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The PlayStation page has no equivalent licence line, so no PlayStation licence is stored."}},{"url":"https://www.hp.com/au-en/shop/accessories/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-gaming-headsets-683l9aa.html","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["in_the_box"],"notes":{"in_the_box":"HP Australia box contents for 683L9AA list a PC extension cable and a DTS Headphone:X 2 year activation code. The quick start guide and support overview name the same parts as a PC splitter cable and a DTS Headphone:X instruction card. 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The PlayStation and Xbox editions may have followed in October 2022."}},{"url":"https://www.bestbuy.com/product/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-for-pc-black/JJG3J6FKCL","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["foldable","rgb_lighting","cable_connector_headset_side","passive_wired_listening","wireless_receiver","charging_port","headband_material","carrying_case","game_chat_mix"],"notes":{"foldable":"Specifications / Design: Foldable Design No. PC edition 683L9AA.","rgb_lighting":"Specifications / Features: Lighting Type None.","cable_connector_headset_side":"Specifications / Connectivity: Detachable Cord No. The 3.5 mm cable is fixed to the headset.","passive_wired_listening":"Specifications / Audio: Integrated Amplifier No. The only connection is the wired 3.5 mm plug, so analog playback needs no headset power.","wireless_receiver":"Specifications / Connectivity: Connection Type Wired. 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