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[Plywood]

in your brain

True center speaker.

 

[heckfu]

I think I'll pick up some Turtle Beaches tonight and see how I like them in comparison.

For PAXers and Frank, the ones at the booth were just stereo right?

 

[Hypertrooper]

I think I'll pick up some Turtle Beaches tonight and see how I like them in comparison.

For PAXers and Frank, the ones at the booth were just stereo right?

Microsoft Booth (Halo 4 CTF/Regicide). Yes, they were stereo ones. The MadCatz booth had 2 station with the Warhead headsets.

 

[FyreWulff]

Speaking of Reach under-the-hood stuff, was it ever explained how Reach added the Noble and Defiant achievements without a title update? That was the first time I ever saw a 360 title do that.

Were they actually added somehow (w/ Megalo used to activate them, hence the magic gametypes that will let you get them in customs) or was there a premade set of achievements that each DLC could choose to turn on?

Finally, who the hell's idea was it to add new Defiant achievements with Anniversary and then require Anniversary to unlock them?

 

[wwm0nkey]

I would say that is a matter of opinion based on how much you care about surround sound. My A40s have far more depth and directional sound that my stereo headphones.

Speaking of A40s, I'm about to take pics and box them up to sell. I want to get the A50s.

If I had to rate headsets

Astro > Tritton > Turtle Beach > random 3rd party

 

[kittens]

I can't really speak for any other companies, but Astro has a 1 year warranty if anything breaks and you can pick up an extended warranty if you want. Their customer service is also some of the best I've ever dealt with.

Astros has the best warranty hands down.

Cool, thanks!

 

[Karl2177]

Speaking of Reach under-the-hood stuff, was it ever explained how Reach added the Noble and Defiant achievements without a title update? That was the first time I ever saw a 360 title do that.

Were they actually added somehow (w/ Megalo used to activate them, hence the magic gametypes that will let you get them in customs) or was there a premade set of achievements that each DLC could choose to turn on?

Finally, who the hell's idea was it to add new Defiant achievements with Anniversary and then require Anniversary to unlock them?

These questions and more in tonight's 60 Minutes.
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[Akai__]

what ? shit, I will have the same problem. :/

I know that feel guys. I couldn't do anything with my old connection. This one now is pretty good.

 

[Gunnerdude]

These questions and more in tonight's 60 Minutes.
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Great now I'm gonna read all of GAF in that voice..... thanks.....

*cough*Sennheiser*cough*

If I were gonna spend money on another headset these would be it

 

[FyreWulff]

These questions and more in tonight's 60 Minutes.
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Slight tangent: Rock Band now has Double EXP Weekends

will the armor abilities be in the campaign at all? i know chief has the thrusters (?) but will there be more?

Pretty sure they will be, much like Reach

 

[GodlyPerfection]

True center speaker.

It's so you can hear your own heartbeat and breathing... especially while sprinting. Puts the real in the realism.

 

[Tashi]

*cough*Sennheiser*cough*

 

[User 73932]

Oct 30th.

Those ones are stereo, the 7.1s will likely be $200.

 

[Wurdfurd]

*cough*Sennheiser*cough*

^This

I use a set of HD 598's with an Astro Mixamp for both PC and 360. Fantastic quality.

 

[TheOddOne]

Had to bail guys, fam wanted to watch movie. GG. Big bewb guy who was drunk and ate Cornbeef was funny.

 

[Fracas]

http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/ac...stop-exclusive/104492?ref=recpdp&cross=800935

Is something like this truly worth 300 bucks?

No.

Spoiler

Yes.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

Had to bail guys, fam wanted to watch movie. GG. Big bewb guy who was drunk and ate Cornbeef was funny.

Gazzawa.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Had to bail guys, fam wanted to watch movie. GG. Big bewb guy who was drunk and ate Cornbeef was funny.

Trust Me Famalam?

 

[User 73932]

I think I'll pick up some Turtle Beaches tonight and see how I like them in comparison.

For PAXers and Frank, the ones at the booth were just stereo right?

They had the 7.1s at the Spartan Ops booth, but stereo only at the war games booth.

The stereo ones look great and produce fairly robust soundscapes, but I really don't think the stereo headsets will do Sotaro's work much justice.

 

[OdysseusVA]

Astro's MixAmp combined with a headset like the Senn PC350 is pretty awesome, but wired. In my experience the build quality of Astro and Tritton headsets have been pretty bad, breaking within months.

Check the headphone thread in OT for suggestions.

 

[Ryaaan14]

Astro's MixAmp combined with a headset like the Senn PC350 is pretty awesome, but wired. In my experience the build quality of Astro and Tritton headsets have been pretty bad, breaking within months.

Check the headphone thread in OT for suggestions.

My Astros have held up perfectly. I am very kind to them though, I never take them anywhere.

 

[Hypertrooper]

The stereo ones look great and produce fairly good sound, but I really don't think the stereo headsets will do Sotaro's work much justice.

This. But if you are having a 5.1/7.1 Surround sound system, you won't need a 7.1/5.1 headset. The only reason I'd consider a 7.1/5.1 headset is a) if you don't have a 5.1/7.1 surround sound system or b) if you want to play till the night without disturbing someone or losing audio quality.

 

[Hydranockz]

Had to bail guys, fam wanted to watch movie. GG. Big bewb guy who was drunk and ate Cornbeef was funny.

What did he say he was drinking? What a weeeeirdo!

 

[senador]

Oh god, if you aren't gaming with a minimum of a 5.1 surround sound stereo you are missing the fuck out. Even a nice 2 channel stereo with some bass is worlds better than TV sound.

