Battlefield 2 & Head Set $ 49.99 Pre Order

[BlackGlove]

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EBGames has a package deal for the upcoming release of Battlefield 2 (release date March?) which comes with hands free head set for multiplayer voice over. If you are planning on picking this title up on its initial release...you might as well get the head set too for the same price. Can't wait.

 

[TerryMathews]

Wonder how many non-preordering crybabies there will be when this comes out, like there was for the UT2004SE...

 

[BlackGlove]

Originally posted by: TerryMathews
Wonder how many non-preordering crybabies there will be when this comes out, like there was for the UT2004SE...

Cry babies?...... on Anandtech??? Hard to believe.

 

[Smokin Gunn]

Cool Thx

 

[Todd33]

Edit: It is USB, game only supports USB headsets.

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

 

[BlackGlove]

Originally posted by: Todd33
Edit: It is USB, game only supports USB headsets.

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

 

[Thor12]

Originally posted by: Todd33
Edit: It is USB, game only supports USB headsets.

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

The Battlefield 2 ad says:

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

That is different than "only supports USB headset"

Its a pretty safe bet that they are using something like direct sound or at least accessing the mic through Direct Sound or Microsoft's OS provisions. I'm willing to bet that anything that will work with DX9 or is compatible with the MS sound mixer will work just fine.

 

[TheLizardMan]

BF2 looks to be a n00bed down version of BF1. So picture BFV, but more n00b like.

 

[zerocool84]

how are the graphic demands going to be??? i better be able to run it with my current rig is all im saying

 

[Lanyap]

I'm a big fan of BF1942 which is basically run, jump, shoot with some strategy if you want. I hear BF2 will be more involved in the team aspect so there may be a lot more coordination during play. It will be interesting to see how the BF1942 players will like the new version.

Maybe we need to get warcrow to start up a thread in software.
EDIT: warcrow's BF2 thread in Software

Thanks to OP for the heads up the free headset.

 

[AnyMal]

The support class, for instance, can drop ammo packs around the field to make up for the relative lack of stationary ammo depots in the new game. The medic will now be equipped with a defibrillator that can presumably be used to resuscitate downed allies

The above quote is taken from IGN review.

Hmmm... where have I seen it already.......?

 

[Todd33]

Originally posted by: Thor12

Originally posted by: Todd33
Edit: It is USB, game only supports USB headsets.

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

The Battlefield 2 ad says:

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

That is different than "only supports USB headset"

Its a pretty safe bet that they are using something like direct sound or at least accessing the mic through Direct Sound or Microsoft's OS provisions. I'm willing to bet that anything that will work with DX9 or is compatible with the MS sound mixer will work just fine.

I don't think so. Why specify USB if it's not only USB? Can I use my Ham radio mic? How about my can and string? It's safer to say it's USB only unless you find otherwise.

 

[Thor12]

Originally posted by: Todd33


I don't think so. Why specify USB if it's not only USB? Can I use my Ham radio mic? How about my can and string? It's safer to say it's USB only unless you find otherwise.

Sarcasm noted.


Check out the EA (not EB) site where they make no mention of USB: http://www.eagames.com/officia...field2/us/features.jsp

Voice communications will be a BIG part of this game.

There are a number of references on websites that USB VOIP is supported but none that say it is required. Lets just wait and see. I doubt it either of us have the inside scoop.

Me? I doubt that they'd go out of their way to limit which microphones you can uses - especially since the published system requirements specify a Direct X compatible sound card - which using your logic would mean that mics compatible with Direct X sound devices will work.

I believe any mic that works on BF 1942 or BFV will work just fine (Which means any mic supported by Windows XP/2000 etc.). Yes, that means that if you have an adapter to an 1/8" mini (for your sound card input) you just might be able to use your ham radio mic.

Your can and string, on the other hand, might not make the cut.

For those who think Battlefield 2 is just an incremental update to BF1942 (like Battlefield Vietnam) you really ought to see some of the new video and read about it. This is a new game and the Desert Combat mod developers are now part of the team. There will be some familar functions but from graphics to scoring to team play it is very different - and hopefully better. It remains to be seen if it lives up to its hype. If it does it will be one of the hit titles of the year (Based on the large BF1942/mod community). If it does't meet some very high expectations they you'll be able to pick it up real cheap not too long after it is released.

