+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted November 3, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted November 3, 2010 A reader sent us this promo sleeve for the PlayStation 3 Bluetooth headset earlier this week, which now appears to be sporting a slimmer, sleeker design than the original model. Not only has the ear clasp been made thinner, but the front buttons and indicators have been cleaned up too. The material also clearly states that this is an official Sony product, not a third-party offering. The feature set on the back of the box has no new features compared to the existing version, so it appears to be a simple aesthetic upgrade for a device that was looking a little, well, clunky as we push on towards 2011. As the box says, it'll be priced at $50, which is the same as the existing model. No word on a release date, but we've asked Sony and will update if we hear back. Below is a comparison between the new headset, on the left, and the old, on the right. Source: http://kotaku.com/5680433/ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNeutrino Veteran Posted November 3, 2010 Veteran Share Posted November 3, 2010 nice, and as these are bluetooth you can use them with other devices as well lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593335372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron_Hinson Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 The original is great anyway - also use it myself for phone calls! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593337298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Patriot Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 The only advantage the "official" headset has over any other bluetooth headset is that it reports its battery level to the system and you can see it on screen. Otherwise, you are just as well off buying any bluetooth headset that you like. I used my Plantronics 220 with my PS3 all of the time and it worked just fine. At least PS3 owners aren't screwed over on headsets like 360 owners are. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593348602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted November 6, 2010 Author Subscriber² Share Posted November 6, 2010 The only advantage the "official" headset has over any other bluetooth headset is that it reports its battery level to the system and you can see it on screen. Otherwise, you are just as well off buying any bluetooth headset that you like. I used my Plantronics 220 with my PS3 all of the time and it worked just fine. At least PS3 owners aren't screwed over on headsets like 360 owners are. Official headset offers high quality mode as well, which is pretty substantial. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593348722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Official headset offers high quality mode as well, which is pretty substantial. This. I didn't realize there was an HQ mode until I read it on the internet. AFAIK, it's off by default. I turned mine on, and I get better performance. BTW, how do we know that particular headset is a Sony headset? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593348748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 This. I didn't realize there was an HQ mode until I read it on the internet. AFAIK, it's off by default. I turned mine on, and I get better performance. BTW, how do we know that particular headset is a Sony headset? "The material also clearly states that this is an official Sony product, not a third-party offering" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593348794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 "The material also clearly states that this is an official Sony product, not a third-party offering" Epic fail on my part AGAIN. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593348836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted November 8, 2010 Author Subscriber² Share Posted November 8, 2010 Announced by Sony - http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/11/08/new-bluetooth-headset-available-soon-for-ps3/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593353596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbandonedTrolley Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Wonder if it's more comfortable than the first one? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593353700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Big closeup. Pretty nice looking. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593354674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombatt Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yeah its a pretty nice looking device! :) The HQ sounds interesting, so do they just boost the data throughput to the device? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593355158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreuger Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Looks nice but I'll keep my Turtle Beach headset. I hate those stupid bluetooth (over the ear) styled headsets. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593355526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 15, 2010 Author Subscriber² Share Posted December 15, 2010 IGN Review Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593493724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 The only advantage the "official" headset has over any other bluetooth headset is that it reports its battery level to the system and you can see it on screen. Otherwise, you are just as well off buying any bluetooth headset that you like. I used my Plantronics 220 with my PS3 all of the time and it worked just fine. At least PS3 owners aren't screwed over on headsets like 360 owners are. Right because they include a free one (wire) when you buy the 360? Announced by Sony - http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/11/08/new-bluetooth-headset-available-soon-for-ps3/ hmm.. love the look of it. might have to pick this up to replace my ugly usb headset.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593493756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Looks great... but my 20$ madcatz is doing just fine lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593493814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo2008jedi Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Right because they include a free one (wire) when you buy the 360? Em.. No my Arcade didn't come with a free headset.. But yeah looks nice I'm getting it for xmas, atleast I think its this one .. could be the old one? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593494106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_c_b Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Looks more comfortable than the original model and as mentioned, HQ mode is really worth the price difference. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/950666-ps3-bluetooth-headset-going-slim/#findComment-593494670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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