xbox / xbox live players - need headset advice please - GoFuckYourself.com

natas · 05-12-2009, 12:33 PM

I don't own, or play an xbox, but a good friend has just ordered one of these for her boyfriend

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga.../5095&cl=us,en

without really knowing whether it will work or not for the console.

Now I know xbox has 3 USB ports - therefore it should work ok as far as I'm concerned .. however she wants to be sure, and I know there are plenty of xbox addicts on this forum.

Will this headest be suitable for xbox live, or not?

Any answers greatly appreciated

thanks

jact · 05-12-2009, 12:39 PM

He means Xbox 360 just in case you were wondering....

natas · 05-12-2009, 12:44 PM

err yes thanks joel for showing my total lack of console knowledge ;)

candyflip · 05-12-2009, 01:08 PM

That's a good question and you've stumped me. Good job.

I checked and see nothing but questions asking and no answers. Lots of reviews and not a single mention of compatibility with the 360. It only lists Windows. So I'm going to say no, but you never know.

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mynameisjim · 05-12-2009, 01:23 PM

I would say no as most PC gaming headsets don't work with the 360.

For Xbox surround sound headphones, these are the best I tried http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efx4/home.aspx

You can find them on sale for $169 if you search the internet. Perfect for not waking up the girlfriend while you play late at night and the surround sound is perfect.

mynameisjim · 05-12-2009, 01:27 PM

BTW, If those are too expensive I've also tried the Triton AX360 http://www.trittontechnologies.com/p...s/TRIGA600.htm

They are a little cheaper but the Turtle Beach ones are worth the few extra bucks. They are more comfortable and sound a little better, plus they are wireless.

2MuchMark · 05-12-2009, 01:29 PM

It's not compatible with the XBOX 360.

XBox360's have a stereo 1/8th plug that connect to the wireless controllers. The logitech headphones you point to connect via a USB cable, and also act as their own sound card (Windows will see it as a Sound-Blaster style DEVICE, not just headphones and a mic).

Sorry!

natas · 05-12-2009, 02:07 PM

shitty, thanks mark

mynameisjim · 05-12-2009, 02:18 PM

They type of headphones you are looking for actually hook into the optical out port of the 360, not the controller headphone jack.

05-12-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
natas Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: : unknown Posts: 3,375	xbox / xbox live players - need headset advice please I don't own, or play an xbox, but a good friend has just ordered one of these for her boyfriend http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga.../5095&cl=us,en without really knowing whether it will work or not for the console. Now I know xbox has 3 USB ports - therefore it should work ok as far as I'm concerned .. however she wants to be sure, and I know there are plenty of xbox addicts on this forum. Will this headest be suitable for xbox live, or not? Any answers greatly appreciated thanks

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jact Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 9,134	He means Xbox 360 just in case you were wondering.... __________________ Free agent

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,061	That's a good question and you've stumped me. Good job. I checked and see nothing but questions asking and no answers. Lots of reviews and not a single mention of compatibility with the 360. It only lists Windows. So I'm going to say no, but you never know. Specifications System Requirements o PC with 32-bit or 64-bit Windows® XP or Windows Vista® __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	I would say no as most PC gaming headsets don't work with the 360. For Xbox surround sound headphones, these are the best I tried http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/efx4/home.aspx You can find them on sale for $169 if you search the internet. Perfect for not waking up the girlfriend while you play late at night and the surround sound is perfect. __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert

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mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	BTW, If those are too expensive I've also tried the Triton AX360 http://www.trittontechnologies.com/p...s/TRIGA600.htm They are a little cheaper but the Turtle Beach ones are worth the few extra bucks. They are more comfortable and sound a little better, plus they are wireless. __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert

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natas Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: : unknown Posts: 3,375	err yes thanks joel for showing my total lack of console knowledge ;)

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2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 49,124	It's not compatible with the XBOX 360. XBox360's have a stereo 1/8th plug that connect to the wireless controllers. The logitech headphones you point to connect via a USB cable, and also act as their own sound card (Windows will see it as a Sound-Blaster style DEVICE, not just headphones and a mic). Sorry! __________________ Custom Coding \| Videochat Solutions \| Age Verification \| IT Help & Support www.2Much.net

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natas Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: : unknown Posts: 3,375	shitty, thanks mark

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mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	They type of headphones you are looking for actually hook into the optical out port of the 360, not the controller headphone jack. __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert