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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MaggardoPosted:

HarmfulMushroom Sony lets you do this for free...


Yeah, if you have the PS4, you can do this for free.

HarmfulMushroomPosted:

Sony lets you do this for free...

RGHSignedPosted:

That doesn't sound right. I'm gonna have to look more into this.

Kieran-Posted:

If this is true, this is certainly bad IMO.

LatiasPosted:

Medion Wrong, you can still use your headset without this and Kinect as a mic, you're paying for an adapter for chat and chat only.


They clearly mean use your headset to its full purpose.

MedionPosted:

Wrong, you can still use your headset without this and Kinect as a mic, you're paying for an adapter for chat and chat only.

JG19Posted:

They want more money money money. Fair play though.

PC Fan BOY right here! Wink wink.

ATLatimerPosted:

All these people are complaining from Brazil. I didn't even know they had electricity.

OasisPosted:

*Waits few months, buys from china for a third of the price*

Job done.

EvoVIIIPosted:

I don't see why they have to charge. I mean they have enough money.