Review: Steelseries Spectrum 5XB - Xbox360 Headset

Posted by Dexter K.

Saturday, 04 June 2011 23:09

Article Index
Review: Steelseries Spectrum 5XB - Xbox360 Headset
Features and Specifications
A Closer Look plus Photo Gallery
Testing - Music/ Movies
Testing- Gaming
Verdict and Conclusion

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Introduction

Steelseries has been a large player in the "gaming" headset market on the PC for a number of years now. They are highly regarded by professional and ameteur gamers alike.

Steelseries is looking to take that success they have had in PC peripherals and are starting to turn their attention to releasing console friendly audio equipment.

The cool thing about the launch of these items is that they are touted to be compatible with both consoles and PCs.

This lets gamers to use one headset for both their PC and Console. A pretty neat idea since it allows one to get used to one set and not multiple designs.

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For more information on Steelseries and their other products ... here's a little something taken from their website.

"From day one, SteelSeries has been focused on making professional gaming gear that provide meaningful benefits to gamers of all skill-level, with the most demanding being those gamers whose lively hood depends on the performance of our products. We believe, as most gamers do, in winning, not trying!

What originally began as a small two-person operation in Copenhagen back in 2001 has become a global leader in professional gaming products. SteelSeries recognized the need for superior, high-quality professional gaming gear that would give players a competitive edge.

Fast-forward to today, and we've come a long way since our first glass mousepad. We have global offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, providing an integrated portfolio of products designed specifically for gaming. Fueling our growth is you, the gamer! "

With all of the formalities out of the way, lets get onto the actual product. That's what everyone is here for, right?. Now let's take a closer look at the Steelseries Spectrum 5XB - Xbox 360 Headset.