Xbox 360 & PC Headset
chrisWhite
Littleton, CO
Alright, I searched and I read the threads and found some nice headsets for the Xbox and a lot more made for the PC but what I wasn't sure about is which headsets would work well with both. I don't care about surround sound and I really want a headset that plugs straight into the Xbox or Computer instead of going through another box that clutters up my desk. What I do want is decent sound, no crappy digital noises like my current pair and decent audio levels for Xbox live communication. Any suggestions?
Bonus question, I'm going to be getting a decent mic for screen casts and potentially for podcasting, I think I'm going to start at the cheap end with an AKG Perception 120 condenser mic, with the right adapters you couldn't plug this into an Xbox controller, could you?
Bonus question, I'm going to be getting a decent mic for screen casts and potentially for podcasting, I think I'm going to start at the cheap end with an AKG Perception 120 condenser mic, with the right adapters you couldn't plug this into an Xbox controller, could you?
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You can't plug a Sennheiser PC-350 into the Xbox, right? Or does it support USB headsets?
As for using adapters to plug it into the controller I don't believe that will work as most headset/mic combos use two plugs for the audio out and the mic in and the xbox headset uses a combi plug and smaller then normal one at that.
Is there a reason why you don't want to just use the default xbox headset? It's not the best but it's better then others that I've tried.
As for podcasts I picked up a set logitec ones for around $50, I can't remember the model off the top of my head. But I went through about 4 other headset/mic combinations before and they all sucked, some where rather cheap $20 sets another was a microsoft one in the same price range as the logitec and another was a blue tooth. They all sucked bad sound, hissing, picked up to much ambient noise etc...
The logitec ones though are perfect. Excellent ambient noise dampning and picks up your voice perfectly.
edit: just found the set I've got. They are Logitech (981-000010) Clear Chat Pro USB Headset w/Mic. Fantastic.
Yeah, I definitely want a full headset with good headphones and a decent mic for playing without using the speakers and bothering the other people in my house (who are usually sleeping when I find time to play) and I don't think that headset actually works well underneath a pair of headphones ;-)
The 360 is a pain in the butt with anything USB, wish it would support more stuff, I really wish it would let me play with a keyboard and mouse, but I understand why they don't.
Thanks for the podcasting headset suggestions, I'll check them out.
Not to mention they are comfortable to.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826265066&Tpk=gamecom%20777
-drasnor
If you're looking for headsets, go to www.turtlebeach.com. I have the X1, X3, and X4--they're all excellent and easy to use. You can find these as Best Buy.
The Astro headset is $250, so that's probably WAYYYYYY too expensive for most gamers. I have it and can tell you that sound-wise, the Turtle Beach X4 is definitely superior. Plus, the X4 is wireless, whereas the Astro setup is wired. Kinda doesn't make sense. The only people who I have seen "rave" about an Astro is the people who actually spend $250 to get it. Well, I have it and there's really nothing special to say.
You cannot connect a PC headset such as Sennheiser's PC350 to an XBOX because there is nothing to drive the speakers.
-drasnor
I stand corrected--though only partially. The USB ports have nothing to do with the mic because that is routed through the controller. The Xbox 360 does not have any setting that allows the mic to be sent through the USB. (Only the PS3 does). All mics must be connected to the Xbox controller (either wireless or wired).
Hence, neither a USB mic nor headset can be used on the Xbox 360.
SteelSeries Xbox Headset Connector
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001FSKK2O/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A1UQ4F1GL6W7
This basically lets you connect any stereo headset that you use for your PC, into your xbox.
Technical Details
Colour: Black
Manufacturer's Description
The SteelSeries Xbox 360 Headset Connector makes it possible to use standard stereo PC headsets on your Xbox 360, while using your headsets' microphone. to speak with your friends on Xbox Live.
Below is a small step-by-step guide that will help you setup the Headset Connector:
1. Attach the SteelSeries Xbox 360 Headset Connector to your Xbox 360 controller.
2. Connect your stereo headset to SteelSeries Xbox 360 Headset Connector.
3. Connect the SteelSeries Xbox 360 Headset Connector to your TVs headphone jack.
4. On the Xbox 360 controller, press the Xbox Guide Button and enter.
5. Choose "Personal Settings", select "Voice" and set "Voice Output" to "Play Through Speakers".
The SteelSeries Xbox 360 Headset Connector is available in both black and white.
This is NOT a good option at all, unless you have an external amplifier for the stereo headset that you'll be using.
What the Steel Series cable does is allow you to connect the mic in a stereo PC headset to the Xbox controller and the speakers to the Xbox audio. The mic will work fine, but with the actual game audio you will either need additional cables or a headphone amplifier.
With that in mind, it is less expensive to purchase a Turtle Beach X1 since that comes with all of the necessary cables AND has a built in amplifier. It's powered from a USB connector to the Xbox.