A USB plug doesn't mean a mic works for PS5 voice chat. Start with the controller's mic or a headset made for PlayStation, and check how the mic shows up on the PS5 before you buy a separate one.
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PS5
FIFINE states it works in the PS5's USB port, and your wired headset can plug into the mic's headphone jack.
FIFINE says it does not work on Xbox. Mute, gain and the headphone jack only work over USB.
Or: HyperX SoloCast, HyperX lists PS5 too; smaller, no headphone jack.
Maker price $56.99 at FIFINE ↗ · checked November 2
PS5, small and simple
HyperX lists PS5 and PS4; one USB-C cable and tap-to-mute with a light.
No headphone jack: keep your controller's headset for game sound.
Or: FIFINE AmpliGame AM8, PS5 stated by FIFINE, with a headphone jack.
Maker price $83.32 at HyperX ↗ · checked November 2
PS5 headset
HyperX lists PS5 for its wireless dongle, with a detachable boom mic and a mute light.
Xbox is not listed. Game chat still depends on the game using the console's mic input.
Or: Audeze Maxwell 2, PlayStation edition.
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Maker price $179.99 at HyperX ↗ · checked November 2
A small, cheap USB mic HyperX lists for PC, Mac and PS5, with tap-to-mute
PS5: Works
No headphone jack, so you cannot hear yourself through the mic; use your chat app's mic test.
Maker price $83.32 at HyperX ↗ · checked November 2
PS5: Works
In XLR mode the mute button, gain, headphone jack and lighting stop working; the interface does that job.
Maker price $56.99 at FIFINE ↗ · checked November 2
A USB mic for PC and Mac with a tap-to-mute light and a headphone jack to hear yourself
PS5: Maker doesn't say
HyperX lists the QuadCast 2 S for PC and Mac; it doesn't list any console.
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Maker price $159.99 at HyperX ↗ · checked November 2
A USB mic for PC and Mac: press the gain knob to mute, and plug headphones into it to hear yourself
PS5: Maker doesn't say
NZXT's product page listed PS5, but the Capsule Elite manual covers only PC and Mac and gives no PS5 setup, so treat PS5 chat as unconfirmed.
A USB/XLR dynamic mic with tap-to-mute and a headphone jack for a PC, a Mac or a PS5; FIFINE says it does not work on Xbox
PS5: Works
In XLR mode the mute button, gain knob and headphone jack stop working; the interface does that job.
Maker price $67.99 at FIFINE ↗ · checked November 4
A cheap wired headset that plugs into an Xbox or PS5 controller, a Switch or a PC
PS5: Works
Logitech sells it in Xbox (XB) and PlayStation (PS) colors at one price, and lists the same specifications for every color.
Maker price $44.99 at Logitech G ↗ · checked November 3
One base station for an Xbox, a PS5 and a PC at once, with the game and chat balance on the headset
PS5: Works
Each console needs an HDMI cable and a USB cable into the base station, and the HDMI cables aren't in the box.
Maker price $399.99 at Logitech G ↗ · checked November 2
A cheap, light wireless headset with a detachable mic for PC, PlayStation and Switch
PS5: Works
Attack Shark lists Xbox but doesn't say which connection to use there; it names the 2.4 GHz dongle for PS4, PS5 and laptops.
A wired closed-back headset with a cardioid mic, for PC and consoles through one adapter
PS5: Works
On a console you use the adapter in the box; beyerdynamic sells a 1.2 m console cable separately.
Maker price $379.99 at beyerdynamic ↗ · checked November 2
A cheap wired headset with one 3.5 mm plug for a controller, a PC or a phone
PS5: Works
This is the HS35 v3, which Corsair sells as the follow-up to the HS35 v2; the v2 shows out of stock in Corsair's store.
Maker price $49.99 at Corsair ↗ · checked November 2
PS5: Works
Corsair lists PC, Mac and PlayStation; not Xbox.
Maker price $119.99 at Corsair ↗ · checked November 2
Wireless for PC and PlayStation, with a flip-up mute and a long battery
PS5: Works
This isn't the Xbox model: Corsair sells the VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS for Xbox separately.
Maker price $89.99 at Corsair ↗ · checked November 2
A wired headset with a detachable mic and mute on the cable, for every console's controller jack
PS5: Works
HyperX says an Xbox One controller without a 3.5 mm jack needs the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter, sold separately.
Maker price $99.99 at HyperX ↗ · checked November 2
A wired headset that works almost everywhere: 3.5 mm on consoles, the USB box on a PC
PS5: Works
On Xbox and Switch it plugs into the controller or console's 3.5 mm jack; the USB box and its mute are for PC.
Maker price $79.99 at HyperX ↗ · checked November 2
A wired headset for nearly every platform, with a detachable mic and mute on the earcup
PS5: Works
HyperX lists PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and mobile; it doesn't list Switch 2.
Maker price $99.99 at HyperX ↗ · checked November 2
PS5: Works
This is the wired PRO X: the PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED and the PRO X Wireless are different headsets.
