Gamecom 788 Driver

We've been recommending headset alongside for a few years now, generally calling it the 'best value for gamers.' The 780 has fluctuated between the $50 and $80 price range, and at either end of that spectrum, it has always dominated as a high-endurance, high-performing solution for gaming audio and input. Our original review 780 is still functional, and that's after nearly two years of constant use -- the longest time I've ever had a headset last.

Plantronics recently contacted us about a GameCom 788 refresher of the original 780. There haven't been any changes to the audio drivers and underlying audio tech, so it's all aesthetics and marketing. The 788 ships alongside updated Windows 8/8.1 compatibility, joined by most of Plantronics' other audio products. In this review and hands-on with Plantronics' GameCom 788, we look at the headset's sound quality, build quality, comfort, and usefulness in gaming.

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GameCom 788 Video Review / Hands-On GameCom 788 / 780 Specs Surround Software for Dolby Headphone Technologies 7.1 channels On-Ear Controls Dolby Surround switch Volume wheel Mic mute Drivers 40mm Freq. Response 20Hz - 20kHz Mic. Response 100Hz - 8kHz Cable Length 6.5ft/2m Interface USB Compatibility Windows / Mac Warranty 1-year limited MSRP $80 Looking at the GameCom 788, those familiar with the 780 may notice that there aren't any actual changes to the build specification. From what Plantronics has told us, all changes are to the coloring of the inner ear-cup fabric, the cabling, and the headband. Other changes include expanded driver support for Windows 8/8.1, which has been extended to the original 780 and other Plantronics products.

The takeaway here is that Plantronics is using its driver update as an opportunity to issue a refresher headset, meaning it's primarily a product being delivered for strategic marketing reasons. That doesn't make it bad, it just means that owners of the existing GameCom 780 shouldn't be purchasing the new 788. Use what you've got until it breaks. The 788 brands a giant '7.1' wherever possible for its marketing approach, boasting digital surround broadcasting across its two 40mm drivers (one in each ear, to clarify). As with most modern gaming headsets, 7.1 sound is generally simulated from a stereo or 5.1 setup, using virtual / digital positioning to artificially position sounds spatially in a fashion that mirrors a 7.1 setup.

Lexicon pcm native reverb bundle v1.3.6. Even though it's not using 7 speakers in the ear cup, digital positioning done properly can trick most users well enough for immersive gaming experiences. The advantage of surround setups in competitive gaming is pretty straight forward. Let's take Battlefield: When there's a chopper overhead, a tank behind, infantry above-and-left on some stairs, a surround sound headset can aid the user in precisely locating the source of the audio. Using something high-end, like and impending Turtle Beach DTS products, it's further possible to determine distance (left-right depth) and location with impressive accuracy. A true stereo setup will just give you left and right, which only goes so far in competition; the ability to pinpoint sound origin in 3-dimensional space can be a determining factor in survival.