- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
If I understand your question correctly, the answer is that if you already have the official microsoft xbox live headset adapter piece that plugs into your xbox controller's first slot, you can use any type of headset that has an earpiece, a microphone, and has the proper sized plug to fit inside the piece that you put into your controller. Yet, even though you may have the option to use various types of third party headsets to communicate on Xbox Live or in a system link session, I highly recommend that you invest in the Plantronics GameCom Halo 2 Edition xbox live headset. It is easily the most comfortable headset I have ever used, it clearly and crisply picks up the users voice, and comes with four different earpieces so each individual can find a type/size that fits them best. You can find it at just about any GameStop or Electronics Boutique right now. It's quite pricey at $50, but I definitely believe it is a sound investment when the amount of Halo 2 that is going to be played online is taken into consideration. It has the Halo 2 logo prominently displayed on its transparent green plastic exterior...the thing just looks cool - so go buy one RIGHT NOW so you can be the first person on your block to have it...and so your victims can clearly hear the voice of the person that sent them on "The Great Journey."