SOCOM headset unveiled

  • Posted June 27th, 2008 at 14:02 EDT by Dave Wales
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As expected, SOCOM: Confrontation is set to release with a Bluetooth bundle much like Warhawk did about a year ago. Unlike the Warhawk headset, the one bundled with SOCOM is going to be an official PlayStation item and provide much better quality. The headset is supposedly designed with gaming in mind and will come with a much needed mute button, something that the standard bluetooth peripheral usually lacks.
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The charging base is USB powered, so you'll be able to charge the headset when not in use via your PlayStation 3. GameStop is currently taking preorders for the bundled package at $59.99. If you're wanting to just get your hands on the headset as a standalone, that option will be made available, however Sony has yet to release an official price.
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  1. Staticneuron | Staticneuron

    • 2:05pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    That is one good looking headset. I hope it performs well.

  2. bloodwarg | bloodwarg

    • 2:08pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    ive known this since like january! anyway cant wait for socom confrontation dunno wehter ill get it with headset as i got  one from warhawk but this one looksgood so il wait and see.

  3. Fenix | Faenix1

    • 2:15pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    Damn, im sold. Im officially buying SOCOM: Confrontation cause that is one neat headset. o.o

  4. kidkotic2001 | hotshot2001

    • 2:18pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    I am going to preorder this game the headset looks good.

  5. GamesPlayer | GamesPlayer

    • 2:20pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    gonna buy the bundl...the WarHawk one sucks...i need one...

  6. Carl | almighty-slayer

    • 2:31pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    Nice, we need an official one. Should be better than my Sony Ericsson one i use that the moment.

     

    It should be bundled with the console instead though

  7. Farseye | Farseye

    • 2:34pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    wait Fenix, your going to buy SOCOM:Confrontation for $60 just for the headset? lol anyways cant wait! looks much more comfy then that ear aching warhawk mic :)

  8. Neameto | Neameto

    • 2:44pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    I might sell my warhwak headset to buy this one.

    Still, I like the X360 more. Not that I have one though!

  9. jicaley | UKMF-Jay

    • 2:46pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    The thing that bugs me about bluetooth headsets it the amount of time they take to SWITCH ON and OFF!

  10. T-Dogg400 | T-Dogg400

    • 2:49pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    Im buying the bundle, as long theres a headset with ii lol

  11. terminator12259 | tacitassassin25

    • 3:08pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    i will probably buy this with socom and use the one i got with warhawk with my phone

  12. Odium_Generis_Humani

    • 3:28pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    That looks EXACTLY like the Jabra BT5010, which I have, which works perfectly (I might add). Consider yourselves lucky if you gt the Blu-Ray and that headset.

  13. saso_7 | goose_7

    • 4:02pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    @carl.....you make a good point, it should be bundled with the system

  14. kevsmyname89 | Foran

    • 4:03pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    Headset looks very playstation, simple and stylish!

  15. NYFAN | Foran

    • 4:15pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    Now that is what I am talking about!!!!!

    Now I have not been keeping up with SOCOM: Confrontation as much as I should be but is it going to be like Warhawk where it is Online only with no Story line???

     

    OK never mind just read the additional info on the side there LOL

  16. Emo-Mercenary | Clarky-132

    • 5:38pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    I'll get it, depending on how long it will last talk time

  17. Ljwinter | Ljwinter

    • 6:24pm BST - June 27th, 2008

     Buying that for sure. FINALLY A MUTE BUTTON!!! 

  18. SonyJunkie | Bender6191

    • 6:47pm BST - June 27th, 2008

     I will be getting this, I need a bluetooth headset, and it looks nice, Hopefully the voice quality is good. Hopefully its not just a cheap one and actually works

  19. Denali2 | NEJI64

    • 7:08pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    yea i knew about that blu-'tooth to but this been a nice year for ps3in the stores and on the psn we have a exclsive coming out from sept to feb

  20. yungder | yungder

    • 7:17pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    my copy is already on reserve...i'll just use my existing headset right now though as it works just fine...

     

    PSN:  yungder

  21. Alpha2

    • 7:27pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    I can tell you right now, My headset has a similar ear speaker and it's not very comfortable atleast not for long periods of gaming. Keep that immind when you see it.

    Also, I'd expect to see that this is manufactured b another company like Jabra or Motorola, if it's a Motorola I'd suggest waiting for reviews before rushing out and buying this when you can probably get a better one for half the price.

    Also, also, Most Bluetooth headsets have USB plugs so you can already charge them via the PS3, you dont have to have a cradle for it.

  22. ChrisXL | ChrisXL

    • 7:43pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    $60 for that. RIP OFF

  23. volcom15 | yilbert14

    • 7:54pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    hows it a rip off it comes with socom, most games cost $60 so ur basically getting an official sony headset  for free

  24. CHRISBOSH | tatti

    • 8:01pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    Who cares bout the headset.

    Wat im lookin for is socom confrontation BABY!!!!!!

  25. -Raven

    • 8:11pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    My pre-order came up to $65.15 here in NY, but I'm just glad to be getting an official Sony headset.

  26. gingo | gingo

    • 8:24pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    psn id: gingo... i think i buy this separetely my headset just noe seens to not work properly and i could do with getting an official one

  27. Dr_tee18 | Drtee18

    • 9:19pm BST - June 27th, 2008

    sweeeett!!!!!

  28. edward_moffet | edd

    • 2:05am BST - June 28th, 2008

    im buying this game day one socom is a great series

  29. Battlebum | Maestro_

    • 3:02am BST - June 28th, 2008

    that is one sexy headset...

  30. zarajoe

    • 4:13am BST - June 28th, 2008

    From these two pictures it looks a lot better then the Warhawk mic, the dock is a nice feature as well.  Still if I was to buy a stand alone headset, I'd rather save and spend a little extra money on something that would be really comfortable.

  31. hmahmood | hmahmood

    • 7:57pm BST - June 28th, 2008

    nice!

     

  32. bluemonkeypet | sponge-man

    • 4:24pm BST - June 29th, 2008

    There is already a headset with a mute button and good quality with a long speech thingy so it picks up sound much clearer its a gio something and its blutooth and not made for phones so its a gaming one

  33. Dogswithguns | Dogswithguns

    • 6:47am BST - June 30th, 2008

    I already have 3 blutooth headsets. I dont mind have this one too. this one looks the best.....

  34. killercop | killercop

    • 7:35am BST - June 30th, 2008

    FINALLY AN OFFICIAL HEADSET!

     

    That was about time!

  35. mikeb7975

    • 2:54pm BST - July 3rd, 2008

    I just preorderd the game because of the headset

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