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On every other device, only stereo sound is available.
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One thing that’s worth noting is that surround sound is only available when using a PC or Mac. Again, you’ll need to tweak some system settings on the home consoles, but it’s a simple process that’s covered in the headset’s manual.

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On mobile and tablet you connect to the device itself, on PS4 you plug into the DualShock 4, and on Xbox One, you need the the Official Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter. On other gaming devices, you ditch the USB controller and just plug straight in using the attached 3.5mm cable. Kingston’s headset has no such problems, and it’s much more user-friendly as a result. Turtle Beach in particular seems hellbent on putting as many buttons on its headsets as possible, which means there’s a lot to accidentally press when you’re just trying to adjust the headset. It’s a particularly smart design choice to put all of the controls on the USB sound card, rather than the headset itself. It also has a fairly limited amount of controls on it for adjusting the volume of the speakers and the microphone, as well as enabling and disabling surround sound. This unit is compatible with PC and Mac, and processes the 7.1 virtual surround sound features of the headset. The Kingston HyperX Cloud II doesn’t offer in-line controls, but the USB sound card does. Another nice touch is a detachable microphone, although that does potentially make it easy to lose. There’s also a set of velour ear cushions if you prefer that finish, which again, is a rarity on most headsets.

The ear cushioning is made of memory foam, while the default material is leatherette, which is a luxury finish for a headset at this price. The interior of the headset is where it really shines, though.
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It’s not as fashionable as a dedicated portable pair of headphones, but it’s not something you’d feel too ashamed to wear out on the street. On the exterior, the brushed metal finish feels good, the black colour scheme is muted, and the logos are relatively subtle. The Kingston HyperX Cloud II, despite its over-the-top title, is actually quite reserved, especially in the gun metal configuration of our review unit (it’s also available in red). Gaming headsets sometimes tend to be pretty gaudy, often covered in flashing lights, bright colours and ostentatious logos. If you want an affordable, high quality gaming headset that works across a wide range of devices, the Kingston HyperX Cloud II should absolutely be top of your list. The Kingston HyperX Cloud II focuses on what’s important and ditches everything else. Sure, you don’t get wireless connectivity or active noise cancellation, but those features are only usually available on headsets at twice or even three times this price. That’s especially good when you consider how good the overall sound quality is, how well designed the various components are, and how comfortable it is to use for prolonged gaming sessions. It even has a few luxury touches, such as replaceable leatherette ear cushions, an airplane headphone adaptor and a carry case. It works with all of the major gaming platforms, including PC/Mac, mobile, PS4 and Xbox One (with an adaptor). It boasts big 53mm drivers, surround sound processing, and a detachable microphone. The Kingston HyperX Cloud II aims to offer everything the average gamer would want from a headset.
