Microsoft's official Xbox One wired headset revealed

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Microsoft's Xbox One console will include the Kinect motion gesture hardware and an official controller when it launches later this year, but not a headset for some reason. Now the first look of Microsoft's optional wired headset for the console has been revealed and unfortunately it looks like pretty standard stuff.

IGN's article states that Microsoft's headset will have a wideband voice codec that should improve voice chat, but no details were revealed. The image of the wired headset shows a mute button, along with + and - volume buttons, that have been placed on the controller input side. It's possible that Microsoft could release a higher end headset for the console at some point, perhaps one that uses a wireless connection.

So far, Microsoft has yet to reveal pricing for their own Xbox One headset, just like they have yet to announce pricing for a stand alone Xbox One controller. If you want a headset for the console that offers more features, there will likely be quite a few ready for the Xbox One's launch. Turtle Beach has already announced it will be making headsets specifically for the console, but no details or prices have been revealed.




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RuinsPosted:

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xDiLL Why don't they put 2 speakers on it?


probably because microsoft dont wanna spend money on 2 speakers haha.


bill gates is a cheap bastard

WokzePosted:

xDiLL Why don't they put 2 speakers on it?


probably because microsoft dont wanna spend money on 2 speakers haha.

WokzePosted:

VanCity Wow, it takes so much space up at the bottom of the controller! :O


yeah it does, but it makes it more practical and easier to mute and turn it off ect.

S14Posted:

Wow, it takes so much space up at the bottom of the controller! :O

AustraliansPosted:

Looks classy, im probs gonna go with a turtle beach anyway xD

KatsumiPosted:

xDiLL Why don't they put 2 speakers on it?


It is meant to be one ear for hearing voice chat and one ear for hearing the TV i think.

KatsumiPosted:

ThisIs50 OMG that looks dope. I just hope it doesn't break after 2 months of use!


The Xbox 360 stock headsets broke really quickly for me. It would be a massive plus if these headsets are stronger

TFMPosted:

Why don't they put 2 speakers on it?

GoldPeakTeaPosted:

OMG that looks dope. I just hope it doesn't break after 2 months of use!

WokzePosted:

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MeirZzy turtle beach is already developing headphones for the xbox one :D


thank you i needed to know that man :) seriously i was scared i wasn't going to get to use my favorite headset brand, it would be even better if Xbox360 Turtle Beaches could transfer over to the Xbox one


Not sure if i trust turtlebeach anymore, i got a 40 pounds one and was very happy with it, it lasted two years before breaking, but then i purchased a 60 pounds one, and it broke within 3 months so i dont wanna buy a new one.