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Choosing a PS3 Headset.

Unlike Xbox 360 owners each PS3 owner or potential PS3 owner will have to purchase their own PS3 headset. Traffic Jam Ratings takes a look at the top 3 headsets based on your budget.

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mjolliffe6052d ago

Use an EyeToy. Much easier, dont have to put it on your ear, charge it or anything. Just plug in and play

lamerzard6052d ago

Then you annoy everyone you play with since they hear you echoing and their own voices coming out of your TV and back into the mic sitting on top of your set.

Syronicus6052d ago

When you are using a headset to listen to your game rather than having the sound coming through your speakers. If you use Surround Sound and then try and use the EYE you will piss off your team and those in the lobby.

Please, just go out and buy a headset. They are cheap and worth every penny.

morganfell6052d ago

I use the new Turtle Beach Ear Force at night when my wife is asleep. I have the Logitech Cordless Vantage PS3 headset and it is okay as is the SOCOM headset. High quality in the SOCOM but I don't the fit. My favorite is my Playstation 3 Darklite Bluetooth Headset EX-01.

Blaze9296052d ago (Edited 6052d ago )

Whats the point of buying a headset? No one freakin talks on PSN. I have the official Sony headset (my recommendation) and was all excited when I got it and set it up but I'm playing the Uncharted 2 beta, MAG beta, and no one freakin SAYS a word! I'm like ulgh this was such a waste of $60. I use it more for my cell phone though.

Then theres the usual "noise" from one or more asswholes who don't know bluetooth picks up just about every damn sound and they sit so close to their speakers or have something in the background continuously on and its just annoying. MUTE.

I dunno, I think sony needs to at least start bundling in a wireless or even wired headset with every PS3 now to get it going on PSN otherwise I see no point since no one talks.

Pennywise6052d ago

Your opinion is the worst you can get get get get get get get....

Official headset rocks and it has onscreen indicators. Cant beat that that that that....

PS... the eye echos echos echos echos echos echos echos

Tinted Eyes6052d ago

What??? Ive been playing the uncharted 2 demo and people are talking in every game.

Major_Tom6052d ago

To be honest the majority of the conversations On Xbox 360 are gutter talk, so I wouldn't count that as being productive in any way feasible.

People talk when they need to, we're not all Xbox glamour girls.

xTruthx6052d ago (Edited 6052d ago )

That's what I saw when I started playing the Uncharted 2 beta tainted, a lot of people with mics

Raf1k16052d ago

Anyone know if these are any good?
http://www.sony.co.uk/produ...

I want to get 'em but not sure if they're worth it.

Redempteur6052d ago

The ps eye is very good ONLY if you use headphones and don't push the sensibility to the max . Not a problem for me .

BUt i'll get a headset because sometimes ...you need to move and yeah it's time to ditch the wires

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ReservoirDog3166052d ago

The Official PS3 Bluetooth Headset is really good.

I don't use it much though.

Syronicus6052d ago

Yeah, those are nice and all but they are not necessarily a gaming headset... More for say, listening to music...

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madmonkey06052d ago

my blu tooth head set cost me £5 brand new off ebay, it works perfectly.

samsung wep 210

Voozi6052d ago (Edited 6052d ago )

That's one thing I like about XBL, everyone has the same standard mic, or a better one (well for the most part) so the voice chat quality is always good while on PSN we have to fend for ourselves on what mic to get and peoples voice quality is pretty inconsistent, either you get people with good mics, or people with bad mics with horrible voice quality.

And is it just me or does every single mic on PS3 have horrible noise cancellation because I swear every game I join I always hear peoples TVs and other background noises and it's pretty annoying.

Actually going back to the subject on noise cancellation, I think it depends on the game because I notice with my mic (I use the usb headset I use for my computer) in MAG the noise cancellation is fantastic, and my mic icon only lights up when I actually speak, meanwhile in Uncharted 2 Demo & other multiplayer games, my mic icon lights up like crazy when I'm not speaking...so yea idk

Syronicus6052d ago

It's just that most folks don't know how to get to it and use it. As for giving people the chance to buy their own mic, I appreciate that since I absolutely hated the LIVE headset. I much more preferred the headset I had with the original Xbox. The new one was and is still junk and breaks way too easy.

Bren866052d ago

Bluetooth is crap, go for USB, such as the official ps2 headset.

People buy cheap bluetooth headsets and say it works great but little do they know everyone else online can hear there tv speakers, static and any other background noise.

Pennywise6052d ago

Official headset is the best you can get. HQ sound... onscreen display, nice little charger that you can still talk like a desktop mic while it is charging. Wires are LAST GEN.

Bren866052d ago (Edited 6052d ago )

I have the official bluetooth one also if people go for bluetooth its deffinately the one to get but I still prefer USB. Its not about the wires its about the quality for yourself and others, atleast with USB headset the mic is near the mouth unlike bluetooth ones that pick up all outside noise.

Noise reduction plastered all over the box is a load of bollocks. Thats why the overall quality of voice chat on the PSN is piss poor. Stupid idea to allow any headset to work on the ps3.

punishing16052d ago

That "article" has about zero value. How about, after stating that the official Playstation bluetooth has some "great features", telling us about what the features actually are and how they work.

I've been using a Plantronics 220 for well over a year. Bought it for about $30 at Walmart. The friends I play with tell me the sound quality is good with minimal background noise. In public matches, no one has complained about my mic. My only complaint is that the charge doesn't last through a complete night's worth of gaming. I can wear it while it's charging though, so not a total bust.

Pennywise6052d ago

Onscreen Display
Mute/Volume on headset
HQ sound
Noise reduction
Charge Stand that allows for chat while charging.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot5d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle4d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk774d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK12d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer13d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde11d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy12d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12511d ago (Edited 11d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.