The Blu-ray retail version of SOCOM Confrontation will include a Bluetooth headset. However, expect something much classier than the one included in the Warhawk bundle so long ago. This one is made specifically with gaming in mind -- and as such, earns the official PlayStation branding. The headset, which will also be available seperately from the game, is designed for long use and even includes a much-needed Mute button, a feature uncommon to most Bluetooth headsets. The device will also include a USB cradle, so that it can be charged via the PS3.
While neither the design and price have been completely finalized, Sony plans on pricing this quite competitively. From the looks of its quality, we believe Sony will charge more than what they did for Warhawk.














Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
6-27-2008 @ 12:20PM
Anton Chigurh said...
First line edit > Blu-ray headset? or Bluetooth headset?
Feel free to delete this comment afterwards. ^_^
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6-27-2008 @ 12:35PM
Andrew Yoon said...
I meant to say Blu-ray retail package. Whoops. Fixed.
6-27-2008 @ 12:20PM
tretle said...
can it really play blueray's, lol :)
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6-27-2008 @ 12:22PM
lucky_7s said...
any news on a estimated release time?
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6-27-2008 @ 12:24PM
shato said...
blu-ray headset???:O that technology es new to me XD!!!
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6-27-2008 @ 12:25PM
John said...
What exactly is a Blu-ray headset?
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6-27-2008 @ 12:27PM
TheSh0wstopper said...
"include a Blu-ray headset"
Wow Sony is really pushing the envelope with technology this generation. Blue tooth is soooo last gen.
-TheSh0wstopper
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6-27-2008 @ 12:45PM
bizdady said...
I miss the old ps2 socom headset that i had to keep together with eletrical tape lol
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6-27-2008 @ 12:50PM
LS said...
I still use my Socom 1 headset to this very day. Nice bit of kit back then, so I expect this BT version to be a sound investment too
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6-27-2008 @ 12:57PM
Nathan said...
I've already talked to people at GameStop (which are taking pre-orders for SOCOM) and they said the pricing they're receiving is $59.99 retail (with the headset). I don't know if that will change at a later date, but that's what it's going for now.
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6-27-2008 @ 3:50PM
wisconsinista said...
Wow that's not competitive at all. Google the BT125 -the warhawk BT headset and you should be able to get it for $20 as I did. Works great for it's purpose. $30 price premium to plug in to ps3 it seems if Gamestop is to be trusted.
6-27-2008 @ 5:52PM
Phoenix said...
That's WITH a game. Not just the headset.
Bit more competitive now, isn't it.
6-27-2008 @ 8:17PM
Nkosi said...
The game w/o headset is going for $36.99 on Newegg and $56.99 with it.
A $20 bluetooth isn't bad right? Especially one w/ a mute button.
6-27-2008 @ 10:43PM
Nathan said...
I don't know how they can sell the game without the bluetooth headset seeing how they've said on numerous occasions that the retail version will be bundled with a headset. So unless they've changed their mind in the numerous interviews, I'd go with GameStop since they're usually pretty accurate on prices and dates.
6-27-2008 @ 11:41PM
Paul said...
It's a nice package deal.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000ZKA0KA/pasbl01-20/
6-27-2008 @ 1:06PM
McKey1991 said...
It looks very good. I'll be picking it up.
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6-27-2008 @ 1:11PM
shato said...
i'm not a socom fan, but i'm buying it for the headset although it isn't a blu-ray headset after all XD
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6-27-2008 @ 1:48PM
Carney said...
I went through the trouble of getting the Blu-ray Warhawk rather than the download in part because I wanted the headset. But I've never been able to get the headset to work. I follow the instructions on the little yellow piece of paper but the menus in the PS3 don't even correspond to what it says should appear. Has there been a system software update that has significantly changed the menus since the game's release?
Anyway I'm still hobbled online from not being able to talk.
Maybe I'll pick this thing up.
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6-27-2008 @ 2:09PM
phuphroo said...
blu-ray headset lmao! wow, that sure caused a disturbance in ps3fanboy!
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6-27-2008 @ 2:59PM
ImBakinBacon said...
Omg. That is so sexy.
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