PlayStation 3 Bluetooth Headset Review
I ordered this PS3 specific bluetooth headset with some caution since plenty of reviewers have suggested that the sound is not that great and that the earpiece doesn't fit very well. I can address my personal issues with these complaints as well as the general product.
First, as always, amazon shipped it and it arrived at my door 4 days earlier than I had expected. Excellent and fast shipping with no damage done to the product. As you unbox the product, it comes with the small length USB cable, the bluetooth headset, and a cradle to charge and hold it when not using. All of the pieces were there and of good quality. I did have some issues trying to sync the headset originally, however after reading over the manual a little more carefully, I was able to get it working.
As a tip, DO NOT synce this headset using the discovery method because it won't work properly. I tried this first and I was not able to get volume, mic, or any other feature to work. After reading through the manual again, it suggests syncing the headset using the direct sync method. I tried this too, however I tried to sync the headset while it was in the charging station......again, DO NOT sync the headset this way. You need to plug the micro USB cable DIRECTLY into the port on the headset, and then plug it into your PS3, Xbox, whatever and it will flash a red light twice and the sync is then complete.
Once I did this the proper way everything worked great! I can hear every other player online, very clearly without static or other interference issues. As if this isn't obvious, I would suggest turning down the game volume and such while playing because you will get feedback into the mic, which is why you may get a screaching or annoying echo. As for the actual earpiece, it is very large and the rubber gasket/o-ring that comes with it is very bulky. With this being said and as many others have mentioned, if you don't cram the headset into your ear and just let the earloop hold it on and place the earpiece in your ear but not into your ear canal, you should be fine. After about 10 minutes, I forgot that I even had it on! The volume is plenty loud enough to hear and again it sounds crystal clear. It was obviously made for the PS3, but I also synced it with my Blackberry Tour 9630 and it worked fine with that as well.
All in all, this is a great product for any online gaming system since it was specifically made for it. No feedback or excess noise, and the controls are easy to find and work very well. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a great quality bluetooth headset that is guaranteed to work with your PS3, and Xbox, but will also double as a bluetooth for your phone. Plenty of people try and go the other route and buy a bluetooth headset made for phones and try to use it with their gaming console. This does work but not always and usually without plenty of gliches. If you buy this product first, and use it as a bluetooth for your phone, you won't be upset because it will always be compatible. Enjoy!
PlayStation 3 Bluetooth Headset Feature
- Bluetooth Headset designed specifically for PlayStation 3
- HQ mode enables "Voice Command" and "Voice Animation" features in compatible games
- Works with most cellphones that support Bluetooth 2.0
- Functions as a desktop microphone
- Compact ergonomic fit stays comfortably on your ear all day
PlayStation 3 Bluetooth Headset Overview
The included charging cradle allows for convenient charging and storage of the headset
PlayStation 3 Bluetooth Headset Specifications
The Official Bluetooth Headset for the PlayStation 3 from Sony will keep you looking stylish whether you are barking orders at your teammates or chatting with your mother on the phone. Thanks to Bluetooth support, the headset will do double-duty, working with both the PS3 and Bluetooth-enabled phones.
 The Bluetooth Headset works with both the PS3 and cellphones. View larger. |
 The easily accessible mute button comes in handy during gaming. View larger. |
The Official Bluetooth Headset for the PlayStation 3 was designed and optimized specifically for gaming use. This headset offers the highest-quality voice available, thanks to the High-Quality (HQ) mode, which implements various advanced voice technologies and noise-canceling
 When docked to the charging stand, the headset doubles as a desktop microphone. View larger. |
Additionally, with HQ-mode enabled, games that support or require "Voice Command" and "Voice Animation" features will work perfectly because of the headset's excellent speech recognition capabilities. Games that support this feature include Tom Clancy's EndWar, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, and more.
Pairing the Headset to the PS3 is automatically done when you connect with a USB cable. While connected to the PS3, a simple button push will bring up an indicator on screen that tells you the connection status, battery level, speaker volume, and microphone mute status.
Compact, Comfortable Design
Thanks to its compact, ergonomic design, the headset fits comfortably on either ear for hours of use. Sony smartly put a large mute button that is easily accessible, making it especially friendly to gamers.
Bluetooth Support Lets You Use It
When you're done gaming, you can keep the headset on your ear for use with most Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. It supports the Bluetooth 2.0 standard and is compatible with Bluetooth 1.1 and higher devices.
Charging Stand Included
A charging stand is included with the headset, providing a convenient and handsome way to display it while it is charging. In addition, the headset also works as a desktop microphone when it is plugged in and charging.
The Headset has an operating range of 30 feet.
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