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Major Malfunktzion
Bragian Order
Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2012.07.19 16:29:00 -
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* models you love or hate and why
* form factors you love or hate (boom mic, full cups, etc)
* approx costs
* other factors I'm too ignorant to ask about...
Thanks in advance. |
Fuma Centuri
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
107
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Posted - 2012.07.19 16:53:00 -
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I'm also interested in purchasing one (on the cheap, preferably)
Pros and cons of Bluetooth vs USB mics? |
Cillian Magu
Crux Special Tasks Group
Gallente Federation
34
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Posted - 2012.07.19 16:59:00 -
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I have this: Official Wireless Stereo PS3 Headset
Looks big and bulky, but is fairly lightweight, has great sound quality, and the battery lasts 8 hours. Love it. |
Roccano1
152
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:00:00 -
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Im looking for a mic as well.
For some reason, my PS3 doesnt recognize my headset that I use for my PC, so im looking to get a mic for the PS3.
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Thellius Madclaw
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
8
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:01:00 -
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I have been researching this topic recently as well, I am going to be picking up some turtle beach P11's. They are roughly $60 and offer comfort as well as quality. The only drawback is that they are PS3 exclusive. As I haven't purchased them yet, I am only relating what I have gathered from massive amounts of reviews, but I will get back to you once I pick up a pair if you're still in the market. |
Garrett Blacknova
Codex Troopers
1849
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:05:00 -
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I bought a bundle in a local electronics store with Warhawk and a Bluetooth headset for $20 (both new).
I sucked at Warhawk and didn't have enough free time to bother getting good, so I sold it to a friend who already had a headset.
For $20.
Yes, I'm serious. I offered it for less, but apparently nobody was selling it that cheap any more. Free Jabra BT135 = win. |
dent 308
Subdreddit
Test Alliance Please Ignore
967
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:05:00 -
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Another vote for the PS3 wireless stereo headset. ( link already posted ).
I have started using it for fleets lately as well, much better sound than the crappy bluetooth rig I was using. |
Fuma Centuri
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
107
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:06:00 -
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Oh wow. This bad boy costs 1/3 of the whole PS3 console price. |
Draig Brenin
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
4
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:07:00 -
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I use the turtle beach p11 they are the best i've used so far and pretty cheap |
Roccano1
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:07:00 -
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Thellius Madclaw wrote: I have been researching this topic recently as well, I am going to be picking up some turtle beach P11's. They are roughly $60 and offer comfort as well as quality. The only drawback is that they are PS3 exclusive. As I haven't purchased them yet, I am only relating what I have gathered from massive amounts of reviews, but I will get back to you once I pick up a pair if you're still in the market.
Dont get TB unless you like hearing yourself speaking in the headphones. |
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Naturi Riclenore
BetaMax.
120
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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. |
Benjamin Hellios
Villore Sec Ops
Gallente Federation
259
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:15:00 -
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I got a Samson Go Mic and seperate Shure headphones, works in ps3 settings but I can't hear myself in game so I don't know if it's working. I thought you were supposed to hear yourself. |
Grit Breather
BetaMax.
660
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:17:00 -
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I use the official Playstation Bluetooth Headset. It's great and I really love it.
Also comes with a very convenient charging station. |
Rorek IronBlood
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
746
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:21:00 -
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I'm still rocking my original Jabra I obtained from my purchase of Warhawk, back in 2007. I had the bundle too from SOCOM:Confrontation, but I gave that mic away to a friend who needed it more (plus he gave me some money for the mic.) Personally the best mics you purcahse that will last the longest (especially for your money) are USB headsets. I wish I had my SOCOM PlayStation2 headset. Best mic ever. The new official USB PlayStation3 headset is fantastic too though.
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Aaron Atreides
140
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:22:00 -
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Roccano1 wrote:Thellius Madclaw wrote: I have been researching this topic recently as well, I am going to be picking up some turtle beach P11's. They are roughly $60 and offer comfort as well as quality. The only drawback is that they are PS3 exclusive. As I haven't purchased them yet, I am only relating what I have gathered from massive amounts of reviews, but I will get back to you once I pick up a pair if you're still in the market. Dont get TB unless you like hearing yourself speaking in the headphones.
