Xbox One releases manual software update for your controller

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Xbox One owners who have bought the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter will be required to manually updated their controller, this is a first for any of the Microsoft's consoles. The adapter retails for $24.99/£19.99 and allows the Xbox One gamers to use their own headsets with the console, this is conveniently in time for the mega title Titanfall but it will require a bit of tinkering to get going.

Below is a step by step breakdown from Microsoft on how to accomplish quick and easy setup.


1. Make sure your console is on and you’re signed in and connected to Xbox Live. (It’s important to connect to Xbox Live because your console will need the latest system update, which contains the newest controller software. If you’ve connected recently, your Xbox One is probably already up to date, but you should connect anyway just to be sure. If your console needs an update, you’ll be prompted to install one.)

2. Plug the Stereo Headset Adapter into the bottom of your controller.

3. Plug in a headset (a headset must be plugged in so the adapter will turn on).

4. Plug the big end of the included USB cable into the port on the side of the console.

5. Instructions to install the update should automatically be displayed. Follow the instructions, and don’t disconnect the USB cable while the update is in progress. (The process can take up to 3 minutes.)

6. When the update is complete, unplug the USB cable. If you have additional controllers to update, you can connect them now, one at a time, select the Update another button on the screen, and then follow the steps.

7. Press the Xbox button on the wireless controller to turn it on. Your controller is now up-to-date, and you’re ready to use your Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter.Microsoft


This update was coupled with the recent March System Update that added a refined Party Chat mode and new multiplayer functionality.

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21Posted:

This is so stupid. This shouldn't have to be an update. The console should have been released without this many bugs and the controller should have been able to use third party headsets.

JD1285Posted:

Can't get it to work with chat have x42 on thing I can hear is game

ConsolePosted:

Int
Konviicted
Ethics
Int would be could if mouse and keyboard worked on console.


Just use a pc ;) can use whatever you want then.


The small update they did in February added the use of keyboards so you can use keyboards now. and why would you want to use a mouse if you have a controller...?


Because I'ma pc player, plus mouse and keyboard is better..


In my opinion keyboard and mouse suck, I just think the controllers are a lot better. Oh but don't get me wrong I can see using a keyboard and mouse for games like arma 3, dayz, and others like them but for games like gta, cod, and like titanfall I would have to go with controller.

IntPosted:

Konviicted
Ethics
Int would be could if mouse and keyboard worked on console.


Just use a pc ;) can use whatever you want then.


The small update they did in February added the use of keyboards so you can use keyboards now. and why would you want to use a mouse if you have a controller...?


Because I'ma pc player, plus mouse and keyboard is better..

KonviictedPosted:

Ethics
Int would be could if mouse and keyboard worked on console.


Just use a pc ;) can use whatever you want then.


The small update they did in February added the use of keyboards so you can use keyboards now. and why would you want to use a mouse if you have a controller...?

EthicsPosted:

Int would be could if mouse and keyboard worked on console.


Just use a pc ;) can use whatever you want then.

DusknoirPosted:

Odin
FN-Zombie
TitanFall
Sage Microsoft why do you need so much money?


So if you won the lottery you wouldn't take the money because you don't "need so much money" am i correct or just mistaken?


^^^^^ this guy make perfect sense.


That has been my mindset since I took economics, they are a corporation, and like all corporations they maximize their profits at all times.


You can never really have "too much money".

RGHSignedPosted:

MVPapi And on PS4 you just pick any headset you want to use, plug it in. Things like this is why I went to PS4, I've spent a hella lot less money on here than on Xbox!


I really hate people who compare PS4 with Xbox One. People have their preferences. Stop forcing your choice on others and acting like PS4 is the best. Its not. Both have their Pros and Cons kid.

StonerzardPosted:

And on PS4 you just pick any headset you want to use, plug it in. Things like this is why I went to PS4, I've spent a hella lot less money on here than on Xbox!

SmogPosted:

Int would be could if mouse and keyboard worked on console.


There something called the Controller Max (used to be Cronus Max) that lets you use any kind of controller on any console. You can use a wii controller on the One and a keyboard on the PS4


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