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Turtle Beach’s Stealth 500P are the perfect (wireless) start for Playstation gamers

For gamers,  it’s pretty easy to get so caught up in every major title release that you forget there are a number of ways to upgrade your overall gaming experience. After all, what good is the latest title if you aren’t enjoying it to its fullest? And one of the easiest ways to transform your gaming fun from good to great is with a solid gaming headset.

With so many brands and models gunning for your attention, the vast selection of gaming headsets can seem a little daunting. Let us save you some trouble. If you’re looking for an affordable but high-performance wireless headset for your PlayStation 4, then the Turtle Beach Stealth 500P should be at the top of your short list . Though the 500p’s Xbox counterpart, the 500X, share the same name (more or less), but the set-up, available functions and more make the 500p a unique wireless set-up, and one you’ll be glad to be familiar with before you buy.

Related: Turtle Beach Stealth 500x review

In this video, avid gamer Joshua Smith goes hands-on with the Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 500p to show what they have to offer, how they differ themselves in the market, and what to think of them after hours of use. With a completely wireless setup, mic-monitoring and a $100 price tag, these just may be the wireless wonders you’ve been searching for. See everything that the 500p have to offer in just a few short moments by checking out the quick video review above.

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