RSSHeadsets for Gamers: Get your gear on!
July 29th, 2009 by admin | Filed under copy playstation games.
Luke Skywalker has his light saber. Starbuck has her fighter. Lara Croft has her … well, her tools. In other words, heroes are defined by their equipment. That means every gamer today needs a headset that will provide the best possible sound for voice commands and audio input.
To rock gaming to the max, focus on five assets: comfort, sound quality, noise cancellation, cable length and microphone.
Gamers are known for their all-night sessions, so make the headsets comfort the top priority. And the only way to judge a headset’s comfort is to wear it for at least 15 minutes. How soft and thick is the padding. Do the cups cover all of your ear(s)? Does the ear bud fit comfortably in your ear? Can you adjust the headset? Does it weigh down your head? Keep checking this factors until you find the right headset for you.
Next, check how real the sound seems. After all, the throb of the engines, the whiz of the bullets, and the grunts and groans of your vanquished foes are key to the gaming experience. Be sure to get a headset with “surround sound.” Check also for a headset with encoded 5.1 digital audio for newer games. Next, crank up the headset’s bass to check whether those whizzing bullets and roaring rockets rattle your teeth. Don’t forget to look for inline volume control to set the speaker levels.
The headset microphone should include noise-canceling features to block out background sounds, especially if gaming in a busy Internet café. Another kind of noise can be a factor if choosing a wireless headset with Bluetooth or RF capacity. While wireless units allow freedom of movement, they can suffer signal loss and can be susceptible to hisses, pops, static and other audio horrors. If opting for a wired headset, be sure to get one with a cable with a minimum length of 2 meters to allow for plenty of movement. An extra-long cable or additional cable may be necessary if gaming with a console.
Here are some examples of the latest in gaming headsets:
The portable GameCom P20 offers all-around versatility for the Sony PSP, including gaming, chat, movies and music options. Attributes include a noise-canceling microphone, dual earbuds, full-range “surround sound” stereo, fingertip control of in-line volume and mute. GameCom P20’s Flex Grip keeps headset comfortably on the head while a QuickAdjust boom positions the microphone precisely.
Plantronics’ GameCom X20 headset for Xbox offers in-the-ear design with Flex Grip, a flexible boom and a noise-canceling microphone.
Plantronics backs its GameCom X10 headset for Xbox 360 and Xbox with a one-year quality warranty. It features extra cushioning, an over-the-head design, an extended boom a noise-canceling microphone and inline volume and mute controls.
Plantronics GameCom X30 for Xbox draws raves as a premium console gaming headset. Like its less endowed cousins, it covers all the quality bases: comfortable single-ear coverage, extended boom, noise-canceling microphone, inline volume and mute, plus a hip design. This version also has a one-year warranty.
Prices run from a low of around $25 for a basic headset to as much as $150 for a console gaming “ultimate experience.”
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