Maker price $99.99 at Logitech G ↗ · checked November 2
A 370 g wireless headset with a detachable cardioid mic and a USB receiver, for a Windows PC or a PS5 or PS4
PS5: Works
Logitech's support specification lists only Windows 7 or later at release; the shop page adds PS5 and PS4.
Maker price $179.99 at Logitech G ↗ · checked November 4
A light wireless headset with built-in mics, no boom, for PC, Mac and PlayStation
PS5: Works
Logitech's page lists Xbox, but Logitech names no way to connect it to an Xbox: the LIGHTSPEED receiver is for PC, Mac, PS5 and PS4, and Bluetooth for phones and a Switch.
A 290 g wireless headset with a removable 48 kHz mic that connects by its USB receiver, Bluetooth or a USB cable, for a PC, a Mac, a PS5 or a Switch 2
PS5: Works
Logitech's shop page gives up to 90 hours without lighting and 40 with the default lighting; its support specification says 80 and 35.
Maker price $159.99 at Logitech G ↗ · checked November 4
A light wireless headset (278 g) with a USB receiver, for a PC, a Mac or a PlayStation
PS5: Works
Logitech's compatibility line says PlayStation 4 or later, but its system requirements name the PlayStation 4 alone.
Maker price $109.99 at Logitech G ↗ · checked November 3
A wireless headset with no boom: hidden beamforming mics, ANC and a 2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth at once, for a PC or PS5 that also takes phone calls
PS5: Works
The mics are built into the ear cups; there is no boom mic.
Maker price $249.99 at Razer ↗ · checked November 4
A light wireless headset with a USB-C dongle for PC, PlayStation and Switch, plus Bluetooth for your phone
PS5: Works
Razer lists PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and mobile; it doesn't list Xbox or Mac.
Maker price $99.99 at Razer ↗ · checked November 2
One 3.5 mm plug for every platform: the cheap, light pick for chat on anything
PS5: Works
It is analogue only: on a desktop PC with separate mic and headphone jacks you need a splitter.
Maker price $59.99 at Razer ↗ · checked November 2
A wireless headset with a dongle for the PC or PS5 and Bluetooth for a phone, both connected at once
PS5: Works
Razer's list leaves Xbox out, and the dongle isn't an Xbox one.
Maker price $179.99 at Razer ↗ · checked November 3
A wired USB-C headset with a mic that tucks into the earcup, for a PC, a Mac, a PS5 or a docked Switch
PS5: Works
It plugs in by USB only, with no 3.5 mm plug, so it can't go into a controller's headphone jack.
Maker price from $79.99 at Razer ↗ · checked November 3
Sony's PS5 headset with the mics built into the earcups: no boom, and a button to hear yourself
PS5: Works
The mics are built into the headset, with no boom to bring close to your mouth.
Sony's own PS5 headset: its USB adapter also works on a PC and a Mac, and its mic folds away
PS5: Works
Sony lists PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal over PlayStation Link, and phones and tablets over Bluetooth; it doesn't list Xbox or Switch.
A light wired headset with a retractable mic for any controller, a PC or a Mac
PS5: Works
This is the multi-platform Nova 1. The Nova 1P and 1X console versions leave out the splitter cable, which a PC with separate mic and headphone jacks needs.
Wireless for PC and PlayStation, with a mic that slides into the earcup
PS5: Works
This is not the Xbox edition: SteelSeries sells the Arctis Nova 5X for Xbox separately.
Wireless for PC and PlayStation, with game audio and phone calls at the same time
PS5: Works
This is not the Xbox edition: SteelSeries sells Xbox versions of the Nova 7 separately.
Wireless for PC and PlayStation, with a base station for sidetone and EQ and a second battery to swap in
PS5: Works
This is the PC and PlayStation edition: SteelSeries sells the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox, with an Xbox jack on its base station, as a separate box.
A cheap wired headset with a flip-to-mute mic for a PlayStation or Xbox controller
PS5: Works
This is the Multiplatform model, with a 1.2 m cable. The PC version has a 2 m cable and a splitter for a PC with separate mic and headphone jacks.
Maker price $29.99 at Turtle Beach ↗ · checked November 2
Wireless for Xbox and PlayStation from one box, with a flip-to-mute mic and an 80-hour battery
PS5: Works
This is the Designed for Xbox edition. Turtle Beach's PlayStation edition lists PlayStation, PC and phones but not Xbox.
Maker price $109.99 at Turtle Beach ↗ · checked November 2
Wireless for an Xbox and a PS5 or PC from one box, swapped with one button
PS5: Works
This is the Xbox edition, with two transmitters: one for Xbox and one for a PC or PlayStation. Turtle Beach also sells PlayStation and PC editions, and each replacement transmitter pairs only with its own edition.
Maker price $199.99 at Turtle Beach ↗ · checked November 2
For an Xbox player who also plays on a PS5, PC or Mac: one transmitter with an Xbox/PC mode switch, a removable boom plus a built-in mic, and swappable batteries
PS5: Works
This is the Xbox edition. The PlayStation edition (TBS-3365-01) has PS and PC modes only and no Xbox mode.
