thinking of picking of MAG is a headset necessary to start off??

I dont wanna spend the cash, unless someone can point me in the right direction to where I can get a descent headset for MAG thats not too pricey

Well you can get them cheap off of Ebay. I got my Jabra BT125 for $12 brand new. BUT, you don't really need one to start off. It's not completely necessary unless you're in a commanding role, which won't happen right away. Still, I would get one when you can.

buy the official playstation mic.

It is by far the best one that I have used and hear others using.

i have also got the jabraBT 125 and find it does a great job at a great price:P i have had MAG since launch and get a headset as soon as you can as its supposed to be a team based game

Please get a headset! You can go a few days without it, but this game is a communicating game. Without a mic, it won't be nearly as fun. Try and get the Official PS3 Headset. It's godly.