Truth: I’m not a video game playing mom. While all the boys in my home are crazy about their digital games, I don’t really have an interest. The hubs has asked me a time of two if I’d like him to set me up a character on the game that all three of my guys play together but truthfully, I’m happier watching my reality TV while they battle it out on the screen. While I’m not a gamer mom, one thing that I am is a mom who pays attention to the things her boys like and since my two sons and my hubby are big into gaming, I’m always on the lookout for games and accessories that will make me the the cool mom when I bring them into our home. That’s why I recently knew that with my teen’s birthday quickly approaching, I’d earn major brownie points by having him test out the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset. While I knew this gaming headset would be an improvement on his older Turtle Beach® gaming headset, I had no idea that the sound and quality of the Recon 200 would help make gaming utterly great.
For all of my guys, gaming is an experience. I’ve heard endless dinner time conversations about how the graphics, capabilities and features of their favorite games make gaming into not just something to do but a way of life. Knowing that for my teen, connecting with his friends while he’s playing his favorite game is more of a form of socialization than anything else, I decided to surprise him with the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset. While the features were clearly printed on the box, all I really knew going into giving him this gaming gift was that the headset looked cool and he had been telling me that he needed to upgrade his gaming headset for months. So, that was my mission.
However, through giving him the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset and letting him tell me about the experience, I learned what makes this headset different and a must have for novice and serious gamers alike. Let me start by saying that the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset is compatible with the Xbox One (my son’s gaming system of choice), PS4™, Nintendo Switch™, PC and Mobile so pretty much if you can game on it, this headset can make the experience even more awesome. Like I said though, my kiddo plays on the Xbox One.
As soon as I presented him with his Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset, he opened the box, read the instructions and was ready to get his game on.
The first thing he noticed about the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset was how awesome it looked. I mean, seriously, I’m not even a gamer but I know that this is a sweet looking piece of technology. With the Turtle Beach® logo prominently displayed on the side and the option of white or black, I could tell that this headset means business when it comes to gaming.
Truthfully, that was just the start of what sets the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset apart though. After plugging the headset into his Xbox One controller, he was ready to take it for a test drive and see how it enhanced his gaming experience.
While the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset is compatible with a variety of gaming systems, it’s designed for the Xbox One and PS4™ and has a toggle button on the side where you can choose which of the two gaming systems you wish to pair it with.
He was thrilled with the Xbox One option because in additional to already having great sound, the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset comes Surround Sound ready for Xbox One meaning that it’s optimized to deliver immersive Windows Sonic for Headphones surround sound each time he uses it. This feature provided by Microsoft for Xbox One is also compatible with Windows 10 PCs and can be used with Dolby Atmos® for Headphones that are sold separately. After flipping the switch to ensure the best sound when paired with his Xbox One and making a final adjustment to the metal-reinforced headband of his headset that provides added durability, he was ready to give the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset a test run.
Before even putting the headset on his head, the surround sound feature as well as the sleek look of the headset had him excited but as he plugged in and played around with his Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset, he learned that it does so much more.
The minute the sound started coming through his headset, his eyes widened in surprise and he quickly adjusted the volume because the sounds was so much louder and clearer than what he was expecting. With rechargable battery-powered amplification and a bass boost that allows him to actually hear AND feel the sound, this headset took his favorite game to the next level.
The 40mm over-ear speakers produced crisp highs and thundering lows that enhanced his visual experience with a audio experience to match. That paired with Turtle Beach®’s well-known high -sensitivity mic that picks up his voice loud and clear when he talks to his friend but flips up to mute when mom comes into the room to ask a question allowed him to be completely in control of the audio experience of his game. He was able to quickly and easily make adjustments to the volume of his voice as he talked into the headset so that he no longer has to scream for his friends to hear him and can instead carry on conversations without the worry that what he has to say will be missed.
I gave him a while to test out the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset and then came back to ask what his thoughts were and while I wish I could say he gave me a long hug and told me what an awesome mom I am for giving him these, he was so immersed in his gaming world that now sounded crisper and clearer than ever that all I got was a thumbs up and a high five and he was back at it, battling on the screen with a new clarity thanks to the sound of the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset.
If you have a gamer in your home, no matter their age, give them the gift of the best sounding gaming experience every with the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset. This always ready-to-play headset that provides crisp, clear sound in a sleek and durable design offers over 12-hours of gaming per charge and takes whatever game you’re playing to new levels with unmatched sound. To find out more about the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset, be sure to click here.
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Then tell me, who is the gamer in our home and how would the Turtle Beach® Recon 200 gaming headset make their gaming experience even better?

My youngest son is the gamer in our family and he wants one of these headsets so bad. Maybe for Christmas this year?
I highly recommend it. My teen is very picky about his gaming accessories and he loves this one! Now my hubby is asking for one for Christmas…guess we better get shopping!
Tell Santa I have been really good this year!!
My son would love that! I love how cushy the earpieces are, and I love that it provides such high-quality sound. I see a Christmas present!
The right headset can really make gaming an immersive experience, as well as give an avid gamer that extra edge. We have tried many through the years and it is always a journey learning what features we appreciate most.
High quality sound seems to be super important for all the competitive games. A good headset like this is such a good idea!
My teenage son is the biggest gamer here followed by my husband. They would both love this gaming headset. They both like to play military based games so this would take it to the next level.
These really do look like a dream headset! My son would love these as well because he is just getting into gaming now.
My friend’s teen boy is a total gaming geek. He would go nuts over this because he doesn’t have any headphones and always hears “turn that down!” LOL! Thanks for the great Christmas gift suggestion!
My boys love Turtle Beach. They make really good gaming gear.
…and now I know what to get my gaming brother for CHristmas! Thank you for the heads up! I am SO out of date on all this tech.
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I don’t want my kids to know this exists! They already chat all the time to themselves when they play games.
This headset sounds like it would be great for gaming. My husband and son would really love these.
Really awesome what you did for your son. Never knew this headset existed. I’m definitely considering buying this.