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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AftermarketPosted:

I guarantee this adapter costs less than /$1 to make, the cheeky bastards

lilrichard22Posted:

If anything, the adapter should be 5 bucks tops.

slapshot101Posted:

That stereo headset that they are trying to sell better be very good for the amount of money that are charging for it. I sure it will include game audio, I wonder if they are trying to compete with Turtle Beaches and Trittions now with their own headset...

DemonYouthPosted:

Same old grabbing extra money

SmurfsPosted:

I will probably be purchasing this when it comes out in March, I just wish it could've been cheaper.

WavelengthPosted:

Dorkus I can believe they would do this to their customers. They are just one greedy company.


They are. Good thing I move over with Sony.

LitecoinPosted:

Good thing I don't use Xbox, lol

TelePosted:

This will probably be 25GBP :/

neboPosted:

Good thing I don't use Xbox, lol

xByNovaaPosted:

It's all about the money for them.


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