Official PS3 Bluetooth headset revealed, bundled with SOCOM

by James Ransom-Wiley { Jun 27th 2008 at 12:00PM }

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SOCOM Confrontation's retail release will include a Bluetooth headset, Sony reconfirmed today -- this time with pictures. While similar to the Jabra headset packaged inside Warhawk's box (and later removed), SOCOM's offering actually appears to be well-designed and, in fact, PlayStation-branded. Features include a prominent Mute button, USB charging cradle, and extended battery life. Sony has neither finalized the design nor priced a standalone model, but the SOCOM bundle is rumored to fetch $80.

Gallery: Official PS3 Bluetooth Headset

Tags: bluetooth, breakingnews, headset, socom, socom-confrontation

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Cyro @ Jun 27th 2008 12:11PM

Thats one ugly Bluetooth.

domgbrown @ Jun 27th 2008 12:19PM

What don't you like about it?

Noshino @ Jun 27th 2008 12:16PM

it actually looks really cool, stylish, but the MGS4 one looks more comforting...

nightmare452 @ Jun 27th 2008 12:20PM

He just think it loos ugly (I think so too)
But I am looking forward to this, but 80$ sems like a lot, expecially since I already got a bluetooth headset (but not very good)

FOXHOUND @ Jun 27th 2008 12:23PM

Admittedly, the MGS4 bluetooth & carrying case are nice... but a bit huge. And it looks like the official PS3 one is just as big(but at least it comes with a charger cradle).

If you guys already have a bluetooth headset(even ones you use with a cellphone), just register that with the console. The PS3 does pick up a wide-variety of them.

domgbrown @ Jun 27th 2008 12:30PM

It just looks like any other playstation peripheral. I don't really see what would be ugly about it. It looks pretty minimalistic, but everybody has an opinion.

I just didn't know if you were saying that soley based on the fact it was a Playstation product since your avatar says Mass Effect.

Cyro @ Jun 27th 2008 12:59PM

I just dont like the style. Thats it.

Noshino @ Jun 27th 2008 1:03PM

it would look much better without the PS logo right?

Raikage (GOLDEN Gun Of The Patriots) @ Jun 27th 2008 1:04PM

@domgbrown

So, since my avatar is Big Boss, it means I'm a PS fanboy?

LOL

Noshino @ Jun 27th 2008 1:21PM

Raikage, have you finished MGS4 yet?...

Dale @ Jun 27th 2008 1:42PM

Bluetooth HEADSET, for crying out loud. There is no such thing as "a Bluetooth". Bluetooth is the communication protocol it uses.

domgbrown @ Jun 27th 2008 2:48PM

@Raikage: 1+1=2, so if your avatar was Big Boss and you made a disparaging comment about a Microsoft peripheral without any real motive, yeah, I would probably assume that you were a fanboy.

Vault @ Jun 27th 2008 4:26PM

So would I, and I AM a Sony fanboy.

Paul @ Jun 27th 2008 11:41PM

It's a good package deal. The mute button is a nice touch.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000ZKA0KA/pasbl01-20/

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Jun 28th 2008 6:42AM

Fun fact: for so-called "PS fanboy", Raikage doesn't actually have a PS3. He just so happens to enjoy the MGS game on a friend's system.

PSN & GAMERTAG: jorojoserojas - Wii FC: 0749-8609-3752-6926 @ Jun 27th 2008 12:12PM

Prominent Mute "bottom"?

Cyro @ Jun 27th 2008 12:12PM

Thats one ugly Bluetooth.

Cyro @ Jun 27th 2008 12:12PM

WTF? is up with the comment system ?

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jun 27th 2008 12:17PM

dude the comment system is way messed up lately. half the time it wont even post my comments.

riggs @ Jun 27th 2008 12:20PM

it double posts stupid comments.

ViagraFiend @ Jun 27th 2008 12:36PM

lol @ Riggs

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jun 27th 2008 12:14PM

when i heard about the Sony embargo for today, i thought it would be something a little more excitement worthy than this. there is another one for 8am Monday so hopefully its something better. the bluetooth i got with Warhawk works fine.

