Xbox One Will Not Include a Headset Kinect to stand in for omitted headset

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Microsoft has said that the Kinect bundled with every Xbox One will suitably provide the console with out-of-the-box in-game chat capabilities, in place of a headset which will not be included.


Xbox Live has long been considered a more vocally-engaged multiplayer service than Sony's PlayStation Network, largely due to the inclusion of a traditional mono headset with Xbox 360 - as oppose to PS3's sold separately solutions.

Microsoft staff recently confirmed the surprising omission of a traditional headset with Xbox One, and has today issued a statement to say that the bundled Kinect sensor will stand in as a suitable replacement.

"Xbox One does not include a pack-in headset accessory," said a Microsoft rep in a statement to Ars Technica. "Each Xbox One includes the new Kinect sensor, with a highly sensitive multi-array [of] microphones designed to enable voice inputs and chat as a system-level capability, both in-game and with Skype and other experiences.

"For gamers who prefer a headset, we have a variety of offerings that you can find on the Xbox Wire," they added.

We can only assume that in-game chat via Kinect will be achieved by having the voices of other players coming through your primary speaker system, along with the game's sound effects - which some may see as unfavorable.

It would assumedly also eliminate your ability to adjust voice chat volume or mute your own voice on the fly. The Xbox 360 headsets are, thanks to differing connections on the Xbox One controller, entirely incompatible.

Microsoft has recently updated its Xbox Wire site with more pictures and details for the sold-separately Xbox One headset, which is evidently a fairly conventional mono speaker setup, with volume and mute controls handily within reach of your thumbs while holding the controller - much like the very first-gen Xbox 360 headsets, which were oddly replaced with a headset that had controls awkwardly relocated away from the controller.

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MattRyanPosted:

I've always preferred Turtle Beaches and such.

DawPosted:

hopefully they sound a lot better , and not like they are drowning lol .

AlmightyHazardPosted:

I wouldn't use the mic they give you cause I prefer turtle beaches over that but some people would enjoy the other mic.

aimiami12Posted:

liamcole123 Why is everyone complaining? An official mic will cost 15 pound at the very most, often you would get them 10 pound or less! Most people buy third party mics anyway like Turtle Beach cause they are better they are complaining about stuff that will affect almost nobody!


Because its already 500 bucks. You'd think they could include a decent mic in it. And Most people dont use turtle beaches... I personally do but thats one of the things people were upset about the ps3. Is the fact that it didnt come with a mic. Their so focused about their online but they dont include a mic?

Sure its probably around 20 bucks, but for someone whos going into college (myself) Id rather not have to spend that money. I think the ps4 is including a mic which is another advantage of the ps4. Its not a big deal but it really should just be included in the price.

AdamuPosted:

liamcole123 Why is everyone complaining? An official mic will cost 15 pound at the very most, often you would get them 10 pound or less! Most people buy third party mics anyway like Turtle Beach cause they are better they are complaining about stuff that will affect almost nobody!


True but people are going to be buying the xbox one and games at the same time so thats just even more money you need to spend to get a headset.

liamcole123Posted:

Why is everyone complaining? An official mic will cost 15 pound at the very most, often you would get them 10 pound or less! Most people buy third party mics anyway like Turtle Beach cause they are better they are complaining about stuff that will affect almost nobody!

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-Karma- NO **** WAY ! im done PS4 it is. wow i cant believe that they would do this. i wanna kill myself every time i hear someone with a knitec mic. Yes i know its gonna be better but either way its gonna pick up sound i dont need other people to hear


Sir, your're lack of commas and spell-check is unreal and makes my eyes want to "kill themselves"


Can't make fun of how people spell when you spell your "your're"...

As for the kinect being the microphone... That sucks and there's no way I'll be buying this.


People need to calm down a little, honestly who doesn't use an aftermarket gaming headset anyway? I don't think I've ever used my Microsoft headphones anyway.

Maybe people who don't wanna spend any more than they would have to for the dumb xbo


the console is already $499 + 60 for a game. Do you really think people are gonna buy a headset right off the bat ?

ExoticWolfsPosted:

SwagDaddyYolo lol hopefully doesn't sound like they are underwater again


Ohh my god, I hated that. Let's hope it is a good mic, not like it is now.

Snowfl4k3zPosted:

Oh whatever. I'll think I will be getting turtle beaches.

RyanWilliams1995Posted:

I was distracted while reading this so i had to **** up a moth n its kid


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