Mic for PS3

J-FRO · 2 Feb 2011 at 17:42

Need to get a mic for my PS3 finally,

was thinking of getting the Gioteck EX-01 Bluetooth Headset at £12.64 from a certain location.

But does anyone else have any recommendations? I don't want to spend more than £15 on this though.

Cheers guys.

TheVoice · 2 Feb 2011 at 17:43

Get the official one. £15 if you look around, I know Sainsbury's are selling the SOCOM + headset bundle for that much anyway.

J-FRO · 2 Feb 2011 at 17:52

Hmm I found the one I was looking at for even less just having an extra look around. Still can't find the official PS3 one for so little though.

suj999 · 2 Feb 2011 at 17:55

Spend a bit more if you need to I would go with official one too..

J-FRO · 2 Feb 2011 at 17:58

£12.31 ive got myself the headset I was already looking at, a 1.8m HDMI cable and trigger pads for one of my controllers.

Free delivery too!

TheVoice · 2 Feb 2011 at 18:11

So why did you ask?

AFAIK the Sony one is the only one that supports HQ audio too, which is worth it in itself.

J-FRO · 2 Feb 2011 at 18:25

I asked to see if there was anything around the price as a suitable alternative which people would suggest.

They suggested the official PS3 one, I looked, couldn't find it for a price as cheap as I was willing to pay and so decided to go ahead with my instincts.

Is it not better to ask first and then go ahead with my decision rather than just going with my own decision straight away? This way, if it is crud, I only have myself to blame for not wanting to fork out a bit more. But at least I will know that I sought other peoples opinions first.

Clarkson · 2 Feb 2011 at 18:30

I've got the gioteck, never had any issues.

Very sensitive mic so you can whisper and they'd hear you.

J-FRO · 2 Feb 2011 at 18:34

Cheers Clarkson.

Anyone had any experience with these trigger pad things by the way? I'd never heard of them before today.

Timber · 2 Feb 2011 at 19:56

^ Have used the Geoteck Real triggers since getting my PS3 in late 2008. Never come off the controller since. Love them to bits.

needforspeed · 2 Feb 2011 at 20:55

I've seen throat mic's in a shop for the 360. I searched around and found CTA Special Forces Headset for PS3. Are they any good?

FlukeRogi · 3 Feb 2011 at 08:46

Had two Giotecks and sent them both back. There was a permanent and very loud "noise" all the time that rendered them utterly unusable. If you look at the feedback on one well known store, it seems to be quite a common problem, though some people have no issues with them.

Swapped to an official one which works perfectly. Spend the extra cash and avoid the hassle.

suj999 · 3 Feb 2011 at 11:10

always worth getting originals.. I hardly ever find copis match up in quality

Bennie-Mac · 3 Feb 2011 at 13:17

Does nobody else find the official on really uncomfortable to wear?

buchtis · 3 Feb 2011 at 13:21

What's the best one to get, sound quality wise? Thinking of getting a new one, currently using a cheapo £6 job from eBay which does the job but the battery is starting to go on the thing.

yoyo50 · 3 Feb 2011 at 13:44

Anyone know when the new official 2.0 is out here? (out in usa maybe else where to)

MoNkEyMiKeY · 3 Feb 2011 at 18:08

Ordered a £5 bluetooth one from that jersey website. Don't expect much but we'll see.

WatchTower · 3 Feb 2011 at 19:00

Bennie-Mac said:
Does nobody else find the official on really uncomfortable to wear?

Yes after a while the inside of my ear really hurts. Sound quality is good. It's a shame I can't wear it for long though.