If your gaming is split between a phone in the evening and a PlayStation at the weekend, wireless earbuds can be a sensible single purchase. The question is whether one set can serve both screens without making either one worse. A set with two links, one for the console and one for the phone, is the main reason the answer leans towards yes, and the rest comes down to what you play on each device.

Quick Answer

Yes, if you split your time between a phone and a PlayStation, because a set with two links covers both. The Arctis GameBuds pair a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle for the console with Bluetooth 5.3 for the phone, and add an IP55 rating and a Qi case. The set is R3,999, a single purchase for players who want one pair across both screens.

📱 What mobile games ask of a link

Most phone games are paced differently from console shooters. A puzzle or a turn-based strategy title is forgiving of a little audio delay, because nothing depends on the sound arriving at the exact moment of a tap. A fast phone shooter or a rhythm game is less forgiving, and a short delay can make the sound feel out of step with the screen.

That is the reason to test your own phone games before you assume the earbuds suit them. Play a game you care about for 10 minutes on Bluetooth, and note whether the sound feels in step with what you tap. If it feels right, the phone link is working for you. If it drifts, the game may be better played with the phone's own speaker on a quiet evening.

Bluetooth also has a practical limit on the phone side. A few metres is comfortable, and a wall or two will cut the link short. Keep the phone in a pocket or on the table next to you, rather than across the room, when you are playing.

🎮 Why the console side wants its own link

A PlayStation sends sound with timing that matters, and footsteps, reloads and voice cues are where a late sound costs you. That is where the 2.4GHz USB-C dongle earns its place. It gives the console a dedicated radio link to the earbuds, which keeps the console sound on a steadier path than a standard Bluetooth connection.

Keep the dongle near the console, and use the triple tap to move the earbuds to it when you start a console session. Move them back to Bluetooth when you pick up the phone. The switch takes a moment, so do it between sessions rather than halfway through a match.

🔄 Living with two screens

The practical test is how often you switch. A player who moves between the two devices once or twice a week will barely notice the triple tap. A player who swaps several times a day may find the habit tiring, and a second set dedicated to the phone could make more sense if that is the main use.

The phone itself is also worth a check. Turn off Bluetooth on the phone during a console session, so the set does not get pulled back to it mid-match. Turn it on again when you want phone audio. A short habit like that stops most of the surprises.

For players weighing a headset as well, the wireless headset range lists the wireless options, while over-ear designs for longer console sessions sit in the gaming headsets range.

🧭 Deciding if one pair is enough

One pair suits you if your console time is in the evenings and your phone time is in the mornings or on the commute. It suits you less well if you want the console and the phone running at the same time in the same room, since only one link can carry sound at any moment. Think about the hours, not just the devices, and the answer usually becomes clear.

Before you buy, check the earbuds range to compare connection types side by side. Pick the set whose links match the way your week actually runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are wireless earbuds good for mobile gaming?

They can be, for games where a little audio delay does not matter. Test your favourite phone game for 10 minutes on Bluetooth and judge whether the sound stays in step with your taps.

Can I use the earbuds on the phone and the PlayStation at the same time?

Not in the same moment. Only one link carries sound at a time, and the triple tap picks which device gets it. Plan the switch between sessions.

How far can the phone be from the earbuds?

A phone link is happiest when the phone sits within a few metres of you, and every wall between the two takes a bite out of the range.

Is one set enough for a student who games on both?

It often is, if the console time and phone time do not overlap. A single set with two links covers both screens without a second purchase.

Ready to cover both screens? Browse Evetech's wireless earbuds range and check which sets offer both a console link and a phone link.