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Sony testing ‘virtual reality’ headset

The forgotten fad of virtual reality gaming may be set for a surprise revival, with Sony confirming to Develop that it is experimenting on the technology within its studios. Mick Hocking, senior director at Sony Worldwide Studios, said that a prototype device used to test virtual reality also displays high-end …

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New official 360 headsets announced

Xbox 360 owners will be able to get their hands on higher quality first party headphones later this year. A new deal between Microsoft and Mad Catz will see a range of officially licensed headsets brought to market in time for Christmas this year. The products will be labelled with …

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Sony reveals 3D headset prototype

Sony has unveiled a 3D headset concept that could allow gamers to play future titles without the need for a screen. It is worn like a visor over the user’s eyes and shapes around their head with in-built headphones, reports VG247. It features two displays – one for each eye …

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Wii gets Black Ops headset

American peripherals specialist Performance Designed Productshas announced the launch of a branded Wii headset ahead of the arrival of Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops on November 9th. Called the Headbanger headset (pictured), it allows for multiplayer online chat in the Wii version of the shooter. It will hit US …

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New headset targets FPS gamers

A new headset that lets gamers listen to multiplayer voice chat and game audio is heading to market. Accessories firm I-Globe is targeting FPS nuts and fans of Halo: Reach, Medal of Honor and Call of Duty with its GX1 and GP1 Gaming Headsets. The GX1 Gaming Headset for Xbox …

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New tech to target Xbox Live potty-mouths

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has reportedly filed a patent for a new type of audio filter that can detect and scramble abusive language muttered by online gamers in real-time. Anyone familiar with Xbox Live will all too used to some of the foul language used by many gamers, which …

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