Microsoft Wireless Headset for Xbox 360

I have owned my Microsoft Wireless Headset for about 4 months now. Overall, it is a quality product, with some benefits, and of course, some downfalls. First of all, the wireless headset is battery powered buy its own built in battery. This means when it dies, and you're still online playing, you have to hook up its USB cable, and charge it from the Xbox 360. While charging, the headset CANNOT be used. I find this a major disappointment. Also, the headset seems to pick up more background noise than the wired headset. The final little detail that I don't like about the wireless headset is its range. With my wireless controller + WIRED headset, I could walk approx. 25 ft around my house, and still chat on xbox live while I grabbed a snack, or did whatever I needed to do. Going approx. 20 ft with the wireless headset causes it to cut out. My last complaint is one i have experienced while gaming, and I suppose applies to "serious" gamers. With the WIRED headset, to mute the microphone, you simply flick a switch where the headset plugs into your controller, with the WIRELESS headset, you must press the on/off button that is located on the headset. This action of taking your hand off the controller to mute yourself can seem annoying (at least to me, anyway) But, there are some perks to the wireless headset, such as:
- Fits snugly around ear
- Wireless - No tangles, no wired hassle
- Supports up to four wireless headsets at once
- Convent on/off button and volume control, complete with a little beeping reminder that tells you you have your mic muted.
- complete with a series of beeps telling you your battery is low

Overall, this product is nothing special, but if you're like me, and can't stand the mess of wires, then this product is for you. If you're contemplating about shelling out the extra 20-30 dollars for this product, however, don't bite. Stick with the wired controllers. No need for charging, and they work just as well, if not better.