Afterglow Universal Wireless Headset - Blue

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Universal compatibility on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Wii, PC, and mobile devices
Powered by the latest Avnera wireless solution, the leader in Hi-Definition Wireless Audio Connectivity, providing a constant and clear connection to your game audio
Lithium Polymer Battery provides 10 hours of active gaming on a single charge. Play and Charge cable included.
Three digital audio modes: Pure Audio, Bass Boost, and Immersive Audio
Retractable noise canceling microphone with active-listening LED indicator and Voice Overlay to ensure effective communication

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Large, 50mm neodymium speakers ; Angled acoustic cavity tuned by an award-winning Hollywood audio post-production facility; Custom designed speakers are calibrated for audio depth, sonic richness & clarity of sound with crystal-clear high tones & richer, more thrill-inducing bass ; Headphones feature Afterglow(R) classic tough construction & unique appearance; Clear polycarbonate body ; Signature Afterglow(R) lights ; Blue

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B009CL6LA6

Release date

October 23, 2012

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531 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars

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#69,443 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#113 in Xbox 360 Headsets
#3,764 in Wii Games, Consoles & Accessories

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Product Dimensions

15.1 x 8.8 x 4.9 inches; 1 Pounds

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Item model number

PL-9929BL

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Item Weight

1 pounds

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Performance Designed Products

Date First Available

September 18, 2012

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seth

Performs well, painful to wear

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014

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Because of all the other good reviews on this site I decided to buy this headset. Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as everyone else was saying. The sound quality is good and its nice that it works for all the consoles (except next gen). There was one problem though, and it's arguably the most important. It was very uncomfortable to wear. It's not adjustable, so the plastic part is really tight. This eventually loosens up but that wasn't my main complaint. The cushions are soft for sure, but they aren't think or firm enough to stop the speakers from pressing against the cartilage of my ear. It hurts really bad. I later realized that I could twist the speakers around, and turning them 180 degress mitiagated the problem but its still a minor problem and I can't wear the headset for too long. Usually like 2 hours max and it gets too bothersome. This headset would have been perfect if not for that one problem. I don't know if I'm the only one who experienced that problem since I didn't see it in any of the other reviews. But I think its important for others to know. I honestly don't know if I can recommend this headset. In the end it doesn't really matter how well they perform if the headset itself is uncomfortable.

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Side Quest Publications

Took a bit of work sorting things out, but it works.

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013

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The good:
It's universal. Or so it claims to be. I've really only tried it on my PC and my Wii U; I assume it will work just as well with my PS3, though I have little occasion to try.
It also works just fine on the Wii U's gamepad, though not via wireless.

The bad:
As the heading says, it took some work sorting things out.
See, my Wii U and my PC are both connected to the same TV--the Wii U via a universal component cable, and the PC via an HDMI cable. The instructions assume that you will connect ONE thing to ONE type of screen--game system to a TV, and PC to monitor, and there are different instructions for each of those setups. There is nothing to suggest a PC connected to an HDMI-capable TV, so it was a matter of trying to combine instructions.
(In case anyone has a similar set-up, I leave the RCA audio adapter connected to the component cable according to the instructions for game systems, and I simply move the USB adapter around according to the device.)

The Ugly:
That... is a lot of cords to sort through for a "wireless" device.
Granted, one of them will never be used--I don't own an Xbox--and another rarely used--I bought this for gaming and possibly making my own videos so I'm not likely to plug this thing into an MP3 player, except for testing purposes--
But that still leaves two that I need to mess with according to my device. And that's without counting the USB charging cable.... which I don't count, anyway.
My TV/monitor has a USB port on it; I was curious if it would work if I plugged this thing's adapter into that (and then the 3.5 mm into the TV's headphone port), rendering most of the other swaps unnecessary, but unfortunately the cord leading out from the USB adapter is on the wrong side, and makes it impossible to fit there. So moving that USB adapter around is still required.

Now, I've seen mixed reviews that refer to this thing having certain problems a few months out, so I may well be editing this review later on.
However, in spite of the problems I've listed, it actually was fairly easy to set up, the sound is good and so is the ability to record. The first day out, I like it.

