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Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone |  | From: Microsoft Software
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $38.46
as of 11/21/2009 21:58 CST details
You Save: $21.53 (36%)
New (22) Used (4) from $19.99
Seller: Universal Mania
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1145
Platform: Xbox 360
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 6.5 x 2.5
MPN: N9D-00001
Model: N9D-00001
UPC: 882224940795
EAN: 0882224940795
ASIN: B002EWD09A
Release Date: August 12, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Color-changing indicator lights | | • | Sensors that detect when you lift or move the microphone | | • | A wireless connection to your console | | • | English,French, and Spanish |
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Product Description
Extend your vocal range and brighten any performance with Xbox 360 Wireless Microphones. Your inner rock star will bask in the lights that flash on each handle. You don't want to be tied down, the wireless microphone gives you more room to work the room.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Beware of Lag issues with Rock Band games September 29, 2009
J. Hunter
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
First thing's first: On 9/25/2009, an update was released to enable functionality of this microphone with all Rock Band games (thus, previous reviews mentioning that issue are now moot). I can confirm that the mic now does "work" with all Rock Band games.
However, the functionality of this microphone is utterly horrid (with the Rock Band games). In short: there is a very noticeable lag when singing into the microphone. The lag causes you to hear an echo when singing in game and causes your timing and pitch to go out of whack - making it near impossible to play songs on harder skill levels. In order to confirm that there was definitely an un-fixable issue with the wireless microphone, I did a little test and played a specific song on both the stock/corded and wireless microphones (both multiple times). Each time, I got double (sometimes triple) the score with the stock/corded microphone. It appears that the lag introduced by the wireless microphone is throwing off the timing, and it may have an issue with the pitch as well (however, I can't confirm the latter).
Let me stop for a second and state that I have exhausted all avenues of trying to correct this problem. I've tried calibrating the audio/video lag in the Rock Band settings, and I've tried switching audio sources (from TV to receiver). This lag issue is a result of a poor wireless connection between the microphone and the game console - meaning that no in-game setting can fix the issue. It should also be noted that numerous users on the Rock Band forums are complaining about this very same issue with both the wireless microphone and the "Lips" microphones.
Is this something that can be corrected through a future update? doubtful. First of all, the issue is likely hardware related. If there is just a laggy connection between the microphone and the xbox, then no software can fix that. Further, it took about 8 months since introduction for Rock Band to issue this update (on 9/25) so I highly doubt that their development team is going to jump to fix this particular issue. Plus, the microphone still "functions" - it's just a much worse experience than using the corded microphone.
So in conclusion, I absolutely recommend against purchasing this microphone. At $50, you're paying a lot of money to remove the wire from your existing microphone. If the thing doesn't work just as well as your corded mic, it's certainly not worth $50. Also, if you're really into getting high scores through the vocal sections, you will encounter nothing but frustration with the timing issues. Personally, I rarely even sing and I couldn't deal with the lag and the echo, so I know that it'll really irritate the hard core singers.
If you absolutely must go "all wireless" with your Rock Band setup, I'd advise you to wait and see if Rock Band officially announces a fix. If not, make sure you have an easy means to return the mic in the event that the lag affects you.
Happy gaming!
 Best Microphone on the market September 29, 2009
W. Choi
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Ignore the previous reviews on this product. Harmonix released a patch on 9/25 which allows the microphone to be compatible with Rock Band 2. This is now the best microphone on the market for the 360.
 Great mic, horrible price September 14, 2009
D. Holaway (Decatur, AL)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
First off, the quality on this mic is quite good. I feel that it is superior to the mics that come with both Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and is wireless to boot. I haven't played with these mics in the Lips game yet, but the video that shows how the lights work is very cool. Not only do they respond to music in the game, they also serve as indicator lights (On, Connecting, Low Battery, etc) so that you only need the one button on the mic.
However, I think it is beyond ridiculous that ONE mic is more expensive than TWO mics and a GAME! [...] get a second mic and a game. Don't need a second mic or the game? Take them to Gamestop or sell them online, or just keep it as a spare. I personally bought the dual mic package so that I could add them to my single wired mic to sing the 3-part harmonies in The Beatles: Rock Band.
Mic Quality/Cool Factor: 5
Price: 3
Overall: 4
Don't buy this single pack, buy the Lips bundle pack. You won't regret it!
EDIT: It appears Amazon has since raised the price of the Lips bundle, and lowered the price of this single mic. Therefore, I've given an extra 2 points to the overall rating but haven't raised it to 5 because I still feel the price is too high.
For those reading other reviews, these mics do in fact work with Rock Band 2 IF AND ONLY IF you get the patch that was released today September 25, 2009. This patch adds many new features that you can read about on the Rock Band forums. There's no reason not to buy this mic now (except the price)!
Mic is a great mic, but No Rockband 2 yet September 12, 2009
Steven F. Ferraro
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
The microphone works really great with the Lips game, but there is no plug-in for Rock Band 2 even though it clearly states it on the box. I bought the wireless microphone specifically for Rock Band 2. As usually Microsoft does not come through. I feel there should be a class action law suit against Microsoft for False Advertisement if they do not release the plug-in in a timely matter. It clearly states on the box Rock Band. Another $50.00 wasted on a product that does not work.
 Working Great but not with Rock Band 1 or 2 yet... August 29, 2009
Mark V. Velazquez
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I actually love this Mic and if it weren't for some key features I would of returned since it currently has not been patched to work in Rock Band 1 or 2. Hopefully by the time the Beatles Rock Band comes out this will be working.
Pros:
Battery Life lasted about 3 weeks and has a sleep mode when not being used.
Material is nice to feel and it's pretty durable.
Wireless works fine and it's range is a lot more then I ever needed.
Looks great with the lights but they only really come into play with the game "Lips" by Microsoft.
A lot better then the standard Mics that ship with most Rhythm games.
Has a motion sensor in it which some games take advantage of.
Cons:
A little tricky to sync at first but after that I never had a problem.
Does not work with Rock Band yet. (apparently this shouldn't be an issue by mid-late September.)
The top of the microphone twists off so you can put in the batteries. It locks in but always feels loose.
The base is little thick. If you use a Mic stand make sure you have a Microphone clamp to hold it.
Happy with my purchase overall but I really want to test this thing out in Rock Band.
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