Datel's Bluetooth headset unhooks your 360

Ok, so it requires a dongle, big deal? We just think it's funny that Datel, the hacky console accessory manufacturer extraordinaire has an Xbox 360 Bluetooth headset long before Microsoft's own wireless headset is due to hit shelves. Assuming, of course, that Datel fulfills their June 30th pre-order launch date; apparently the first release listed for this thing was March 17th, and Datel doesn't even officially acknowledge the product on their site. And on top of all that, then you're gonna have to deal with the £59.99 ($110 US) price, and the fact that it's on Amazon UK, bucko. But we figure if you're willing to pay $110 for a wireless headset, none of this business should be all that daunting for you in the first place, right?

[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy]

[GearGuy @ Jun 26th 2006 10:49PM]

*cough* mockup *cough*

I used to work for one of Datel's competitors, and if this is all they're showing, I wouldn't be holding my breath waiting for it to arrive at the end of June.

[Micrsoft Rep....? @ Jun 26th 2006 11:05PM]

So, maybe if Microsoft was smart they would've included bluetooth into their gaming system so no "dongle" would be required...that be the smartest, and most frickin' obvious thing.

[Guruboy @ Jun 26th 2006 11:08PM]

It is a Bluetooth headset, but that price for a headset exclusive to one console is staggering! I'm never buying a headset for my console if it only works for that console, especially at that price.

[Shaun B @ Jun 26th 2006 11:15PM]

bluetooth? just like wireless one ear only. hmm... i would rather buy turtle beach X2 wireless.

[Arjun @ Jun 27th 2006 12:29AM]

If they were smart, they would sell that dongle by itself, considering most of us have Bluetooth headsets for our phones.

[liquid @ Jun 27th 2006 2:09AM]

funny thing is, you can get this headset from motorolla for like 50bucks or less (i have 2), from the looks of the pic the only thing they added was the little piece that looks like it has an audio plug on it. Unless they configured/locked the headset to only work with the 360 looks like its a standard bt headset. An old one at that.

[GhostDoggy @ Jun 27th 2006 6:57AM]

This is an insult considering that many bluetooth wireless headsets for the cell phone are under US$50. Its almost as bad as Ubisoft charging people $15 for additional download content when for years its been free. Poor Xbox 360 players (me, included).

BTW, sorry for the multiple postings. I just realized the left/right diamond brackets cause a trancation in posting.

[justin j @ Jun 27th 2006 8:10AM]

I'm a little late
I would like to get a headset to try out this google talk and skype, AND use it for my mobile phone.
Any suggestions?
I trust engadget readers before some review from last year.
Thanks [e-mail]

[cycomachead @ Jun 27th 2006 11:42AM]

when I 1st saw the pic, it looked like Moto redesigned the headset my dad has
Seriously selling the little dongle would be a good idea
Or M$ should allow you to plug in a little D-Link USb adapter (but idon't know if there are USBs on the 360)

[Sukato @ Jun 27th 2006 5:25PM]

Um, Guruboy, what other console even needs a headset? I don't see what the problem is with just having an Xbox headset...

[Tim @ Jun 28th 2006 6:39PM]

Piece of crap Motorola HS820 headset packaged in a Datel box for $110? No thanks.

[Nick @ Jan 24th 2007 4:17PM]

I am wondering if you could use this with your X360 with the dongle, and then use it with your PS3 as well without the dongle and just pairing it to the built in BT in the PS3?
I'm looking for an all in one solution headset for both systems and this is the best I've seen, if it would work.