Alienware/ps3 connection

ironicdead · Dec 16, 2010, 06:49 PM

Hey, can you connect alienware tactx headset to a ps3. and if so how?

**MIG-31** · Dec 16, 2010, 07:00 PM

the ps3 don't have a 3.5mm Audio input so it won't go direct.I have the Slim so the only outputs are HDMI and Optical Audio out..

But as i don't know how you have set up the ps3 for audio is not easy to answer with very little info.

The only options i can think of atm is to use the 3.5mm output from the tv or an amplifier...

ironicdead · Dec 16, 2010, 07:09 PM

i use a hdmi for audio and video for my ps3 and also i want to be able to use the mic on my tactx headset

**MIG-31** · Dec 16, 2010, 11:17 PM

If it were a USB Headset then there would possibly be a small (Very Small) chance of working.

But as the PS3 don't have any other input ports other than the two usb's then i highly doubt there is a way to get it to work...

Headsets need an amp at least to work....

The only option would be a (PS3) Bluetooth compatible headset. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...dset&x=16&y=20

ironicdead · Dec 16, 2010, 11:55 PM

Alright thankyou for your help

ironicdead · Dec 17, 2010, 01:12 PM

Where can I get a USB adaptor for my alienware tactx headset

**MIG-31** · Dec 17, 2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironicdead

Where can I get a USB adaptor for my alienware tactx headset

Im in the uk..so my links may not be helpful. Which Country ?

TBH i still doubt even with an USB adapter the headset still won't work...! (Unless some one else knows)

EDIT: Looking around a hardware store i use it don't appear to be any adapter of this type...at least i can not find one...

As i gave you a link above its going to be Only PS3 Compatible headsets that only support the ps3...(Bluetooth Support)

[hobo]eclipse · Dec 17, 2010, 05:10 PM

the usb solution will work, however you will only get mic in with it, no audio out over the usb snd card. you will have to plug headphone 3.5 mm jack into the audio out on your tv.
refer here

Can you use USB Headphones with PS3? - PlayStation.com Forums

and

YouTube - PS3 surround sound headphones

disregard the chatter at end of vid about 5.1 and 2.1 snd, anything thru the 3.5 mm on your tv will be 2.0 stereo.

if your hdmi runs to a reciever and then hdmi to ps3, with your snd coming from reciever, you will need to use the reciever to plug the headphones into, with the mic jack still running to the usb snd card on ps3 for talk.

**MIG-31** · Dec 17, 2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [hobo]eclipse

the usb solution will work, however you will only get mic in with it, no audio out over the usb snd card. you will have to plug headphone 3.5 mm jack into the audio out on your tv.
refer here

Can you use USB Headphones with PS3? - PlayStation.com Forums

and

YouTube - PS3 surround sound headphones

disregard the chatter at end of vid about 5.1 and 2.1 snd, anything thru the 3.5 mm on your tv will be 2.0 stereo.

if your hdmi runs to a reciever and then hdmi to ps3, with your snd coming from reciever, you will need to use the reciever to plug the headphones into, with the mic jack still running to the usb snd card on ps3 for talk.

Interesting find and thanks for posting the links..

I never thought a USB S/C would be compatible..

ironicdead · Dec 17, 2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [hobo]eclipse

the usb solution will work, however you will only get mic in with it, no audio out over the usb snd card. you will have to plug headphone 3.5 mm jack into the audio out on your tv.
refer here

Can you use USB Headphones with PS3? - PlayStation.com Forums

and

YouTube - PS3 surround sound headphones

disregard the chatter at end of vid about 5.1 and 2.1 snd, anything thru the 3.5 mm on your tv will be 2.0 stereo.

if your hdmi runs to a reciever and then hdmi to ps3, with your snd coming from reciever, you will need to use the reciever to plug the headphones into, with the mic jack still running to the usb snd card on ps3 for talk.

thanyou for the links. and thanks MIG-31 for your help

Dec 16, 2010, 06:49 PM	#1
ironicdead HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Alienware/ps3 connection Hey, can you connect alienware tactx headset to a ps3. and if so how?

Dec 16, 2010, 07:00 PM	#2
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,818 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Re: Alienware/ps3 connection the ps3 don't have a 3.5mm Audio input so it won't go direct.I have the Slim so the only outputs are HDMI and Optical Audio out.. But as i don't know how you have set up the ps3 for audio is not easy to answer with very little info. The only options i can think of atm is to use the 3.5mm output from the tv or an amplifier... __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Dec 16, 2010, 07:09 PM	Thread Starter #3
ironicdead HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Alienware/ps3 connection i use a hdmi for audio and video for my ps3 and also i want to be able to use the mic on my tactx headset

Dec 16, 2010, 11:17 PM	#4
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,818 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Re: Alienware/ps3 connection If it were a USB Headset then there would possibly be a small (Very Small) chance of working. But as the PS3 don't have any other input ports other than the two usb's then i highly doubt there is a way to get it to work... Headsets need an amp at least to work.... The only option would be a (PS3) Bluetooth compatible headset. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...dset&x=16&y=20 __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here Last edited by MIG-31; Dec 16, 2010 at 11:24 PM.

Dec 16, 2010, 11:55 PM	Thread Starter #5
ironicdead HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Alienware/ps3 connection Alright thankyou for your help

Dec 17, 2010, 01:12 PM	Thread Starter #6
ironicdead HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Alienware/ps3 connection Where can I get a USB adaptor for my alienware tactx headset

Dec 17, 2010, 05:10 PM	#8
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Alienware/ps3 connection the usb solution will work, however you will only get mic in with it, no audio out over the usb snd card. you will have to plug headphone 3.5 mm jack into the audio out on your tv. refer here Can you use USB Headphones with PS3? - PlayStation.com Forums and YouTube - PS3 surround sound headphones disregard the chatter at end of vid about 5.1 and 2.1 snd, anything thru the 3.5 mm on your tv will be 2.0 stereo. if your hdmi runs to a reciever and then hdmi to ps3, with your snd coming from reciever, you will need to use the reciever to plug the headphones into, with the mic jack still running to the usb snd card on ps3 for talk.