Xbox 360 Motorola Gaming Headset X205

by Motorola

Product Features

• Official Headset of the NFL and EA Sports
• 4' cable with 2.5mm connector and Xbox 360 controller adapter with volume and mute controls
• Full, padded, high-quality mono ear cup with adjustable headpiece
• Flexible Rotating Microphone Boom with Noise Canceling Microphone
• Designed to work with Xbox and Xbox 360 applications

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GFJEPQ
• Item Weight: 7.3 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,985 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #61 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Headsets

Product Description

Experience football gaming like never before with this accessory for serious football video gamers. The Motorola Gaming Headset X205 blends enhanced capabilities such as voice command technology and genuine NFL design to re-define play time. The Motorola Gaming Headset X205 delivers endless hours of entertainment while built for superior sound and comfort. Noise reduction technology and integrated volume controls ensure a frustration free experience. Replicating authentic NFL's headset design, the Motorola Gaming headset looks and functions like the real thing. Delivering a live game experience, the Motorola gaming headset features voice recognition technology from pause to play calls, simply state a command and receive real time results as if you were coaching from the sideline. The integrated flip boom noise canceling microphone ensures your voice is always clearly heard while inline volume and mute control provide easy access to sound management. Featuring ergonomic design, high quality adjustable headband and full cushioned mono ear cup, the Motorola Gaming headset provides comfortable wear for extended playing time. Set up is easy, simply plug into your gaming module via detachable wire support. Truly get in the game with the Motorola X205 Gaming headset.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A little too much pressure..., September 18, 2006

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Randy Silva "Book nerdling" (Whittier, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xbox 360 Motorola Gaming Headset X205 (Video Game)

First of all, don't buy this at Circuit City. You'll save a heck of a lot of money using Amazon instead.

As far as the headset, the volume is much louder than the headset from MS that comes with the 360. I've also heard that I come across much more clear using this headset, which is good. The louder volume is a big thing with me as I thought the original headset was just too low.

The big negative to the headset, as the previous user attested to, is the fit of the right side of the headset. It's just too tight on your head after a reasonable amount of gaming. Unfortunate too, because the rest of the headset is very high quality.

22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Failure with two purchases, November 18, 2006

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R. Thomas "former 360 fan" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xbox 360 Motorola Gaming Headset X205 (Video Game)

I thought judging by the look of the headset, large ear cup design, noise canceling microphone, EA, and NFL logo that this was going to be an excellent product. I was wrong.

With the first product the volume had to be turned all the way up and even then the sound was way to low. After a couple of tries nothing came through the headphones. I thought well its just a fluke.

Then I was shocked to learn that the second headset that I purchased produced no sound. Just occasional static. Both headsets were tried on both Microsoft wireless controllers and new batteries were put in. Both were connected properly.

I then purchased the Microsoft wired headset and it works great. Stick with Microsoft on this one. They also have a wireless version which would be worth checking out.

The other minor downside is the tight feel. With some people it may be an issue after prolonged gaming. The Microsoft headset has a lighter feel and is more comfortable.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So so headset, August 28, 2006

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R. Moy "rmoy58" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Motorola Gaming Headset X205 (Video Game)

I bought this headset because of the Motorola name and some other positive reviews. It seems solidly made, but I've had a few issues with it. First, I don't know if my head is too big but the non-cup side of the headset applies a decent amount of pressure such that after a while I have to move that side occasionally to prevent getting sore. This is despite having the headset expanded fully. Second, when the cord is brushed against (adjacent to the controller), sometimes I get some static despite the cord being inserted completely. Third, the part the actually inserts into the controller sometimes gets partially pulled out (when I'm playing Madden), which didn't happen with the standard headset. Overall the headset feels well-built, but does have some problems.