PDP Headbanger Headset Review

Hey people, well today I finally got my hands on the PDP Headbanger Headset for the Nintendo Wii and I'm here to review it for you guys today. The Headset is partly due to PDP's Headbanger Audio and is a very welcome edition to the Wi's peripherals. This device will be reviewed based on the categories of Design, Performance, and above all Value.

Design: The PDP Headbanger Headset comes in two colors. White, which is the color of the default headset, and black, which is the limited edition version for the upcoming Call of Duty Black Ops. Overall the headset looks very nice. It features a 10ft cord and a beautiful aesthetic design that matches whichever Wii version you get. The black however contains the Call of Duty logo on it for an added custom feel.

The ear clip on the mic is very comfortable however, it doesn't place a secure clip onto your ear so severe head movement will cause it to move about a little. Also, the mic itself cannot be bent but is adjustable to move higher or lower in order to divert usage when needed. Also there is a control piece for the volume output from the headset and the main button for the mute function is also where the logo piece is. The headset connects via USB and is also compatible with PC/Mac computers.

Performance: This headset features a noise canceling microphone, I stearo level speaker and the sound quality truthfully is off the charts. Once you manage to get the device comfortably on your ear and start chatting with people you can see that the quality is clear and it almost feels as if the person is there. The speaker while it's sound is relatively good, It's not too loud and its not flawless in terms of feedback. At times you'll get the occasional static like feedback but that's far from often.

Again I used this on Skype on found near perfect quality. All my friends could hear me perfectly and vise versa. Due to the noise canceling mic your voice comes through beautifully which will be huge for gaming when Black Ops hits store shelves this coming Tuesday. I'll have more info on the in game performance once I pick up the game. However from whit I've done the Headbanger Headset is a competitor much above Nintendo's own WiiSpeak.

Value: The Headbanger Headset has a stronger market value against that of the WiiSpeak peripheral. With this headset you have more private gaming session ability with better quality for roughly the same price. It also features a strong lasting appeal as Black Ops is not the only game to feature this device. For a decent price of $24.99 you can't turn down such a rewarding offer.

The headbanger is a device among Wii items that gamers have been craving. Now that it's here it is looking to push online gaming on the Wii to new heights and is definitely an item to pick up if you're a competitive gamer.

Final Verdict: 9.7 OUTSTANDING