Creative HS-800 Fatal1ty Gaming Headset

by Creative Labs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 8 x 12.8 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002DS4HTM
• Item model number: 51MZ0310AA005
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #75 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Headsets & Microphones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 18, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Don't let your opponent sneak up behind you--get a competitive edge with Creative Labs' HS-800 Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset. Developed with input from world-famous gamer Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, the HS-800 features high-quality drivers for dynamic in-game audio and a noise-cancelling microphone for crisp voice communications. And with an ergonomic, lightweight design, you'll stay comfortable and maintain your advantage throughout extended gaming sessions.

HS-800 Fatal1ty Gaming Headset At a Glance: 40 mm Neodymium audio drivers with extended bass response Comfortable, lightweight design Noise-canceling microphone for clear voice communication In-line volume control with microphone on/off

The HS-800 features velvet padded ear cups, an adjustable noise-canceling mic, and an in-line volume control module.

Powerful Neodymium Magnets for Realistic Sound
In the heat of battle, you need every advantage you can get. The HS-800 features two large 40-millimeter drivers powered by Neodymium magnets that capture every whizzing bullet and clanging sword in realistic detail. You'll be able to hunt down your enemies with ease thanks to the accurately rendered audio cues, while excellent bass response will let you hear the powerful immediacy of every explosion.

The HS-800 features a generous eight foot cable made from oxygen-free copper that provides a pure signal with outstanding clarity. The cable features a gold-plated 1/8-inch mini-jack for optimum compatibility.

Detachable, Noise-Canceling Microphone
The HS-800 Fatal1ty features a military-grade, noise-canceling microphone so your orders will be heard loud and clear by your team. The flexible boom microphone is adjustable to fit the contours of your face, enabling clear voice communications. Also, the microphone cord features in-line controls enabling you to easily adjust your sound level, or mute the mic on the fly for private conversations.

And after you've finished gaming, you can detach the microphone and use the HS-800 to listen to your favorite tunes.

Lightweight Construction for Comfortable Gaming Sessions
The HS-800's adjustable headband features a strong, lightweight construction of steel wrapped in durable ABS plastic. The plush, ergonomic ear-pads are lined with velvet and leatherette trimmings, keeping ears comfortable and cool.

The Creative Labs HS-800 Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Headset and detachable boom microphone with in-line volume control.

Gaming Headsets	HS-980 Fatal1ty Professional Series MKII Gaming Headset	HS-800 Fatal1ty Gaming Headset (Analog)	HS-1000 Fatal1ty USB Gaming Headset	Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset
Headphone Quality	Ergonomic ear cups with sound isolation	Velvet Padding	Velvet Padding	Ergonomic ear cups with sound isolation
Audio Speaker Size	40mm Drivers (Full-Spectrum)	40mm Drivers	40mm Drivers	40mm Drivers (Full-Spectrum)
Type of Microphone Support	Dual Noise Canceling Microphone	Noise Canceling Microphone	Noise Canceling Microphone	Dual Noise Canceling Microphone
Removable Microphone?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Connection Type	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Inline Volume / Mute	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sound Control Location	Along the cable	Along the cable	Along the cable	Along the cable
Sound Control	Volume control / Mute on and off	Volume control / Mute on and off	Volume control / Mute on and off	Volume control / Mute on and off
Silencer Tech Enabled	Yes (with Sound Blaster Titanium Series Sound Card)	No	No	Yes
Voice FX Enabled	Yes	No	No	Yes
X-Fi Enabled	Yes (When used with an X-Fi Sound Card)	No	Yes	Yes
Ideal For	FPS Desktop Gamer / MMO (Recommend Sound Blaster TI Series Sound Card)	Everyday Desktop Gamer/ MMO (Recommend Sound Blaster Sound Card)	Everyday Desktop or Laptop Gaming / VOIP	MMO / FPS / Competitive LAN Gamer

Product Description

Now you can stay focused on your game using with the Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset. This lightweight piece of gaming gear hugs your head and ears with plush velvet and fabric padding. That means you can battle for hours on end. Commands, explosions and sniper shots sound fantastic through the high-quality speakers. Issue orders using the noise-canceling microphone. It transmits your voice clearly, so your team can hear the difference between “get down” and “go around.” Detach the mic for easy storage or to use the Fatal1ty Gaming Headset as regular headphones. In the heat of battle, this headset won’t leave you stranded. That’s why Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel uses it.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review from a PC gamer, January 9, 2010

By 

Adam - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Creative HS-800 Fatal1ty Gaming Headset (Personal Computers)

I play lots of video games on my PC and they've been a lot more enjoyable since getting this headset. The first thing I noticed when I put these on was that they were extremely cushiony on my head. This is both a good and bad thing because it makes them very comfortable, but they blocked out so much noise that I had a hard time hearing even my doorbell or phone ringing. The headset is a bit tight on my head, but I think that'll wear off as I wear it more. The earcups actually swivel a bit in place which makes them more comfortable for people that don't have perfectly symmetrical heads such as myself.

