Product Description

PS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headset allows higher quality voice-chat on PS3. Mute status, volume level, battery fuel gauge, charging status and connection status is displayed up on PS3's on-screen display. The headset can be used as a microphone when docked in the charging cradle - voice output from PS3 is automatically transferred to the TV in this case. Allows for easy storage of Headset when not being used.

• Supports High-Fidelity voice input/output with PS3. This allows for a higher quality voice-chat on PS3, and support of 'voice command' function on future PS3 games
• Easy pairing with PS3. Pair the Headset with PS3 by connecting them using USB cable. Headset is packed with a 1 foot long standard USB-to-mini cable
• Mute status, volume level, battery fuel gauge, charging status and connection status of this Headset will show up on an exclusive user action indicator, in-game, on PS3's on-screen display
• Includes a Charging Cradle for easy charging. Headset can be used as a far-field microphone when docked in this cradle (voice output from PS3 is automatically transferred to the TV in this case). Allows for easy storage of Headset when not being used
• Compatible with existing PS3 games
• Compatible with Bluetooth enabled mobile phones
• Small, compact and sleek. Top of the line hardware configuration

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #398 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2008-11-28
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
• Format: Unknown format
• Dimensions: 2.36" h x 5.12" w x 9.06" l, .33 pounds

Customer Reviews

Brilliant!
This item has been receiving a bit of stick, not sure why. I have bought 2 of these, one from America and one from Britain to compare. It seems this version has some updates, and comes in a nice box with updated instructions.

Now to the product. I use mine for CoD 5 and the sound, both being sent and received is crystal clear, and must be the best from any bluetooth headset. It also has nice little features like an on-screen display for battery life and whether mic-mute is on or off.

The headset is light, fits easily over the ear and the hook is adjustable for extra comfort and stability. Although in my experience it doesn't seem to fit in the ear that well, however, it has never fallen off or out.

Battery life is about the same as the controllers (about 6 hours talk time), but re-charging is quick through the supplied stand, which also doubles up as a desktop microphone. I warn you though, in this mode the mic is very sensitive. It heard me talking to my bro about 15 meters away, make sure it is switched off when in the stand.

All in all it looks great and performs amazingly. No regrets buying, and not a bad price. So where's yours?

Best bluetooth mic so far
I went to America recently and picked up a few items for almost half the price there, Sony's Official Bluetooth Headset being one of them.

I have owned a few headsets, a logitech vantage USB headset which has been, and still is my favourite mic for online gaming. It is a bit bulky and the long wire isnt pretty but sound quality is good, mic picks up your voice nice and loud, big mute button, and it fits your head just right (can be adjusted too).

The other one i had was the wireless bluetooth version of the vantage USB, called the logitech cordless vantage funnily enough. It had a behind the ear design, boasted a good battery life and easy controls. This was a dissapointment, the controls were a single button which were fidgety, the size wasnt adjustable and it was really loose for me and the quality of sound was average. And recharging was frequent too.

For that reason, i was reluctant buying a bluetooth headset. When i found out about this official one from sony with socom i knew i had to try it. Overall its my best bluetooth mic, and 2nd overall compared to logitech usb. The docking bay is excellent to recharge it when not in use, it fits snugly in your ear with a extra ring if you need it tighter, it can be worn on left/right ear, mute button is big and its a comfy mic. Also, its the only one with a screen status on the ps3 (because its the official one) telling you if your mic is muted or disconnected etc which is helpful.

The only bad thing i had experience with it was even at volume 5, it did have trouble picking up my voice. Probably because the mic has noise reduction from outside sounds, but its just killing itself with it. So i had to speak a little louder than usual to be heard which can be annoying. If Sony could fix this it would be the perfect mic.

Solid 9/10 - would recommend regardless.

P.S IIf you buy the socom bundle, you get the mic and socom game cheaper

Perfect PS3 Headset
This Headset really surprised me.

It looks nice but not over the top. The more important thing is functionality (at least to me).
I'm using it with my PS3. It is the only Headset provides you with "visual feedback". That means the PS3 shows you the battery status, rather its muted or not and the volume. So you are always able to see all the info you need on your TV due playing. Very comfortable.

Speech quality is up to perfect and the microphone gets your voice everywhere even with your hair hanging over it. I also tested it with a friend playing Killzone2. You really get the difference between the other players with other headsets. No disturbing noises like breathing or hissing which are a pain in the *** for all the others hearing you speaking (or breathing).

I also tested it with my HTC Smartphone and it works fine with it.

Nothing to complain.

I can absolute recommend it.