Customer Reviews

Xbox 360 Wireless Headset

5 star:		(61)
4 star:		(41)
3 star:		(24)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(29)

 

 

I have been an xbox live subscriber for over 5 years now. I never minded the old xbox 1 headset but the plastic had a tendency to break (nothing a little duct tape couldn't fix). I was surprised when I bought the 360 as I found the new headsets actually went down in quality. They were uncomfortable to wear (reminded me of listening to my old Sony Walkman in the early 90's). The sound was terrible (full volume was about 75% of the xbox 1 headset's full volume). And worst of all is that they would continue to BREAK (only this time it was the wires, not the plastic). I actually went through 3... yes 'THREE' of the wired headsets before i had enough.

In comes the Microsoft wireless 360 headset. It was more than I wanted to spend but I figured it was cheaper than buying a new wired mic every month. First off, this thing is very comfortable. Anyone who uses blue tooth on their cellphone will feel right at home with this on. Second, the top volume is much louder, making listening much more easier. Also you can tell right away that the audio from the headset is 'crisper' and not so distorted, and from talking to others I understand that people will receive you voice as clear as a phone call. The charge will last about 6-8 hours (plenty of time for any gaming marathon) and as long as you remember to plug it in when you are done playing, you should never have a problem with the battery dying. The best part of all is that you will have to really try hard to break this sucker. The durability of this tiny device is impressive.

Now onto the negatives. There isn't much to say. I suppose for some the volume control and mute being on the unit can be awkward but you get use to it. Also, once in awhile I found that it will randomly disconnect for a moment, though it will immediately reconnect itself. Really the only bad thing to say about this is the obvious... the price. As much as I love this headset and praise it, it did not have to be priced at $60. It would have been more sensibly priced at $40 in my opinion.

Overall though, if you have the money and like to chat with friends online I highly recommend this.

Pros:
-Comfortable
-Light
-Modern Design
-Crisp audio in/out
-Rechargeable Battery (6-8 hour life)
-Surprisingly Durable

Cons:
-Awkward volume controls
-can occasionally 'cut out' for a second or two
-PRICE ($60?!)

I own one of these and i think it is a fantastic accessory. The only drawback is it doesnt detect your voice if you are softspoken. I have no problem because i talk at a relatively loud volume most times anyway. Not to say that screaming into it is necessary, but the meek should shy away from this headset. However, if you want the freedom that wireless-ness brings, this is a great addition to your collection. Being able to put my controller down and run to the kitchen or restroom or do anything else for that matter without having to take off my headset is great. The range is not a far as the controller+wired headset combo, but its still very good, probably about 25 feet. The battery life is not too shabby either, clocking in at about 8 to 10 hours on a single charge. I just plug it back in when im done with it and never worry about it dying in-game. It really is a great product, this is my second, seeing as how my dog ate my first...

The 360 Wireless headset isn't crisp clear audio quality like they suggest, but is a step up from the standard shipped headset.

It serves its purpose and is quite practical as it is much smaller, but unfortunately the '8 hour charge' sometimes becomes 2 hour inconsistencies.
The headset at first is odd to put on around the ear, but after awhile it becomes habitual and comfortable. Overall the headsets durable, somewhat good audio quality, and a bit less in your way oppose to other headsets.
The price doesn't make for such a worthy buy, if found cheaper this is a keeper.

I've had my 360 since Christmas 2007 and just went Live earlier this week. My corded headset crapped out the FIRST time I used it so I went out and bought this wireless unit.

The unit I purchased is one of the newer models that come with the USB charger. Not a bad feature, but I'd prefer an AC charger. Charge time is pretty slow, taking up to 6 hours for a complete charge. Fortunately I tend to play at night so if my headset dies, I just plug it in before I go to bed and it's ready to go when I get up.

The sound quality is pretty good. I hear everyone clearly and have had no complaints from other players about me sounding strange or about static over the connection. I would like to see future models add a quick mute function. I liked that feature in the wired headset. :)

My other little complaint is that the earpiece(s) don't fit my ears well. This could be user error, or it may be because my ears are a bit larger than average. The unit never seems to fit securely, but has yet to fall off so can I really dock it points?

All in all, despite a couple small complaints, this headset does what it sets out to do; give gamers the ability to communicate with others clearly, without the hastles of being wired to the controler. I would recommend this to any 360 Live users.

I really like the headset. The volume is a bit low but other than that it syncs really easy and has great range, it is also very easy to change what player position it is synced to.
Mine charges via A/C adaptor but newer ones come with a nifty little USB cable instead. It fits protty nice and comes with two ear loops to give you the best fit.
The Halo 3 model is supposed to be improved.
all in all, I think it could have been better, but is worth the money none the less.

