So my ps2 headset stopped being able to work well.. I think its the earpiece because the games recognize the fact that its plug in and let me "talk" its only, the headset doesnt work

, now the way it works is headset with mic has wire, wire runs to box, usb out of box
can I buy a cheapo normal phone headset, cut the "old headset" wire and just crimp it/wire it in to the "wire going into the box" ?
Or do I have to drop $35 on a new headset?
