wraggster
October 10th, 2011, 20:59
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Oh hey, Sony, how nice of you to join the party! The console gaming headset party, that is (no, Bluetooth (http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/04/sonys-socom-ps3-bluetooth-headset-priced-detailed-for-north-am/)earpieces (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/sonys-ps3-bluetooth-headset-sheds-a-few-ounces-and-gets-a-slink/) don't count). Over a year ago the company had us yearning for a PS3-oriented headset after letting loose its duo of Ultimate Weapons (http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/sonys-ultimate-weapon-gaming-headsets-are-as-macho-as-the-name/) headgear for PC gamers. Then in May, a glimmer of hope shone upon us when its PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset (http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/28/playstation-announces-official-wireless-cans-for-ps3-stereo-fra/) was announced for the DualShock-wielding gamers -- and priced at a modest $100.
There's no doubt that this playing field's been blanketed with a saturation of wallet-tempting selections (we're looking at you MadCatz (http://www.engadget.com/tag/tritton), Turtle Beach (http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/turtle-beach-unveils-limited-edition-modern-warfare-3-headsets/) and Astro (http://www.engadget.com/tag/Astro/)), but Sony's official kit has a few tricks up its sleeve for a potential home run. Despite the moniker, it's capable of virtual 7.1 surround sound (http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/turtle-beach-unveils-limited-edition-modern-warfare-3-headsets/) and displays onscreen status reports exclusively when used with a PS3. We spent a few fragging-hours over PSN to hear how well we could pin-point our enemies with sound to keep the kill streaks coming. You'll find out the answer by hitting that "read more" link below.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/sony-ps3-wireless-stereo-headset-review/
Oh hey, Sony, how nice of you to join the party! The console gaming headset party, that is (no, Bluetooth (http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/04/sonys-socom-ps3-bluetooth-headset-priced-detailed-for-north-am/)earpieces (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/sonys-ps3-bluetooth-headset-sheds-a-few-ounces-and-gets-a-slink/) don't count). Over a year ago the company had us yearning for a PS3-oriented headset after letting loose its duo of Ultimate Weapons (http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/sonys-ultimate-weapon-gaming-headsets-are-as-macho-as-the-name/) headgear for PC gamers. Then in May, a glimmer of hope shone upon us when its PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset (http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/28/playstation-announces-official-wireless-cans-for-ps3-stereo-fra/) was announced for the DualShock-wielding gamers -- and priced at a modest $100.
There's no doubt that this playing field's been blanketed with a saturation of wallet-tempting selections (we're looking at you MadCatz (http://www.engadget.com/tag/tritton), Turtle Beach (http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/turtle-beach-unveils-limited-edition-modern-warfare-3-headsets/) and Astro (http://www.engadget.com/tag/Astro/)), but Sony's official kit has a few tricks up its sleeve for a potential home run. Despite the moniker, it's capable of virtual 7.1 surround sound (http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/turtle-beach-unveils-limited-edition-modern-warfare-3-headsets/) and displays onscreen status reports exclusively when used with a PS3. We spent a few fragging-hours over PSN to hear how well we could pin-point our enemies with sound to keep the kill streaks coming. You'll find out the answer by hitting that "read more" link below.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/sony-ps3-wireless-stereo-headset-review/