Xbox 360 wireless headset: Found a couple good deals.

mrmagoo · 11-07-06, 06:01 PM

I was just looking for one for myself and thought I would pass this along to you.

It retails for 59.99 at places like eb, gamestop, ect

I found:

1. Amazon 49.99 with free shipping

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wirel...8&s=videogames

2. Computers4Sure 47.95 with free shipping IF you spend 50.00 or more, however I do alot of business with them, most of thier games are 5 less than retail, and thier accessories are usually about 10 dollars less. I also always get VERY fast shipping with them (even with free shipping)

http://www.computers4sure.com/produc...reless+headset

Enjoy!

DVDKrayzie · 11-07-06, 06:25 PM

i got this last week. i've been witing for it since the 360 came out. That being said, i'm very disappointed with it. It has the strangest design ever for a wireless headset and is very uncomfortable after about an hour of use since you literally HANG it on your ear (it comes with 2 earloops one marked S and one marked M, if I could find a L, maybe it would help??), it's not like a jabra or the old logitech one. Also mine seems to cut out here and there for a few seconds and it's really anooying. It also doest have the range of the controller. I used to be able to go into my kitchen with the wireless controller/wired headset and keep talking. You can't just put the controller down and go the same distance with this thing for some reason, it completely cuts off when I go intot he kitchen now. I've also had a few sessions with a terrible echo. I'm still going to use it, but I have to keep my wired one near in case I start getting the echo/cutoff problems, so it's kind of annoying. The old logitech one for the reg. xbox was 10x better.

mrmagoo · 11-07-06, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DVDKrayzie

i got this last week. i've been witing for it since the 360 came out. That being said, i'm very disappointed with it. It has the strangest design ever for a wireless headset and is very uncomfortable after about an hour of use since you literally HANG it on your ear (it comes with 2 earloops one marked S and one marked M, if I could find a L, maybe it would help??), it's not like a jabra or the old logitech one. Also mine seems to cut out here and there for a few seconds and it's really anooying. It also doest have the range of the controller. I used to be able to go into my kitchen with the wireless controller/wired headset and keep talking. You can't just put the controller down and go the same distance with this thing for some reason, it completely cuts off when I go intot he kitchen now. I've also had a few sessions with a terrible echo. I'm still going to use it, but I have to keep my wired one near in case I start getting the echo/cutoff problems, so it's kind of annoying. The old logitech one for the reg. xbox was 10x better.

Dang! I didnt know that. All the reviews I have seen were VERY positive. Does Logitech make a 360 one?

DVDKrayzie · 11-07-06, 06:31 PM

where did they review this, im curious as to what they said about it? I have a couple people on my friends list with it and they have ALL said it's uncomfortable (it really is). i mean it does the job i guess--and I'm not going to return it, but it could be a lot better.

Mr. Cinema · 11-07-06, 07:13 PM

I was going to get this until I saw the reviews at amazon. Amazon has a few other things on sale. The wireless controller is $39.99.

MasterofDVD · 11-07-06, 07:35 PM

I had a feeling I was better off waiting for comments from people who owned these. I REALLY wanted one but it just looked painful and I was worried about the audio quality. I think I'll stick with my wired one for a bit longer I guess.

Deftones · 11-07-06, 08:11 PM

I think Costco has it for 44.99 online.

Yep. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...1&Sp=C&topnav=

Giantrobo · 11-07-06, 10:34 PM

I think there's a video review of the headset on cheapassgamer.com page. The reviewer said it's ok but nothing special and that the range is short. In other words, "You can't go to the bathroom with it".

I guess there's an issue with background noise and that other than being wireless there's no real improvement over the original headset in terms of the audio.

amped · 11-08-06, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmagoo

Dang! I didnt know that. All the reviews I have seen were VERY positive. Does Logitech make a 360 one?

