So many gamers prefer their home surround sound systems over a good gaming headset. A surround sound system may do just fine when your in single player mode but when it comes to online game play it falls flat.

You like competitive game play, but do you really think your surround sound system is going to give you the advantage? If you answered "Yes" your dead wrong. Gaming headsets give you a much better edge over the compeition. You hear so much more with a gaming headset you'll wish you bought a pair years ago.

If your looking for a the competitive edge then checkout the AX 720 gaming headset from Tritton Technologies.

Product: Tritton AX 720

Pros:

• Independent volume controls allow you to adjust your sound leaves to your liking.
• The microphone can be adjusted for best performance when online or removed when in single player mode.
• Ear-cups fit over the ears and not on top, which allow for comfortable use if you wear glasses.
• Inline break-away cable allows you to keep your headset on if you need to make a quick pit stop or grab something from the kitchen.
• A 12.5-foot cable allows you to sit where you want (see Cons list below, though).
• Compatible with the PlayStation 3/Network, Xbox 360/Live, PC and Mac
• Decoder box allows for dual headphone output.

Cons:

• Decoder box only has one optical input, which makes it a bit of a hassle when switching the cable from the PlayStation 3 to the Xbox 360.
• The 12.5-foot cable can get in the way when sitting for a long time and if a kid or pet walk passed they can pull the cord with their feet.
• Certain PlayStation 3 game titles have audio issues until you adjust the sound settings on the PlayStation 3. This is more of a con for the PlayStation 3 then the headset itself but is frustrating when you don’t know of the issue.

Features:

• Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder
• Dolby Headphone / Pro Logic II
• Digital optical input connection
• Compatible with the PlayStation 3/Network, Xbox 360/Live, PC and Mac
• Inline controller with break-away cable design, independent game and voice chat volume controls
• Adjustable and removable microphone
• Cable Length is 12.5 feet

Is it worth the purchase? If you’re a gamer that spends a lot of time gaming online and own multiple gaming systems then it’s worth the money. The AX 720’s are the perfect alternative to the standard gaming headset that only provides voice chat. You don’t have to limit them to just games as they can be used for watching movies.

Where can I buy one and how much are they? The Tritton AX 720 gaming headset cost $129.99 and can be purchased at most major retailers or you can purchase online at TrittonUSA.com.