opa Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I have about $120 - $160 to spend and I am wondering if i would benefit from an Elite controller on xbox one or a good headset for Black ops 3? I would appreciate it if you guys could help me decide. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted January 19, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2016 I would go for a good headset. It can really immerse you especially in other games, plus makes it easier to hear where enemies are coming from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmDawgg Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Let us know what you have now. This may help us make a better decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opa Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 which headset do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asentrix Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 which headset do you recommend? Get a razer kraken chroma , got one and the quality is quite good , also very comfortable and looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Tough call there in my mind, especially if the game you are buying for is BO3. Sound whoring is a very large part of the game, but once you have the information, you need to be able to do something with it. Hence the catch-22. I don't believe that a standard controller is "enough" to play this game. I feel the same way about AW. Because of the movement, if you have to constantly take your right thumb from the stick to be able to boost and double jump, you are going to be ice skating uphill against someone with a controller that can do both at the same time (Scuf, Battle Beaver, Elite Controller). Those are just facts. You can try playing claw but that shit sucks and hurts my hand after a little bit. Having said that, I get a lot of kills by using my ears in this game. If you aren't running Dead Silence, you may as well be running around with one of those circus monkeys that clang symbols in your backpack. I chose to NOT unlock Dead Silence for my first prestige on XB1 and I have been hating life for minutes every game because of how loud my guy is crunching, crunching, crunching around all the time. Either one is going to give you a slight advantage and probably "help" you play a bit better. Both will help a little more than either by itself. I would say go with a controller first and then do some research on here in the number of threads about headphones (because they can get a little pricey). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 headset without a doubt, your headset will always 100% of the time give you an edge over those wothout one but a controller will only save you those times you need to jump and aim etc at same time without the tiny delay of moving you finger from button to analog stick and that wont be that often but you will always hear your surroundings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow5 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I would go with headsets first. You can always mod your stock controller into a scuf type controller with simple soldering and drilling. Lots of videos out there. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_Wildcats_Fans Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 +1 on good headset with Awareness perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The answer in reality is both but you only have one choice. You are on xbox you do not need to buy a new pad as you can remap the bumpers to reload and jump btw. I would suggest a good headphone and a mix amp but the price is getting over budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toby jugs Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 i use the sony official 7.1 ,about 80 quids worth, i used to have a 200 quid set and can't tell the difference i can hear a camper attempting to stifle a fart half way across hunted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConnor Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Headset. It's a more universal and long-lasting peripheral you will continue to use long after BO3, even CoD itself when it finally goes the way of the DoDo. Yes, a modded controller will help you in a 1v1, but the idea is to know where your enemies are BEFORE you get into a 1v1, so you can be ready for them, or flank them, prevent them from flanking you, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEH BUTCHER Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 A controller is way way way more important than a headset IMO. Sounds isn't as big of a deal if you have good map/spawn awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 A controller is way way way more important than a headset IMO. Sounds isn't as big of a deal if you have good map/spawn awareness. The new app for xbox allows you to remap buttons though, so the bumpers become reload and jump, or what ever you wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy clam Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I would also go the headset direction (along with a mix amp) there are quality headsets with in your budget. But your gonna have to shop around a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEH BUTCHER Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The new app for xbox allows you to remap buttons though, so the bumpers become reload and jump, or what ever you wish Even on a regular controller? I know they made the bumper jumper button profile to help people jump/aim w/o having to buy a customer or elite controller. Anyway my next upgrade is going from a TV to an actual monitor and then headset is probably the last on my list. I don't do very much standing still listening so while surely beneficial it's last on my list currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Yes you can customize a standard pad http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/customize-standard-controller-with-accessories-app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConnor Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Anyway my next upgrade is going from a TV to an actual monitor and then headset is probably the last on my list. I don't do very much standing still listening so while surely beneficial it's last on my list currently. As stated, a headset can be used in other games besides CoD and therefore, the sooner you get it, the more money's worth you will receive from it, if you want to look at it from that perspective? Also, Sound Whoring in CoD is still a thing. Not as much in AW, but now we're back to a "real" CoD game, and sound awareness can often make the difference between who gets the drop on who... Which negates the need for a custom controller if you catch them unaware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_Wildcats_Fans Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Even on a regular controller? I know they made the bumper jumper button profile to help people jump/aim w/o having to buy a customer or elite controller. Anyway my next upgrade is going from a TV to an actual monitor and then headset is probably the last on my list. I don't do very much standing still listening so while surely beneficial it's last on my list currently. Good point. The equipment that have made the most difference in my gaming, in order -1) change from high display lag TV to Benq monitor with low display lag 2) Netduma, 3) good headset and 4) good controller (originally scuf, but it breaks often and now waiting for my Battle Beaver Custom controller to arrive). FYI - I play with friends all over the US with GF off; therefore, Netduma is 2 and not 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Yes you can customize a standard pad http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/customize-standard-controller-with-accessories-app That's pretty cool. While I have reached a point where price isn't a concern on an issue like this, I can remember plenty of days when I would have thought this was a GOD SEND. That Z guy - He is one plugged in and well informed dude. Is he our Most Interesting Man?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That's pretty cool. While I have reached a point where price isn't a concern on an issue like this, I can remember plenty of days when I would have thought this was a GOD SEND. That Z guy - He is one plugged in and well informed dude. Is he our Most Interesting Man?? Lol, have you been drinking again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Lol, have you been drinking again Not since lunch, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just wondered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranium2001 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I see drinks involved again cranium, it skews the results of the thought process haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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