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Customer Reviews

not the greatest

2008-06-20
i cannot get the phone part to work on my psp even though it does work. comfort is ok

Excelent work Sony!

2008-06-15
The headset works just fine, have a nice design and nice sound. I still think the PSP doesn't have enough sound power either on their built in speakers or headphones.

Don't buy this product unless you have a PSP-2000 w/ remote control

2008-05-17
I was excited to get this headset for my new PSP-2000 and get started calling friends overseas with Skype. I plug it in and the sound quality is great but nobody can hear me. Turns out, you have to have the remote control unit to use the microphone. So if you want to use it for skype buy the skype kit. Unfortunately they did not sell the skype kit at the time of purchase and I'm going to be out a few extra bucks buying more headphones I don't need, just to buy the remote. Since the remote is necessary, I don't know why Sony even markets this product individually. Lame. Boo, Sony. You take too much of our hard earned cash.

not for psp 2001

2008-04-13
Sony changed the plug on the PSP with the 2001 series. The original plug is thicker and has three contacts on each side of the rectangular part of the plug (3.5mm headphone jack is standard on both). The new plug is thinner and has more contacts (5 or 6.. I haven't bought a remote). I too bought a headset for skype but found that it was only for the old PSP.

PSP Headset

2008-03-31
Nice sound quality, but do not like all the cabling required to get it working.
I heard Sony is launching a newer one.

Very Uncomfortable, and requires additional purchase.

2008-03-14
PSP Playstation Portable Headset is a sleek accessory for use with today's hottest PSP titles, the PSP Headset offers communication features for all compatible titles.

great

2008-03-04
worked great once i got my remote so i could connect it to my psp 2000 vs

Decent earphones, decent mic, and not just for the PSP

2008-01-03
I have a PSP and a few games for it which benefit from the headset, and for that purpose it works nicely. The audio is somewhat lacking on bass compared to my other slip-over headphones and the mic is a little tricky to get in place every time I put these on. Aside from those issues they work fine when playing SOCOM/etc.; I can hear everyone and everyone can hear me.

However, this headset also has an additional perk which Sony probably should have made a bit more clear: it uses a basic "4-pole" stereo plug to interface with the PSP remote, the same plug configuration used in various portable devices and, most prominently, the iPhone. The plug even fits into the annoyingly small opening on the iPhone without the need for an adapter and gives you both headphone and microphone functionality, and since the audio quality is roughly the same between this headset and the iPhone's included ear buds (a little better actually) I have started using the headset in favor of the ear buds, which hurt my ears anyway.

As another reviewer mentioned you have to have the remote unit to use this headset with the PSP (at least to be able to use the mic) which costs roughly the same amount. If you didn't buy a PSP bundle that included the remote control the final price can wind up being fairly expensive for a simple headphone/mic combo, but unfortunately due to the proprietary nature of the port on the PSP you have little choice than to shell out the money. I have seen some third-party ear bud/mic combo units which plug directly into the PSP at stores like Gamestop/etc., but none of the slip-over variety and all of somewhat dubious quality. (Based on what I saw anyway)

I do think there's some room for improvement, particularly in the area of bass response on these things. I do however really like the fact that the headset is based on slip-over earphones, rather than ear buds or a fully connected headset, and the fact that it uses a standard (though somewhat uncommon) plug is a pleasant surprise from the typically all-too-proprietary Sony. Until some third-party comes out with a similar headset with more bass this is the headset to get if you plan on playing any SOCOM/etc. online.

Works great

2007-03-07
My husband is an avid SOCOM player. As most of you who play know, a mic is a must. When I purchased his PSP I noted that it didn't come with a mic and purchased this one. The only thing I didn't know is that you have to have the control piece or it won't work. He's had it for 3 months now and uses it 3 or 4 times a week, hasn't failed him yet.

Do not buy !

2007-03-04
JUNK! My mic doesn't work at all. The other reviewer is the only person that i've heard of that it actually works. I've read alot about other gamers casque mics not working either. Do not buy! Save your money. It also doesn't tell you, you need the psp remote that comes with the more expensive psp box. So i wasted 40 bucks on nothing!