USB headset will not work on game play on PS3

tech_no · 05-21-2009, 08:00 AM

Hi forum,
Just bought a USB headset for my son's PS3. It is a Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000. I plugged it into the USB port 1 on the PS3 and then went to Settings: Audio Settings and I found my device on input and output device ok. I set my microphone level to the highest and I could hear my voice on the headphones clearly and it showed on the bar meter well.
I selected ok and then started my game, but no sound can be heard through the headphones.
Is it that this type of headset is just not compatable with the PS3 or have I missed something out? There is an inline control on the headset; when you press mute a light comes on and it has a volume control on it, but you cannot alter the volume on game play and its the same with mute on or off.
Has anyone any ideas please? Thank you.

gamer(ps) · 05-21-2009, 05:01 PM

k my first suggestion is to take another read at that microsoft lifechat, most microsoftn lifechats are for xbox 360s, then if it is compatible, go to the input output settings, and set both of them to the mics name. Then talk through the mic, you should see the mic lvl go up.

tech_no · 05-25-2009, 03:59 PM

Thank you for your reply gamer(ps) and sorry for taking so long to answer you.
The LifeChat range of headsets are designed for a PC, mainly for skype. I think you are thinking of X Box Live Chat.
I did get the microphone level going up and down as I was speaking and could hear myself talk when on the settings page, but unfortunately it just wasn't compatable with the PS3, so no sound on gameplay.
I toook the headset back and got my money back. I see Logitech make a wired or bluetooth headset for PS3's.

Steviee · 05-26-2009, 02:51 AM

Hi Tech No

I went searching for you and i found a post that may help you.

Quote:

I am wondering the same thing about the first part, as for the second part the headset is great. I was skeptical at first, but wow was i shocked when I plugged it into my system and started using it for gaming/movie watching.

I believe the headset is absolutely worth the price, and if it does work with the PS3 then even better. I will be testing it tomorrow probably though with my PS3, at which point I can give a definitive answer if no one else can.

Sorry I can't answer the first part better for you :(

EDIT: I would just like to note, yes the LX3000 does work. I hooked mine up today to test it out with a friend and the system immediately recognized it as the LifeChat LX3000. Once selected I could choose my volume level like normal, and go directly into a chat and talk away with the average clarity consoles offer.

So feel free to purchase the headset, it is a great headset. One downside is the fact it is designed to remove sound (outside sound) so you will have a hard time hearing your games with it on, if you are hoping to hear the games story/dialog while playing with a friend you will have to look else where, but honestly who's listening to a story when playing with a bud?

-Saint

tech_no · 05-30-2009, 06:17 AM

Thank you very much for your answer Steviee and I apologise for taking so long to get back to you.
I did think the microphone was good on this headset; you could hear the hiss of my wife ironing some distance behind me, it was so sensitive.
I thought the headset was uncomfortable to wear, but you cannot expect too much for £20.
I took the headset back to Staples and it was no problem getting my money back.
I think my son would prefer a bluetooth headset if possible. I have read on forums that people prefer the genuine SONY one but I am disappointed at its quality; that is the ear rubber support keeps falling off although it isn't broken. I think that the mcrophone on it is too far away from your moth too.
The main factor for not choosing the LX3000 was not being able to hear game play in the headset.
Thanks again for your research.

05-21-2009, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
tech_no Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plymouth in Devon Posts: 173 OS: Windows XP Home with SP3 My System	USB headset will not work on game play on PS3 Hi forum, Just bought a USB headset for my son's PS3. It is a Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000. I plugged it into the USB port 1 on the PS3 and then went to Settings: Audio Settings and I found my device on input and output device ok. I set my microphone level to the highest and I could hear my voice on the headphones clearly and it showed on the bar meter well. I selected ok and then started my game, but no sound can be heard through the headphones. Is it that this type of headset is just not compatable with the PS3 or have I missed something out? There is an inline control on the headset; when you press mute a light comes on and it has a volume control on it, but you cannot alter the volume on game play and its the same with mute on or off. Has anyone any ideas please? Thank you.

05-21-2009, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
gamer(ps) Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 32 OS: win 2000 me edition	Re: USB headset will not work on game play on PS3 k my first suggestion is to take another read at that microsoft lifechat, most microsoftn lifechats are for xbox 360s, then if it is compatible, go to the input output settings, and set both of them to the mics name. Then talk through the mic, you should see the mic lvl go up.

05-25-2009, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
tech_no Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plymouth in Devon Posts: 173 OS: Windows XP Home with SP3 My System	Re: USB headset will not work on game play on PS3 Thank you for your reply gamer(ps) and sorry for taking so long to answer you. The LifeChat range of headsets are designed for a PC, mainly for skype. I think you are thinking of X Box Live Chat. I did get the microphone level going up and down as I was speaking and could hear myself talk when on the settings page, but unfortunately it just wasn't compatable with the PS3, so no sound on gameplay. I toook the headset back and got my money back. I see Logitech make a wired or bluetooth headset for PS3's.

05-30-2009, 06:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
tech_no Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plymouth in Devon Posts: 173 OS: Windows XP Home with SP3 My System	Re: USB headset will not work on game play on PS3 Thank you very much for your answer Steviee and I apologise for taking so long to get back to you. I did think the microphone was good on this headset; you could hear the hiss of my wife ironing some distance behind me, it was so sensitive. I thought the headset was uncomfortable to wear, but you cannot expect too much for £20. I took the headset back to Staples and it was no problem getting my money back. I think my son would prefer a bluetooth headset if possible. I have read on forums that people prefer the genuine SONY one but I am disappointed at its quality; that is the ear rubber support keeps falling off although it isn't broken. I think that the mcrophone on it is too far away from your moth too. The main factor for not choosing the LX3000 was not being able to hear game play in the headset. Thanks again for your research.