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Xbox Headset
So i've recently purchased a new xbox 360, and it came with a headset so that i could talk to my friends online over xbox live, but they are all complaining that it is muffled, hard to hear, and overall poor quality.
So my question is: what headset do you guys use, and what headset would you recommend i buy?
Obviously i'm not looking for something exuberantly expensive, i guess i'd say that my price range is from $30 to $70 as long as it is a fairly good quality mic that doesn't pic up my speakers and is clear.
Thanks a lot
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12-18-2010 at 09:36 PM
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not sure if xbox has bluetooth... but for my ps3 i jus use the cellphone earpiece.. works just fine
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12-18-2010 at 10:57 PM
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not sure if xbox has bluetooth... but for my ps3 i jus use the cellphone earpiece.. works just fine
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Unfortunately it doesn't :*( even though i do have a pretty decent bluetooth headset lying around here somewhere.
I was looking at the turtlebeach headset for like $60, it seems to have decent reviews. :/ |
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12-18-2010 at 10:59 PM
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does it have usb input?.. because u should be able to get a usb headset for cheaper.
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12-18-2010 at 11:13 PM
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does it have usb input?.. because u should be able to get a usb headset for cheaper.
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USB microphones won't work on the 360, as it won't read it as an audio device, you have to buy a special adapter that incorporates adapters for the speakers, controller and a whole lot else.
Way too complicated and expensive when i could just buy one specifically for the 360. |
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12-19-2010 at 12:08 AM
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USB microphones won't work on the 360, as it won't read it as an audio device, you have to buy a special adapter that incorporates adapters for the speakers, controller and a whole lot else.
Way too complicated and expensive when i could just buy one specifically for the 360.
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Much like the Wifi adapter and the Replacement HDDs, the 360 is basically designed to extract as much money out of you as possible.
Anyway, go for the turtle beach; everyone I know who game online on 360 a lot uses and loves them
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12-19-2010 at 12:19 AM
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I have the cheap turtle beach's (X11 I think), and they are pretty nice for the price you pay. You can use them with the PC as well.
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12-19-2010 at 04:52 AM
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Alright, thanks guys, i think i'll go for the turtle beach headsets. It's pretty cool that they can work with the PC too  . |
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12-20-2010 at 04:33 PM
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i have turtle beach's they are pretty sick, no complaints, plus good for keeping things quiet if you have roomates studying and stuff (no volume on tv)
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12-20-2010 at 07:31 PM
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http://canadacomputers.com/product_i...em_id=0229 96
I don't know if they are compatible with xbox 360 though. I have it and it is perfect. I love it
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12-20-2010 at 07:36 PM
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Look on kijiji, buy used and save!
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12-20-2010 at 07:51 PM
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USB microphones won't work on the 360, as it won't read it as an audio device, you have to buy a special adapter that incorporates adapters for the speakers, controller and a whole lot else.
Way too complicated and expensive when i could just buy one specifically for the 360.
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no usb or bluetooth mic support
ps3>xbox
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12-23-2010 at 04:43 PM
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Kind of funny that you posted this as they used to be my main PC headphones when i played ESEA and CEVO for CSS. They were fantastic, but giant haha, guess it didn't matter cuz i was playing alone or w/e.
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no usb or bluetooth mic support
ps3>xbox
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I already owned a PS3 but sold it pretty fast to my brother since i didn't need the blu-ray player and the online for most FPS games simply weren't up to snuff enough for me.
Anyway, here are the headphones that i ended up buying.
They're Steelseries 4xb and are PC and Xbox 360 compatible:
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