This headset is great for gaming. In fps's like Team Fortress 2, Counter Strike Source, this headset let me hear the direction shots were being fired from with a lot more precision than my previous headset. I could also hear small details in the sounds that I couldn't hear before. The sound in the headset sounded odd at first, like they were quiet or like they were coming from behind me, but after a while they felt more realistic and accurate. I am guessing this is because I am used to wearing any old lousy headset.

The headset is also great for music. I noticed a huge improvement in the quality of the bass from my old headset(the headset I used before, a Logitech Extreme Gaming Headset had almost no bass). I'm not a huge music person, but I notice the little details a lot more easily than with my old headset

The microphone with this headset is pretty good. When voice-chatting on MSN/live messenger, the voice quality is better than when talking to someone with my phone. The in-line controls are in a good position and easy to reach while wearing the headset. The microphone-mute button works fine and the volume control has a good range. One nice thing about it is that you can remove the microphone, which is useful for people like my little brother who rarely need a microphone and don't want it in their way (one thing to note is the first time I tried attaching the mic, I didn't realize it has to fit a specific way into the slot on the headset and accidentally chipped a piece of the plastic by forcing it in the wrong way, but it still works perfectly fine).

This headset is not perfect however. I've found one tiny problem that may occur, though it's not really something to worry about. I have this headset plugged into my speaker, which is then connected to the back of my computer so it probably wont affect you unless you have a similar setup. If I have the volume set to the absolute max on my speaker but lowered all the way on my headset, I can sometimes still hear sound playing quietly through my headset. This only occurs under these specific conditions though, so you should never really have this problem unless you really push your headset's limits.

Overall the headset does not have many flaws and feels great to work with. It's very comfortable and is easily adjustable for different uses. Don't be fooled, even though this headset is a lot cheaper than the other fatality headsets, it still has excellent sound quality at an affordable price.

PS: One thing they don't note on the box for this headset is that it comes with a neat little pouch. It's a bit odd, because although you probably could fit the headset in there, it's not exactly shaped for one so it would look and feel a bit odd to store it there. It's nice quality, measuring about 9x10 inches, but would probably be used for other things besides the headset. It's nice to have laying around the house anyway.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for gaming and skype, December 15, 2009

By 

Justin Seiferth "Me" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative HS-800 Fatal1ty Gaming Headset (Personal Computers)

I'm not sure why but mic/headphones don't seem to be easy to make- they tend to be expensive or lousy or both. This one is the first pair I've bought that I've been happy with.

The ear muffs are comfortable for relatively extensive use. I've used them for about two hours straight without my ears or head starting to hurt or get sweaty. The muffs also muffle out a lot of the ambient noise- it's not noise canceling but it's easy to hear conversations even when the TV is playing in the other room.

The mic works well also- people don't hear me breathing but can still hear what I'm saying well. It doesn't get in the way although the connector to the removable mic does get loose about once a week- you just push it back in and it's fine. I have noticed that Skype thinks the volume of the mic is too low but people I'm talking to say it works just fine.

Now to some of the relatively minor downsides- the mic switch is hard to see if you wear glasses but don't have them on. The writing and icons are small and written in silver so you basically just have to memorize which way is which same with the volume control which is a small wheel in the same plastic bobble on the headset cord.

The cord is of good length and good quality- no intermittent breakups or breakages yet which is something I can't say about all headsets.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Sound...but NOT durable!, May 12, 2010

By 

Brett Dietrich "Gamer Slash" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative HS-800 Fatal1ty Gaming Headset (Personal Computers)

I have no problem with the sound quality or voice quality...only the product durability. Didn't take long till the left ear started to crackle...then go out all together. The connection in the left ear is failing! I can move the cord around and get sound (or not get sound). This after only a couple of months of use...and it wasn't even heavy use...I've been busy on other things and my gaming time has been reduced. Just beware that if you buy it....you will have to baby it so it doesn't break. But is was great sound and comfort while it lasted.