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

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

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

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®

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.

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.

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!

shitty, thanks mark

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