The Xbox One-specific edition of the Astro A40 + MixAmp M80 gaming headset is a bit like Dante from Clerks: It’s not even supposed to be here today. But because Microsoft changed their entire voice chat protocol for the new Xbox as well as the type of headset port on the controller, Astro Gaming's had to make a special version of their most well-known cans.
At first glance, the A40 + MixAmp M80 headset appears to be an elegant variant of the much beloved A40 line. The headset is the same comfortable, lightweight, well-constructed, nicely padded unit that Astro has offered for years (if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!). The integrated microphone arm easily flips up and out of the way when you don’t need it (or detaches altogether). And the mini M80 MixAmp—a device that's a fraction of the size of the standard A40 MixAmp—is as plug-and-play as it gets. Just snap it into the controller’s only port and you’re all set. The M80 MixAmp is also extremely easy and intuitive to use, with a large volume knob, mute button, equalizer, and voice/game sound balance buttons right within thumb’s reach.
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At first glance, the A40 + MixAmp M80 headset appears to be an elegant variant of the much beloved A40 line. The headset is the same comfortable, lightweight, well-constructed, nicely padded unit that Astro has offered for years (if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!). The integrated microphone arm easily flips up and out of the way when you don’t need it (or detaches altogether). And the mini M80 MixAmp—a device that's a fraction of the size of the standard A40 MixAmp—is as plug-and-play as it gets. Just snap it into the controller’s only port and you’re all set. The M80 MixAmp is also extremely easy and intuitive to use, with a large volume knob, mute button, equalizer, and voice/game sound balance buttons right within thumb’s reach.
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