Given that Xboxes are not currently portable, you might know some people - parents, usually - who see no use for a headset/microphone combination for gamers. Somebody should educate these quaint souls that gaming headsets have two purposes; first, to make it possible for players to communicate when playing online, and second, to undergo as much immersion as possible in the gaming universe they are occupying. Communication is possible with many game systems by employing either a real or virtual keyboard, however, typewritten conversation while caught in a skirmish is not useful.

The question of immersion might or might not sell you on the necessity of a headset. For a few people, the idea of separating yourself from your actual surroundings is part of Why Video Games are Evil, yet to the enthusiastic gamer, total immersion simply makes each game more engaging, and often improves their gaming. If you consider yourself a gamer, or you are merely in need of a present for one, in this article we have a few useful headphone models you might want to think about. A great model to look into is the Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphones.

The Razer Megalodon headset was never intended for the lightweight PC gamer. Its rather clunky old-school appearance is less than impressive, and unfortunately, it is expensive. Still, the Megalodon is lightweight, and the adjustable boom microphone could swivel around totally out if sight if you want. The Megalodon has an in-line command box which allows you to adjust the speaker sound as well as the microphone levels. The Megalodon offers more sound customization than will be generally wanted for gaming, yet if that's what you're interested in, these earphones could take good care of you - for around $135.

The Tritton AX 720 is nearly as costly as the Megalodon, but is significantly more flexible. The Tritton is made to work with almost every gaming configuration except the Wii, and has a removable boom microphone. The sound options are as extensive as the controls found with the Megalodon, yet the headset may be significantly heavier. So, after near to 45 minutes of intense gaming, your skull may need a break, even if your mind doesn't. This product goes for around $125. Another nice model is the JVC HANC250 High-Grade Noise Cancelling Headphones.

The Logitech Gaming Headset G330 is considerably less expensive than our aforementioned models, and weigh practically nothing next to the other two. Keep in mind, though, smaller price tags and less weight usually mean fewer features. This product has the attached boom microphone, with a mute button, and the earphones themselves benefit from a volume knob and a noise cancelling capability. These headphones can not offer the sound quality that the Megalodon or the Tritton are engineered to, but for $49, this shortcoming may be easy to put up with. Make sure to take a look at Sony MDR-NC60 & JVC HANC250 models.

Gamers like their games, yet they like gaming gedgets just about as much. If you want to make an exciting pastime even more exciting, adding a good headset to your gaming system an ideal way to accomplish that. Simply make sure you understand what you need, and how much you are willing to pay for it.