Is it worth having the headset for xbl

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#1 qoakzmwisjxneud
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i want to get a headset for xbl but im afraid it will be like my old ps2(you have to hold down the button as you speak, which gets really annoying) with the xbl headset can you just talk without holding any buttons, which will create alot more talking to keep the game going, someone plz clear this up for me
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#2 J-Lem
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you can either turn it on so that you can talk non stop or you can turn it off and just listen but you do not have to push a button. I havent played my ps2 online in forever so i dont exactly remember the headset but yeah.
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#3 nnavidson
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.
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#4 dnathug
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.nnavidson

I find communication is key to any online team or any other online game. U should it's not as annoying as the PS2 one.

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#5 SymphonicWaves
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.nnavidson
Wrong. You will not get kicked for not talking. I haven't had a headset for the longest. And communication doesn't really matter when you play with random people in each match. You'll do fine without a headset.
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#6 sony_vaio
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There is NOTHING I hate more then getting in a game with someone online and they can not talk back to me.  GET ONE>
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#7 spidey008
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.nnavidson


This is true.
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#8 jmartinez1983
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.nnavidson
Yep, i know whenever I host I boot mic-less people. Most games I know of now don't need a button to talk, but games like Halo 2 let you talk in a proximity where anyone can hear you, then you can press the button to talk to your whole team. Having a headset is essential, period.
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[QUOTE="nnavidson"]Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.SymphonicWaves
Wrong. You will not get kicked for not talking. I haven't had a headset for the longest. And communication doesn't really matter when you play with random people in each match. You'll do fine without a headset.

I don't have a headset nor have I been kicked from any Gears matches.
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#10 CBScott
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Get the headset, you can use a headset that is compatible with cell phones as well
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#11 b11051973
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Just get a headset. They are cheap. If you don't like it, stop using it.
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#12 Spyder99945
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or just use your cell phone headset, works just the same
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#13 GAMECAMILLER
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.nnavidson
You usually won't get kicked from online games, it's just gonna be harder to communicate with peeps for sure. Having a headset makes multiplayer games feel better, since you are able to verbally communicate. People like to hear people rather then not hear them. Though some games like Uno, I never use my headset for. :P
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#14 kozzy1234
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.nnavidson


Yup... no mic on Vegas = Automatic ban
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#15 Magna_Man109
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Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.nnavidson
maybe on RSV, but i know for a fact that you won't get booted from Gears, unless you suck
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#16 vaejas
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I recommend playing competitive matches (Ridge Racer, etc) with players speaking foreign languages. Whether you speak or not it's quite entertaining and less distracting.
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#17 contaminated
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Yeah you needa headset it sucks being in a room where everyone is quit.
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#18 Riverwolf007
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or just use your cell phone headset, works just the sameSpyder99945

I think its the cell headsets with either 2.5 or 3.5 mm jacks.

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#19 TobyA
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Get the headset, you can use a headset that is compatible with cell phones as wellCBScott
really like what kind of headset?
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#20 killercuts3
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[QUOTE="nnavidson"]Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.SymphonicWaves
Wrong. You will not get kicked for not talking. I haven't had a headset for the longest. And communication doesn't really matter when you play with random people in each match. You'll do fine without a headset.

No. Actually, if you have played in real rooms (or serious rooms) then you would get kicked without a headset. 

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#21 caddy
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I would recommend you get a headset. They aren't expensive and they are very useful in some games. Communication is a good thing on xbox live.
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#22 Flaming_Ape
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In my opinion, it's not really needed, but it's being more and more used now of days so I dunno what the right thing to do is (whether or not to wear a headset).
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#23 SymphonicWaves
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I would recommend you get a headset. They aren't expensive and they are very useful in some games. Communication is a good thing on xbox live.Caddy06_88
No it isn't. You either get racist, or kids. What do you have to say on Xbox LIve that is so vital for everyone you run across to hear?
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[QUOTE="SymphonicWaves"][QUOTE="nnavidson"]Without a headset, you're going to get kicked from RSV and Gears of War matches.killercuts3

Wrong. You will not get kicked for not talking. I haven't had a headset for the longest. And communication doesn't really matter when you play with random people in each match. You'll do fine without a headset.

No. Actually, if you have played in real rooms (or serious rooms) then you would get kicked without a headset.



That is wrong, its discrimnation.
They suck if the kick you for not talking, Mybe your Vocal Chords were ripped out.......

I Dont talk during games, if im playing a team game, ill let the tohers know i have a mic, but i dont talk unless its needed.
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#25 caddy
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[QUOTE="Caddy06_88"]I would recommend you get a headset. They aren't expensive and they are very useful in some games. Communication is a good thing on xbox live.SymphonicWaves
No it isn't. You either get racist, or kids. What do you have to say on Xbox LIve that is so vital for everyone you run across to hear?

Well mostly i play with friends who i know and have a great laugh talking to. Gaming is fun, so i find it fun when online playing Gears with loads of friends and just having a laugh. There has been times with kids that act so stupid (not all kids on games are bad), any problems can be sorted with a simply "mute" option. I would rather talk with my team than be silent.

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#26 LTomlinson21
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When I play with someone and they don't have a mic, I find it annoying. Get one.
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#27 tribalTox
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ya u do need one..and please "SHOW ME YOUR LIGHTING BOLT!!!!"
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#28 -en-zo-
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Its all about communication if you like playing team games