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Released in late August 2008, the Plantronics Gamecom 777 is a USB headset aimed at gamers. Featuring Dolby Pro Logic II support, the Gamecom 777 creates a virtual 5.1 environment that improves the positioning and effects implimented in todays competitive games. As a USB device it is difficult to say how the Gamecom 777 can act as a high quality audio device due to the fact that most gamers require higher quality audio cards with support for EAX and other complicated audio technologies, but these advanced effects are compatible with the Gamecom 777 with it's analog inputs. Good isolation, sound quality, handy volume controls and a hide away boom microphone which allows for gamers to easily communicate with teammates without getting in the way all promise a winner, but the jury is still out.
MSRP $99.99
Release date August, 2008
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Features
- virtual 5.1 surround (Dolby Pro Logic II)
- Analog connections optional
- USB connectability (no soundcard required)
- In-line volume controls and mute
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Plantronics Gamecom 777
• Plantronics GameCom 777 Surround Sound Gaming Headset with Dolby Technology
• GameCom 777 Headset
UPC: 017229128439
EAN: 017229128439
MPN: GameCom 777
Competitors
Plantronics Gamecom 777 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $129.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- doesn't require a user to have a sound card (just a USB port)
- quality construction
- unidirectional, noise canceling microphone make it easy to communicate in game - even in loud environments
Cons
- cannot implement EAX 4/5
- cord is stiff and can be annoying
- software functionality is extremely limited
Plantronics Gamecom 777
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Logitech G35
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MSRP $249.95
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Very comfortable to wear
- Built in 5.1 decoding
- Adjustable mixing of voice chat and game sounds
Cons
- Pricey
- no equalizer
- They're wired
Plantronics Gamecom 777
vs.
Astro A40 Audio System
MSRP $59.99
Released December, 2008
Pros
- microphone works well for voice chat
- microphone is very flexible
- sound quality is surprisingly good when listening to music
Cons
- height adjustment mechanism isn't smooth and difficult to get into the right position
- supra-aural cup design is extremely uncomfortable
- microphone is fixed to the left side
Plantronics Gamecom 777
vs.
Able Planet TL300
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- can use all of the superior options / technologies afforded by a full sound card
- can be used open or closed - open for communication and air or closed sound isolation
- the best headphone 5.1 surround implementation to date
Cons
- expensive
- only available from the manufacturer's website - expensive shipping
- microphone falls off the headset and swivels uncontrollably as your head tilts
Plantronics Gamecom 777
vs.
Psyko Audio Labs Psyko 5.1
Reviews
October 20, 2008
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Pros
- appears very comfortable and made of
quality materials
- features in line volume and microphone controls
- does not have to be used as a USB headset (comes with 3.5mm stereo headphone and microphone jacks)
- good isolation for playing in louder environments like LAN parties
Cons
- as a USB headset it cannot implement EAX (requires advanced audio devices)
- impossible to find
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January 5, 2009
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Pros
- appears very comfortable and made of
quality materials
- features in line volume and microphone controls
- does not have to be used as a USB headset (comes with 3.5mm stereo headphone and microphone jacks)
- very comfortable to wear over long periods of time, even on larger heads (as mine, 24 inches)
Cons
- as a USB headset it cannot implement EAX (requires advanced audio devices)
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January 2, 2009
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Pros
- appears very comfortable and made of
quality materials
- features in line volume and microphone controls
- does not have to be used as a USB headset (comes with 3.5mm stereo headphone and microphone jacks)
- good isolation for playing in louder environments like LAN parties
Cons
- as a USB headset it cannot implement EAX (requires advanced audio devices)
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