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The Afterglow’s RCA piggyback cables are attached to a pre-paired wireless transmitter, which looks like a translucent USB flash drive, and plugs into an available USB port on a console or computer.

For Xbox 360 owners, this means using the provided break-out cable, purchasing an aftermarket break-out cable to work in conjunction with an HDMI output, or tapping a television’s analog audio outputs. In order to function as universally as possible, the Afterglow connects to consoles and PCs by way of analog stereo RCA connections. This includes a volume dial, a knob to adjust the volume balance between game noise and chat, an extendable microphone, a mini-USB input for charging, an Xbox chat cable input, and a line-in jack for connecting external devices such as smartphones and MP3 players. The rest of the Afterglow’s onboard controls and features are also crammed into the left earpiece. Somewhat surprisingly, we preferred the immersive setting for almost all applications. The options include a “raw audio” mode, which employs no processing, a bass-boost option and an “immersive” setting, which is meant to expand the virtual sound space without mucking up directional sound effects which are so important in first-person shooters. We can see adults and even older teens opting for this, while younger users will probably love the bright, attention-getting glow.Īside from dimming the lighting, the mode button also toggles the headset between three different EQ settings. Thin, tension-mounted metal cables suspend the headband to adjust for varying head sizes – a smart ergonomic move on PDP’s part, and one of our favorite features.įor those who aren’t into the whole sci-fi theme, the lighting can be dimmed or turned off entirely using a mode button on the left earpiece. Hovering below the illuminated plastic headband is a band of black fabric, which is where the ‘phones actually make contact with the head. The rest of the ear cups are layered in thick black plastic, with cushy leatherette ear pads in gunmetal grey. Each ear cup’s illuminated “window” reveals the headphones’ internal circuitry, further reinforcing a futuristic, super-technical look. Powering up the headphones illuminates the massive unit’s earpieces and headband in electric blue, resembling something straight out of Tron. The Afterglow certainly makes a strong initial impression. Pulling the headset from the foam, we got our first glimpse of the futuristic headset and its huge Plexiglas-like halo that arcs above the padded headband like a rainbow. Inside its box, the Afterglow comes seated in thick grey foam, alongside a variety of connecting cables, and a small booklet of instructions. But can the Afterglow deliver a sonic experience that rises above the fray, even at such an affordable price? We sat down with the headset for some serious gaming to find out. Loaded with features and accessibly priced at $89.95, the Afterglow headset presents an attractive choice. Under its Afterglow brand, it sells a variety of illuminated, see-through console controllers for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii console systems, a line of phosphorescent gaming headphones, and now the gleaming blue Afterglow Universal Wireless headset.

That includes cases for smartphones and e-readers, and a variety of other products under the umbrella of huge brands like Disney and Energizer, among others. Performance Design Products is one of those tech companies that makes cool stuff for your cool stuff.