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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DanimalsPosted:

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

XboxPosted:

well this is pretty crappy

CearnsyPosted:

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

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

Just had to go thought the first 3 pages to see that some people didn't even read the article or didn't get the $25 is for a adapter, not the ability to talk over xbox live.

RapCatPosted:

I kind of like that they have added the ability to use any chat headset now, but at the price it just seems not worth it.

NormalityPosted:

This is such a stupid idea! As if they don't have enough money coming in as it is, They have to charge you for using your own headset as well.

MultitaskPosted:

Wow they are so money hungry!

CBDPosted:

Gotta pay for gold and to talk lol

IntPosted:

DazzleAgony I don't care how much I have to pay to be able to use my Astro A40's. I'm not going to loose a 250 dollar headset just because of Microsoft being greedy. Glad they're coming out with an adapter anyways, should of expected them to make it expensive though.


yeah man very true you got a good pair of headset there pal.

DazzleAgonyPosted:

I don't care how much I have to pay to be able to use my Astro A40's. I'm not going to loose a 250 dollar headset just because of Microsoft being greedy. Glad they're coming out with an adapter anyways, should of expected them to make it expensive though.


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