 

[Tashi]

Astro's MixAmp combined with a headset like the Senn PC350 is pretty awesome, but wired. In my experience the build quality of Astro and Tritton headsets have been pretty bad, breaking within months.

Check the headphone thread in OT for suggestions.

That's my exact setup. Love it to pieces.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Astros are good if you want to be bounded down by chains in 2012.

Msg me for a set of BXR A40's 200$. Like new.

 

[JHall]

That's my exact setup. Love it to pieces.

Same setup as well. Sennheisers > all

 

[senador]

Astros are good if you want to be bounded down by chains in 2012.

Msg me for a set of BXR A40's 200$. Like new.

You are a terrible salesman.

 

[kittens]

Even a nice 2 channel stereo with some bass is worlds better than TV sound.

Yeah, I've been using two cheapo computer speakers with a subwoofer for years, but they've recently started getting crackly and tinny. No bueno. I've been looking at getting a pair of headsets, but haven't made the plunge yet.

 

[OverHeat]

Astros are good if you want to be bounded down by chains in 2012.

Msg me for a set of BXR A40's 200$. Like new.

Love my A50's what chains are you talking about?

 

[OdysseusVA]

My Astros have held up perfectly. I am very kind to them though, I never take them anywhere.

Could have just been my luck :/

That's my exact setup. Love it to pieces.

Astros are good if you want to be bounded down by chains in 2012.

Msg me for a set of BXR A40's 200$. Like new.

How's the sounds quality compared to wired setups?

 

[bobs...onGaf]

What did he say he was drinking? What a weeeeirdo!

He was drinking his own salty tears after Kanye West didnt respond to his Halo Reach game invite over twitter.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Love my A50's what chains are you talking about?

Mic chat wire. What did A50s do put the clip thing into the headset piece?

Oh the A40s I have have the wireless mixamp thing too btw, buts then there is a receiver piece that wires into the headset and controls volume and voice/game mix lol. You can like clip it onto your belt but you still have shit on you. Plus the mic chat cable if you want to communicate. Its the worst solution to a problem.

 

[senador]

Yeah, I've been using two cheapo computer speakers with a subwoofer for years, but they've recently started getting crackly and tinny. No bueno. I've been looking at getting a pair of headsets, but haven't made the plunge yet.

Surround is the shit for several reasons. Usually when you hit that level the sound quality goes up too so everything sounds better anyway. Its also awesome to have locations based sound. It can actually help you play better when you can hear what direction gun fire is coming from, or hear someone coming up behind you. Its terrifying though when you play games like Dead Space.

Mic chat wire. What did A50s do put the clip thing into the headset piece?

Oh the A40s I have have the wireless mixamp thing too btw, buts then there is a receiver piece that wires into the headset and controls volume and voice/game mix lol. You can like clip it onto your belt but you still have shit on you. Plus the mic chat cable if you want to communicate. Its the worst solution to a problem.

Mixamp is in the headset on the A50s, and the wireless receiver. You only have the cord from headset to controller because of stupid patent bullshit.

 

[OverHeat]

Mic chat wire. What did A50s do put the clip thing into the headset piece?

Oh the A40s I have have the wireless mixamp thing too btw, buts its just a receiver piece that wires into the headset lol. You can like clip it onto your belt but you still have shit on you. Plus the mic chat cable if you want to communicate. Its the worst solution to a problem.

For 360 you have to use the chat cable( I don't mind) but for ps3 it's totally wireless.

 

[CyReN]

from reddit.

16 person split screen of awesomeness.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

For 360 you have to use the chat cable( I don't mind) but for ps3 it's totally wireless.

Yea the A50s are one cable down which is nice unfortunately I bought A40s before A50s came out...



I'm looking at the TB X300s only cause they have wireless everything even mic chat.

 

[Fracas]

from reddit.

16 person split screen of awesomeness.

For a split second, I thought that was Halo 4.


Still really cool though.

 

[OverHeat]

Yea the A50s are one cable down which is nice unfortunately I bought A40s before A50s came out...



I'm looking at the TB X300s only cause they have wireless everything even mic chat.

I had the TB XP500 sound quality was awful and that interference...don't get me started I returned them to the store in less then 24h

 

[Orochinagis]

from reddit.

16 person split screen of awesomeness.

13 was teabagging while 5 was lost.

 

[ElzarTheBam]

He was drinking his own salty tears after Kanye West didnt respond to his Halo Reach game invite over twitter.

I'm still shaking my head, over the fact that Oprah didn't join.

 

[senador]

from reddit.

16 person split screen of awesomeness.

Oh damn that's at Zynga. I hate that company. Glad they have something fun going on instead of just degrading BS like they usually do.

 

[Ryaaan14]

I would feel uneasy using a wireless headset. In the back of my mind I'd always feel like I was losing quality.

 

[OverHeat]

I would feel uneasy using a wireless headset. In the back of my mind I'd always feel like I was losing quality.

With the a50 your not!

 

[Recarpo]

For 360 you have to use the chat cable( I don't mind) but for ps3 it's totally wireless.

Do you use a wired or wireless 360 controller with the a50s? I've tried using a wireless controller with my a40s and it tends to freak out at times and sends really loud beeping to anybody I'm playing with. Doesn't happen with a wired controller, though and I'd like a headset that doesn't do that.

 

[OverHeat]

Wireless the silver one with rotating dpad.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

So did my write-up help anyone?

Anyways, my Astro A50s are fantastic. Only wire needed is the chat wire from the controller to the headset.

 

[Aggrotek]

Anyone up for some Halo 3?

 

[Recarpo]

Wireless the silver one with rotating dpad.

And no issues with people you're playing with getting horrible loud sounds with the a50s I assume?

 

[OverHeat]

Nobody complained so far