Maono - PM461TR

I’ve used the Maono PM461TR for years and I’ve even gotten compliments on how good it sounds ingame (and off game). That said, for your specific use case, a headset might actually be the better option. If gaming is the only time you’ll be using the mic, having both the headphones and mic in one setup just makes things simpler. One thing to note about the PM461TR is that it’s a condenser, which means it’s more prone to picking up background noise. A headset mic sits much closer to your mouth, so it tends to focus more on your voice and less likely to pickup background noise. Personally though, I prefer keeping my mic and headphones separate. If one breaks, it’s easier to replace, and dedicated mics or headphones usually offer better overall quality. But that’s just my preference.

DJI mic mini has been great for me! also have a moano podcast mic which sounds great too

I ordered a cheap podcast USB mic from Amazon 3 years ago, called the Maono microphone. I'm still using it, and it sounds great, and it was about 70$ USA

maono and fifine are great value. pd100x or am8 perform pretty similarly. seiren is pretty spartan when it comes to features. hyperX is good but pricey

I vouch for maono/fifine. Gamer brands are overpriced. Just a heads up, if the mic is an XLR jack, you'll be needing an audio interface tho. That I cant say much about it.

Have you watched the reviews/sound tests on YouTube? I'm definitely not the right person to give any advice as I only have experiences with cheap chinese microphones. 😁 But since you said it's just for hobbies, Maono has some great choices to choose from and there are a bunch of reviews on YouTube testing & comparing them out in different condition. You'd definitely want a mic with a gain control if you also play an instrument as mics for singing are usually only good for close-up singing. I personally own two Maonos. 1 for singing up close, 1 for casual instrument playing. I don't have any room treatment or whatsoever but their microphones naturally reduce background noises and I'm not interested to upgrade as I'm not willing to invest that much for a hobby.

Get one with a shock mount if you can. The desk mics will pick up every little bump and nudge when you hit the table kahit very minor. The maonos are great value for the money if you're on a budget.

With that being said, you can basically use any mic and tune it to your hearts content. Blue snowballs are good I’ve heard and I use a maono in the same situation you are. The Maono does me good enough

Maono! May own software.