How Bluetooth Headphones Have Changed the World of PC Gaming

July 6th, 2010

The world of PC gaming interacts very dynamically with new technologies and innovations. When an invention hits the market, you can be sure that the PC gaming industry won’t be left behind in adapting the new invention. Take the case of bluetooth headphones, which the PC gaming world immediately made use of almost as instantly as it arrived.

There are a number of factors that can make your PC Gaming experience remarkable. First, of course, is the game itself. You have to love it. Then there’s the graphics. People are visual beings. They react to what the senses perceive. One very influential sense is that of sight. It makes a game more alive, interesting, enticing and exciting. From the characters’ appearance, to the settings where the characters move, to the colors, icons, and navigating cursors–these enhance your visual experience of gaming.

Another aspect of good PC gaming is the authenticity of clear-crispness of the sound effects and background music. Whether playing cooking games, puzzles or war-based games, the high definition sound quality just makes a lot of difference in your gaming experience.

Because of this, developers have constantly innovated gaming gadgets to suit the needs and likings of gamers. They want to make the gamers feel more alive and in character when playing. PC gaming has grown to become a large market among the youth worldwide. And, so much consideration has been placed on making inventive products that would amp up anyone’s gaming experience.

One concrete innovation is bluetooth headphones. Some are used as accessories for mobile phones, entertainment systems, and computers while some have been crafted especially for gamers of different PC games. This device provides for wireless connectivity.

Bluetooth headphones available in the market get rid of the wires that can sometimes mess up with the keyboard and mouse or joystick you use in playing. Also, they give you a higher-quality voice compared to ordinary headphones. They also have playback and recording features if ever you would want to record a conversation. The high-voice definition quality allows you to talk to your allies clearly and avoid misunderstanding.

If ever you are playing a team game, you can efficiently execute your gaming strategies with the rest of your team. When the sound effects and backgrounds are very audible and realistic to hear, you become more engrossed in the game and you can feel your character more.

Now when you become tired of wearing the headphone already, you can dock the headphone on its holder or cradle. You need not worry because it can also serve as a speaker and microphone at the same time. Another advantage is that most headphones can be charged via the Universal Serial Bus of your computer. If you are not gaming, you can also use this Bluetooth headphone on your mobile phone to answer calls and play music from your MP3 player without having to use those annoying and bulky cords.

The world of PC gaming truly is a fast-changing world. Today, especially with bluetooth headphones, gaming has become more realistic, more fun, and more interactive.

Playing Computer Games With Bluetooth Headphones

June 25th, 2010

In the field of computer gaming, the new “in” thing today is using bluetooth headphones in playing computer games, which have become more and more interactive. Since a bluetooth headset is very handy, you might as well figure out how to configure your PC so that you can use your headset while playing. The following configuration guide is for systems running Windows XP, but the process for other Windows versions may be similar.

  1. Turn your computer on and then go to Control Panel. After that, look for the Bluetooth Devices section and double-click on the icon. This will configure your Bluetooth device to the PC.
  2. Click on the Options tab. Then, turn to “Turn Discovery on”. This part will help your computer find any bluetooth device within its range.
  3. Check the box “Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer.” The reason why you have to check this box is that if this is left unchecked, the headset you’re using will not be connected to the computer because it doesn’t have the permission to do so.
  4. Then, you have to turn on your bluetooth headset so your computer can find it.
  5. Next step would be opening the Bluetooth Settings and then clicking Add. When you do so, the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will open.
  6. Search for your own bluetooth headset. You can do this by selecting in the wizard “My device is set up and ready to be found” and then by clicking the Next button. When an icon for your own headset appears on the screen, that means that the device has been connected and found.
  7. Click the icon for your bluetooth device on the screen. Then click Next. After that, you have to type the passcode of your headset. In most cases, the fixed and standard passcode for bluetooth headsets is either 0000 or 1234. Check your manual, though, for the right passcode. After doing all these, your headset will appear in the Bluetooth Devices list.
  8. Open My Bluetooth Places and configure your computer to use the bluetooth headset you are using for audio functions.
  9. Right click the icon for of your headset and select Connect from the menu list.
  10. Accept the connection after hearing the beep.

After following these simple steps, you can now use your own bluetooth headphones in playing your favorite computer games.

Using Bluetooth Headphones with Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)

June 16th, 2010

Sony’s PlayStation 3 (PS3) is one amazing game machine that is popular among gaming enthusiasts. It has wireless game controls, WiFi support, broadband Internet connectivity, hard drive support, and fast processing power. While PS3 gaming can be fun with sounds coming out of surround sound speakers, there are times when you would want to keep your gaming privacy. In this regard, what makes the PlayStation 3 more wonderful is that you can play interactive games while using bluetooth headphones, which gives you wireless convenience.

Setting up your bluetooth headphones for use with your Sony PlayStation 3 is also a breeze. All it takes, at the most, is just three steps: bonding your devices, testing the volume, and further configuration of sound input and output.

Before you begin, you should be aware of the compatibility issues between your headset brand and PS3, as some bluetooth headsets may not work with the PS3. Some bluetooth stereo headsets may not work with the PS3, but if you can get them to work or be compatible with your TV set or your stereo receiver, you may be able to pull it through. Also keep in mind that PS3 has support for bluetooth version 2.0, which should be backwards-compatible. Last of all, you can only use one bluetooth accessory with the PS3 at a time.

Next, you need to fully charge your headphones first. Your headphone user’s manual should be able to give you the instructions. Then, turn on the headphone into pairing mode. Again, your user’s manual should be able to assist you here. Pairing mode will allow the PS3 to discover or detect your headphone. Then, bond the two devices. On the Settings tab in the PS3′s Cross Media Bar (more commonly referred to as the XMB), look for the Accessory Settings menu and select Manage Bluetooth Devices. You will be presented with instructions that will you guide you from detecting your headphone to bonding it with your PS3. The instructions are self-explanatory and easy.

Test your connection once pairing is complete. To do that, select Audio Device Settings from the Accessory Settings tab on the XMB. From there you can change the output and input volume, as well as test whether your headphones are properly paired and are functional.

For completely wireless gaming pleasure with your Sony PlayStation 3, you should try using bluetooth headphones. With the tips in this article, setting up your system will not be hard to do.