Microsoft will absorb cost to add headset to Xbox One; no price change

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Microsoft's unboxing video of the Xbox One Day One console package today also confirmed for the first time that the company has changed its mind and will indeed add a mono headset to both the Day One and standard editions of the console. Microsoft is currently taking pre-orders for the same headset as a stand alone product for $24.99, which is not an inconsiderable sum.

While Microsoft made no announcements today about a change in price for the Xbox One, we wanted to make sure so we contacted Xbox One's director of product planning Albert Penello via Twitter to find out if adding the headset would also increase the price of the console or if it will add to Microsoft's own manufacturing costs.

As you can see in the response Penello gave neowin, Microsoft will absorb the price of adding the headset and the $499.99 price tag for the Xbox One remains intact:

@JCalNeowin We're paying for that one. No change to the price.

— Albert Penello (@albertpenello) August 8, 2013

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Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-will-absorb-cost-to-add-headset-to-xbox-one-no-change-in-price

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WzdPosted:

They like to change there mind a lot

OasisPosted:

XeXPortaH
Mountaineers I just ordered new Astros off amazon!!!


they've already said that you can use the top end headsets for xbox 360 with the xbox 1 so you'll be ok.


Once someone produces an adapter you'll be fine.

SkreamiesPosted:

Looks so cheaply made..

LuXPosted:

Mountaineers I just ordered new Astros off amazon!!!


they've already said that you can use the top end headsets for xbox 360 with the xbox 1 so you'll be ok.

TheStonefatherPosted:

Vlif
ooh
Item
ooh That thing plugged into the bottom looks absolutely terrible. I want it to go away.


It can go away, thats part of the mic.


I know. I don't want that to be on the mic either, it's ugly and looks quite useless from what I can see.

well it looks like it could help, because now the xbox's headset remote is away from the controller and you have to take your hands off the controller and adjust the settings but now you can get move your hand a few centimeters and your good. seems good to me


I love you for saying that I've died many times from having to turn down or mute my mic because of unnecessary noise

-Dovahkiin-Posted:

ooh
Wavelength
ooh That thing plugged into the bottom looks absolutely terrible. I want it to go away.


Yeah, it does looks terrible. I don't think it's going anywhere soon though.


Sure hope it's only for the standard mic, it looks like complete trash, the controller keeps getting bigger and bigger. It's not even necessary, the little thing on the cord does the exact same thing, yet has a sleeker look and is out of the way.


The controller is smaller than the PS4 controller, you people need to stop! or go comment on the crap section a.k.a PS4

oohPosted:

Wavelength
ooh That thing plugged into the bottom looks absolutely terrible. I want it to go away.


Yeah, it does looks terrible. I don't think it's going anywhere soon though.


Sure hope it's only for the standard mic, it looks like complete trash, the controller keeps getting bigger and bigger. It's not even necessary, the little thing on the cord does the exact same thing, yet has a sleeker look and is out of the way.

MountaineersPosted:

I just ordered new Astros off amazon!!!

WavelengthPosted:

ooh That thing plugged into the bottom looks absolutely terrible. I want it to go away.


Yeah, it does looks terrible. I don't think it's going anywhere soon though.

TollPosted:

I am glad they are including a headset but I think I will stick with my Turtle Beach X32s.


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