Product Description

Technical DataAudio Output / Sound Output ModeMonoTechnical DataAudio Input / TypeMicrophoneTechnical DataAudio Output / Connectivity TechnologyWirelessTechnical DataHeader / Product LineMicrosoft Xbox 360 Wireless HeadsetTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerMicrosoftTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataRemote Control / TypeNoneTechnical DataAudio Input / Microphone Operation ModeMonoTechnical DataAudio Output / Product TypeHeadphoneTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones Form FactorOver-the-earTechnical DataAudio System / TypeHeadsetTechnical DataAudio System / Recommended UseGame consoleTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones TypeMonaural

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #149 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Microsoft
• Released on: 2006-11-24
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Original language: German
• Subtitled in: German
• Dimensions: .39" h x .39" w x .39" l, .33 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Experience enhanced voice chat with the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. Designed specifically to work seamlessly on your Xbox 360, this hands-free, wire-free headset employs the same technology as the award-winning Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. Pair up both accessories for superior performance, freedom, and comfort. Use up to four Wireless Controllers and Wireless Headsets simultaneously on one Xbox 360 for the most intense multiplayer gaming sessions ever.

Customer Reviews

Stunning and classic piece of Microsoft design
The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Headset represents Microsoft at its best: it's an excellent peripheral, beautifully designed and (mine!) works perfectly. The two most important areas for me are: volume (speaker & microphone) and comfort.

Volume: this is perfect; I can easily hear everyone speaking and everyone can clearly hear me. For volume adjustment a large, slightly recessed circle on the back is divided into two, with a small `blistered' on/off/mute switch in the centre. These buttons are easily accessible when wearing the headset, but an over-under division (`over' corresponding to `volume up' [+]) would have been better.

Comfort: this is good. For me, over-the-head fittings are most comfortable but this is by far the best around-the-ear model I've used. It comes with two sizes of rubberised ear fittings, one to hold the ear piece tightly to the ear and the other to hold it more loosely. I use the looser version. It's light and comfortable, not quite `I forget I'm wearing it', but close. (Putting it on takes some practice initially, but you soon get the knack!)

Other Stuff: When the headset synchronises itself with the Xbox wirelessly for the first time (only!) it's important to do this before you connect any controllers. This allows the headset to use the same channel as Controller One (for instance). Mine did this flawlessly, in a few seconds and on the first attempt. Perfik!

Criticisms: Many have had problems with this headset, including synchronisation failures, apparent disturbances in broadband connectivity or sound quality issues. I shall not comment on these (see other reviews). But I do greatly dislike the fact that this MS Wireless Headset is a disposable item: that is, once the battery stops re-charging, you have to throw the whole unit away. Also, a re-charge takes four hours, but only lasts, perhaps eight. This means that very frequent charging is required.

Still, beautiful and thoughtful design, a good price (under £27, typically) and flawless operation (for me) make this an excellent piece of kit. (And the promised PC dongle will offer PC compatibility soon too.) One star is deducted for battery life and [sigh] disposability.

Wireless Earpeice
A very nice little gadget for the Xbox 360 online gamers and very easy to hook up to the console, the only thing that I personally preferred about the Standard wired head set is the ability to flick it off quickly if you had a private conversation at home, on this one your fiddling about with your ear and could mean life or death in an online game!!
To sum up a nice gadget but whether it's strictly necessary is another question.

Wireless XBOX 360 Wonder...
I was a bit skeptical after reading a few reviews of people that had bad experiences. All I can say is that there appears to be a problem with a few of these units, but the experience I've had with my headset has been completely trouble-free. I'm not ignoring the fact that a lot of people have had to send theirs in for repair etc, this is just my experience with the product..

The headset itself is pretty light, but well built and clearly made from quality materials. The first time I used it was the day after I bought it due to having to charger it before first time use. The unit charges via a USB cable that you can connect to the actual Xbox 360, which isn't as bad as it sounds. The Xbox doesn't have to be on for the headset to charge, it just has to be plugged in at the mains - which is brilliant for overnight charging.

The night after the initial charge was fantastic; the instructions on how to connect to the 360 were flawless. Turned my Xbox on, turned my controller on, turned my headset on and they all synced up perfectly. I've yet to try this with my pad being set as the 2nd Player but I assume it will be exactly the same. The Xbox Dashboard displays the headset's current battery status on the top left hand side, just like the battery status of the pad, which is very useful for keeping track of available wireless-time during long gaming sessions. The range of the wireless was very good, I found I was able to talk to my friend whilst I went upstairs and the quality was just as good as if I was stood next to the router, despite the 7 or 8 surfaces the signal had to travel through.

I had to change the ear clip that was attached as default (medium) to the spare clip that was provided (small) after first use as I found the unit hung off slightly. However, changing to the smaller clip was simple and now fits snuggly on my ear. It felt lighter than I expected, and I agree with everyone else who has mentioned this - the sound quality is definitely better, crisper sounding, and it is louder than the wired version. Also I found I could wear it for longer than the wired version, as well as not having to swap sides every 20minutes. The microphone part is adjustable, as in it can move up or down, and away or closer to your cheek.

The only negative (too harsh a word for this) aspect of the unit is that if you have used the wired version for a while, you get used to being able to flick the mute switch when talking with other people in the room - something the headset lacks. I myself wouldn't class this is a con of the product; it's just one of those things.

Overall I'm very happy with my purchase, worth every penny. Not only does it work as a in-game communications device, but if you have the Wireless Gaming Receiver for your computer it can be used for voice conversations over MSN and various other messaging programs. I've used it as a Skype substitute for talking to people online, it does the exact same job and you get a lot more for your money this way.