Based on this article, http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/744/744594p1.html you're probably gonna have to wait till M$ changes their mind or releases an improved version. I could be wrong though and that it may only relate to controllers, but then again I don't see any 3rd party wireless headsets planning to be released on any game site.

im_ryandick · 11-09-06, 09:12 AM

got mine for 34.99 with my employee discount.
and everyone complains that they can't hear me.
i'm considering taking it back.

aerobson · 11-09-06, 09:23 AM

I've posted my opinions on another forum, but I'll comment here too. In short, don't buy this yet. I think M$ would be smart to get off their asses and get a firmware upgrade out pronto. I was really looking forward to this headset. I had the Logitech wireless for the original xbox and it was awesome. I had high hopes, but am completely disappointed and will be returning this to Best Buy a second time, this time for good.

As mentioned already, the headset starts to hurt your ear after about an hour because the small rubber-ish loop is awkward and a little too small. An L as opposed to the S and M available would probably help. The voice quality and loudness are really good, but the mic picks up everything in the room, so I had to turn down my audio system because it was being picked up by the mic. Lastly, and probably my worst gripe, the headset is constantly dropping the signal. It cuts out for seconds, sometimes minutes at a time. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I'll be talking and all of a sudden it drops the signal. I thought it was because I was playing Halo 2 nd there could be issues with emulators or compatibility, but no dice. I played COD3 and GoW last night and it happened all night. I think a firmware update could fix this issue. I'm really disappointed with the problems I've had, so I'm going to Best Buy on lunch. Maybe I'll try the Motorola NFL headset. Sure it's big and ugly, but you won't see me, so what do I care?

xmiyux · 11-09-06, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerobson

Sure it's big and ugly, but you won't see me, so what do I care?

Well we also already know you are ugly.

aerobson · 11-09-06, 09:40 AM

That's it xmiyux! No more Xbox Live Voyeur Cam sessions for you!

amped · 11-12-06, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Maybe I'll try the Motorola NFL headset.

The headset is ok. People on the other end heard me just fine and I was able to hear them without a problem either. My biggest gripe though is that you don't feel it at first, but after awhile the non earmuff side really digs into your head. Not sure if it's beacause I have a big head or what, but you might want to wear a hat under it.

Also I got it from Sam's Club for $35.

11-07-06, 06:01 PM	#1
mrmagoo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Batavia, New York USA Posts: 780	Xbox 360 wireless headset: Found a couple good deals. I was just looking for one for myself and thought I would pass this along to you. It retails for 59.99 at places like eb, gamestop, ect I found: 1. Amazon 49.99 with free shipping http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wirel...8&s=videogames 2. Computers4Sure 47.95 with free shipping IF you spend 50.00 or more, however I do alot of business with them, most of thier games are 5 less than retail, and thier accessories are usually about 10 dollars less. I also always get VERY fast shipping with them (even with free shipping) http://www.computers4sure.com/produc...reless+headset Enjoy! __________________ Marge Simpson: "500 Pretzels! Wait, wait, let me get this down....Meat Packers Union Hall, Batavia, New York!" XBOX LIVE GamerTag: MrMagoo1974 XBOX Live GamerCard: MrMagoo1974's 360 Blog

11-07-06, 07:13 PM	#5
Mr. Cinema DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 12,072	I was going to get this until I saw the reviews at amazon. Amazon has a few other things on sale. The wireless controller is $39.99. __________________ BEST OF '10: 1. Shutter Island, 2. The Crazies, 3. The Wolfman, 4. BLU-RAY DISC: Sony BDP-S360 My Countdown Counting down to: Iron Man 2 49 days 2 hours 3 minutes Last edited by Mr. Cinema; 11-07-06 at 07:16 PM.

