Sony splashes official PS3 Bluetooth Headset in an Urban Camouflage color

PS3 Bluetooth HeadsetGamers indulging in titles such as SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Confrontation back in 2008 could avail of the official Bluetooth Headset for PS3 gaming console from Sony. Late last year saw the company unveiling a new version of the gadget dressed in a glossy black finish and sporting a slim form-factor. The company has now announced the official PS3 Bluetooth Headset drenched in an Urban Camouflage shade.

The year 2011 is set to play host to various new and exciting multiplayer shooter titles like Killzone 3 and SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals. In order to perfectly compliment the latest inclusions into the gaming arena, Sony has unveiled the offering complete with a disguise influence. The new color is a result of requests put forth by fans of these action games. Catering to their tastes, the company has painted the product with a militaristic hue.

As a post up on the official PlayStation blog suggests, the new communication device is packed will all the acclaimed features found packed with the sleek black model that unleashed last year. Players can expect a superior PS3 voice chat experience as the offering comprises integrated noise cancellation and Sony’s High Quality (HQ) mode.

While busy fending off enemies and trying to stay alive on the battlefield, PS3 owners can easily find the microphone mute button as it is strategically placed upon the headset. There is also an in-game headset status indicator and a charging cradle that can be employed as a desktop microphone. Other features include enhanced mobile phone feature support namely call waiting and 3-way calling. It offers up to 6 hours talk time as well as an operating range of up to 33 feet.

Action fans can acquire the official Urban Camouflage PS3 Bluetooth headset for a price of $49.99 (approx. Rs. 2,256). The device is due to flood GameStop shelves around North America simultaneously with the SOCOM 4 game launch. Come April 19, 2011 and players will be able to take complete advantage of the headset while indulging in the upcoming title as it is touted to feature 32-player online multiplayer action.