In fact, there's only a few things I don't like.
One, the size. I don't know if that's something I'll get used to, or dislike, as I use it more. But it is quite large.
Two, the "mute" function. Initially I thought this function didn't even work. Now, after further reading, I believe "mute" is only intended to work for the microphone and chatting ability. Pity; I'd have preferred the ability to cut off sound entirely (such as when I'm running Skyrim, and the sound keeps going even when it's paused), rather than having to mess with the dial every time. I suppose I could always just turn the thing off if it really comes to that.
Three, the volume dial doesn't seem to work AT ALL when I tested it on an MP3. The sound was blasting no matter what I pushed the dial to, so I had to search around for the player's volume function to turn it down. I don't know if that's defect or design, but it is annoying. The volume dial doesn't work when it's plugged in to the Wii U gamepad, either.
Four, it isn't exactly plug and play when switching between systems. If I want to move it from my PC, to my Wii U, to the gamepad (and then possibly to the MP3 player), to whatever else, I have to power down the headphones every time, otherwise it won't register that I'm on a new system. This in spite of having to also change where the USB adapter is plugged in.

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b-gat

Worked for my big head

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2013

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I was a little worried about the reviews complaining about this not being comfortable for people with larger heads, as mine is pretty freakin' big. I wear XL hats, and even those can be tight when I've let my hair grow out as I have lately. This headset doesn't work for me if I just cram it down on my head like you normally would, but it actually works just fine if I pull the leather strap forward an inch or so. I didn't expect that to be stable or comfortable for extended periods of time, but it really has been okay, even after marathon 6-hour play sessions. My ears get hot from the closed cups before I get annoyed with the strap.

The sound quality is great. I'm not enough of an audiophile to tell the difference between good and very good speakers, but I can tell good ones from mediocre ones, and these are definitely good or better.

I'm impressed with the faux-surround sound effect. I don't really play competitive shooters and can't speak to whether you'll be able to track the footsteps of people sneaking up behind you as well as you could with an expensive pro-gaming headset, but if you stand next to a river in Skyrim, for example, and turn completely around, the sound seems to move around appropriately. It's not as smooth as in real life, but it's a lot more immersive than my TV's built-in speakers (which are otherwise just fine).

Battery life on these is good. I'd estimate I get about 12 hours on a charge with the lights off.

The lights are the one negative for me. I would have thought they were cool when I was 15, but now, they're just one more data point adding to my wife's conviction that I am an overgrown man-child with a stupid hobby. At best, they're an unnecessary drain on the battery. You can turn them off (mostly), but you have to do that every time you turn on the headset, and the process is harder than just pressing a button. You press and hold the mode button for about ten seconds while the headset cycles through ear-only mode, band-only mode, and then finally mic-only mode, which is as close as you can get to all off.

I'm using these with an Xbox 360, by the way. I expect they will work fine with a PC as well, which is one of the reasons I chose this brand. I also like that I can use them to listen to any audio coming through my TV (from a dvd player, cable box, etc.) by plugging the transmitter into the headphone jack in my TV. (For some reason the double audio output ports didn't work for me, but the headphone jack did.) This only really works conveniently for my setup because my Samsung LED TV has a USB port that I can plug the powered transmitter into. If your TV doesn't have that, these will likely be more difficult for you to set up -- although it seems all wireless headsets require something similar to power the transmitter.

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Knotty

casual gamer headser

Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2015

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Its a decent headset in terms of sound and weight. The spring ajusted headband does apply pressure to the aide of the head making long term gaming uncomfortable. It is also sometimes hard to connect to pc, the adapter needs to be reset in order to allow a connection to be established.

I would recommend for cord cutting casual gamers.

Sean Roberts

Meh

Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2014

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Sound quality not the greatest. The wireless adapter reminds me of tech from 5 years ago Huge and bulky, completely blocks off other ports, I could have gotten it cheaper at WalMart easier to return aswell. But alas it was for my son and he loves it. Great mic picks up every back ground noise their is no matter what mode you have it on.

Jake

Afterglow wireless universal headset

Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2013

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All around this is a great product. I wanted something like a turtle beach but didn't want to pay upwards of $150 to get one with PC capabilities. The sound is very nice and sharp. The mic quality is great on the PC but actually terrible on my Xbox. My friends make note of how I'm sometimes to loud, not loud enough or they just can't here me because of the quality. All and all it's a great product. That you should get if your looking for a cheaper alternative but don't want to pay $150+.

Don’t but

Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2019

Verified Purchase

Fit of these were awful

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