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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AdamuPosted:

They are geting to greedy now :(

SIKSPosted:

I don't understand why Microsoft would do this to their customers.

FijiPosted:

Still think there robbing you , but it's cheaper than I thought

PaausPosted:

See? This is another example of Microsoft being stingy. Do they need more money? smh

VariksPosted:

Illmaticxx Its all about the mighty dollar typical

Kinda. Believe it or not, companies need money to advertise and pay their employees, and it's pretty common in business to charge you for something you want.

Anyway, is anyone really surprised? Microsoft needs to make SOMETHING off the One. Dosent it take like $470+ to make one Xbox One console?

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

I can already do this for free like most people, I can even change chat and game audio.

Slim-JimPosted:

I agree, 25$ not that bad.. thank god your not paying like 60 or 100$....

THCv3Posted:

Thats pretty lame, I heard Xbox One doesn't even support Dolby Digital.

VapePosted:

TankAurora All these people are complaining from Brazil. I didn't even know they had electricity.


a ps4 in brazil is like $1000 so being a gamer in brazil aint cheap

JoveticPosted:

HarmfulMushroom Sony lets you do this for free...


PC lets you do it for free as well. It seems that just xbox is plagued by fees from Micro$oft.


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