Customer Reviews

Plantronics Gamecom X10

5 star:		(165)
4 star:		(84)
3 star:		(33)
2 star:		(15)
1 star:		(21)

 

 

My Microsoft headset microphone stopped working after 7 months and my identical spare did not work out of the box (Microsoft did replace one with one that did work), so I swore off all Microsoft 360 headsets and went with the Plantronics X10 for Xbox 360. At first, it was a little snug but soon I got used to it. Works like a charm and all of my friends can now hear me loud and clear. I really like the volume/mute switch being inline because I can clip it to where I need it. At $14.99, this head set was cheaper than the Microsoft version. Hopefully, the Plantronics headset will last longer than the Microsoft set. I gave this headset 4 stars due to it's tighter than expected fit. All in all a better choice....so far.

After the "official" microsoft headset broke, I looked at lots of different headsets to replace it. This is a great alternative to the other one, and it's the same price! Though it has a similar design style at first glance, this headset is larger and wider than the Microsoft one, and doesn't dig into your head. It fits comfortably, and sometimes I don't even know it's there. Plus, I have not heard any complaints online about the microphone, so I assume it is adequate. Overall, a great product at a great price.

The XBOX 360 headset was purchased after the Microsoft headset that arrived with the XBOX 360 console suddenly stopped working. The new headset is much sturdier and clearer. My grandson uses it for XBOX live and can communicate with the other gamers without any problems. I would recommend this headset as a replacement for the Microsoft headset.

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I ordered this headset cause of two reasons. I wanted my own (cause I only had one and I was sharing it my sister) and for best performance under a reasonable price. So I found this headset here on Amazon. It had good reviews so that was easy enough to convince me. Now let me go into detail about this headset. First of all the most notable thing about the Plantronics Xbox 360 (Xbox compatible too) headset is it's durability. The regular Microsoft headset is kinda ok but it looks like it could break easily as most people have reported this. It's design is very great. The head band is a little bit off curved but that's still ok. The microphone is flexible that way you can have it face to your mouth. It is also switchable in sides so that you can have it either on your left or right side of your face. The output sound on the speaker is like 2x better than the regular Microsoft headset. The shape of the speaker is comfortable than the circle shape. I have been told by my Xbox Live friends that they can hear me very well. Lastly is the headset's color. It's very xbox traditional color Black and Green. Anyways, I love my headset. If your looking for something cheap yet very good at performance then this headset is the way to go. Hands down. Of course I wouldn't say it's the very best other than those hundred dollar headsets, but it's still good. So yeah that's it. I will try to put a video review soon. So look out for that.

*******UPDATE*******

Sept 23, 2011

My headset continues to work great after so much use. There are minor things that have happen but keep in mind when I say "MINOR". The little icons on the controller of the headset which indicates the mic being off or on have faded completely. That's normal because of switching it and how fingers have oil and what not, you get the idea. The pad opposite to the speaker came off but I have replaced it using super glue. I have noticed that some people say that they sound quiet to their friends with the headset. It's not the headset's fault. It's your internet connection. My friends can clearly hear me on this headset.

So anyways just wanted to give this brief update on this great product. Keep on gaming!

This works great! Don't be afraid of 3rd party products, this works quite well. The inline volume control is nice, and the unit looks fine. It's a little cheaper than the standard headset, and much cheaper than Microsoft's wireless one. Get this if you got the core console and want Xbox Live, or if you need a replacement.

I actually purchased these because, in my excitement to get my XBox 360 up and running, I never noticed that it came with a headset. I have used both since, and these are a good alternative to the standard XBox 360 model. I do wish the the headpiece opposite the earpiece extended further down as it stops about 2 inches above my ear, but the headset stays on reliably and shouldn't come off short of you tossing your controller (which the headset plugs into) to the ground. On the plus side, the microphone is easily adjustable and seems to have a good sensitivity setting. A quality accessory, overall.

My 360 came with a broken headset so rather than wait for them to send another one that might not work for long I went ahead a bought this one. I have used Plantronics stuff for a long time and I have never been disappointed. This works great. I can hear people and they can hear me. Volume and mute both work and are pretty handy with the clip on the cord. It does exactly what it should and does it well.

These are decent for the price. Wasn't expecting anything great but the sound quality is better than expected and those on the other end have no complaints about hearing the conversation.

I bought this after both of my Microsoft headsets broke and it arrived on time in the original packaging. I sadly lost my warranty, though, because me and my brother were wrestling and broke the band of this headset. We put full weight on it and barely broke it off... I just finished the job then duct taped it to a wool beanie so now my head is warm and I can talk with my friends. It still works perfectly and proves durability and I love this headset... when i get some money I'll replace it. Hell it outlived my wired controller which is kept workable by duct tape... ghetto, huh?

The standard Microsoft product that came with my Xbox had a lot of static interference like it wasn't getting a good connection. This one sounds much better, with no static. The only thing I liked better on the OEM headset was the location of the mute switch. This one has it dangling in the middle of the cord.