Recommendations for headset

Post by **FatherJack** » August 24th, 2005, 19:05

Was thinking of getting a headset this weekend, as my current headphones+mic combo is wanky - I have to lean forward and scoff the mic and still no-one can hear me. Noticed some of them had Skype deals, although how this will take off now Googletalk has arrived is unknown, although no-one I want to talk to has either.

Also want a new game, as Dungeon Siege 2 is not out until next week (and Hello Kitty: Roller Rescue the week after). Bought Pariah last week, but it's plop. Empire Earth II any good? Don't seem to be many new releases this time of year. Might try one of those other (non WoW) MMORPGs. Brothers in Arms? Boiling Point? Or I could <gasp> NOT get a game this week...

Post by **Grimmie** » August 24th, 2005, 19:28

If I'd known you were trying to get Pariah, I could've forwarned you about its utter poor-ness. Dear me =( Empire Earth II seemed to be overly-complicated to me, and the AI was a bit dodgy. Guild-Wars for teh MMONG Winnar.

Hmm.
Headsets? I like the Creativ Headsets with the loop that goes around your ear and over the back of your head. Fits well, works well, lasts ages.

Post by **deject** » August 24th, 2005, 19:37

I have a Logitech Precision Gaming Headset, and it's great, especially for only $30. In my opinion it's the best value there is. of course, the general rule is the more you spend the better the headset...

as for a new game, I don't really know, because all I play now is Dungeon Siege 2 (hahaha, GO USA!), CS:S, and BF2 these days...

Post by **Joose** » August 24th, 2005, 21:13

don't get the cheepy shitty ones from Game. They work alright, decent enough quality etc (for the price) put they mutilate your ears with discomfort.

as for new games, I'll second teh Guild Wars. Brilliant MMONG, without any subscription fee's. Win!

cashy · Post by **cashy** » August 24th, 2005, 22:26

Joose wrote: Guild Wars. Brilliant MMONG, without any subscription fee's. Win!

w00t! ive been looking for one of these, ive never tried a MMONG before for fear of it taking over my life and keeping a hold on it, and for fear of wasting money if i dont play

NiGhtcrawler · Post by **NiGhtcrawler** » August 24th, 2005, 22:33

cashy wrote:
Joose wrote: Guild Wars. Brilliant MMONG, without any subscription fee's. Win!
w00t! ive been looking for one of these, ive never tried a MMONG before for fear of it taking over my life and keeping a hold on it, and for fear of wasting money if i dont play

this... i thought you had 2 pay? or is that just for the game? i used too be big into my MMORPGs..... wuld stay on AO from after school (4ish) till about 3in the morning hehe... and then i had everquest 2 but found the money an issue so if guild wars is teh free subscription then i will buy it and join you guild warers hehe

Post by **deject** » August 24th, 2005, 22:52

NiGhtcrawler wrote:
cashy wrote:
Joose wrote: Guild Wars. Brilliant MMONG, without any subscription fee's. Win!
w00t! ive been looking for one of these, ive never tried a MMONG before for fear of it taking over my life and keeping a hold on it, and for fear of wasting money if i dont play
this... i thought you had 2 pay? or is that just for the game? i used too be big into my MMORPGs..... wuld stay on AO from after school (4ish) till about 3in the morning hehe... and then i had everquest 2 but found the money an issue so if guild wars is teh free subscription then i will buy it and join you guild warers hehe

all you have to pay is $50 for the account. There's no sub fee. They do plan on charging for the expansions though.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » August 25th, 2005, 9:19

FatherJack wrote:Boiling Point?

No no no no no no ... no!

It's impressive but the most buggy thing I've experienced, although there are patches available now so maybe it's better. Download it if you want to try it out.

Post by **FatherJack** » August 25th, 2005, 10:22

I didn't know I was buying Pariah until I was in the shop and that's all there was.

Guild Wars is one of the £9.99 ones now, along with City of Heroes, that Star Wars one and umm, eome other one. I played the beta for a week last year during E3 and found it very easy to pick up and play, but a bit impersonal with the partying (ie: whoever was around at the time, then go seperate ways at next junction). Could be teh win, though - sick to death of WoW.

As for headsets how do they connect? USB? Does the speakers' sound go to the headphones like normal headphones. Bluetooth? Probably not a good idea, don't want to be transmitting those toilet breaks.

mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » August 25th, 2005, 10:25

spoodie wrote:
FatherJack wrote:Boiling Point?
No no no no no no ... no!

It's impressive but the most buggy thing I've experienced, although there are patches available now so maybe it's better. Download it if you want to try it out.

It sounds like a great idea, but is apparently ruined by bugs, the PC Format review was hilarious, something about a really cool moment where a leopard leaps out unexpectedly from the jungle and attacks you.

Second time round they found a good sniping spot up a cliff overlooking the clearing it comes into, the leopard leapt out into the clearing then proceeding to fly directly upwards and attack the player on the cliff from mid air.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » August 25th, 2005, 10:27

DO NOT GET A USB HEADSET.

Basically, most will just connect to your soundcard's mic socket and line out, like headphones with a mic hanging off the front.

I'd suggest going for anything pretty cheap for a start and using it until it breaks (2-3 months) then getting something nicer :D

mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » August 25th, 2005, 10:32

I got a USB one, you can tell how awesome it is by how great I sound on TS!!!!

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » August 25th, 2005, 10:33

hehe, they're a very bad thing indeed.

Post by **ProfHawking** » August 25th, 2005, 11:28

mine is usb. sound is pretty naff, and microphone is too quiet. but its ok i think.
and nice to be able to have game in headphones and computer sound throguh speakers still

Post by **Dog Pants** » August 25th, 2005, 11:38

I use these > <a href="http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/cat ... L8794.html" target="_blank">Speedlink Medusa 5.1 Headphones</a>

Veh comfortable and they come in a box lined with fake red silk, so they must be good. And they're surround sound (apparently, although I can't tell the difference).

Can't say how good the mike is; any CODders testify to how clear my gibbering and cursing is?

Post by **deject** » August 25th, 2005, 15:30

USB makes your game slower!

why consume more resources when you have a sound card that is already using them? ANALOG BEYOTCH!

Post by **FatherJack** » August 25th, 2005, 16:17

I'll um, not be getting a USB one then. I though for some reason they would all be USB now, I'm glad they're not - I don't want sound out of the speakers.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » August 25th, 2005, 16:40

My USB headset seems to work okay, the sound doesn't come out of the speakers either. The only problem I've noticed is that I need to make sure it's plugged in before starting a game otherwise it's not recognised.

Plus I think the mic makes my voice deeper, I actually sound like joe pasquali in real life :D

joe pasquali must die

Post by **FatherJack** » August 25th, 2005, 17:55

spoodie wrote:Plus I think the mic makes my voice deeper, I actually sound like joe pasquali in real life :D]

Arf! That could be a problem, I sound like Leonard Cohen.

caveman900 · Post by **caveman900** » August 31st, 2005, 1:17

sennheiser pc150's are the only way top go in my opinion. probably the best £40 i ever spent on hardware. brilliant for music, gaming and anything else you care to speak of.

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