Cans are so hot right now; the bigger and gaudier the better, because nothing says "Don't talk to me" like giant domes covering your ears. Creative's latest set, Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MkII, don't really have much to offer in the flash category and certainly aren't excessively sized, but for serious gamers they seem to be a solid option and just the thing to keep your mom from interrupting your session. Shipping next week for $99, they offer an over-ear design with memory-foam surrounds and a sophisticated but not particularly flashy look that says "I want to look cool while wearing these, but I'll leave the chrome to my CPU fan, thanks." They sport a detachable boom that has not one but
two microphones in it and some apparently fancy-schmantsy processing that can discern your howl of war from your dog's howl of neglect, meaning your CS teammates hear only the former. Unfortunately we weren't able to try that out for ourselves, so we'll have to see how well that pans out in the real world. The set uses the standard jumble of 3.5mm audio jacks to connect to your machine, but a Creative rep was kind enough to disclose plans for a USB version that'll work sans-soundcard. That model is due sometime next month for a $30 premium.
posted June 4th 2009 5:36PM
I sure hope that's a typo >__>
It sure isn't
Sadly no, it is all painfully and grotesquely true.
What'd I miss?
Man what's up with all these ugly ass products coming out lately?
Somebody please design a headset sensible like the Sony 7506, but with a removable mic and windscreen. I've bought and returned four pairs of sucky "gaming" headsets in the past month. Either their mic sucks or their sounds sucks.
Dang. I just ordered the current gen for $80 2 days ago. This new one will be out by the time mine gets to me.
There's ALWAYS a person who "just ordered" the previous version of the product sequel announced in the article.
If you own a piece of 'Fatal1ty" licensed gear, you MIGHT be (but probably aren't, as it may be impossible) a bigger loser retard than "Fatal1ty" himself.
Sennheiser PC161: The only sensible choice.
I would highly recommend the Sennheiser PC350.
I refuse to buy anything that says "Fatal1ty" on it...
I refuse to buy anything that says Creative on it. I mean for $99 it should really include usb
$17 - Plantronics .Audio 510 USB
http://www.buy.com/prod/plantronics-audio-510-usb-ultimate-performance-headset-new-in-poly-bag/q/loc/111/202592133.html
When I have the money I'm going to buy, Astro A40 Audio System it's $250.00. The fatality series I think is just a hyped up marketing theme. Not the greatest I think out there.
More info on the Astro A40 headset
www.AstroGaming.com/Audio-System
The headset has good reviews. It's pretty good for a gaming headset.
my friend has this. its pretty sweet but im not sure if its $250 worth of sweet. he got them because they connect to his Xbox 360, not so much for PC gaming. there are many other cheaper alternatives. i'll stick with my $90 Razer Charcharias.
Yeah, except that Creative are a bunch of assholes refusing to support their own line of music players but making thousands of stupid iPod docks.
In interview after interview after interview with "Fatal1ty" it becomes clear that the guy is a douchebag of cosmic magnitude; a person devoid of any couth or class whatsoever.
I now understand why most everyone hates Fatal1ty.
The dude will put his name on any POS.
When will there be a decent wireless gaming headset?
Creative, Creative...of all the companies, do you seriously think there's a single soul out there who'd believe having one of these gimmicks would increase his gaming performance at all, just because it has "Fatal1ty" stickered on it? *sighs*
I am yet another Sennheiser fan! I still use PC130? from a few years ago. And for just listening I have HD550s from even more years ago! Go Sennheiser and its HARD to go back!
Creative... stop the Fatal1ty BS already.. we are not buying anything with Fatal1ty on it since it's a logo for POS, period.
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