Alongside word that growth in Australia for the Plantronics line of gaming headsets has gone up by an impressive 216%. Which makes sense when you factor in efforts like the excellent Plantronics RIG 800LX wireless headset. The new Plantronics RIG 500 PRO Series, starting at $119 AUD, will be available mid-August.

With the key features being:

An exoskeleton ear-cup design with isolated inner acoustic chambers to reduce distortion

An easy-to-reach RIG Game Audio Dial for fingertip volume control for Xbox One and PS4 models

A removable noise-canceling microphone boom and flip-to-mute feature

Premium 50 mm drivers for expanded frequency response

Plus an ultra-lightweight body for what sounds (sorry) like it might just be one of the most value-packed headsets releasing this year. And hey, although not a technical feature but the fact that you can detach the microphone is something we've been wanting to see become the standard for a while - especially for gaming on the go. Available in various editions, from Xbox One to PS4 and PC, an additional premium RIG 500 PRO Esports Edition will feature a die-cast metal frame and headband for $199 AUD.