Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset Hack

I’ve been using this headset with my Xbox 360 for a while now, but I always found it cumbersome to run an extension from the end of the cable up to where I hold my controller. So about three months ago, I modified it to be the perfect Xbox headset.

I realize that many of my posts would be much more helpful if they had detailed instructions on how I was able to do what I did. This is one of those times when I wish I had taken more pictures while working on it instead of just afterward. I don’t even have a decent before picture.

Essentially, I removed the mic plug and cable and soldered them directly into the volume/mic control.

The silver adapter in the right photo, above the mic plug, allows me to plug it directly into my Xbox 360 controller.

Now the distance from the headset to my controller is perfect with no more extra cables. So much nicer than what I was doing before.

If I ever get my hands on another one, I’ll be sure to make a step-by-step how-to guide. And if anyone would like me to mod theirs, I’ll do it for free. Just shoot me an email, and we can work out the details.