PS3 Headset Problem

[Outlaw__Rebel]

I bought this $30 Blue Tooth Head set at Wal Mart. The thing works some. But it loses the connection with the PS3 constantly. I log onto my PS3 and because of this problem I always go to the Audio section to see if it's working that's after I have turned on the head set. And you can test if the thing is working. And a lot of the time it is. And so I log into what ever game I'm going to play and sometimes I never know when but it happens a lot it loses the connection (and it's every game not a problem for just one game but all). So I've got the game all fired up and no headset. I have my USB Logic tech headset and it works great but it's the corded one. I like the all wireless better if the the thing will work.

 

Is there something there I don't have installed correctly or do I need a Better Head set? If so which headset is good. I'm afraid if I buy a more expensive one it's going to do the same crap.

[Handsome_Devil]

well, I know when you are not on a chat or not on a game your PS3 disconnect the headset,,,, some headset allow the auto turn on, which is good for the PS3, and some doesn't,,,, maybe thats the problem you have,,,,,,

now if its I advice you to get Motorola's headset, they have the best,,,, if its not then please let me know and I will see what I can find about this problem,,,,,

[Outlaw__Rebel]

It is Motorola but the cheapest one they had.

 

You have a choice $30 or then $60. I went 30. That's how I roll.

[Handsome_Devil]

can you give me the model number for your headset ?

[Squid]

I found one of these Jawbone headsets on ebay for $50. I should be getting it this week. I'll let you know how it works out, but I think they normally go for about $120.

[Dumacracy]

i have the H350 and i have the same problem so ive been using an old socom 1 mic

[crater1]

If you really want to spend money for a multi use headset I have a pair of oakley O'rocker sunglasses that I use. You just pop out the lenses and you have a dual headset that works great, then pop the lenses back in and got a great bluetooth while driving or running. You can also connect them to an IPOD or use them to play music from your cell phone. But they will run you around $230 or $330 I cant remember

[Prime-VR]

Lil V.C ]

i have the H350 and i have the same problem so ive been using an old socom 1 mic

 

I have this same one and the same problem. I thought it was just me though :-\ What I hate is sometimes after you go and connect it the dam thing still loses connection in game. If you figure it out let me know. ;D

[[-VR-] Tool_Minion]

I have the H500, and have had no issues with it. Occasionally when the battery is close to dead I can hear out of it and it won't allow the mic function, but that is it.

[Pathogen-]

at least you didn't lose mic in a war, when your new puppy sits at your feet and chews the wire to the headset in 5 different pieces.

oh well, back to my phone's blutooth for me

[Outlaw__Rebel]

OK I Best Buy has a New One out by I think it was Dartel or something. I bought it last night and some far every things good. It was $40... It did lose connection once with Warhawk after the game loaded but I turned the headset off and on and it fixed itself.

 

 

Also on a side subject for all you Rock Band or GH fans they have a cool FULL SIZE Guitar controller out at Best Buy it's called The Grinder. And it doesn't look like some kiddie toy. $59.99 though.

[Dumacracy]

yea figure i just wait for confrontation, heard that is coming with a headset

[ceedub21]

Hello! I thought I'd share my audio set up with you using a binaural headphone w /mic kit.

 

Sorry for the long post, but I thought this may interest some of you since I was surprised that there was no product on the market that supported this type of game play in PS3 land. Hopefully in a future UPGRADE, this can be fixed…until then, reach out with any specific questions and I will do my best to help you out.

 

The advantage of this set up is that you have headphones (for silent game play around sleeping wives/kids) and a high quality mic without using the Bluetooth feature. Having the binaural headphones helps you determine from which direction your adversaries are coming from AND it incorporates the “in game†communication. All parts are commercially available and can be set up in minutes.

 

You need:

1. ONE set of binaural headphones with the standard two 3 MM MALE plugs...one for AUDIO (1A), and one for MIC (1B) preferably the PLANTRONICS which comes with a separate USB adapter. This is key since you will be splicing audio feeds.

2. ONE USB 3mm headphone and mic adapter. Again, it’s included in the plantronics, but is available on line as a separate item.

3. ONE STEREO 3mm FEMALE to FEMALE coupler adapter(radio shack )

4. ONE STEREO “Y†splitter Adapter with one MALE 3mm to two FEMALE 3mm(radio shack )

5. ONE 4 foot MALE TO MALE 3mm stereo cable(radio shack )

6. Now here is where you need to know how you want your ambient game audio come in…for example, I have my audio leaving my PS3 via HDMI to my flat panel which feeds my surround system via optical cable. I use the output of the surround sound unit to feed my ambient game sounds to my headset which requires a ¼ inch MALE stereo plug. So in my case, I would need ONE 3mm MALE to 1/’4 inch MALE stereo cable (6A). If your audio is output via RCA plugs, then you will need ONE 3mm MALE to TWO RCA SPLITTER (red and white for left and right channel) again available @ radio shack.

 

Try to follow along… will reference the part numbers to help you keep track of what goes where.

 

Headphones have two 3mm plugs, one for audio, and the other for MIC. Plug the MALE AUDIO (#1A) cable into the STEREO 3mm FEMALE to FEMALE coupler adapter (#3).

 

Plug this into the MALE end of the STEREO “Y†splitter Adapter with one MALE 3mm to two FEMALE 3mm (#4). This is how we get the two different audio feeds into one headset.

 

Now plug one end of the 4 foot MALE TO MALE 3mm stereo cable (#5) in to on of the FEMALE plugs on the STEREO “Y†splitter Adapter ( #4).

 

Plug the other end of this cable into the USB 3mm headphone and mic adapter (#2) in the plug marked with the headphones symbol (audio).

 

Plug the USB adapter (#2) into your playstation .

 

Now take the 3 MM MALE for MIC (1B), and plug that into the USB adapter (#2) as well. That completes the in Game communication piece of the setup.

 

Now Grab the STEREO “Y†splitter Adapter with one MALE 3mm to two FEMALE 3mm (#4) which should have one open female plug available. Plug in the 3mm MALE to 1/’4 inch MALE stereo cable (6a) OR the 3mm MALE to TWO RCA SPLITTER (6B) into the splitter (#4).

 

Plug the other end into your audio output device.

 

OK yes, there is a slight nest of wire in from of your TV, but…you now have a set up that affords late night immersive game play without disturbing the rest of the family, AND have in game communication at a high quality.

 

PROS: No background noise (like the in game sounds) feeding into your mic which could create feedback and corrupt the audio for all on the team.

 

CONS: Unfortunately, other gamers have their mic volume up way too high which forces you to lower the volume overall. ).

 

 

Thanks and good luck!

[+30] Ceedub21

 

[Guest DevilRabbit]

I picked up a motorola HS850 headset at costco for $40, and it works great. It was almost a year ago so I have no idea what they have now.