Roccano, there is certain settings you need to change so that does not happen. I have the TB P21 and they are amazing, 7.1 surround sound, separates voice and in game sounds, good base and it allows me to use my Ipod in the jack to listen to music as I am playing with out anyone but me listening to it.
I believe this is in PSN> Settings> accessory settings>Audio settings:
Setting the echo canceler feature
If you hear audio feedback while using a microphone, select [Input Device], press the button, and then select [Settings] from the options menu that is displayed. Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the setting.
Set Echo CancelerPerforms the calibration procedure to reduce audio feedback.
Restore Echo CancelerClears the echo canceler setting that was set previously.
I hope that helps you and the OP getting a new headset. TB is a great company, great product and I have been very happy the last two years with the same P21 set.
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tribal wyvern
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
673
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:45:00 -
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I use usb plug n play PC headphones with integrated mic. Never have to worry about the battery, has in line volume controls and mute button, bass and treble controls, bad ass mic! Clear as crystal. |
Sha Kharn Clone
Seraphim Initiative.
CRONOS.
1087
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:47:00 -
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I have the PS3 wireless one and bat only lasts 3-4 hours :( Also not good 4 small heads.
Mines massive tho so not an issue 4 me |
Grit Breather
BetaMax.
660
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:47:00 -
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tribal wyvern wrote:I use usb plug n play PC headphones with integrated mic. Never have to worry about the battery, has in line volume controls and mute button, bass and treble controls, bad ass mic! Clear as crystal.
Yes, it has all that. But you also have a cable leading up to it. That's so 1999.  |
crazy space
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
879
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Posted - 2012.07.19 18:14:00 -
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DONE, got warhawk off of amazing for 25$ comes with headphones muhahaha plus a good game! |
Ima Leet
Imperfects
Negative-Feedback
321
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Posted - 2012.07.19 18:59:00 -
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causes me to lag in this game, no other games lag from this headset that i've played. MAG, BF3, a bunch (nearly all demos) of PSN games. Dust is the only one with "lag" from the official headset. have you ever not played Dust with it? do you notice that walking, sprinting, hacking, ADS (aim down sight) has issues? |
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Lurchasaurus
SVER True Blood
Unclaimed.
808
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Posted - 2012.07.19 19:02:00 -
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phone bluetooth = awesome |
Edward Haines
Zumari Force Projection
Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.07.19 20:23:00 -
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I like the official PS3 bluetooth headset. When using it, the chatter comes over the headset, but the rest of the sound comes through my sound system, which allows me to focus on voice chat when needed. It also has a mute button, which can be handy when you need to talk with someone else in the room, but you do not want to distract your team. As well, there is a volume up button on the top of the device and a volume down on the bottom, which makes it very easy to control the volume of the chatter. It is fairly light, but I do notice a bit of irritation after using the headset for an all day session of Dust 514. |
tribal wyvern
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
673
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Posted - 2012.07.20 00:07:00 -
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Grit Breather wrote:tribal wyvern wrote:I use usb plug n play PC headphones with integrated mic. Never have to worry about the battery, has in line volume controls and mute button, bass and treble controls, bad ass mic! Clear as crystal. Yes, it has all that. But you also have a cable leading up to it. That's so 1999.
Lmao
Well what can I say? I was a 90's kid ;)
Hell I still wear a plaid shirt tied around my waist and leave my converse laces untied |
Liquid Big Boss
28
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Posted - 2012.07.20 01:56:00 -
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I got the turtle beach DPX21,
pretty good, surrend sound 7.1. UsB plug (no battery to recharge )
Cable length: 16 ft
Got a bass boost, game and chat volume. Can be use on PC and Xbox too.
Price 149
from : http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/ps3-gaming-headsets/ear-force-dpx21.aspx |
PEEEEEEETREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Seituoda Taskforce Command
Caldari State
781
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Posted - 2012.07.20 02:04:00 -
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I use the astro A40s. Expensive but they really give me quality sound and feel very well put together.
I used to have triton ax pros but they fell apart on me. |
UpSiize
Osmon Surveillance
Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.07.20 03:18:00 -
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People still use stand-alone mics?
