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:

-Kieran- To me, that is a lot of money just to use a headset.


They are geting greedy but people will pay that though.

Kieran-Posted:

To me, that is a lot of money just to use a headset.

ATLatimerPosted:

This is why i`m switching to PC after the Titian Fall beta.

FPS_TomiPosted:

I'm not going to buy that adapter
I'm going to make my own adapter for free

MawderzPosted:

I swear Microsoft are so greedy.. >.>

VariksPosted:

Hoop I thought they would be making enough money as it is, but i suppose these companies want more.

Not really, though. It costs $470+ to make an Xbox One console. MS makes their profits off other things like games, headsets, and chargers.

LyonsTeaPosted:

this is stupid you pay 500 for a console then games and live then buy a 200 dollar headset to use then they make you buy this WTF

KendosaurPosted:

Vlif 24.99 isn't even bad, I don't know why you guys are complaining.


Tbh mate it isn't bad but when you add that to the price that was paid for the head phones and the overall price of the xbox one you then realize just how much you are spending!

KendosaurPosted:

This is shocking. Oh well, lets be honest, if we were the owners we would do things like this in order to make more money

IntPosted:

Grimgaz Such a Scam I hate Microsoft for this :D


yes i know but they make the rules.


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