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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NBCPosted:

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DJSLobbies Its stupid that you have to pay to use your previous headset, microsoft make enoigh money as it is.


the art of a business that makes money, they arent going to give it out for free are they

its only 20 not like its going to break the bank


I really don't think it's a big deal that they are doing this. I'm just buying the x oh 7s

R31Posted:

DJSLobbies Its stupid that you have to pay to use your previous headset, microsoft make enoigh money as it is.


the art of a business that makes money, they arent going to give it out for free are they

its only 20 not like its going to break the bank

xSTaTiCBLuExPosted:

haha all you saying 20 isn't that much. No, on a yearly salary it may not be that much but for those (not me, **** xbox) who have saved up for a while to buy a 100+ headset and the X1 for an extorciant amount of money don't want to fork out an extra 20.
The fact that it still isn't released is disgusting seeing as the console has been out for months.
For a start it's an adapter...probbaly made for 1, the retail price of 20 is far too high for a **** adapter. Christ you are all blind as shit to the money making whore-scheme that Microsoft has in place.

_Versace_Posted:

Im not really sure if this is all that much of a problem, people spend up to $300 for there head sets and extra $25 isn't really going to do much.

RGHSignedPosted:

DJSLobbies Its stupid that you have to pay to use your previous headset, microsoft make enoigh money as it is.


Its an adapter. So you can use any headset with the Xbox One. Just like how there are adapters so you can hook up various phone chargers to charge your phone. You don't see people complaining about those.

-DanPosted:

Its stupid that you have to pay to use your previous headset, microsoft make enoigh money as it is.

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

Danimals wow microsoft just wants more and more money. this is dumb. come on xbox


So they shouldn't release the adapter everyone wants and force everyone to buy new headset instead?.

DinePosted:

Even though its not a lot of money its just another expense and inconvenience.

SwiftPosted:

Vauxhall Surely everyone can afford a little over $20 especially with headsets over $100


I was thinking the same thing. I spent 250 on my astros, 25 is not that much to use my headset.

MidtownPosted:

Microsoft has suits deciding what's best for gamers. Sony has gamers deciding whats best for gamers. I own both XB1 and PS4, no bias, just an opinion.


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