RIG 600 PRO HS Acid Camo Headset Review

It’s been more than a year since RIG pushed their new 600 series of headsets to the world, filling the gaming market with some super lightweight, but great, gaming headsets. Now though they are taking that same range and upping it to all-new levels – at least aesthetically – combining with Wicked Cushions to provide a distinctive new take. 

You probably know of RIG. It’s a brand that we have been using for many a year, enjoying what has been provided through the lightweight, rather skeletal, nature of their designs. With Nacon looking to offer the brand to all-new collaborations, it’s in partnership with Wicked Cushions in which the latest offerings have come about. Frankly, the RIG 600 PRO HS Acid Camo Headset is one of sheer delight – even if it’s not completely compatible with our Xbox lifestyle straight out of the box. 

We’ve previously reviewed the Xbox version of the RIG 600 PRO, but now we’ve also got hands-on with the PlayStation edition, the RIG 600 PRO HS. We’ve done that because we were intrigued by how the Wicked Cushions integration has come about, and even though we are multi-format gamers, mostly using this on PS5, it’s still possible to use the HS edition with the Xbox eco-system, all thanks to Game Pass and the power of the Cloud. 

We won’t go into full review territory with this piece, mostly as aside from some PlayStation box branding, and that obvious Wicked Cushions Acid Camo integration, we’re looking at the exact same headset as reviewed previously with the HX. What that means is you’ll be safe in the knowledge that dropping cash on the 600 PRO will see you given access to a mid-range wireless gaming headset that offers excellent value for its sub-£100 price.

As standard, it boasts a lightweight and durable design, comfortable ear cups, and impressive sound quality that can be further customised with the 600 PRO Navigator App. The 600 PRO features a flip-to-mute mic, dual connectivity across a USB dongle and Bluetooth for simultaneous use with PC, console and mobile devices, and a long-lasting battery life – up to 24 hours if you believe the RIG marketing speak.

In fact, taking our previous experience as read, we only really thought that the ear cups on the 600 HX could have benefited from slightly thicker padding and that the mic can be a bit fiddly to activate, but mostly these minor drawbacks are outweighed by the headset’s overall performance and affordability. In a few words, if you’re seeking a reliable and feature-rich wireless headset without breaking the bank, you should definitely consider something from the RIG 600 PRO range.

But maybe you should consider the RIG 600 PRO HS too, especially now it has been given the Wicked Cushions treatment. Out of the box, those issues with ear cup padding are pretty much solved, and the design cues are absolutely on point. 

We’ve come to the HS very much in the same frame of mind as we have recently with the Dekoni Audio Elite Sheepskin pads for Audeze Maxwell. Similar thoughts emerge with this one, in regards that an upgrade to the Wicked Cushions design is far from a necessity. But if you’ve got the cash sitting around, or are looking to embark on a journey with RIG and the 600 series for the very first time, this is probably the option to take; even more so if you’re a PlayStation 5 player. 

You see, the RIG 600 PRO HS looks absolutely flipping brilliant with the new Wicked Cushions Acid Camo design in place. It breaks up the usual all-black headset and injects smatterings of bright colour, yellows and greys, abstract designs and detailing. We particularly like the acid yellow rings around both the 40mm driver internals and hard plastic externals of the ear cups, but frankly, the whole thing screams out. Feeling very ‘modern-camo’, Wicked Cushions have gone to town in providing new acid colour strips to the plastic headband as well as the ear cups. We’re not really sure why anyone would not take to them. 

But those cups haven’t just been given a visual overhaul. Doing away with the material vibes of the HX, the HS Wicked Cushions edition comes in WC PadZ form, featuring dense memory foam that has been lined with a custom sports fabric, all wrapped up in that striking camo-patterned across PU leather. RIG and Wicked Cushions promise these are capable of delivering all-day comfort with a stylish edge, and we tend to agree with them. Granted, the RIG 600 is an easy-to-use headset anyways, and the lightweight nature lends itself to repeated use over many hours of gaming, but we think that the cushioning here is more comfortable than previous. Not by a lot, but just enough to warrant some consideration. 

Of course, whether that is enough for you to go dropping cash on the RIG 600 PRO HS Acid Camo will be up for debate. But with direct play through PlayStation and PC via a 2.4Ghz USB-C dongle, and then mobile through Bluetooth, which in turn then allows you to play Game Pass games, we’re not sure why you wouldn’t be interested in this headset. Throw in the RIG 600 App (we’ve been using the Android version, but find a version on iOS if you prefer) that lets you customise the audio to your liking via equalisers and the like, and it gets more interesting still. 

It’s the new visual design that will draw you to the RIG 600 PRO HS Acid Camo Headset, but underneath all that is a cracking headset that is well worth your time. No matter your gaming format of choice.

Huge thanks go out to Nacon for providing us with the RIG 600 PRO HS Acid Camo Headset for review. Pick one up for yourself from Nacon direct.