Microsoft will charge you $24.99 to use your own headset with Xbox One

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Microsoft will charge you $24.99/£19.99 for the option to use your own chat headset with the Xbox One, thanks to the console's proprietary headset port and the new stereo headset adapter.

The adapter has its own volume controls and will allow users to adjust the levels of both chat and game audio, but the adapter does not allow for output of game audio to any headsets themselves--your favourite Astro/Turtle Beach/Tritton/etc headset will still need to be plugged into the Xbox One, TV, or receiver to get game audio. Both 3.5mm and 2.5mm jacks are supported.


The headset adapter will be available to purchase worldwide in March...

"Plug your compatible headset into the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter to chat with your fellow players, and enjoy the convenient volume controls right on the adapter," said Microsoft spokesperson Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb on his blog.

Additionally, Microsoft will also release its own stereo headset in March that comes with an adapter included. This will retail for $79.99/£59.99

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SwiftPosted:

Im glad that I am already using my Astros. Not having to give more money to MS.

BloomyPosted:

I thought it meant $24.99 for any kind of mic at first..

KihtPosted:

this title is **** stupid.

Third_EyePosted:

-Mark I'd rather pay $25 and use my old headset instead of buying an entirely new one. I don't really see why people are complaining about this so much.


$25 is an unnecessary expense for an adapter to use something you use without a problem on their last system. That's only my opinion, but it holds strong here.

MavericksPosted:

I feel like the title is worded to try to make people mad.

DJMarkyMarkPosted:

I'd rather pay $25 and use my old headset instead of buying an entirely new one. I don't really see why people are complaining about this so much.

CrossfitPosted:

i find this kind of absurd.

-CorgiPosted:

Scared_of_Water
Pwn I Feel like people are taking this out of context, It's pretty much basing this as the price it would cost for an adapter, Sony would do exactly the same if they were to release an adapter, Nothing wrong with this, Not going to wonder into a store grab an adapter and walk out.

Microsoft aren't stealing money, they are simply selling accessories for the xbox one.


Well the title TTG put makes it sound like you have to paid to use a mic


Because TTG are biased. They put all multi-console articles in PS section and make the Xbox articles look bad, like this one for example.

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

Pwn I Feel like people are taking this out of context, It's pretty much basing this as the price it would cost for an adapter, Sony would do exactly the same if they were to release an adapter, Nothing wrong with this, Not going to wonder into a store grab an adapter and walk out.

Microsoft aren't stealing money, they are simply selling accessories for the xbox one.


Well the title TTG put makes it sound like you have to paid to use a mic

LowProfile528Posted:

To all of you Playstation fan boys out there. At least we get to use our old headsets on the Xbox one while on Playstation, you either buy the 70 dollar headset, or stick with you cheap plastic earbud crap.


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