Maker price $329.99 at Turtle Beach ↗ · checked November 4
Try a different platform or headset edition, remove a control filter, or shorten the model name.
USB alone does not confirm console chat support.
35 models in this guide.
The DualSense controller microphone is a useful starting point while you decide whether you need a separate microphone. If it already handles your party chat, test position, mute and input level before buying anything. A compatible controller headset or the exact PlayStation edition of a wireless headset is another complete path. Sony's own PULSE Elite and PULSE 3D connect through the USB adapter in their box, and Sony lists PS5 for both.
Audeze Maxwell 2 has separate Xbox and PlayStation editions: choose the PlayStation one and its matching dongle for PS5. Razer sells the BlackShark V3 Pro in PC, PlayStation and Xbox editions and lists PS5 for all three. Then select the headset microphone in console settings. The family name alone does not establish the contents or platform of the box you are buying.
Three standalone mics here have a PS5 statement from their maker. FIFINE says the AmpliGame AM8 works in the PS5's USB port, and your wired headset can plug into its headphone jack. HyperX lists PS5 for the original SoloCast, not for the SoloCast 2. Elgato lists PS5 for the Wave Neo. Select the mic in the PS5's sound settings and test it before you join a party.
QuadCast 2 S and Capsule Elite list PC and Mac connections, but their current model instructions do not confirm PS5 microphone input. For PS5 chat, keep a working controller mic or choose a supported PlayStation headset edition instead.
A PlayStation label can describe headphone sound without establishing the microphone input. PRO X 2 lists USB wireless stereo sound for PS5/PS4; run the actual console microphone test before relying on it for party chat. Hearing game audio is only half of the check.
A standalone microphone does not replace headphones or game-audio output. Decide whether game and chat audio will go to the microphone's headphone jack, a USB or HDMI audio device, a display, or the controller headset output. If you use the microphone's headphone output, verify the console exposes the intended output and adjust the device's microphone/headphone mix where provided.
If you already own a standalone microphone, confirm it appears as a PS5 microphone input before spending on a stand or arm. On this page, the AmpliGame AM8, the original SoloCast and the Wave Neo are the standalone mics whose makers list PS5; for any other mic, that console check comes first. For a connection that passes it, measure cable reach, port type and speaking position; match any mount to the microphone thread, total supported weight and desk edge.
A headset that works on PS5 may not work on Xbox or Nintendo. Check the edition on the box: PlayStation and Xbox versions can include different wireless dongles or base stations.
After connecting the supported microphone, open Settings, Sound, Microphone and choose the input device. Check the console's microphone status and use Adjust Microphone Level while speaking from the planned position. PlayStation shows a target range for the input level; adjust the device or console control until ordinary speech sits in that range without relying on a whisper or a shout.
Test the device's hardware mute while the PS5 meter is visible. The meter should stop responding when mute is active and resume when released. If the microphone also has a headphone output, set listening level separately from microphone input level. Raising headphone volume does not raise the voice signal, and changing gain should not be used as a substitute for a usable listening level.
Then test in the intended party or game-chat path. A device appearing in settings establishes that PS5 sees it; the final check establishes that the intended application is using it. Keep controller mute, headset mute, and microphone mute states in view because any one of them can stop transmission depending on the route.
Keep the DualSense microphone if it meets your chat needs after the input-level and mute checks. For a desk mic, choose one its maker lists for PS5: the AM8 if you want to plug your headset into the mic, the original SoloCast if you want it small with tap-to-mute, or the Wave Neo if you want a pop filter and riser in the box. Choose the exact PlayStation edition of a supported headset when you want game sound and a wearable microphone in one setup. Audeze Maxwell 2 needs its PlayStation edition and dongle, while Razer lists PS5 for every BlackShark V3 Pro edition; confirm the edition on the box before comparing controls.
We cannot recommend QuadCast 2 S or Capsule Elite as a confirmed PS5 microphone from the available documentation. A computer-compatible USB microphone is not a console buying recommendation. If you own one already, run the PS5 input test; if you are buying now, retain the working controller path or use the PlayStation headset options instead.
Yes. The DualSense has a built-in mic, and any wired headset with a mic works in its 3.5 mm jack. Try that first: buy a mic only if your friends say it isn't good enough.
PS5 accepts many USB mics, but only some makers say so; we mark a model as supported only when its maker does. Xbox does not take USB mics for party chat: use a headset made for Xbox, or a headset in the controller's jack.
A headset is one purchase that works the same at every desk and on console. A separate mic gives you a wider choice of mics and lets you keep headphones you like, but needs desk space and, on console, a model the maker supports.
Wireless headsets for consoles come in PlayStation and Xbox editions with different dongles. The Xbox edition is needed for wireless Xbox chat; the PlayStation edition usually also works on PC.
Check the exact platform, connection and required controls. Then measure the stand or arm position before adding mounting parts.