were incoming, sporting bespoke Xbox and Sony branding. Of course, these new earphones aren't just about showcasing the brand's synonymous logos and black and white color palettes, as they now allow full Bluetooth support to work natively on both consoles, which was not previously possible.

Xbox and PS5 consoles don't natively support Bluetooth audio, which is why you often see the best gaming headsets released in Xbox models too. However, with these upcoming buds, that won't be an issue, though you'll have to wait a bit to find out pricing and availability if you want these buds for yourself.

While the new Xbox/PS5 Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds aren't out quite yet, PS5 players can still grab the existing model for $99.99 at Amazon right now. You'll lose out on Bluetooth and the white Sony design, but that won't matter much if you prefer 2.4GHz compatibility.

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Razer has remained hush-hush on the pricing and availability for these upcoming earphones for now. However, both incoming Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed earbuds for Xbox and PS5 appear identical to the existing model, besides the fact that each one will allow Bluetooth audio to work without a hitch.

They'll not only provide you with Bluetooth 5.3 support, but you'll also be able to take advantage of the brand's speedy ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz audio, which you can enable by plugging the charging case into the console of your choice. That's right, the included HyperSpeed Case doesn't just look the part with its RGB lighting, but it doubles up as a wireless transmitter, so you don't have to keep track of any tiny additional dongles.

Image of the Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed for Xbox, sitting on a black gaming desk surrounded by matching Razer accessories.

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Talking of the buds HyperSpeed Case, it can provide an additional 25 hours of charge for the buds, adding to the 10 hours of existing playback. Up to 35 hours isn't to scoff at, especially if these upcoming buds are priced at a similar $100 price point to the non-Xbox and PS5 model.

Additionally, the earbuds feature an IPX4-rated water-resistant design, so they'll double up as a great way to listen to music on the go, something I do with my SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds regularly. However, gamers will be able to specifically take advantage of the pair's spatial audio capabilities, which include support with Windows Sonic for Xbox platforms, 3D Audio on PlayStation, and THX Spatial Audio on PC, so even those who play their favorite Xbox titles on their gaming PCs haven't been excluded.

Razer did not include any pricing or availability details in its Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed for Xbox and PlayStation announcement, so you'll have to be patient if you want these for yourself. However, PS5 players can simply grab the existing pair if you don't mind giving Bluetooth a miss. In fact, that could even be the cheaper option if these proprietary Xbox and PS5 versions drive up the MSRP - which is worth looking out for.

If you prefer traditional cups to earbuds, I've also rounded up the best PS5 headsets, the best Xbox Series X headsets, and the best PC headsets for gaming available today.

Originalquelle: www.gamesradar.com →