Xbox 360 Under Ear Headset

by Plantronics

Product Features

• Dolby Headphone Technology delivers a 5-channel audio experience - A required Dolby USB sound card is the only way to get the 5.1 experience. If needed, an analog connection is also provided for stereo sound)
• Open-ear design keeps you connected to the game and your surroundings.
• Concealed mic boom stays hidden until you're ready to use it.
• Specially designed earpods redistribute pressure for maximum comfort
• In-line volume and mic-mute controls allow for easy audio adjustment.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F1TG0E
• Item Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,221 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #43 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Headsets

Product Description

72483-01 Gaming Headset- Plantronics over-the-ear gaming headset- For XBOX and XBOX 360- Over-the-ear headset- Inline volume and mute- Noise canceling microphone- 2.5mm headset jack- 1 Meter cable- Flexible extended mic- 1 Year manufacturer's warranty- Requires communicator module for XBOX- XBOX Live service required for online voice communication- WhiteEXTRA EAR CUSHIONS: PL-61871-01PLGAMECOMX30

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good heatset, not Outstanding. Pros and Cons..., August 25, 2007

By 

M. Sanchez (Texas) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Under Ear Headset (Video Game)

I bought this headset to replace the cheap piece of crap headset that the 360 comes with. My microphone worked but I couldn't hear anything on my old one. I opened the earpice to find one of the wires loose. I tried to solder it back on, but due to the product's low quality, it just fell apart.

I researched many headsets only to be dissapointed. A truly outstanding headset for xbox live has yet to be produced. They all suck in one way or another; some more so than others. I considered the wireless headset despite reviews that feedback on the device was unbearable. A friend of mine got one and I witnessed first hand it's true crapiness.

I then decided to check out Plantronics headsets. I had worked at a call center about a year ago in which we used Plantronics headsets and found them to be great products overall. This model (Gamecom X30) is the best they have out right now, despite the snazzy looking Halo edition headsets they also have out.

Plantronics Gamecom X30:

PROS:
-Great speaker, voices come in LOUD and clear.
-Comfortable, easy to wear on long gaming sessions.
-Sleek design.
-Sturdy build.
-Don't let the "under ear" design turn you off. Once you get used to putting it on, you'll find that this design not only stays well on your ear, but is also great for using with eyewear and headphones.

CONS:
-The mouthpiece picks up air currents (ceiling fan, air conditioning) WAY too much. It lacks the foam covering on the tip, but if you still have the original headset, just remove it from there and put it on this one. It fits well and fixes this problem.
-Despite picking up the wind, the mouthpiece does a mediocre job at picking up your voice! You can ask "can u guys hear me ok?" all day long but the only way to test how you sound is to record a voice message, and then play it back for yourself. You have to really speak up to be heard at a normal tone. There is no silent speaking on this headset, that isn't to say that you have to yell, just project and enunciate.
-The biggest setback on this headset is that the mute/volume controls aren't attatched to the controler like on the original headset. They're on the cable about 16 inches above the input. Make sure to set your volume BEFORE a match!

Overall this is a good headset. It's not outstanding and I kept from giving it 5 stars because of the location of the volume controls. Despite the setbacks, this is still the best headset available, and at a couple of bucks cheaper than the original, it's a definite bargain.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for headphones wearers, August 27, 2006

By 

Timur Tabi (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Xbox 360 Under Ear Headset (Video Game)

I have to wear headphones whenever I play my Xbox, so I need a communicator headset that fits under the headphones without blocking outside sounds. I tried various cell phone headsets, but they either don't fit right or don't work well with an Xbox.

This headset fits perfectly for me. Some reviewers have said it sits loosely in the ear, and that's true. Without my headphones, I also get the feeling that it will fall out, but it never does. Of course, with headphones it's secure on my head. Another nice feature is that it doesn't block outside sounds, so the audio from my headphones is not muffled. And most importantly, it's comfortable. I can wear it for hours without problems.

Another nice feature is that this headset works with both Xbox and Xbox 360. For the original Xbox, you'll need the adapter that comes with Microsoft's headset.

For those of you who are concerned about the volume control being in the wrong place, Intec makes a headset adapter (ASIN: B000FUG5V8) for the Xbox 360 that works with any headset and provides volume/mute controls just like the Microsoft headset does.

The only problem is that the microphone is weak, and that's why I gave it four stars. To get others to hear you clearly, you need to bend the microphone arm around your face so that the microphone is a few millimeters from your mouth. The microphone is so close that if I pucker my lips, I can touch it. Without headphones to keep the headset in place, it probably moves too much. But for me, the headset is easy to position and works great.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A step up, but not all the way up the stairs, June 29, 2006

By 

M. Tait Lifto "Beer Expert" (TX United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Under Ear Headset (Video Game)

OK, first thing: the headset that comes with the 360 sucks. You know it, I know it. I've been waiting for a decent replacement, and that's just what this new offering from Plantronics is: decent. It's MUCH better than the one that comes with the 360, but it's definately not perfect. First, the UNDER the ear design is odd and takes getting used to. But, the worst part is how they did volume control - it's in the middle of the cable itself in a little box with a horrible clip: that's right, to mute or adjust volume, you must remove one of your hands from the controller then locate the tiny box on the wire and make your adjustment. Not conducive to quick battle time changes, I'll tell you!

But, still, overall - I like this product, especially at the thirty dollar price point. If it was fifty dollars, I'd pass. I'm suspicious that the much more expensive headsets work even better, but reread the beginning of this sentence to know why I didn't get those ("much more expensive").