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How to Get a Headset to Work on Madden 2011 on the PS3

The Internet has brought with it many new features, not just for computers, but for video games as well. In the years before the Internet, gamers had to sit in the same room as a friend in order to play together. However, the PlayStation3 harnesses the power of high-speed Internet and provides gamers with the ability to play games such as "Madden 2011" online. The online experience of "Madden 2011" is enhanced with the use of a headset. Pairing up a headset with the PS3 gives players the opportunity to chat with chat with other "Madden 2011" players from around the world.

Things You'll Need

PS3 compatible headset (USB or Bluetooth)

Instructions

Syncing up a Bluetooth Headset
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  Turn the PS3 system on and wait for it to load to the XMB (Cross Menu Bar)
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  Scroll left to the "Options" column.
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  Scroll down to "Accessory Settings" and press "X."
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  Scroll down to "Manage Bluetooth Devices" and press "X." This will bring you to a screen with a list of all registered Bluetooth devices synced with the system. If your Bluetooth headset is not listed, scroll down to "Register New Device" and press "X."
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  Press "X" on the next screen to start scanning. If your headset is in "Discoverable" mode, the PS3 will register it at this point. Generally, a headset can be put into discoverable mode by turning it on and holding down the "Power" button until the system recognizes it.
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  Once the headset is synched up with the system, return to "Madden 2011" and begin playing online. The PS3 will automatically feed the voice chat audio through your headset.
Using a USB Wired Headset
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  Turn the PS3 system on and wait for it to load to the XMB (Cross Menu Bar)
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  Scroll left to the "Options" column.
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  Scroll down to the "Accessory Settings" and press the "X" button.
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  Scroll down to the "Audio Device Settings" and press the "X" button. This will bring up a screen with horizontal equalizer bar across the top.
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  Select the "Input Device" option and press "X." This will highlight the word to the right, and you can scroll through all the devices registered with the system. Select your particular USB headset, press "X" and select "OK" when you are done. Return to the "Madden 2011" game, and the PS3 will automatically feed all of the game chat through your headset.

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