Do yourself and your nearby inhabitants a favour and buy a pair of astro a40s. |
UpSiize
Osmon Surveillance
Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2012.07.20 03:19:00 -
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PEEEEEEETREEEEEEEEEEEEEE wrote:I use the astro A40s. Expensive but they really give me quality sound and feel very well put together.
I used to have triton ax pros but they fell apart on me.
i have two pairs of ax pros in a draw at home covered in duct tape where they have just broken, electronically and aesthetically. Do not buy!!
Astros however  |
Umallon Macross
Tronhadar Free Guard
Minmatar Republic
281
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Posted - 2012.07.20 03:24:00 -
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Fuma Centuri wrote:Oh wow. This bad boy costs 1/3 of the whole PS3 console price.
I bought my PS3 for $230AUS, Wireless Stereo Headset cost $150AUS.
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LT Dans Legs
Tritan-Industries
Legacy Rising
72
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Posted - 2012.07.20 03:44:00 -
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Im hoping to buy the $100 official ps headset with virtual surround sound tomorow. My wife insists I get them because she has to work on saturday mornings and im off so im up late friday night drinking beer and playing Dust. She says its all fine until u shoot ur gun then its all loud. Lol.  |
Rhadiem
Algintal Core
Gallente Federation
496
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Posted - 2012.07.20 07:35:00 -
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Major Malfunktzion wrote:* models you love or hate and why
* form factors you love or hate (boom mic, full cups, etc)
* approx costs
* other factors I'm too ignorant to ask about...
Thanks in advance.
Turtle Beach PX5.
Well worth the money.
Great noise-cancelling mic, excellent surround imaging, I love it.
I can easily find dropships, tanks, incoming vehicle drops, all of it with the sound.
There's even separate volume for voice chat and game sounds.
I couldn't imagine playing Dust without it. |
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Kalik Gordo
BetaMax.
17
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Posted - 2012.07.20 11:29:00 -
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On the topic of headsets, but a slight tangent..
How do you get voices to come through your headset rather than the TV?
I can talk to people, but I find it quite off putting to have it through TV speakers. Have looked for option somewhere but cannot seem to find it. |
dust badger
BetaMax.
283
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Posted - 2012.07.20 11:35:00 -
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well i see some expensive mics up there so im going to balance that
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/20415882/-/Product.html
under -ú20, i only use it for dust so wasn't going to go big money i can hear people fine and they can hear me
what more do you want from a head set?
oh also has a really long cable so can reach to the sofa |
dust badger
BetaMax.
283
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Posted - 2012.07.20 11:37:00 -
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Kalik Gordo wrote:On the topic of headsets, but a slight tangent..
How do you get voices to come through your headset rather than the TV?
I can talk to people, but I find it quite off putting to have it through TV speakers. Have looked for option somewhere but cannot seem to find it.
there is an option in the PlayStation menu before you start dust i think its under accessory settings or something, sorry im at work so cant check |
Kaeralli Sturmovos
KILL-EM-QUICK
RISE of LEGION
117
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Posted - 2012.07.20 12:39:00 -
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if you got the cash to waste TRITONS over turttle beaches!!!!
why because turttles are made far more cheaply for the same $$$ as tritons
i will throw in soround sound makes all the difference ingame i bought my soround sound rocketfish just for dust. i can always upgrade to one of those better ones down the road when i need to but i like mine its light, durable, crazy ass long cord(theres wireless too), on mic audio control, and they are comfy like 80" studio headset :) |
Fuma Centuri
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
107
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Posted - 2012.07.20 13:27:00 -
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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. |
STB-Snyped EV
Circle of Huskarl
Minmatar Republic
20
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Posted - 2012.07.20 13:54:00 -
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Astro A50s FTW! if you have the money to spend on them of course. Also unless you plan on going hard in dust and playing lots of comp in this and other games there isnt really much point in owning a pair :) |
PEEEEEEETREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Seituoda Taskforce Command
Caldari State
781
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Posted - 2012.07.20 14:00:00 -
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UpSiize wrote:PEEEEEEETREEEEEEEEEEEEEE wrote:I use the astro A40s. Expensive but they really give me quality sound and feel very well put together.
