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These liveried Tritton AX-180 headphones are sold as Gears of War Stereo Headphones for the Xbox 360. The unbranded version can be used with the PS3, PC&Mac or the Xbox 360 nevertheless these ones seem to be restricted to Xbox 360 only. I undoubtedly experienced noise in them that made them unusable as a headset on my MacBook Pro. As a matter of fact, the microphone and USB output weren't even detected at a system level, only the audio jack plug functioned.

The purpose they're advertised

For the purpose they're advertised, these do an admirable job. They give good stereo output in other words probably in broad outline comparable to dedicated headphones in a similar price range however with all the added leads and plugs required to get them working then through the 360 too. They're wired so if you've got a pet dog or a toddler in the room, they do provide a tricky trip hazard yet there's a nice long cable.

This newly styled product refresh functions in much the same way however with a slightly sleeker, curvier, glossy look. It's a single ear headset or rather than headphones so your game audio will nevertheless have to come through your TV or sound system yet these offer clear, crisp, albeit phone-quality, sound for all your voice chatting needs.

If you've got Bluetooth on your PC, this is evenly at home working with Skype or any other VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) program to make calls as then as being handy to pair with your mobile phone for when you need both hands free. It's nevertheless a top quality headset that's easily as good quality as the mobile phone Bluetooth headsets that sell for upwards of £50-£80. Then worth the £25 or less you can pick this up for.

As for sound quality, it's very good. Anyway you look at it, you'll never get perfect audio through a headset, or through a VOIP service, nevertheless it's clear and loud enough and when paired with a Bluetooth compatible mobile phone it works perfectly so then too. Whether you're comfortable prancing around town, talking to your dear old Mum with a Modern Warfare headset on is up to you.