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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FYIPosted:

I really hope they bring out Astros. For the Xbox one I've been panning to buy a new pair soon.

MonokumaPosted:

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

RoopPosted:

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


Why dufuk would we have an adapter and we don't have on the the newest Xboxs.

Fuzzeh_XPosted:

Katsumi
F-18
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


This is Microsoft by the way.


Microsoft is pretty smart when it comes to selling their products.. they wont set it so high that consumers will just brush it off
They sell those crappy play n charge kits for $20 that die like every 3 months, plus they're still sticking with double A batteries with the Xbox One, they're really not that smart with products.

KatsumiPosted:

F-18
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


This is Microsoft by the way.


Microsoft is pretty smart when it comes to selling their products.. they wont set it so high that consumers will just brush it off

CraigPosted:

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


This is Microsoft by the way.

ImNotChuckNorrisPosted:

Little_Kammy Microsoft have **** up soooo badly...have they stuck to anything they said when they had the reveal back in may? Apart from the design and controller and kinect?


Exactly, they are getting very scared that the PS4 will outsell it, and therefore are making a shit ton of unnecessary changes.

KatsumiPosted:

-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

OasisPosted:

Been saying this since the reveal. I am awesome.

Little_KammyPosted:

Microsoft have **** up soooo badly...have they stuck to anything they said when they had the reveal back in may? Apart from the design and controller and kinect?


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