Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator for Xbox 360

by Mad Catz

Product Features

• Officially licensed for Modern Warfare 2
• Military-inspired behind-the-neck design
• Provides lightweight, comfortable hands-free messaging
• Crystal-clear communication and sound quality
• Integrated volume/mute controls

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002MZZLNM
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: November 10, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,609 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #53 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Headsets
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Infiltrate the realm of state-of-the-art combat with the officially licensed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator for Xbox 360. Utilizing a military-inspired behind-the-neck design, skirmishes become immersive as you go head-to-head with hostiles on Xbox LIVE. Comfortable, lightweight and featuring integrated volume/mute controls, the noise-reducing microphone ensures crystal-clear sound quality throughout all your online gaming sessions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to like this headset..., November 13, 2009

By 

D. Bowman "Tech Dork" (LA, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator for Xbox 360 (Accessory)

I was looking for something different. The OEM Xbox 360 headset would always become uncomfortable after an hour or so
of use for me. The foam/sponge "ear-speaker cover" would bother my ear and the hard plastic opposite end would dig into the other side of my head.

I had been looking all over (including in Japan) for a cool headset. I didn't want one that also played the sound from the game (ie. stereo or 5.1 audio),
I have an audio system for that, I just wanted a better communicator headset for talking with friends.

I saw this on a "popular game review site" and immediately went and got one.

I opened it. It felt like quality plastic and rubber. It had a durable feel to it. I was excited. Heck, I could even drink and not have to move the mic.
Perfect, right?

It fit a little tight around my lower neck, but I could deal with that. The ear pod was a little big and was deeper than say a traditional iPod ear bud.
It wasn't super comfy personally, but again, I could deal with it.

Problem #1
I plug it into the controller. The plug didn't fit super tight and it did that static thingy in my ear which made it seem like the connection wasn't all there.
it felt 3rd party-ish if you know what I mean. I was expecting it to kinda plug and lock in there, but it felt too loose for my liking.

Problem #2
So I connect with some friends. They say I sounded bad, too much static, so I looked closely and noticed that it came with the mute switch turned "on" (default setting? really?).
But if the mute was on, why could they hear me?

So I switched the mute to "off".
My friends said I sounded fine with the throat mic. I was actually surprised they said they couldn't tell the difference between my voice
with the Mad Catz product and the OEM Xbox headset.

Problem #3
My friends sounded drunk/inebriated. Their voices sounded horrible. I switched over to the OEM Xbox headset and they sounded fine. The ear piece had
horrible audio. It sounded like cheap equipment.

So basically the only good things are I can drink with it on and I sound OK, but the other issues were too much for me.
I can't express enough how bummed I am that this product isn't that good.

Oh well, I will repackage it up and return it.
The search continues.

40 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works surprisingly well!, November 4, 2009

By 

Karl J. - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator for Xbox 360 (Accessory)

I didn't even realize this was for sale yet until I walked into my local Gamestop today and happened to stumble upon their only 1 available. Being a new type of headset I was a bit skeptical. Long story short, it works like it's suppose to.

1) The neckpiece fits nice and snug. It is not adjustable as it's suppose to be in good contact right by your throat. I'm of average build and it fit perfectly. Even if you're a bit skinnier or heavier I'm sure it will fit comfortably still.
2) The earpiece also fit nicely. Unlike most earbud headphones, these do no have different sized ear pieces to make it fit any better in your ear. The size you see on the box is the only size you get.
3) The earbud goes to your left ear which felt weird at first being that I was used to an OEM headset for the last 4 years.

I tested it right away and my brother said it doesn't sounds as clear as the OEM headset but it's still good.

Overall, I can't think of any reason not to get it. There are a lot of options for headsets out there that cost less, but none are quite as fun as this one. If you have the 30$ to spend go for it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Looks awesome, Works crappy!!!, December 4, 2009

By 

Carlos - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator for Xbox 360 (Accessory)

I loved the feel and look of this headset. I thought the idea was so awesome BUT when Im using it my friends say that I don't sound like me on it and they always tell me to turn my mic off cause there is too much hissing sounds and echo sounds. This happens all the time it never changes so I HIGHLY RECOMMEND not getting this headset cause your just going to run into problems.