Xbox One will accept current-gen hi-end gaming headsets

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Xbox One will accept current third party headsets via the use of an adapter, following earlier reports the console will accept only bespoke Xbox One peripherals.


The confirmation comes via Microsoft lead planner for Xbox One Albert Penello, who responded to queries via Twitter.

Asked whether an adapter will be available for "current gen hi-end gaming headsets to work on the Xbox One," Penello answered in the affirmatiive.

"Yes. We will have an adapter that allows current gaming headsets to work."

Penello also confirmed the adapter will not be bundled with the console, but will be an accessory sold separately.

Reports from May suggested that Xbox One's proprietary data port would not be compatible with current-gen headsets.

At the time, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company would share details on how third party peripherals will work in the future.

"We are working with 3rd party headset manufacturers to create new headsets that will take full advantage of the Xbox One technology," the rep said.

Penello also confirmed overnight that Microsoft is "looking into" bundling headsets with the Xbox One.

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TrevorPosted:

i wonder if this includes the wireless headsets

CyberPunkPosted:

Im sure some other users maybe wondering is this , but for people with wired ASTRO headsets (not sure on other brands atm) but they run off optical cable, since its so widely available on TVs etc , will the xbox one end up with an optical port like on the slim? or you reckon we could be sneaky and get around it with a tv that has a optical port and just feed off that?

Madpup70Posted:

Parecy
Tram
Katsumi
-3D I can see the adapter being about 30 pounds... Not to far off an okay mic ...


30 pounds is a little too high in my opinion, i was thinking more around the $25USD mark


Yeah but that's what microsoft are like, they over charge you everything
They're a company. Name one thing they overcharge on? If you're referring to the price difference for the Xbox One in the UK then the only reason it costs more is because the UK government and going to stick their d*cks in it with TAX...


They don't over charge on the level of say Apple, but they certainly over charge. Honestly, how they make their money is by creating products that people shouldn't even need, such as the rechargeable battery kit for the controllers. You telling me microsoft hasn't figured out how to put a rechargeable battery in a controller yet, when sony did it last generation? They do crap like that with the controllers (and now with the headset adapter) in order to sell more products and make more money.

invPosted:

VibeEditz
inv Yay, now I don't have to purchase another $350 headset -__- Good job Microsoft.


I never thought people could get anywhere close to as dumb as you.
Did you even read the post?


Did you read my post? I was happy I didn't have to purchase another expensive headset, then I went on the say good job. Are you **** retarded?

ItemPosted:

Even if Microsoft do overcharge for the adapter, you will be able to get a cheap one thats been remade off ebay.

VibeEditzPosted:

inv Yay, now I don't have to purchase another $350 headset -__- Good job Microsoft.


I never thought people could get anywhere close to as dumb as you.
Did you even read the post?

IntPosted:

This is good to hear for all you people that are going to the xbox one.

invPosted:

Yay, now I don't have to purchase another $350 headset -__- Good job Microsoft.

SwiftPosted:

I sure hope they will allow the Turtle beach x31s.

TomorrowLandPosted:

Tram
Katsumi
-3D I can see the adapter being about 30 pounds... Not to far off an okay mic ...


30 pounds is a little too high in my opinion, i was thinking more around the $25USD mark


Yeah but that's what microsoft are like, they over charge you everything
They're a company. Name one thing they overcharge on? If you're referring to the price difference for the Xbox One in the UK then the only reason it costs more is because the UK government and going to stick their d*cks in it with TAX...


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