Noshino @ Jun 27th 2008 12:44PM

I think that that announcement had more to do with this...

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/06/27/ps3-fanboy-hands-on-socom-confrontation/

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jun 27th 2008 1:17PM

that is very likely. makes much more sense than a bluetooth headset lol. i hadnt even headed over to PS3fanboy yet. oh well, im not really a SOCOM fan anyway.

YinzJagz @ Jun 27th 2008 12:16PM

I still can't get my jabra to work in game.

Tiptup300 @ Jun 27th 2008 11:52PM

That's a good thing, It hurts my ears terribly....wait a second. Where'd it go....

McWeen @ Jun 27th 2008 12:17PM

Bluetooth ear pieces are a great way to let others know you are a douche bag.

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jun 27th 2008 12:18PM

i lol'd.

that's exactly why i use mine in my house.

domgbrown @ Jun 27th 2008 12:27PM

What would you rather use to talk to your teamates on multiplayer games instead?

NATO_Duke @ Jun 27th 2008 12:48PM

Calm down domgbrown, it was a funny comment about their use in general. When someone walks by on the street with one pretty much everyone thinks they look like a jackass.

xGeneral DEATHx @ Jun 27th 2008 1:03PM

Mainly because they look like they're talking to themselves.

Anticrawl @ Jun 27th 2008 1:26PM

Only time I ever use any headset is when I'm at home and need to do other stuff or driving because I drive stick.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Jun 27th 2008 2:05PM

This is true.

xGeneral DEATHx @ Jun 27th 2008 2:12PM

It certainly does help when driving a stick...especially when you have to eat breakfast on the road. :-)

domgbrown @ Jun 27th 2008 2:53PM

Sorry, I didn't realize you were referring to people walking around in public talking to themselves. I agree, pretty Douchey.

Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Jun 27th 2008 12:34PM

I heard about the headset on Qore. Hoping it gets a price and is sold seperate from SOCOM. Not that I don't have any love for SOCOM, I just love booting a variety of games directly from XMB and if that option existed for SOCOM, I know I would play it more.

Kodros @ Jun 27th 2008 1:18PM

Yeah, I'm surprised that nobody really mentioned that. From the Qore interview, they said that it was going to have two mics for noise cancellation or something.

Buckshot @ Jun 27th 2008 12:38PM

I thought the MGS4 headset was the "offical" headset???

Kodros @ Jun 27th 2008 1:19PM

Yeah, it was officially a piece of garbage.

Trev @ Jun 27th 2008 1:26PM

It was also made by Pelican.

j.howlett @ Jun 27th 2008 12:41PM

looks good to me. i might pick up the bundle for it. i heard the MGS4 headset wasn't to good so unless i see it for cheap i'll stick to what i have.

Vault @ Jun 27th 2008 4:24PM

I've heard exactly opposite. A lot of people aren't charging it before they test it (and are therefore getting crappy quality due to reeeaaallly low battery).

j.howlett @ Jun 27th 2008 6:05PM

see that why i'm holding out, haven't heard enough. i'll still probably wait since i have one and try to catch a deal.

Sidd @ Jun 27th 2008 1:06PM

That headset actually looks pretty nice. This is coming from a PCWii60 owner. I would love to have one of those for the 360. And $80 is a great price for the BUNDLE. A normal game would cost $60 so it's only 20 more for a nice headset with cradle. The only reason I don't want a PS3 is I only like one game for it.

Mr.ESC @ Jun 27th 2008 1:27PM

Yay Socom!

xGeneral DEATHx @ Jun 27th 2008 2:13PM

Hehe...was that game mentioned somewhere in this post?

;-)

meist3r @ Jun 27th 2008 1:41PM

How much is a standard bluetooth headset? I think most will be better off buying the game alone and getting some third party headset from a phone shop. Back in the day I wasted money on the Battlefield 2:Command Edition that came with a craptastic headset. To make a long story short: I'm not a big fan of bundles like this.