Anybody else have a problem with the mic where it won't even recognize that it's plugged in? Straight out of the box and and hasn't worked. I'm thinking manufacturers defect but sending things back to them is always a pain and would rather avoid it if possible.

Any help or tips is appreciated.

So you have it plugged in and you have a regular controller connected and it says you don't have a mic plugged in? That's strange I've never heard of that.

Sending stuff back is a pain, but you can always use the headset in the meantime. If you really don't want to wait to use a microphone you could always go pick up any old USB Microphone for $20-30.

Yeah the controller is also connected. I've also never seen anyone with the same problem, which really makes me think it's just a defective mic. The headset is a no-go as I have the FAR SUPERIOR wii version. *cough* I can't really justify spending the dough on a replacement while I still have a perfectly fine warranty sitting around here somewhere. Looks like I'll be sending it back, but thanks for the help anyway!

The headset is a no-go as I have the FAR SUPERIOR wii version. *cough* 

Yeah man just send it back, they're pretty cool with warranty stuff (no receipts required, at least until...I think October? I forget the date they set).

That happens to me sometimes, but I just unplug the microphone, then re-connect it, and it works fine.

Yea happens to me alot, im going to get a new one