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[Trevelyon]

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A battle is no time
for a "communications malfunction," when losing contact with the rest of the
squad could mean complete annihilation. Fortunately, Halo(R) 2 gamers who play
on Xbox Live(TM) can focus on strategy, not equipment, thanks to the GameCom
Halo 2 Edition headset from Plantronics (NYSE: PLT). Plantronics, the world
leader in lightweight communications headsets, engineered the GameCom Halo 2
Edition specifically for Xbox(R) and the highly anticipated sequel to Halo,
the best-selling game from Bungie Studios. With the headset's superior voice
features, online gamers can take full advantage of Halo 2's stunning new
multiplayer challenges and also gain a competitive edge in demolishing the
opposition.

"GameCom Halo 2 Edition's performance combined with our kick ass sound
design and new communications effects makes for an intense multiplayer gaming
experience," said Pete Parsons, Studio Manager of Bungie Studios. "Comfortable
and sleek, you almost immediately forget the GameCom Halo 2 Edition headset is
there, as you sneak around behind an opponent and whisper something nasty in
his ear before you run him through with an energy sword."

Online multiplayer Halo 2 battles take on new intensity with technological
and feature set advances, and clans can more effectively strategize and trash
talk using the GameCom Halo 2 Edition. An optimized speaker, noise-canceling
microphone, and contoured one-ear fit maximize the audio for gamers' complete
immersion while letting them stay aware of what's happening in their other
reality, the living room. The GameCom Halo 2 Edition also provides a
weightless, custom fit for hours of comfortable play so gamers can deliver a
premium performance.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/09-01-2004/0002242018&EDATE=

 

[PhatSaqs]

Pretty slick but not fifty bucks slick.

 

[GSG Flash]

It's looks awesome, but as PhatSaqs mentioned, it's not worth $50 even with all it's bells and whistles.

 

[Wario64]

$50? You gotta be kidding me. I still find $30 expensive just for the vanillia Xbox Live headset

 

[DaCocoBrova]

That sh!t should come w/ the damn game as an apology for the delay(s).

 

[open_mouth_]

that's damn sexy. I might pick it up if/when it hits $40 to use with Live and my phone.

 

[open_mouth_]

That sh!t should come w/ the damn game as an apology for the delay(s).

In that case, GT4 should come with a model toy car, Half-Life 2 an actual crowbar, and Duke Nukem Forever with a blonde bimbo

 

[Deku Tree]

Pretty slick but not fifty bucks slick.

IAWTP

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Looks and sounds really nice, but $50 for just a freakin' headset?!? No vay!

 

[StrikerObi]

$50 it a lot but when you look at Plantronics other headsets it's pretty damn cheap.

Here is a link to what looks like the same headset without the Halo 2 branding.

http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/cat1210152/cat1210116/prod440084

$130.

 

[shibbs]

Pretty slick but not fifty bucks slick.

.

 

[Cathcart]

The XBox live headset is a cheap piece of junk. Fifty dollars is not a lot for a quality headset, which is probably what you'll get from Plantronics. I will be playing A LOT of Halo 2 online so I wouldn't mind paying for an upgrade, but I wish it wasn't one of those stick it in your ear types...

 

[Mrbob]

The XBox live headset is a cheap piece of junk. Fifty dollars is not a lot for a quality headset, which is probably what you'll get from Plantronics. I will be playing A LOT of Halo 2 online so I wouldn't mind paying for an upgrade, but I wish it wasn't one of those stick it in your ear types...

I dunno. I haven't had any problems with the headset I bought with my starter kit in November 2002.

I have the Logitech PS2 headset, and the Xbox one is a godsend in comparison. The Logitech PS2 headset isn't as comfortable.

 

[Teddman]

This is going to flop at $50. Here's why:

-Most everyone on Xbox Live already has a headset. Not worth spending $50 on a new one--that's a game right there.

-New subscribers who just bought Halo 2 aren't going to want to drop $50 either (equal to the price of the game they just bought) on a headset.

-Looks pretty, but who cares? It's for Xbox Live, usually played alone.

 

[norinrad21]

and people thought Nintendo are just a bunch of thieves out to kill your wallets...

50 bucks for that piece of shit....LMAO

 

[Cathcart]

This is going to flop at $50

Not every item is intended to sell teh milli0nz, I really doubt they expect to sell this to everyone who buys Halo 2. Plantronics knows there is a market for a better headset and that's what they're going for. It might be a small market, but obviously they think it could be profitable.

I dunno. I haven't had any problems with the headset I bought with my starter kit in November 2002.

Mine broke I guess there are plenty of people who don't mind it, but I'm used to higher quality headsets and I don't mind the option of upgrading.

 

[heavy liquid]

Mine broke as well. 50 bucks is a lot, but I might consider it if it looks to be high quality like the other Plantronics.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

Uh... But doesn't Plantronics manufacture the XBOX console?

How on earth does one go about breaking the Live headset?

 

[Tsubaki]

$50 it a lot but when you look at Plantronics other headsets it's pretty damn cheap.

Here is a link to what looks like the same headset without the Halo 2 branding.

http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/cat1210152/cat1210116/prod440084

$130.

I was going to say the same. My company is in the business of call centers, and we solely use Plantronics. Those things are professional headsets and don't come cheap.

 

[SyNapSe]

I was going to say the same. My company is in the business of call centers, and we solely use Plantronics. Those things are professional headsets and don't come cheap.

Yeah, I have a mobile antenna set that hooks up to my normal phone. So, I can talk on my extension from my desk phone or up moving mobile, and the mobile phone + headset is Plantronics. It's very nice, and VERY comfortable.

I personally find the Xbox Live headset semi-painful during long play sessions, and if it broke I may not be opposed to paying $50 for something more comfortable.

 

[heavy liquid]

How on earth does one go about breaking the Live headset?

The earpiece and mike is clipped on to the headpiece. It fell of my table one day, and my well placed foot snapped the plastic clip.

One of my friends has two headsets that are broken like this. He's got kids...

 

[Drexon]

Looks and sounds really nice, but $50 for just a freakin' headset?!? No vay!

*Picks up phone* "Vandalay Industries, this is Art Vandalay.".

 

[Shompola]

I would buy this headset if I could use it with PS2 and PC. I wish Xbox used USB grrrr....

Uh... But doesn't Plantronics manufacture the XBOX console?

Flextronics

 

[Cathcart]

The earpiece and mike is clipped on to the headpiece. It fell of my table one day, and my well placed foot snapped the plastic clip.

One of my friends has two headsets that are broken like this. He's got kids...

Yup, that's where mine broke. I didn't step on it, but that's the piece that snapped. I also know a couple of people who had theirs break.

Even when it's not breaking I still find that thing uncomfortable. I wonder if you could just use any headset? Don't most of them have 1/8" jacks?

 

[DopeyFish]

im looking forward to this, really only because after a while the xbox headset becomes really painful to remove from my ear

 

[Defensor]

$30 or no sale.

 

[Joe]

ive snapped TWO of those damn pieces, my brother and one of my friends have also broke theirs.