The original Xbox Live headset is made by Plantronics too but the design has all the strenght leveraged onto a small tab of plastic so the first time you catch it on your clothing or step on it... it is done for. Most the people we know who have Xbox have those headsets taped together. Another option is the MadKatz headset for $7. It really stinks. On one ear... falls off... hard to hear.Get this Plantronics M110 works with the Xbox as a replacement for a broken Xbox live headset because it plugs directly into the adapter that comes with the original Xbox Live headset. You have to take a sharp knife and shave off a small amount of material around the adapter jack so that it can be inserted fully but once you have done that you have great headset...great sound... everyone can hear you great!! The microphone outgoing volume is ajustable and it is a true noise cancelling mic so background sounds are minimized. Great product for Xbox.I bought it at RadioShack for $30 and regret that but you can find it on the net for half that price.