+Mystic MVC Posted October 19, 2008 MVC Share Posted October 19, 2008 This last week my second Xbox 360 headset has started to stop working. About half the words get through, so it is pretty much worthless. This last headset lasted me about 6 months before my first one stopped working completely. I don't treat my things badly, I actually take quite good care of them. Any reason why my headsets keep breaking? I'm just saying it is beginning to get a bit expensive replacing them. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cuban Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Crap Build? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted October 19, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 19, 2008 Is this related to the RRoD? Maybe the headsets share some chip inside or something.... But seriously, they just aren't made that great. They are very flimsy as it is, it doesn't take much for them to stop working properly. Maybe you should buy a 3rd party headset this time around? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted October 19, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 19, 2008 I didn't have any problems with my first headset for over 2 years. It still works but picky about when :p Is it a wired or wireless one you have? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted October 19, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 19, 2008 I just use a cheap headset with a mini-plug and connect it to my 360 controller on Windows. The actual audio hardware is apparently in the controller. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 You talk too loud? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted October 19, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 19, 2008 No they suck ass, I am on my third one as well. Call MS, dont buy it, I did not have to buy this latest one I have, I complained like all hell I was about to buy my third one, and they gave me a new one. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browno Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 My wireless mic has cracked, need to take it back soon. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted October 19, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thanks for the advice Larry, I think I will do that. I should have specified earlier, the two that crapped out on me were the ones with the Mute/plug/switch thing right next to the controller plug in, not the one with the on/off just somewhere in the cord. If you need more explanation, I google a picture. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMuffin Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I used to break Xbox 1 headsets a lot. I have yet to break a 360 headset. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 No they suck ass, I am on my third one as well.Call MS, dont buy it, I did not have to buy this latest one I have, I complained like all hell I was about to buy my third one, and they gave me a new one. I'm on my third too. When my last two ''broke'' they had the same issue, I had to either tape the wire on the back of the controller or hold it back otherwise i couldn't hear anyone. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted October 19, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted October 19, 2008 So if you guys are suggesting that I should just try to tape the part that hooks to the controller? I mean it would take like 5 minutes so it is worth trying if it works, so I might as well. This is an example of the mic I have. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookas Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I'm on my third as well, since launch. When my second one crapped out I found a $20 deal on the messenger kit with the chat pad. It's been over a year and it's still holding up pretty well. I think you just gotta get lucky and find one that's not a lemon. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 So if you guys are suggesting that I should just try to tape the part that hooks to the controller? I mean it would take like 5 minutes so it is worth trying if it works, so I might as well. This is an example of the mic I have. If someone is talking on the other end of the line can you hear them if you move the wire about? If so, find the point that the wire needs to be for sound to come through then tape it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unimatrix Xero Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 ive got 2 360 headsets, 1 for my PC and one for my 360 ive had both for well over 2 years and they both work fine... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMaster23 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I often don't hear one specific friend over XBL voice chat (crappy mic?) and one headset I had was all decoloured .. it looked gross.. I hate wearing the thing so I barely talk over XBL these days. I don't do much Living realy these days... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
basix Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I burned my mic foamy with a cigarette! :ike: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted October 19, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted October 19, 2008 I know on my latest headset that I can hear people but I can't remember if I can hear people on my first headset or not. I'll try like taping it really good against the 360 controller itself to see if I can fix it or not. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimLXJ Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I know on my latest headset that I can hear people but I can't remember if I can hear people on my first headset or not. I'll try like taping it really good against the 360 controller itself to see if I can fix it or not. Mystic your not the only one with the problem, I take good care of my headset too but mines also broke, I can hear people but people gets loud static from me :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589992862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormier6083 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 They're cheap. That's why it's bundled with every console. It wouldn't make sense to bundle a high quality headset. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589993102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted October 19, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted October 19, 2008 They're cheap. That's why it's bundled with every console. It wouldn't make sense to bundle a high quality headset. :p You shouldn't have too...It is a "Microsoft" accessory not a knock 3rd party brand. You would expect them to perform thus. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589993356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted October 20, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 20, 2008 Just buy another XBL starter kit, they are usually bundled with headsets. Two birds one stone etc etc :yes: It's what I do anyway. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589993578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advent Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I am only on my second because I threw my first one, lmao. I've never had one just quit out on me. The only thing that bugs me with it is how it connects to the controller. It is really easy to slide out, the only ones had a puck that held it in there real good, but that is gone now. :( If you are going to get a 3rd, don't get one from Microsoft. Get one from Turtle Beach. And at last, don't feel to bad, guess what happened to me a few hours ago... images explains it all. :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589993608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted October 20, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted October 20, 2008 Just buy another XBL starter kit, they are usually bundled with headsets.Two birds one stone etc etc :yes: It's what I do anyway. Nah, just bought a new subscription so not really needed, but thanks anyways. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589993640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Isn't it just a mini-jack thing? Like..can't you just get pretty much any headset and plug it in with the help of an adapter? That's what I'd do, but all my headsets work fine. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/684556-why-am-i-about-to-buy-my-third-xbox-360-live-headset/#findComment-589994028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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