Xbox 360 Buyers Guide: Headsets

Who says you don't have a choice when it comes to headsets for your Xbox 360?

Headsets and their attached microphones are an important component to Xbox 360 gaming. Whether it’s a desire to chat with your buddies over Xbox Live as you blast away in Gears of War, or trying to create a more personal listening experience without waking the neighbors, there is a great array of headsets out there to fit various noggins, needs and budgets. Take a gander below at some of the better Xbox 360 headsets currently on the market.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Headset
The Xbox 360 Wireless Headset from Microsoft makes use of the same wireless technology as the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to let you communicate with your Xbox Live friends as you game. It has an ergonomic design and fits over either ear with two sizes of ear grips to help hold it in place. This rechargeable wireless headset gets up to eight hours of battery life, supports voice commands for select titles and has a range upwards of 30 feet. The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Headset has a street price of $59.99 USD. Company Website

Turtle Beach Ear Force AXT
The Turtle Beach Ear Force AXT provides a comfortable cupped earphone listening experience. It fits over both ears and makes use of four small speakers in each ear cup to provide simulated 5.1 surround sound for a better gaming experience. A multi-channel amplifier helps to boost the audio signal and a built-in microphone lets gamers interact with others via Xbox Live. There’s also an inline volume control. Snag yours for $39.99 USD. Company Website; Compare Prices

Motorola Gaming Headset X205
Why should only NFL coaches get to wear the cool Motorola headsets? The wireless communications company sees to it Xbox 360 gamers can also get in on the action via the Gaming Headset X205. This authentic headset replica has a cushioned mono ear cup for a better sound experience, a flip boom noise cancelling microphone with voice commands support, an ergonomic design for extended wearing and inline mute and volume controls. Looking like a pro will only run you about $39.99 USD. Company Website; Compare Prices

Plantronics GameCom X30
The Plantronics GameCom X30 proves one can wear a stylish gaming headset without looking like a nerd. This one-ear design is made to look cool and also be comfortable for extended game play sessions. It has a flexible boom with attached noise cancelling microphone for taunting your opponents. Like similar microphone enabled headsets the X30 also has inline volume and mute controls. Pick one up for $39.99 USD.  Company Website; Compare Prices

Turtle Beach Ear Force X2
Take wireless headphone gaming to a whole new level with the Turtle Beach Ear Force X2 wireless headphones. The dual-cupped ear design lets a gamer become totally immersed in their interactive novel’s audio wirelessly while at the same time connecting to an Xbox 360 controller for Xbox Live chatter with online buddies. A lightweight frame with adjustable sizing is geared towards providing hours of game play. The Turtle Beach Ear Force X2 can be had for only $69.99 USD.  Company Website; Compare Prices