11-07-06, 07:35 PM	#6
MasterofDVD DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Export, PA Posts: 4,951	I had a feeling I was better off waiting for comments from people who owned these. I REALLY wanted one but it just looked painful and I was worried about the audio quality. I think I'll stick with my wired one for a bit longer I guess. __________________ XBOX LIVE GamerTag: MasterofDVD Wii Friends Code: 0068 1644 9997 1870 PSN ID: TheCritic My DVD Profiler Collection / My Gamercard

11-07-06, 08:11 PM	#7
Deftones DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Arizona Posts: 45,904	I think Costco has it for 44.99 online. Yep. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...1&Sp=C&topnav= __________________ John Henson: McDonald's has dumped Kobe Bryant as their spokesperson and have replaced him with Yao Ming. Apparently McDonald's prefers Yao because he is a bigger international star, and he doesn't rape so much. "You are everything that's wrong with this forum".---SleepyW

11-07-06, 10:34 PM	#8
Giantrobo DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: TORRANCE, CA Posts: 42,494	I think there's a video review of the headset on cheapassgamer.com page. The reviewer said it's ok but nothing special and that the range is short. In other words, "You can't go to the bathroom with it". I guess there's an issue with background noise and that other than being wireless there's no real improvement over the original headset in terms of the audio. __________________ XBOX Gamertag: Giantrobo On my 3rd 360 as of 9/27/2007 Last edited by Giantrobo; 11-07-06 at 10:42 PM.

11-07-06, 06:25 PM	#2
DVDKrayzie DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,866	i got this last week. i've been witing for it since the 360 came out. That being said, i'm very disappointed with it. It has the strangest design ever for a wireless headset and is very uncomfortable after about an hour of use since you literally HANG it on your ear (it comes with 2 earloops one marked S and one marked M, if I could find a L, maybe it would help??), it's not like a jabra or the old logitech one. Also mine seems to cut out here and there for a few seconds and it's really anooying. It also doest have the range of the controller. I used to be able to go into my kitchen with the wireless controller/wired headset and keep talking. You can't just put the controller down and go the same distance with this thing for some reason, it completely cuts off when I go intot he kitchen now. I've also had a few sessions with a terrible echo. I'm still going to use it, but I have to keep my wired one near in case I start getting the echo/cutoff problems, so it's kind of annoying. The old logitech one for the reg. xbox was 10x better.

11-07-06, 06:31 PM	#4
DVDKrayzie DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,866	where did they review this, im curious as to what they said about it? I have a couple people on my friends list with it and they have ALL said it's uncomfortable (it really is). i mean it does the job i guess--and I'm not going to return it, but it could be a lot better.

11-09-06, 09:12 AM	#10
im_ryandick Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: southern CA Posts: 446	got mine for 34.99 with my employee discount. and everyone complains that they can't hear me. i'm considering taking it back.

11-09-06, 09:23 AM	#11
aerobson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 521	I've posted my opinions on another forum, but I'll comment here too. In short, don't buy this yet. I think M$ would be smart to get off their asses and get a firmware upgrade out pronto. I was really looking forward to this headset. I had the Logitech wireless for the original xbox and it was awesome. I had high hopes, but am completely disappointed and will be returning this to Best Buy a second time, this time for good. As mentioned already, the headset starts to hurt your ear after about an hour because the small rubber-ish loop is awkward and a little too small. An L as opposed to the S and M available would probably help. The voice quality and loudness are really good, but the mic picks up everything in the room, so I had to turn down my audio system because it was being picked up by the mic. Lastly, and probably my worst gripe, the headset is constantly dropping the signal. It cuts out for seconds, sometimes minutes at a time. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I'll be talking and all of a sudden it drops the signal. I thought it was because I was playing Halo 2 nd there could be issues with emulators or compatibility, but no dice. I played COD3 and GoW last night and it happened all night. I think a firmware update could fix this issue. I'm really disappointed with the problems I've had, so I'm going to Best Buy on lunch. Maybe I'll try the Motorola NFL headset. Sure it's big and ugly, but you won't see me, so what do I care? __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: CzarCastic 8-Bit Brigade Check us out!

11-09-06, 09:40 AM	#13
aerobson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 521	That's it xmiyux! No more Xbox Live Voyeur Cam sessions for you! __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: CzarCastic 8-Bit Brigade Check us out!