Xbox One will accept current-gen hi-end gaming headsets

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Xbox One will accept current third party headsets via the use of an adapter, following earlier reports the console will accept only bespoke Xbox One peripherals.


The confirmation comes via Microsoft lead planner for Xbox One Albert Penello, who responded to queries via Twitter.

Asked whether an adapter will be available for "current gen hi-end gaming headsets to work on the Xbox One," Penello answered in the affirmatiive.

"Yes. We will have an adapter that allows current gaming headsets to work."

Penello also confirmed the adapter will not be bundled with the console, but will be an accessory sold separately.

Reports from May suggested that Xbox One's proprietary data port would not be compatible with current-gen headsets.

At the time, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company would share details on how third party peripherals will work in the future.

"We are working with 3rd party headset manufacturers to create new headsets that will take full advantage of the Xbox One technology," the rep said.

Penello also confirmed overnight that Microsoft is "looking into" bundling headsets with the Xbox One.

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PoonPosted:

this is a good thing for people who paid 100-599 for head sets

DubleJayJPosted:

kingcee Nooo now ghost isn't going to be balanced and fair I have a Microsoft mic I'm barely gonna have enough to buy xbox one now when I'm in a lobby and someone has astro headset there gonna have a advantage this is bull


Don't have enough money, maybe you shouldn't be buying this console then.

TollPosted:

This is good due to me buying $100 Turtle Beach x32s! Thanks Xbox!

LeninPosted:

this is the best news i heard all day

J-E-T-SPosted:

Tritton Warheads better work, didn't buy them to collect dust.

ByRadsPosted:

can anyone help me, im not very techincal but i got a tritton trigger headset can i use that one? its wired btw

MultitaskPosted:

TeamArianaGrande I wonder about X12's


Same i got X12 i hope it will work :D

Vincent_HopePosted:

will they that will be great

IlIuminatiPosted:

Thats good I didn't want to pay for a new gaming headset.

MaggardoPosted:

What about Turtle Beach X12's?