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What is a good and inexpensive Xbox gaming headset?

Nov 16, 2011 5:30 PM

I'm not necessarily looking for wireless, but I'm a little confused on how these things work. Do the wired headsets just plug into the controller? Or is there actually a usb cable running from the Xbox all the way to where you sit?

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there is a throat communicator that Mad Kats makes that works really well and sounds great for just Xbox Live chatting. $29.99
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/accessories/gears-of-war-3-throat-communicator-for-xbox-360/92653

If your looking for a gaming headset that allows chat and game sound then check out the Turtle Beach Earforce X21's. A nice entry set.
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/accessories/turtle-beach-earforce-x12/92704

I have TB's PX 21's and love them.

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We use the xbox branded bluetooth headsets, and they work well if you're not rough on them.

Sometimes, after a few months of heavy usage, they can start to fail, but we buy them at Best Buy, who will do a quick in store swap, no questions asked.

woothulhu woothulhu
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@wickedd365: So does the Turtle Beach one plug into the controller? Or is it running from the unit?

@woothulhu: Do these charge off the USB in the unit?

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@bund9032: Yes they do, synch is the same as with any wireless controller. One charge lasts several days for us.

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@bund9032: With Xbox there will always be something plugged into the controller for voice chat, unless you get an Xbox wireless headset.
The Turtle Beach's are USB powered.

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