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: #243 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.

An Honest Oppinion?
"Should I buy this?" - I know my answer will be pointless but it's simply: It depends.

This headset does not have better quality sound. The sound you hear is of very poor quality from the start and no headset will clear this up. People who claim the sound quality is better is simply hearing it because they want to hear it.

My biggest problem with the headset is it's very uncomfortable, at least on my ear. After wearing it for about 3 hours I couldn't really feel it any more as long as I didn't move my head - however, once I finished my gaming session and took it off I realised why. I had basically lost the feeling in my ear due to the way it put pressure on my ear. It might fit better on some people but the problem is you just won't know until you try it on yourself.

As for battery life. As long as you let the headset charge its full 6-7 hours BEFORE you use it the first time and then let it fully deplete and fully recharge a couple of times, you should be able to maintain a healthy battery and get many hours out of it. As for the reviewer complaining he had to recharge it every 2-3 days... what do you expect? There's no portable nuclear power plant built in to it but a tiny battery... hard to believe, I know.

To sum it up, don't expect miracles out of this headset. It won't revolutionize your Xbox Live communication and it might not fit your ear very well... and you will have to recharge it every other day. So if the cable on the original headset is a nuisance and too intrusive for you then this product might be what you are after. My advice is to try it on first if you have a chance, it's certainly not for everyone.