You can find some links to videos at the EA link above.

Here is a good link to some people not from EA or Dice that have seen it (vids and screenshots too): http://www.northernbrigade.com/bf2.php


Paul

 

[DestruyaUR]

The only bad thing about voice in BF2 is the same idiots that plague CS servers will be hard at work making everyone's game a living hell.

And asking people on a public server to work as a team is always like trying to singlehandedly stop an offensive line with no protective gear.

 

[Thor12]

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
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And asking people on a public server to work as a team is always like trying to singlehandedly stop an offensive line with no protective gear.

Know what you mean ...

Hey, maybe this qualifies as a warm-deal.

21st Century Warfare is currently in the midst of a FREE tournament campaign.

www.21stcenturywarfare.com

This tournament uses the Desert Combat mini-mod plus one of their own for better balance. The tournament is divided up into four divisions with their own command structure. The weekly battles are 12 hours long (you don't have to play the full 12 hours). To communicate and coordinate we use multiple Teamspeak channels. Punkbuster is on and those proved to be using exploits are banned and their team penalized.

Here is where you can find some real teamwork.

Game FAQ: http://www.21stcenturywarfare.com/faq.asp


Paul

 

[imported_Bleh]

Yes I have been part of 21cw since the beginning (we are on campaign 8 right now) and it has always been a blast for me. There are two sides (Opposition and Coalition) and two divisions per side. Eash division is split into companies and each division has an airforce company. I am personally in the 8MB opposition Air Force and ive always had fun. Battles are not like public servers where its everyone running around, companies are organized by the High Co's of the division in order to take and hold flags from the opposing forces. Communication in the tournament is the key to winning. We also use our own minimod for Desert Combat which will have some new additions in Campaign 9 such as a new opposition helocopter and revamped Coalition and Opposition vehicles and equipment. So if you enjoy organized battles give 21cw a try and remember join OPPOSITION (heh just joking choose whatever side you want)

 

[J1600B]

The DVD version is the same price. I don't know about everyone else, but I would prefer not to have to change out the CD 4 or 5 times on install.

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[J1600B]

Originally posted by: Todd33

Originally posted by: Thor12

Originally posted by: Todd33
Edit: It is USB, game only supports USB headsets.

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

The Battlefield 2 ad says:

Voice-over IP supported with USB headset.

That is different than "only supports USB headset"

Its a pretty safe bet that they are using something like direct sound or at least accessing the mic through Direct Sound or Microsoft's OS provisions. I'm willing to bet that anything that will work with DX9 or is compatible with the MS sound mixer will work just fine.

I don't think so. Why specify USB if it's not only USB? Can I use my Ham radio mic? How about my can and string? It's safer to say it's USB only unless you find otherwise.

The USB headset just digitizes the audio so your PC doesn't have to. A stand alone device to digitize the audio will help your PC work on the rest of the game. Your PC chooses its own microphone input. Whether you choose analog mic, which uses your PC to digitize, or a digitized input, you still have just an audio source as far as the game is concerned.

And to be honest with you, yes you probably can use your ham radio mic. Just go to radio shack and get yourself a converter and get your + and - right. There may be an impedance mismatch also, but that too can be corrected. Can and string is probably pushing it.

 

[Auric]

Woo woo full retail with a $5 headset that you wouldn't want to play with anyway? Plus, as said, public VOIP is the sux and will undoutably require disabling immediately. Unfortunately, BF2 will prolly be sufficiently pop at first regardless of quality that the price shan't be very good. I bought BF1942 for $19.42 from gogamer shortly after release. I suspect a better deal than topic (which I don't consider a deal at all) will be had, but unlikely as good as aforementioned. Also, it is a common misconception that the folks that made the DesertCombat mod had anything but a minor role in BF2 which was already under development. All they did was test potential BF2 features on the BF1942 engine, thus saving DICE SE some time on stuff that required less expertise. DICE NY as Trauma became after being aquired is instead working on a seperate game based upon the BF2 engine. Anyhoo, I am looking forward to BF2 but also know that it will be as equally, if not more so, dumbed down as BF1942 and will really require a mod the likes of Forgotten Hope to make it shine. DICE SE has actually commented that they want to cater to the mass-market dumbness of wing-walking and have demonstrated videos showing off rockets passing through helocopters (in one door and out the other) without doing damage as if the novelty were a good thing. Hopefully they will not cater to the most spastic fantasy elements like parachuting off buildings, tanks sniping helos a la DC, but alas I suspect they will.

