[ALL] Wireless Gaming Headsets?

[krulmichael]

Hey Guys,

So with the recent release of SOCOM 4 I'm looking to invest in a nice headset. Personally, I haaaaate Blu-Tooth headsets with a passion mostly cause it's so hard to hear people sometimes. I'd rather have the double ear headsets and was wondering what the best ones were? I know there's a shitload of them out there, and although wireless isn't required, it sure would be nice (c'mon, who doesn't love life without wires these days). So I'm just curious as to what headsets you guys are rolling with and which ones have given you the best gaming experience. Thanks in advance!

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I roll with the typical wired 360 mic that comes with each Xbox. I know that doesn't help you, but I've got a lot of friends who roll with Turtle Beach. I believe they are anywhere from $60-$200 depending on the quality.

Shoot, I won't pay much more than a game for a headset, so the low end one is what I would get, but you can't go wrong with Turtle Beach.

 

[Atlas]

are you on 360 or PS3?? i have a pair of the TB X11's that i will give you, but they only work on the 360... they are a solid piece, but i had to upgrade to a set that would work on both my 360 and PS3...

 

[MvP]

are you on 360 or PS3??

Hey Guys,

So with the recent release of SOCOM 4

:wave:

 

[krulmichael]

lol yea I'm on PS3. After what Thomas said, I'm thinking of going with these:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Force-Amplified-Stereo-Gaming-Headset-Pc/dp/B002I0J5CO/"]Amazon.com: PS3 Ear Force P11 Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset: Video Games[/ame]


1. Because I have $30 left on my gift card from trading in Black Ops.
2. Because I'm an Amazon Prime user and that means 2-day free shipping.

Sooo I'd essentially pay bout $21 for these which I'm thinking is a pretty damn good deal judging by the reviews.

 

[Atlas]

:wave:

im not a hardcore gamer, so i dont know what games are exclusive to which system... based on that, i would assume he is a PS3 guy... sorry, i was just trying to be a nice guy and give away a headset...

 

[Tengo Juego]

Turtle Beaches are serviceable headsets. Not top of the line, even in just turtle beaches brand, with that model. But if it's the best deal you can do, go for it. I'm guessing the P11 is the Playstation equivalent to the X11 for the 360.

 

[Champ]

Ill take the Turtle Beaches Atlas.

 

[PP]

Krul, get the official sony headset. Does soccom come with it? Ive had it for a few years and for the most part the battery charges and lasts well. It is small and comfortable and the quality is pretty crystal clear. I play my buddy in fifa and other games all the time and for the most part no complaints.

 

[jms493]

Dont be a jew...

PS3 Wireless Headset Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound | Ear Force PX5 | Turtle Beach

 

[Nucking Futs]

I have these...


Tritton - AX180

Once you go wireless, you get in the pretty expensive range. I guess if you can afford it, go for it. I just can't see myself spending more than $100 on an accessory. Also, since Ive had bad luck with previous headsets, I got the 2 year Bestbuy protection plan for an extra 7 bucks. This kind of technology, anything can go wrong with them.

 

[krulmichael]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. And lmao at $250 for a headset. I'm not spending more than a damn console for a headset.

 

[jms493]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. And lmao at $250 for a headset. I'm not spending more than a damn console for a headset.

yeah that is quite outrageous......but OXM gave it a great score and said it is the best gaming headset money can buy right now.....well till tomorrow probably.

 

[Ravin]

yeah that is quite outrageous......but OXM gave it a great score and said it is the best gaming headset money can buy right now.....well till tomorrow probably.

The people who buy those are pure suckers, or think they are some elite gamer and it is the difference between winning and getting pwned. But headphones do not make you much of a better gamer. I've played from earbuds to standard future shop $30, to a $60 pair, and I honestly was the same throughout.

 

[krulmichael]

Well, I just ordered that pair I showed earlier. Decided to do one-day shipping too for $3.99. Figured why not, instead of waiting til Tuesday to get it. Only paid $24.99 total.

 

[jms493]

The people who buy those are pure suckers, or think they are some elite gamer and it is the difference between winning and getting pwned. But headphones do not make you much of a better gamer. I've played from earbuds to standard future shop $30, to a $60 pair, and I honestly was the same throughout.

why would any one think it makes them a better gamer?

 

[Spidey]

why would any one think it makes them a better gamer?

I don't think its going to improve anyone that much but they do help. I can only speak for PC gaming but with the PC I can hear the direction of where sounds come from much much more clearly via headset than over speaker. They aren't going to help me turn and accurately shoot the guy but it helps to know where you're being attacked from.

They block out the external noise essentially, which helps but isn't going to make you a superstar or anything. That said, I would never spend $250 on a headset. Thats absurd. I would agree anyone who does is a sucker. I think my PC headset I got for $69. Works plenty fine. I don't think I would need anything more.

 

[Nucking Futs]

why would any one think it makes them a better gamer?

Cus they think the more expensive they get, the more detailed the sound gets. Like the footsteps in COD. But any headset > $30 is going to get you that same sound. IMO anyways.

 

[krulmichael]

It really helps out in games like search and destroy or classic socom where people aren't respawning. You take a look at the scoreboard and see it's you and one enemy left, you can hear their footsteps and you move toward them. If they are using cheap headsets they won't hear you coming more than likely.

The biggest thing is hearing your team clearly, blocking out the outside noise and amplifying what your teamates are saying and the stuff going on throughout the map.

Even in non shooters the sounds of the game become so much better because the games audio is going directly into your ears, and not through your speakers, and it blocks out the outside noise.

Exactly man. So not gonna lie, I've played my PS3 once since I got my headset on Saturday (mostly cause I don't feel like playing anything except SOCOM lol) and that game was Mafia II last night. I figured why not try out the headset...experience was pretty awesome. Although sometimes I got confused because when a character who was talking was on the left of me, it'd just come through my right ear, and vice versa. Almost like it was backwards. I'm hoping it's just for that game and doesn't happen in SOCOM. Overall though, I'm very satisfied thus far.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

It really helps out in games like search and destroy or classic socom where people aren't respawning. You take a look at the scoreboard and see it's you and one enemy left, you can hear their footsteps and you move toward them. If they are using cheap headsets they won't hear you coming more than likely.

The biggest thing is hearing your team clearly, blocking out the outside noise and amplifying what your teamates are saying and the stuff going on throughout the map.

Even in non shooters the sounds of the game become so much better because the games audio is going directly into your ears, and not through your speakers, and it blocks out the outside noise.

The thing is, my TV has pretty good speakers. I'm in a mid-sized room as well, and I've never found the need for an expensive pair of earphones to play better. I've heard all the excuses, including footsteps for Call of Duty, but I think its crap. Maybe if someone is playing in the city, or they have a big room that they are playing in, it would be worth it. But, as I said earlier, anything that gets more expensive than a game is absurd.