Topic by Guitarman 2015-02-03 03:16:35

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Hi Everyone.
Well I just got a playstition 3 and I've struggling to play for a while. I've come to this conclusion I can't play anything without a headset because I can't hear a thing. I've seen headsets at the store and I found one it says it's for chatting but can you also use this kind of headset to hear a game your playing? Then I also found a bluetooth that say it can be paired with a ps3 so is that a better choice?
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Reply by defender 2015-02-03 04:44:34 (edited by defender 2015-02-03 05:15:27)

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In looking for a good, cheap gaming headset with wide compatibility between devices, ruggid and portable construction, above average audio, and a clear mic, I found something that exceeded my expectations considerably in the SteelSeries Siberia v2.
It's compatible with PS3 XBox 360, Windows, Mac, and Linux, has a built in 5.1 USB sound card, fold out mic, and folding, mostly metal construction, surprisingly good audio reproduction specs for a headset, and a decent warranty.
For the price, it can't be beat.

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Reply by cx2 2015-02-03 15:00:24

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Turtle Beach make some decent and reasonably priced headsets as well.

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Reply by defender 2015-02-03 19:51:17

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Yeah I second CX2, though it's a less known brand with less local support, and I don't know if their headsets are as widely compatible, but the audio is pretty great so I've heard.

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Reply by Exodus 2015-02-03 22:18:27

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I have a Steelseries H Wireless  myself so I can second defender when it comes to Steelseries. They do indeed build a good headset.

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Reply by cx2 2015-02-03 22:22:23

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Well Turtle Beach are actually pretty well known, and they made headsets specifically for consoles you just need to make sure you get the PS3 version and it'll have all the adapters you need in all likelihood.

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Reply by defender 2015-02-04 13:09:02

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Ah okay, yeah I guess I've seen Turtle Beach at a few mauls here and there in the US a few times, I just don't think they are common in many other places, but your in the UK right? so maybe it's just Canada and other parts of the US that don't have them as much.

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Reply by Exodus 2015-02-04 15:46:33

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They are quite popular in the UK. The couple I've had a shot of weren't all that good though. I've not tried any of the latest offerings that support DTS headphone X though.

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Reply by cx2 2015-02-05 10:47:28

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Depends what you want it for and what your standards are. My X12s worked pretty well as a general purpose headset, and at £40 I couldn't complain. The ability to throw in the DSS2 surround sound emulation box in later on was just a bonus, though it probably still wouldn't be up to the standards of an audiophile it's pretty good for an average person and really quite affordable.

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Reply by cx2 2015-02-07 22:03:56

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I just realised, I have one of the Turtle Beach DSS2 units and it can be used with pretty much any console and any standard 3.5mm headphones. It connects via optical toslink so it should work with pretty much any modern console out there whether it be the newer X bone and PS4 or the older X360 and PS3. It won't give you a headset microphone if you do it this way but you can use whatever headphones you already may have, or may buy in the future. It requires a USB port purely for power since it does signal processing and creates virtual surround as well as generally enhancing the audio, and yes it does make a difference even just listening to music, and it also gives you a USB pass through port for power in case your headphones use USB for a power boost. You could even get a toslink switch so you can swap the optical input source, and it has a 3.5mm auxiliary input if you'd rather just plug your computer in with a 3.5mm male to male cable and swap between the sources with the box, plus an old fashioned volume knob.

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