/rant-a-roo

 

[Thor12]

Originally posted by: J1600B
The USB headset just digitizes the audio so your PC doesn't have to. A stand alone device to digitize the audio will help your PC work on the rest of the game. Your PC chooses its own microphone input. Whether you choose analog mic, which uses your PC to digitize, or a digitized input, you still have just an audio source as far as the game is concerned.

Correct me if I'm wrong here.

On most USB mic's the PC actually has to do some of the work that's normally handled on the sound card hardware. Using an analog mic on a good sound card should use less CPU resources but more PCI.

Bleh
Yes I have been part of 21cw since the beginning (we are on campaign 8 right now) and it has always been a blast for me. There are two sides (Opposition and Coalition) and two divisions per side. Eash division is split into companies and each division has an airforce company. I am personally in the 8MB opposition Air Force and ive always had fun. Battles are not like public servers where its everyone running around, companies are organized by the High Co's of the division in order to take and hold flags from the opposing forces. Communication in the tournament is the key to winning. We also use our own minimod for Desert Combat which will have some new additions in Campaign 9 such as a new opposition helocopter and revamped Coalition and Opposition vehicles and equipment. So if you enjoy organized battles give 21cw a try and remember join OPPOSITION (heh just joking choose whatever side you want)

Hey Bleh!

We've done a little business on 21CW before. Good to know there are other cheapskate bargin lovers that hang out over here. I think I've even taken you down once or twice in yesterday's battle (the reverse is probably true too).

I'm 4AB and been with 21CW from the first campaign too.

 

[Staples]

I guess I will order one for the hell of it. I have a Plantronics USB headset so I can direct the sound of someone talking just over the headset rather than it being on the same channel with all the other game sounds.

I figure this will be like UT2004 where they gave out headsets with them and then very few people actually use them.

 

[Staples]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
how are the graphic demands going to be??? i better be able to run it with my current rig is all im saying

The battlefield engines have always had terrible requirements for what the game puts out. I am just glad this one supports voice. BF has always needed voice. But I fear that even if it does support it, it will be like UT2004 where very few people use it.

And I seriously doubt this will be a USB headset. USB headsets cost a lot more than regular speaker 3.5mm jack ones.

 

[Thor12]

Originally posted by: Staples

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And I seriously doubt this will be a USB headset. USB headsets cost a lot more than regular speaker 3.5mm jack ones.

Hmmmm. am I losing my mind? I could have swore that the EB page used to say it was USB. It doesn't say that it is now.

I'm with you Staples, probably some piece of trash.

 

[TerryMathews]

Originally posted by: Thor12

Originally posted by: Staples

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And I seriously doubt this will be a USB headset. USB headsets cost a lot more than regular speaker 3.5mm jack ones.

Hmmmm. am I losing my mind? I could have swore that the EB page used to say it was USB. It doesn't say that it is now.

I'm with you Staples, probably some piece of trash.

It says it's the "Logitech Battlefield 2 headset". AFAIK, Logitech makes nothing but USB headsets at this point in time.

 

[Staples]

Originally posted by: TerryMathews

Originally posted by: Thor12

Originally posted by: Staples

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And I seriously doubt this will be a USB headset. USB headsets cost a lot more than regular speaker 3.5mm jack ones.

Hmmmm. am I losing my mind? I could have swore that the EB page used to say it was USB. It doesn't say that it is now.

I'm with you Staples, probably some piece of trash.

It says it's the "Logitech Battlefield 2 headset". AFAIK, Logitech makes nothing but USB headsets at this point in time.

Not according to this

http://www.logitech.com/index....tlistns/US/EN,crid=101

That red one is the one that came with my copy of UT2004. I expect that to be the one that this game comes with.