Microsoft 'looking into' including headsets with Xbox One

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Microsoft is "looking into" bundling headsets with Xbox One console, according to Albert Penello, senior director of product planning at the company.

The platform holder has previously said that the Kinect bundled with every Xbox One is intended to provide the console with out-of-the-box in-game chat capabilities, in place of a headset which will be sold separately.

However, Penello's response to a query from a Twitter user indicates Microsoft may be considering the alternative.



In May it was reported that Xbox One's proprietary data port is not compatible with current-gen gaming headsets. This meant that current headsets by leading accessory manufacturers, including popular high-end headsets from Turtle Beach, will not work with Xbox One.

Microsoft later said it is working on a solution to allow third-party peripheral compatibility with Xbox One. A Microsoft Australia spokesperson explained why current peripherals won't work with the Xbox One out of the box:

"The Wireless Controller has been redesigned to allow for higher data transfer speed between the controller and the console," said the rep. "This also required creating a new expansion port design for headsets and future controller add-on devices which is different from a standard audio plug input.

"Xbox plans to develop solutions in the near future to allow consumers to connect many brands of wired gaming headsets to the Wireless Controller for gaming and chat audio."

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FrogPosted:

I think that they should be included, just mute the little kids screaming... Not hard.

slapshot101Posted:

phlegm I mean, it really doesn't matter. If they do this they are going to give you the cheapest, usable mic they can make. You tap it with your pinky finger, and the headset snaps in half. I'm just going to get an adapter for my current Turtle Beach Px21's. I bought them for $100 at the time, and I'm not going to let it go to waste.
the only problem with that is that you won't get the adapter until a month after the launch and it will cost at least $40. I personally hope they do include a headset in the One, I really like them and they are good enough quality to get the job done.

ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:

I mean, it really doesn't matter. If they do this they are going to give you the cheapest, usable mic they can make. You tap it with your pinky finger, and the headset snaps in half. I'm just going to get an adapter for my current Turtle Beach Px21's. I bought them for $100 at the time, and I'm not going to let it go to waste.

_BalePosted:

Im really happy that they've included them.. Saves users more money :)

LWRPosted:

DMNDS
RaheemSterling_31 Wow, it would have be bad if they didn't throw in a headset. Especially for the price


Yea but you know its not going to be the best headset


I know but, it'll probably be a spare in case my turtle beaches brake.

DMNDSPosted:

Purity I hope they do because I'll need the mike


Yea me to because who is going to go buy a 100-300 mic on the first day. you would be paying 600-800 just for the xbox 1 and the mic no games lol

DMNDSPosted:

RaheemSterling_31 Wow, it would have be bad if they didn't throw in a headset. Especially for the price


Yea but you know its not going to be the best headset

LWRPosted:

Wow, it would have be bad if they didn't throw in a headset. Especially for the price

IlIuminatiPosted:

Well it looks like they came through with it. yay

MortarPosted:

This would be a great bonus if Microsoft were to do this, it will win the Xbox One community over.