Post by: Blue Plant on February 12, 2007, 06:20:51 AM
Elmsford (NY) - Turtle Beach today announced the availability of the Ear Force W3 headphones, a pair of wireless headphones designed for use with the Wii.
http://www.tgdaily.com/2007/02/12/turtle_beach/
I've heard pretty good things about Turtle Beach before, and that product name and price almost seals the deal. The behind-the-neck design looks pretty interesting. Can anybody recommend their products from personal experience?
Edit: Upon looking at their website, I noticed there's a corded headset w/mic for the DS Lite. Also found the product page for the Wii version.
Post by: Rhoq on February 12, 2007, 06:59:30 AM
Post by: Caliban on February 12, 2007, 07:11:07 AM
Post by: ryancoke on February 12, 2007, 08:32:50 AM
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Originally posted by: Caliban
I wonder if they would work on the DS Lite, or if the transmitter is small enough to not bother the handling of the DS.
How long are your arms that you need wireless headphones on a DS?
Post by: Blue Plant on February 12, 2007, 08:37:04 AM
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Originally posted by: ryancoke
How long are your arms that you need wireless headphones on a DS?
DS cookbook, mayhap?
Post by: ShyGuy on February 12, 2007, 08:44:04 AM
Post by: denjet78 on February 12, 2007, 08:49:36 AM
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Originally posted by: ryancoke
How long are your arms that you need wireless headphones on a DS?
I don't really see that as the issue. I'd be more interested in having one headset that would work with both my Wii and DS interchangeably. It's a peripheral that can go back and forth. Why shouldn't it? In fact, I'll be upset with Nintendo if they ever release separate headsets for each system. Talk about reaming your customers.
Post by: Ceric on February 12, 2007, 10:14:43 AM
Post by: MarioAllStar on February 12, 2007, 10:55:40 AM
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Originally posted by: Caliban
I wonder if they would work on the DS Lite...
Probably not. The fact that it works with a splitter cable means that it probably attaches to the Wii's RCA audio plugs, not your standard headphone jack (like on DS). You could buy some converters (or wires with different plugs), but it would be a pretty clunky setup. Plus switching between the Wii and the DS would require messing with the Wii's wiring every time.
If they release a made-for-DS transmitter and there is some easy way to switch between DS/Wii (optimally so that both can be running yet you only hear one), then it would work.
Post by: Caliban on February 12, 2007, 02:42:34 PM
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Originally posted by: Caliban
I wonder if they would work on the DS Lite, or if the transmitter is small enough to not bother the handling of the DS.
How long are your arms that you need wireless headphones on a DS?
I have the body of an ape, short body with long arms...j/k.
MarioAllStar: Oh, good point, I forgot about that the audio cables for the Wii are split...hm, I like your idea of having a separate DS-only-transmitter, then the headphones should have some switch or dial to tune in to either Wii or DS.
Post by: jasonditz on February 12, 2007, 03:29:43 PM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on February 13, 2007, 01:23:20 AM
Post by: Blue Plant on February 13, 2007, 06:25:50 AM
(Added to first post as well.)
Post by: Donutt007 on February 14, 2007, 11:33:01 AM
One: What makes this thing any different than any other wireless headset? True I haven't seen many over-the-ear (as opposed to over-the-head) wireless ones, but other than that...nothing.
Two: Does it transmit by infared or RF? RF is better because it doesn't need "line of site" but it does sometimes cause a little noise interferance. Also I wonder if it is IR, will it interfer with the remote
Three: Why did they have to make the base look so ugly? They should have at least used one that looked a little on the same lines as the Wii
And a statement.
Doesn't look like it does anything for the sound coming from the remote itself. So, sure it will cut out all the sounds of Zelda while your roommate is trying to study, but they still have to listen to Midna's little sinister laugh.
Think I'll be passing on this one
Post by: IceCold on February 14, 2007, 11:46:47 AM
Post by: Rhoq on February 15, 2007, 12:48:38 AM
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Originally posted by: Donutt007
Doesn't look like it does anything for the sound coming from the remote itself. So, sure it will cut out all the sounds of Zelda while your roommate is trying to study, but they still have to listen to Midna's little sinister laugh.
You could always mute the remote's speaker.
