How Do You Use the PS2 USB Headset?

USB headsets allow you talk to other players while gaming.

Connecting a USB headset to your PlayStation 2 allows you to talk directly to other players in online multiplayer games, opening the way for quick, real-time strategizing as well as for quick, real-time trash talk. The Logitech USB PS2 Headset, Labtech USB 711, Labtech USB 712 and the Datel USB PS2 Headset are all PS2-compatible.

Instructions

1. Check your game's manual or look at its specifications online to see whether the game you want to play is compatible with headset audio.

2. Plug the headset into one of the USB ports on the front of the PS2. On a standard PS2, these ports will be in the blue plastic square on the bottom left of the machine when it is lying flat. They are marked by the three-pronged USB symbol.

3. Start your game. Sound will transfer to the headset automatically, but settings for activating the headset mic will vary from game to game. Check your game's manual for details.

Tips & Warnings

• PS2 headsets are also compatible with the PS3.

• Parents, be aware that online gamers are not the most demure of hobbyists, and the language in voice-chat-capable games can often get colorful. Make sure you're all right with your children hearing it.

References

• PS2 Fantasy: PlayStation 2 Online Gaming FAQ

Resources

• Sony PlayStation Official Site