gametaroo! writes:
Ever since it was first released, the PlayStation 3 has faced criticism for the inconsistency with which players use voice-comms when playing online. The console has never come with an in-box mic, and although it supports all manner of bluetooth devices, you can never be sure of how much chat you will be faced with from game to game, session to session. Though the launch of the PlayStation Wireless Stereo Headset alone is unlikely to buck this trend, if you’re looking for a nicely packaged headphone and microphone combination, this may well be the product for you.
GamerFitNation's Blackbible reviews the Wireless Stereo Headset.
"The Wireless Stereo Headset by Sony is a masterful device for any gamer looking to get in the zone while playing an online game. Is it worth the steep $99.99 price point? Find out in our review!"
I have one of these and it is highly recommended. Great sound, you'll hear things you've never heard in a game you've played for hours on end.
They run about $100 here in the US, but it is well worth it. Try to buy online, I got mine for $80 a while back.
I got mine for $65 on amazon with free 2 day shipping. Now there back up for $87.
I just imported mine from canada. They cost 64 pounds and I didn't have to pay any customs.
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Got one too , and it's easily one of the best and for a fair price . But i dunno if giving it 10/10 is a favor .
Sound is great for the price , but not perfect . ANd there are a few design flaws that could annoy folks . The mic can't be entirely hidden so when using the headset , especially in the dark , you can notice from the corner of the eye , the blue led being ON .
I dont care but i've seen people being driven "nuts" by it .
Also there have been a few audio glitches caused by the most recent firmware updates
Great headset, they sound great and not only can you use it for games and movies but you can use this headset with mac and pc. What isn't there to love about this headset.
Sold my Turtle Beach PX21's and bought these a couple months ago. Wish I would have made that choice A LONG TIME AGO. Highly recommend this Sony headset, its amazing!
I have these same headphones and I love them. I only wish they had slightly better bass, but besides that there the best in its price range.
AnalogHype brings you the first look at the prices that Sony will be offering their discounted PS3 accessories for their sale that runs from 12-26 to 1/21/12
The stereo headset is def worth it at 50. I bought it at 100 and its worth it to me. I might get another one for my girl.
its only 10 % off , $89.99
edit: at kulex47 target has them at $79.99
That's what I've been seeing at EVERY retailer as well so far. I want my $50 headset...
That's what I'm seeing too. My wife bought me one for Christmas, but everyone's sale prices are only $10 off, $89.99.
Well the sale starts today, so if you got it for Christmas you wouldn't get that price since it was bought before. Or, if you went and bought it today for $80, bring it back and tell them to give you your $30 back.
For me, I'm going to take advantage of this deal tonight or tomorrow. I've been dying to get a good wireless USB headset since the PS2 days but they were always too expensive. I'll be damned before I pay $100 for a headset. I wouldn't even pay 80 or 70. Probably not even 60. I buy stuff I want but I'm also broke and therefore have to be a cheap arse. But $50 for one of the best wireless USB headsets you can get? Yeah, even I'll pay that.
Quick question for anyone who already has this headset. Does the game's audio go through the headset straight from the USB? Or do I have to use the old PS2 style connector to plug in through those RCA jacks and enable the dual adio function?
@Larry L
You just plug in a USB dongle that is actually a blue tooth radio which sends audio directly to the headphones. It took me 20 minutes to figure out how to turn them on (I should have read the manual:). You need to hold the top of the left panel on the headphones for couple of seconds. There are three dots that you can feel in the dark. Same to turn them off.
@Anyone looking for the $50 pairs, try your local stores instead of online. GameStop near me had them at $50
@theGrandTheftZamboni
LOL same thing happened to me! I was going to return it because thought it was broken lmao ...THEN I READ THE MANUAL.
I went to Gamestop, Best Buy and Target and couldn't get this deal at any of them. They all said it's $89.99. So IDK what's going on with this supposed deal. Every store all pointed that the Play Days sign and said $89.99 please. So I passed. I guess I'm out of luck unless I can bring in an advertisment saying $50.
$50 is a steal. I got mine for $65 when Amazon had them on sale, use then all the time.
Haha, yeah I got them when they were $65 from amazon too. They're so worth it. Use them every night.
I got mine from GameStop for $50 guys, i'll upload the receipt as proof.
EDIT: Receipt uploaded
Could someone help me find a Navigation controller under $19.99 please post or send me a link
So is the headset 49.99 or not? all the online stores have it listed at 89.99+ as of right now.
If it was a value at $99 it's a steal at $50. I use them a lot on my pc & ps3. It even works on win XP with simple plug & play.
If you hate to see wires dangling about, get this sony wireless headset then. The range seemed (to me) in excess of 30 feet despite WIFI & 6ghz cordless phones.
The sound quality even made me put down my skull candy titan's (nylon ver) and are very comfortible.
Oh hey, Sony, how nice of you to join the party! The console gaming headset party, that is (no, Bluetooth earpieces don't count). Over a year ago the company had us yearning for a PS3-oriented headset after letting loose its duo of Ultimate Weapons headgear for PC gamers. Then in May, a glimmer of hope shone upon us when its PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset was announced for the DualShock-wielding gamers -- and priced at a modest $100.
There's no doubt that this playing field's been blanketed with a saturation of wallet-tempting selections (we're looking at you MadCatz, Turtle Beach and Astro), but Sony's official kit has a few tricks up its sleeve for a potential home run. Despite the moniker, it's capable of virtual 7.1 surround sound and displays onscreen status reports exclusively when used with a PS3. We spent a few fragging-hours over PSN to hear how well we could pin-point our enemies with sound to keep the kill streaks coming.
i hear nothing but good things about the headset.
this is my beauty......see link.
I have the Kave too snake, shame its not directly supported with the PS3 so i have had to use toslink from ps3 to my soundcard on PC and then i use PSeye as my mic.
Really is a great headset
Got mine today. Great headset. Only two bad points:
1.- 7.1 only works in PS3
2.- Doesn't work directly connecting the dongle to a TV's USB.
It works smoothly with PS3 and even in Linux! Great sound quality for a virtual 7.1 with such price tag and very comfortable and wireless.
Worth the price.
Got mine from Amazon on their awesome pre-order deal for $65 and no shipping cost. I love them and would have paid full price for them. You can't beat them for the money.
For $100 there is no substitute. Yes you can probably get better surround sound for $160+ but I have tested the 7.1 surround set with one of my friends in game and yes they represent where the sound is coming from well, the depth as to how far the sound is away from you could be better but when the sound is coming from the rear and to your right you know it and so on.
I just read this review on another site... all i can say is that i own them (picked um up with Resistance 3 on dayone...i just with i loved R3 as much as these things). All anyone needs to know PERIOD, is that they are 10X better then turtle beach px21's and they are just as good if not better then Tritton AX pros (yes i have owned both of them before). The only thing they don't have is Mic monitering and come on. Talk normal. Yes it is easy to raise your voice when you can't hear yourself but you will soon realize that there isn't a need, a whisper can be heard by the rest of your team SO JUST TALK NORMAL!!!
Excellent, unbiased review. I've been in the market for a headset such as this for a while and have been on the fence about getting this one given it suited my price range and expectations. Having read this review, it's clear it suits my needs.
Hey scotty, Ive been on the fence as well on getting this or the trittons ax 720's, but im undecided on which 1, what would you recommend me? or any1 else that reads this? which is better for the price thanks.
Picked these up when Amazon had them for around 60. I love these headphones. The review sums it's up perfectly. Comfortable and in my opinion the sound is great. Battlefield 3 is epic with these.
no need for this since there is no party chat