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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Njr92_FCBPosted:

ImgBurn Absolute joke $24.99 how can they possibly charge this much?[/quote

ImgBurn Absolute joke $24.99 how can they possibly charge this much?

u think this is much ?
come to brazil amigo , youll see what is much!
im 100% certain this thing will costs more than 50 dollars.
SHAME SHAME SHAME BRAZIL SHAME


Just to give you an idea, you know as a Brazilian pay for an iphone?

$1300 $1700 dollars

322Posted:

all you people are complaing about $25 yet you all have $150+ headsets

GossipPosted:

Finally! Don't know why this isn't already out.

MSXPosted:

Absolute joke $24.99 how can they possibly charge this much?

Njr92_FCBPosted:

ohh thanks , THANKS GOD , im from brazil and this shit xbox1 headset costs $80 ( R$ 150 ) and i already have broken 2 until the console out.

DollPosted:

I can't believe they're actually doing this.

SkreamiesPosted:

Disgusting. As much as I like Microsoft/ their Xbox, this is f**king ridiculous.

NBCPosted:

Heir Meanwhile, Sony just gives an update and boom. You can use your USB powered headsets.


But microsoft changed their whole headset port...

NBCPosted:

Eh I'm not buying that i'm just investing in the Turtle beach x oh 7's so I don't really care. But I don't like how they delayed the headset release from Feb 14 to March 1st.

nblzPosted:

Thats how they get you, but that seems a little over priced. As long as i can finally use my Astros for game chat i'll be happy.


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