Microsoft 'looking into' including headsets with Xbox One

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Microsoft is "looking into" bundling headsets with Xbox One console, according to Albert Penello, senior director of product planning at the company.

The platform holder has previously said that the Kinect bundled with every Xbox One is intended to provide the console with out-of-the-box in-game chat capabilities, in place of a headset which will be sold separately.

However, Penello's response to a query from a Twitter user indicates Microsoft may be considering the alternative.



In May it was reported that Xbox One's proprietary data port is not compatible with current-gen gaming headsets. This meant that current headsets by leading accessory manufacturers, including popular high-end headsets from Turtle Beach, will not work with Xbox One.

Microsoft later said it is working on a solution to allow third-party peripheral compatibility with Xbox One. A Microsoft Australia spokesperson explained why current peripherals won't work with the Xbox One out of the box:

"The Wireless Controller has been redesigned to allow for higher data transfer speed between the controller and the console," said the rep. "This also required creating a new expansion port design for headsets and future controller add-on devices which is different from a standard audio plug input.

"Xbox plans to develop solutions in the near future to allow consumers to connect many brands of wired gaming headsets to the Wireless Controller for gaming and chat audio."

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Int_WolfPosted:

-Dream
GinoBANGZ 500,- for a ******* console is too much. I want it to play games with not to do all this crazy ass stuff.


PCs cost at least 1,000. 500 for a console like this is a steal. It would be the same as PS4 but they include kinect. Don't like it, don't buy it.


No, they don't. Please don't say anything if you don't know what you're talking about. I could build a nicer pc for 500$.

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-Dream
GinoBANGZ 500,- for a ******* console is too much. I want it to play games with not to do all this crazy ass stuff.


PCs cost at least 1,000. 500 for a console like this is a steal. It would be the same as PS4 but they include kinect. Don't like it, don't buy it.


How is it a steal?

BelialPosted:

GinoBANGZ 500,- for a ******* console is too much. I want it to play games with not to do all this crazy ass stuff.


PCs cost at least 1,000. 500 for a console like this is a steal. It would be the same as PS4 but they include kinect. Don't like it, don't buy it.

Y2kiPosted:

They were planning to sell a cheap headset by itself for $24 i hope it doesnt raise the price

RequirementPosted:

I thought they always came with head sets?

YinPosted:

I really hope they include a headset. It was a pain when a couple of my friends would use a Kinect for voice. The Kinect should not be standard for talking to people. It was a terrible idea just mentioning it. I'm glad they are "looking into it" though. Needs to be done.

GinoBANGZPosted:

500,- for a ******* console is too much. I want it to play games with not to do all this crazy ass stuff.

ExtraticPosted:

Dat would be nice :)

AAmbitionsIsBackPosted:

Very sad if it doesn't. Just makes me wantt to buy a ps4 and not give Microsoft anymore moneu

MaggardoPosted:

This will be great, especially if they don't raise the price!