April 1, 2009 (no April Fool's)

I ordered this headset from Amazon and it was DOA. Plugged it in to charge and nothing. No power, no charging. Amazon quickly sent a replacement and I was happy when I plugged it in that Friday and it took a full charge. It synced to my Xbox quickly and I was online playing with it in no time.

The sound was clear and a friend actually asked if I had gotten a new headset because I sounded so clear! Unfortunately the next time I used it (Sunday) it was as dead as the first one. Would not power up and would not take a charge, no lights. Called Microsoft, they had no clue and were no help.

I'm awaiting my third headset in three weeks. Hopefully from a new batch. The original packaging was trashed so unless Amazon would take back just a headset and wire I guess I will have to wait for a functioning unit.

Aside form the short life span (and obvious faulty product) the headset is very comfortable with a loud volume. When you hit the menu button on your controller it now shows the battery life of your headset as well as the controller (if you are using a wireless controller) which is pretty cool.

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UPDATE: SEPT. 24 2009

Amazon sent me my third headset and that was the charm.
The following is my thoughts with a WORKING headset that I've been using for some months now:

4 STARS

I have a Plantronics, the regular Xbox one and now this one and it's the best in sound (voices come through pretty loud) and the best mic. I've had people ask me (yep, more then one) if I got a new mic because they can "really hear me good" (I have low-talker tendencies). There is the occasional disconnect, but it connects right back. Hasn't been anything critical.

The only negative is the battery life which is 4-6 hours for me (much closer to 4). While that might not be a problem for most, I tend to leave everything on and come back or take turns playing so the battery usually dies and I have to go back to the regular Xbox headset. I wish the battery life lasted as long as the controller does or at least as long as my bluetooth headsets do. Would even be nice if I can plug it in and use it while its charging. Even though the whole wireless thing would go out the window at least I could still enjoy a superior headset. As it is now, when you plug it to charge it automatically disconnects from the Xbox.

I don't know what everyone is saying about having to talk loud. I can talk at a normal, even less than normal talking voice, and everyone can hear me perfectly. It has an amazing range, even through 2 concrete walls. Other's voices are clear and crisp, and there is definitely no problem with battery time. Overall, a much better buy than the wired mic and any other one out there.

BTW, the USB ports on the xbox 360 are still powered even though the xbox is not on. That way you can charge the mic right there, without burning out the xbox

I have had this headset for over six months now, and have only good things to say about it. The chat is clear, and the controls are well placed. I often run up a floor to grab a mid-game snack and can still participate in the voice chat with my comrades. If you are serious about taking your chat to the next level, I suggest you buy this. Its battery life runs for about eight hours, which is more than enough for all but the most serious (and socially deprived) gamers. It has a rechargeable battery which I have found recharges in about 3-4 hours. It is fairly well made, and has withstood numerous drops and even a game induced frusturated throw or two.

I was tired of playing Gears of war 2 and in the middle of talking to my team while fighting the horde I would hear crackles and sometimes not even be able to hear through my wired headset that came with my xbox 360. So I decided I'd suck it up and pay the extra bucks for this wireless headset, and it was well worth it. Very clear sound and easy to use. Only problem I noticed was if I for some reason need to mute, it's difficult to do while having the headset on. Other than that, very nice, you should buy one.

I bought the wireless mic about 7 or 8 months ago now, after breaking 3 different pairs of wired mics. I wanted a wireless, because the wired one was such a hassle. If I was talking to people, but not at my xbox, I needed to take my controller with me, or every now and again, a random jerk would make the mic go unplugged...So I decided to go wireless.

I spent $[...], and I'll admit it hurt my wallet at the time...Spending what normally could get me a brand new just released game...on a mic so people could hear me.

Now I can definitly say it was worth it. The wireless mic is so durable! I've dropped it, thrown it, sat on it etc., still works perfectly. The mic when fully charged, will last approximatly 8 hours. It's comfortable now, but I do remember it wasn't at first. (Don't ask me how, but I remember bruising my ear the first week...)

Easy Volume controls, fast charging, comfortable, and I can hear my teammates a lot more clearly. Now, it seems the price has dropped to around $[...]...Definitly worth a pick up. This is the mid-tier earpieces, the next step up would be in my opinion the Turtle Beach ones. If you're not looking to go "MLG", but play more than...10 hours a week, these are your best choice for earwear.

Only con in my opinion is that my friends hear me TOO CLEARLY. The wireless mic picks up a lot, and I like to play with my TV loud. Too many times I get people complaining. Most people consider it a pro, in my case it's a con...This is still a 5 star product.