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Naturi Riclenore
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:13:00 -
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If you're going to use a mic, get an actual headset / bluetooth mic. I've not used a boom mic with my PS3, but I have heard others say they do tend to give off a lot of echo's / background noise. I also have a couple of Bluetooth headsets for my phone. 1 works great, the other is "OK" but the volume is low.
Personally, I use my original PS2 usb mic (yep the logitech one with the 20' cord) and I've had no issues with it on the PS2 or PS3 in any game that has VC. It has a mute button on it which I like so when I'm not talking / don't want to be heard, just hit mute; quick and easy. And from what I can tell, all the "official" PS items are made by Logitech. I haven't found a mic from them that hasn't worked yet. I've got 2 other logitech mics for my PC's, and they work just fine on the PS2 / PS3 as well. I also have a Plantronics which works great as well.
I have only ever found a couple of mics that just flat out don't work on the PS3
There's pro's and con's to each one
With a USB mic, you don't have to worry about re-charging the mic or having something interfere with the signal. But you are going to be limited to how ever long the cord is.
With bluetooth, you have to worry about re-charging and signal interference, but you you aren't limited by the cord. |
Naturi Riclenore
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Posted - 2012.07.20 16:04:00 -
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Fuma Centuri wrote:After reading through this thread I see that I'll be stuck without comms for DUST forever. The cheapest mic on a PC costs the same as a Hot Dog. The cheapest USB thing which works on PS3 costs almost 150% of what I paid for the merc pack. Damn consoles.
Not true. You CAN use a PC mic on a PS3. Just the same that you can use a Bluetooth headset for your PHONE on your PS3. The thing is, what type of quality do you want. Many of the mics you see people taking about are HIGH-END gaming headsets. As I stated eairler, I still use my Official PS2 (yes P S 2) USB corded mic and it works very well; I like it cause it has a mute button and volume controls. I bought that mic back-in-the-day for $20. I also use 3 other USB PC microphones. I also have a Bluetooth headset for my phone that I use and it works very well also (paid $15 for it); thing is this does not have a mute button (which I perfer).
here is something you can also look at:
http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/us-army-bluetooth-throat-mic-headset/100027?ref=recpdp&cross=800307
That mic only costs $25 (online special for gamestop is normally $35) and is a decent microphone. You don't need to spend $100 - $200 on a mic.
or this one:
http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessories/ps3-usb-chat-headset/99611
Again $25 and it's an offical Sony branded USB headset; so your limited by the cord, but you know it will work.
If you already have a USB / Bluetooth PC / Phone headset, plug it in to your PS3 and it will 99% of the time probably work. I haven't run across very many that just flat out don't work. The only difference is, what type of quality do you want, and what other "options" (mute, volume control, etc...) do you want with it. |
Naturi Riclenore
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Posted - 2012.07.20 17:48:00 -
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Fuma Centuri wrote:Thank you for the recommendations, but as I said. That's more than the whole DUST game cost. $25-$30 plus international shipping is a lot. That's why I say "damn consoles" because it is almost impossible to find a cheap no-name USB microphone in my country because people just use computers and a computer 3.5mm microphones that can be bought for $1.
$35 is actually the retail price of a lot of brand-new games. I'm not spending that much on a mic that should cost $1. Damn consoles.
If you have a bluetooth headset (such as one used for your mobile phone), pair it with your PS3. There are some that won't pair (due to bluetooth versions) but most of them should work. |
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Posted - 2012.07.20 18:45:00 -
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PEEEEEEETREEEEEEEEEEEEEE wrote:I'm a firm believer in getting what you pay for.
If you want to buy a cheap headset, fine by me.
But be prepared to buy multiple headsets when they keep breaking.
^^ This for sure. I've got a few broken ones in a drawer - and they were cheap mics. I know some people may say "well it's only $1" but when you're buying one every other month, it adds up quickly; when you could've just bought a decent one to start with. |
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