PSP Headphones with Remote Control

by Sony

• Works with the PSP-2000 and PSP-3000
• Is not compatible with the original PSP-1000
• Comfortable inner-ear headphones
• Included remote allows you to control numerous actions
• Play, pause, fast forward, fast reverse, hold and adjust volume

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VBI5IW
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 1.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 13, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,768 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Listen to the sounds of your PSP games, music and movies without disturbing others with the PSP98551 headphones with remote control. The comfortable inner-ear headphones deliver optimal sound quality and can be worn for hours. The included remote allows you to control numerous actions including play, pause, fast forward, fast reverse, hold and adjust volume.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible December 25, 2007

By gotsomeideas

While the headphones themselves are decent, the remote part of this product is completely unusable. If you listen carefully, you'll hear a soft bzz...bzz...bzz... continuously in the background whenever the remote is plugged into your PSP. I've tried multiple headphones plugged straight into the PSP and have not had this problem. I've also tried plugging different sets of headphones into this remote (the headphones that come with this are detachable, so any set of headphones can be used with the remote section), and no matter which pair I use, I hear the buzzing noise.

I know this problem isn't unique to me either. I've come across posts on various online forums where other users have this problem too.

I love my new PSP-2000, but Sony really screwed up with this headphone/remote control set. There really is no reason to buy this product. Just spend your money on a nice set of headphones and hope that Sony releases a fixed remote control.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great remote - perhaps I got a revised version? January 17, 2009

By Mark M.

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Like many recent reviewers, I also have had ZERO problems with this remote. It may be likely that Sony revised later batches, because even using my super-clear ZAGG z.bud earphones everything sounds exactly the way it does as if I just plugged the headphones in.

Aside from that, the remote itself is great. The clip itself could grip a bit more, but I consider it more than fine if you're stationary. The fast forward and reverse buttons are a tad small, and I wish they had more of a texture so that I could just feel them without looking down. Still, I got used to it quickly!

The earphone port is open, so you don't have to use the stock Sony earphones that come with the set.

The remote also comes with a Hold switch just like the PSP. Redundant, you may say. Not so! You can put your PSP system in Hold mode so that only the remote itself is active. This is great for when you have your PSP in a pocket.

The extra length added to your earphones might be a tad more than you want, but it's not unmanageable. If anything, the extra length is made from very smooth, sturdy wrapped plastic, so it won't tangle on itself.

Overall, I really like this remote. It's not necessarily a must-have accessory, but for travelers who want to travel lean and make their PSP their one electronic entertainment device, this certainly makes for a fine companion to the system.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality January 15, 2009

By Nash

Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Despite complains about this product i placed my order by taking a chance,, Actually there's nothing to complain about this because mine doesnot make the buzz--buzz sound,, it works perfectly,, also it came in a different packaging. Its different from what you see in the product images. I think Sony has released a rectified version of the previous faulty earphones. Overall i'm satisfied with this to the MAX,,,

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Buzz....Buzz...Buzz January 13, 2008

By G. Morgan

Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

Like the previous poster mentioned, these headphones make a repeating, faint, buzzing sound in the background when you have the remote control function plugged in. If you take this out and plug directly into the PSP, the sound is gone.

This is a problem that has been reported by many users.

Avoid until Sony gets their act together and fixes this!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good headphone, OK remote February 1, 2008

By ice grizzly VINE VOICE

Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Very nice headphones. Remote does every thing advertised as well some additional stuff like hissing sound when there is no music playing. It is hard to believe Sony QA missed such a big thing. There is no other way to connect a headset... so we just have to live with the hissing and clicking sounds.

You need the remote and you can use iPhone headset or other similar headsets for Skype.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great accessory for your PSP! January 7, 2009

By Dylan P.

Verified Purchase

If you play music on your PSP, these are definitely a must have. I can also confirm that there is NO buzzing like earlier reviews from a year ago say. This is great, you can put your PSP on hold so none of the PSP buttons work and turn off the screen, then you can control your volume and music selections without even touching your PSP. They stay in your ear pretty well, have a nice length of cord to them, and the remote has a little clip on it so you can clip it to your clothing. I've used it for about an hour now and I already love it! If anything, buy it for the remote part and you can still use your regular headphones, even though the total length will be pretty long. Also, I haven't seen this said in other reviews but these headphones (I can't remember the exact term for this but...)have the feature where the wire to the right earbud is longer then the left so it looks exactly like a "u". It doesn't use the classic "V" shape.

Edit: Like I said before, the remote is great, but after using the earbuds, they absolutely suck. At least for me they hurt my ears after a while and the sound quality isn't that great. I plugged some good quality Apple Ipod earbuds in and it was so much nicer. A major difference I heard though was that the Ipod earbuds are a lot quieter plugged both into the remote or the PSP itself. It's like the buds that came with the remote were amplifying the noise and in effect also distorting it. The quietness can be blamed on the PSP and not the remote. For me in a somewhat quiet room, the max volume level was alright on the Apple buds but if you want to do some serious rocking out or you're in a noisy room it may be a problem. At that point your only choice is to complain to Sony about the audio output on the PSP being to quiet.
In summary buy these for the remote, and use a different pair of buds. You may have more wires but it isn't to hard to manage them all.
If I could I would demote this to 4 stars.