Xbox 360 Wireless Headset

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Xbox 360 Wireless Headset
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An Xbox 360 Wireless Headset
Manufacturer Microsoft
Type Gaming headset
Generation Seventh generation era
Lifespan
  • NA: November 22, 2005
  • EU: November 24, 2006 [1]
Connectivity Wireless (proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol)
Power NiMH battery
Dimensions97 × 71 × 22 mm
3.82 × 2.8 × 0.87 inches
(with "medium" earloop)

The Xbox 360 Wireless Headset is a wireless headset designed for the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live; it is manufactured by Microsoft. It can be used for in game voice chat, private chat, audio for video chat and in game voice recognition. Up to four wireless headsets can be used simultaneously on a single Xbox 360. The headset fits over either ear and comes with two sizes of removable earloops for a better fit. It uses the same 2.4 GHz wireless technology as the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, so it will work within 30 feet of the console. It can achieve up to eight hours of battery life per charge, with an AC wall adapter or a USB DC charger for recharging. [2] USB chargers are readily available from mobile phone accessory shops. The headset can be used with or without a controller. The headset also produces various beeps to signal different actions and give messages to the user. The headset is also compatible for use with a PC via the Microsoft Wireless Receiver. Up to 4 wireless headsets and wireless controllers can be used in conjunction at any one time. The number lit up on the headset will correspond to the quadrant lit up on the controller..

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Features

Versions

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Halo 3 Wireless Headset

The wireless headset is available as standard in white/grey. [3] In conjunction with the release of Halo 3 , Microsoft released a Halo 3 themed Wireless Headset. [4] To coincide with the launch of the Xbox 360 S a black Wireless Headset was made available, [5] and Halo: Reach themed Wireless Headsets were released alongside the game. [6]

Another headset, Microsoft's LifeChat ZX-6000, is based on the same design and hardware as the Xbox 360 wireless headset. It differs only in that it has noise-canceling microphones, a black case and slight shape differences in the buttons and branding. [7] The LifeChat ZX-6000 ships with a black Wireless Gaming Receiver. [8]

Issues

Some problems have been reported by users of the headsets. One issue reported is that the headset may not be able to be used with some controllers. Other users have reported the headset losing its connection with the console during use.

Microsoft has issued a statement saying that they are aware of some problems and that users should contact Xbox Support for help. [9] Despite this, many consumers have found that call centre staff at Microsoft are not instructed on how to resolve these issues. [10]

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ Xbox.com | Accessories - Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Archived December 6, 2006, at the Wayback Machine 21 June 2008
  3. ↑ "Xbox.com | Accessories - Xbox 360™ Wireless Headset". Archived from the original on November 17, 2006. Retrieved November 28, 2006.
  4. ↑ Xbox.com | Accessories - Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset Archived June 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine 21 June 2008
  5. ↑ "Xbox.com | Accessories - Xbox 360 Wireless Headset". Archived from the original on September 29, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Xbox.com | Accessories - Xbox 360 Halo: Reach Wireless Headset". Archived from the original on September 29, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Microsoft . Archived from the original on July 23, 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ↑ "Microsoft support page on using Xbox 360 wireless accessories with LifeChat ZX-6000 receiver" . Retrieved May 9, 2008.
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