Plantronics GameCom X95 Wireless Xbox 360 Headset Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. The Headset4. Comfort and Performance5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

We found the GameCom X95 to be quite comfortable during use, largely thanks to the light weight of the headset.  This is one of the advantages of using AAA batteries as the headset's power source, rather than a heavier inbuilt lithium battery.

Plantronics have chosen to use cloth covered earpads which are favorable for long, intense gaming sessions. That said, they do pick up fluff and dirt quite readily and it can be difficult to shift if you don't brush it off quite regularly.  The headband is also padded, helping to improve comfort.

The earpads exert just the right amount of force to the sides of your head to keep the headset secure during use without causing discomfort if they're used for an extended period of time. Make sure you adjust the headband correctly, though, as it can become uncomfortable after a while if it's set too small.

We started our gaming tests using Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as first person shooters like this are played by millions of gamers across the globe. The headset has been well configured for gaming but we found that it didn't provide such an immersive experience as the GameCom X40.  Gunshots and explosions were not overexposed however, and we were still able to hear our footsteps and the sounds of those creeping up behind us.  We also tested the headset in Forza 3, in which engine sounds were reproduced accurately and clearly.

As with any stereo headset, the sound panning ability of the GameCom X95 is limited, albeit slightly better than just using the stereo speakers on our television.  The headset doesn't have any active noise cancellation but did a good job of blocking out external sounds when we upped the volume to a reasonable level.

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