Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Surround Sound Headset Review @ DH

Zardon · Nov 19, 2009, 08:36 AM

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Today we are going to look at the Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Surround Sound Headset. Aside from being compatible with all PCs which feature multi-channel audio, it is fully compatible with both PS3 and XBOX.

Mourgolikos · Nov 19, 2009, 01:04 PM

Hmmm, Sharkoon's Xtactic or Logitech's G35?
Big question

Gastrian · Nov 19, 2009, 10:28 PM

The fact that it is Xbox360 and PS3 compatible alone is a big selling point for me as I game through the same monitor so having a single set work on multiple platforms is fantastic for a product like this.

Quick question. Can this headset support dual inputs? Can I plug it up to my Xbox360 and PC at the same time? Of course I don't want to use them at the same time but I don't want to have to keep unplugging cables.

henrybutt · Nov 22, 2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mourgolikos

Hmmm, Sharkoon's Xtactic or Logitech's G35?
Big question

I would say that for PC gaming, the G35 is the best option. If however you want to use the headset for more media based applications and gaming then I would recommend the Sharkoon.

henrybutt · Nov 22, 2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gastrian

The fact that it is Xbox360 and PS3 compatible alone is a big selling point for me as I game through the same monitor so having a single set work on multiple platforms is fantastic for a product like this.

Quick question. Can this headset support dual inputs? Can I plug it up to my Xbox360 and PC at the same time? Of course I don't want to use them at the same time but I don't want to have to keep unplugging cables.

No it doesn't support dual inputs. You will have to switch over the optical cable and plug the microphone cable into the inline control to change from PC to XBOX.

dannsd · Nov 26, 2009, 04:30 AM

I am looking to purchase a quality headset for PS3 and XBOX360. Has anyone tried Sharkoon and can review it a little further? Is it just a giant mess of wires?

What other headsets are there out there that can do that-- from google I have found just this Sharkoon headset and Tritton AV PRO.

Thanks

henrybutt · Nov 28, 2009, 03:27 PM

When using with consoles, the X-Tatic is far from a mess of wires, although it may have a couple more than your average headset. The headset requires one wire, plugging directly into the SCU, unless you are using an Xbox 360 where the microphone cable connects directly to the in-line volume control. If you're using it with a PS3 it requires a USB connection for the microphone from the SCU to your PS3. So altogether there are only 2 cables into the console and one for the headset when you are using it.

Hope this helps!

Nov 19, 2009, 08:36 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Surround Sound Headset Review @ DH Read The Review Here ________________ Today we are going to look at the Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Surround Sound Headset. Aside from being compatible with all PCs which feature multi-channel audio, it is fully compatible with both PS3 and XBOX.

Nov 19, 2009, 01:04 PM	#2
Mourgolikos HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greece, Salonika Posts: 342 Rep Power: 24 System Specs	Re: Sharkoon XTactic Digital Surround Sound Headset Review @ DH Hmmm, Sharkoon's Xtactic or Logitech's G35? Big question __________________

Nov 19, 2009, 10:28 PM	#3
Gastrian HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 105 Rep Power: 39	Re: Sharkoon XTactic Digital Surround Sound Headset Review @ DH The fact that it is Xbox360 and PS3 compatible alone is a big selling point for me as I game through the same monitor so having a single set work on multiple platforms is fantastic for a product like this. Quick question. Can this headset support dual inputs? Can I plug it up to my Xbox360 and PC at the same time? Of course I don't want to use them at the same time but I don't want to have to keep unplugging cables. __________________ Current PC Athlon XP 64 3200+ (S939) 2GB DDR RAM 128MB GeForce 6600GT Windows 7 Beta/Win XP Pro

Nov 26, 2009, 04:30 AM	#6
dannsd DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Surround Sound Headset Review @ DH I am looking to purchase a quality headset for PS3 and XBOX360. Has anyone tried Sharkoon and can review it a little further? Is it just a giant mess of wires? What other headsets are there out there that can do that-- from google I have found just this Sharkoon headset and Tritton AV PRO. Thanks

Nov 28, 2009, 03:27 PM	#7
henrybutt HardwareHeaven Reviewer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Posts: 15 Rep Power: 23	Re: Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Surround Sound Headset Review @ DH When using with consoles, the X-Tatic is far from a mess of wires, although it may have a couple more than your average headset. The headset requires one wire, plugging directly into the SCU, unless you are using an Xbox 360 where the microphone cable connects directly to the in-line volume control. If you're using it with a PS3 it requires a USB connection for the microphone from the SCU to your PS3. So altogether there are only 2 cables into the console and one for the headset when you are using it. Hope this helps!