Gaming headsets are, for the most part, trash drivers with a microphone and lots of software for simulated surround.
Microphones aren’t unique to headsets. You can get microphones like desk standing or other.
Software is also possible to implement. Keep in mind it also warps the sound a lot for the tricks to work. Many games have good directional audio so if your headphones are good (at least for soundstage and separation) you shouldn’t have an issue picking out sounds.
Given you’re primarily playing single player you should just get a good pair of headphones that makes the experience sound fine to your ears
Gaming headsets are, for the most part, trash drivers with a microphone and lots of software for simulated surround.
Microphones aren’t unique to headsets. You can get microphones like desk standing or other.
Software is also possible to implement. Keep in mind it also warps the sound a lot for the tricks to work. Many games have good directional audio so if your headphones are good (at least for soundstage and separation) you shouldn’t have an issue picking out sounds.
Given you’re primarily playing single player you should just get a good pair of headphones that makes the experience sound fine to your ears