For those who don't know the difference between this "with communicator" version of the headset, and the original version...The "communicator" piece is the actual black module that lets you plug the headset into the memory card slot of the controller. It also goes by the name "the puck". The original version of this headset (still available) didn't come with this connecting piece. If you wanted to use your brand new Halo 2 Edition headset, you needed to already have the 1st party xbox communicator puck in order to actually USE the headset. If you don't already have that communicator piece from another headset, this complete version is definitely the way to go.