Xbox One is getting a new controller in June

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Even though the Xbox One controller has earned many plaudits, one thing universally hated is the lack of a headphone port. So far the best solution has been to buy the $24.99 Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter, but even that's not without its problems. Although it won't be much consolation to gamers that already bought the adapter, Microsoft is going to release a refreshed controller this June with a 3.5mm port built in.

The news comes via Microsoft's own support site, which says the port (number 16 on the diagram above) will feature on "controllers released after June 2015." It also notes that only "compatible" 3.5mm audio devices can be connected to this port. Chances are you'll be able to hear audio through any headphones, but there will be some headset mics that won't work due to the pointlessly different way manufacturers order the conductors on their jacks. The PlayStation 4, and many phones, suffer from the same issue, so that's not really something Microsoft can control.



Microsoft’s E3 conference will take place on June 15 at 9.30am Pacific Time which is 5.30pm in the UK.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2015/05/28/the-xbox-one-is-getting-a-new-controller-in-june/

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SkittlePosted:

I think most people would still use the current range of headphones compared to 3.5mm ones. I know I would

KurumuPosted:

-Steen
1989
Kurumu How can some of you sit here and go "At least they're updating the console good job MS!" Like come one people realize that 90% of this shit should have been out with release and MS is literally just **** its loyal customers. The release of this console and the bull shit they're pulling has made me loose so much respect for this company. I find it hard to remain loyal to this console when the PS4 works a lot better and so does my PC.


I don't understand how PS4 works a lot better. Only thing that PS4 is good at is having nearly all their games at 1080p.


False... in a way. PS4 also had a 3.5 mm Jack in their controller built in on release.


It's not just the controller, the OS feels a lot smoother and easier to interact with compared to the xbox one.

MajPosted:

Looks pretty much the same too me?

MissPosted:

A retailer leaked images of this already.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/05/29/pictures-of-revamped-xbox-one-controller-leak?utm_source=IGN%20hub%20page&utm_medium=Tech&utm_content=2&utm_campaign=Blogroll

PryzelPosted:

Yea not a bad addition at all, kinda annoyed that I spent 20 quid on an adapter that's useless now haha.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

UZl
G_Eazy A new controller already????


More like its about time. hopefully it has a different feel to it


I'm sure with everything added to it, it'll have a different feel as in there's a lot more to it now, while still keeping the feel of the current Xbox One controller.

iJarH3adPosted:

They need to add bluetooth for headphone too.

OGPosted:

G_Eazy A new controller already????


More like its about time. hopefully it has a different feel to it

SteeenPosted:

1989
Kurumu How can some of you sit here and go "At least they're updating the console good job MS!" Like come one people realize that 90% of this shit should have been out with release and MS is literally just **** its loyal customers. The release of this console and the bull shit they're pulling has made me loose so much respect for this company. I find it hard to remain loyal to this console when the PS4 works a lot better and so does my PC.


I don't understand how PS4 works a lot better. Only thing that PS4 is good at is having nearly all their games at 1080p.


False... in a way. PS4 also had a 3.5 mm Jack in their controller built in on release.

ii_kronosPosted:

1989
Kurumu How can some of you sit here and go "At least they're updating the console good job MS!" Like come one people realize that 90% of this shit should have been out with release and MS is literally just **** its loyal customers. The release of this console and the bull shit they're pulling has made me loose so much respect for this company. I find it hard to remain loyal to this console when the PS4 works a lot better and so does my PC.


I don't understand how PS4 works a lot better. Only thing that PS4 is good at is having nearly all their games at 1080p.
if the ps4 works better why don't you bought instead of the x1 ?


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