I used to have triton ax pros but they fell apart on me. i have two pairs of ax pros in a draw at home covered in duct tape where they have just broken, electronically and aesthetically. Do not buy!! Astros however
Yeah dude, for a while I had duct tape all over them. I looked like a homeless man playing video games.
The sound was great but they were manufactured horribly. The triton mixamp is a bit much as well. |
Badly Owned
xOne Man Armyx
49
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Posted - 2012.07.20 14:28:00 -
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I use the official Playstation Bluetooth Headset. It's great and I really love it.
Also comes with a very convenient charging station.
I use both, hardly ever use the blue tooth one it's mainly a backup for the ps3 headset. which does have a killer battery life for what it offers. the mic on ps3 wireless headset seems a little flimsy to me but have never broke it. the buetooth is way better for just cheap need now type thing and holds a decent charge. can be sensitive and pic up everything. the head set has great sound plus a slider for more game less voice (mixer) plus it can be used with your PC also.
turtle beaches are great and so are the tritton's but every time i have ones with wires, it never fails a dog or kid comes barreling through the living room and let's just say it doesn't end well for something or someone.
hope that helps. |
Peter Hanther
Dead Six Initiative
39
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Posted - 2012.07.20 14:42:00 -
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the official sony bluetooth have excellent qulaity and noise cancellation. but be sure to get the newer model since my first version I own features the flaw of having a rectangular object in your ear.
The new models for the same cost are actually designed to be comfortable for more than 5 minutes. |
AMARRKIS
BetaMax.
71
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Posted - 2012.07.20 14:43:00 -
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Im on vacation and ended up leaving my Bluetooth 1 at home so i just went out and bought the chat headset 4 ps3 its cheap $20 and the sound is pretty good but it's usb but has a super long cord |
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fenrir storm
Tronhadar Free Guard
Minmatar Republic
314
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Posted - 2012.07.20 14:59:00 -
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Lurchasaurus wrote:phone bluetooth = awesome
This they work a treat, but the official pl set are supposed to be good |
Naturi Riclenore
BetaMax.
120
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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. |
Fuma Centuri
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
107
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Posted - 2012.07.20 17:24:00 -
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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. |
Naturi Riclenore
BetaMax.
120
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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. |
Garrett Blacknova
Codex Troopers
1849
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Posted - 2012.07.20 17:50:00 -
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If you're upset because it's more expensive than DUST, that $1 you suggested as a "fair" price is still infinitely more than DUST costs. Literally. I'm not seeing the point here, particularly when people have suggested getting a cheap Bluetooth headset that works with your phone as well - it'll also work with most PCs if you use of of them for gaming, or voice chat. |
PEEEEEEETREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Seituoda Taskforce Command
Caldari State
781
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Posted - 2012.07.20 17:53:00 -
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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. |
Sojuro Ryo
Zumari Force Projection
Caldari State
189
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Posted - 2012.07.20 18:44:00 -
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This.
The only complaint I have is the people on the other end. Wish some of them would a mic with a mute button and learn to use it. |
Naturi Riclenore
BetaMax.
120
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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. |
Nom Lemming
5
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Posted - 2012.07.25 19:10:00 -
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Thellius Madclaw wrote: I have been researching this topic recently as well, I am going to be picking up some turtle beach P11's. They are roughly $60 and offer comfort as well as quality. The only drawback is that they are PS3 exclusive. As I haven't purchased them yet, I am only relating what I have gathered from massive amounts of reviews, but I will get back to you once I pick up a pair if you're still in the market.
I can vouch for these. they're amazing AND they work on PC's too, I love mine. Got them for -ú45 but they can sometimes cost more, I hunted around and found a good deal. |
Knarf Black
Subdreddit
Test Alliance Please Ignore
397
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Posted - 2012.07.25 19:25:00 -
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I've been using a $10 phone headset, but it is garbage. It's uncomfortable, beeps at me constantly, shuts itself off multiple times a match, and has terrible battery life.
Switching to a Giotek PS3 headset. Hopefully it's less annoying. |
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