HyperX Cloud Alpha

Works on Windows, PS5 and Xbox, with a mute control.

HeadsetA wired headset with a detachable mic and mute on the cable, for every console's controller jack

Maker price $99.99 at HyperX ↗ · checked Nov 2, 2026

Platform connections

“Works” means the maker lists that platform for the connection shown; “Maker doesn't say” means it doesn't mention it either way. On a headset, it also depends on the edition you pick.

HyperX Cloud Alpha: how it connects and what you can adjust

Over the cable

HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone
Its 3.5 mm plug
Mic input on your PC or console
Game chat

Connections: 3.5 mm (4-pole) · PC extension cable (separate headphone and mic plugs)
Mute: Mic mute on the cable
Hear yourself: Not listed by the maker

Choose it if…

You want game sound and voice chat in one headset.
You are happy to check your voice with your chat app’s mic test instead of hearing yourself continuously in headphones.
You want a wearable microphone rather than a separate desk stand or arm.

Before choosing this model

HyperX says an Xbox One controller without a 3.5 mm jack needs the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter, sold separately.
HyperX lists no software, sidetone or game and chat balance for it: it's a plain 3.5 mm headset.
The US store sells it in black and red.
It plugs in by cable, so there's no edition to match: use a jack that takes a headset mic, such as a controller's 3.5 mm jack.
No stand or arm needed: the mic is on the headset.
Use the cable in the box; you only need an adapter if your computer lacks that port.

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Controls and specifications

PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Switch · Mobile. Software: Not listed by the maker.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections	3.5 mm (4-pole) · PC extension cable (separate headphone and mic plugs)
Microphone mute	Mic mute on the cable
Monitoring	Not listed by the maker
Chat controls	mute on the cable · volume on the cable
Mounts	Not listed by the maker
Dimensions	Not listed by the maker

In the box and parts
Included parts	Cloud Alpha headset · Detachable headset cable · Detachable mic · PC extension cable · Quick start guide
Additional parts	Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.

Manufacturer specifications for HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Compatibility the maker lists	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and phones, all by 3.5 mm
Connections	4-pole 3.5 mm plug into a controller or phone; the PC extension cable splits it into headphone and mic plugs
Microphone	Detachable electret condenser mic, 50 Hz to 18 kHz
Pickup pattern	Noise-cancelling
Drivers	50 mm dual-chamber, neodymium magnets
Frequency response	13 Hz to 27 kHz
Impedance	65 Ω
Weight	298 g; 336 g with the mic
Cable	Detachable headset cable 1.3 m; PC extension cable 2 m
Controls	Volume and mic mute on the detachable cable
In the box	Cloud Alpha headset · Detachable headset cable · Detachable mic · PC extension cable · Quick start guide

Questions about the HyperX Cloud Alpha

Does the HyperX Cloud Alpha work on PS5?

Yes, HyperX documents it. Pick it in the console's microphone settings and check the level before joining a party.

Does the HyperX Cloud Alpha work on Xbox Series / One?

Yes, HyperX documents it. Pick it in the console's microphone settings and check the level before joining a party.

Set it up for game chat.

Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.
Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.
Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

References

HyperX HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset
HyperX HyperX Cloud Alpha specifications
HyperX HyperX Cloud Alpha: Xbox One setup