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Bluetooth Headset, Media Remote Coming To 360

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by Jeff Cork on July 26, 2011 at 08:40 AM

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Microsoft has been steadily positioning its Xbox 360 console as a media hub for years now, which is why it was strange to see the company unceremoniously phase out its media remote device. Fortunately, the tyrannical days of using a game controller to browse media are about to end, with the announcement of a shiny new (and official) media remote. Additionally, Microsoft is bringing a Bluetooth headset to the console.

The remote will allow users to browse the Xbox 360's dashboard and control CD, DVD, and video-streaming content. It's also designed to control the audio and power functions of a variety of TVs. It will be available this November for $19.99.

The headset uses Bluetooth 3.0, and features noise cancellation and three sizes of ear gels to accommodate a variety of different head holes. Microsoft says batteries will last around eight hours of talk time or 300 hours of standby on a single charge. It will also be available in November, and it will retail for $59.99

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by styx971 Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:44 AM

you would think they've came out with a remote years ago i have a nyko 1 i think nver use it tho so don't plan to get this
by System of a Down Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:44 AM

It's cool that Microsoft is finally doing this. However, I personally can't stand bluetooth headsets. Maybe its the ones I've used, but they've all been way too quiet, and their battery life was awful.
by SkeletonPack Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:47 AM

I've got an official Microsoft remote for my Xbox anyway, so I don't need it. Besides, I've started using my PS3 for movies and stuff now.
by blackshadow148 Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:49 AM

Pretty awesome
by Zonified Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:54 AM

Maybe someone can correct me, but isn't this the first Bluetooth headset for Xbox officially licensed by Microsoft?
by Dave Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:56 AM

The remote still isn't bluetooth?......why? I also use my PS3 for media anyway. I mean blu-ray alone makes the PS3 the choice for media as it is....but that's just me.
by Mr Clark603 Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:56 AM

I used to have a media remote for my 360 untill my brother came and "borrowed" it and I haven't been able to find another one yet so this is definitely good news.I hardly ever wear a headset so I'm not really that interested in the bluetooth
by Josh Hawes Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 08:57 AM

does anyone know if the remote with be bluetooth capable. my xbox is hidden in a closet, so if it is not blue tooth or rf capable it does me no good.
by kmcroc Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 09:05 AM

Am getting the remote cause it will go w/ my slim instead of the white one i still have, this headset looks way better than last one .
by FAMESREVENGE Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 09:10 AM

This is alot better looking than the older white model that I have. I might need to pick this thing up. One thing I would like if if they would increase funtionality and allow it to control my cable box, now that woul be comcastic.
by Conman315 Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 09:26 AM

I do not care.
by bovert Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 09:34 AM

That's pretty cool.
by Joseph Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 09:52 AM

Steep price for the headset. I'll stick with the crappy $20 versions.
by Casey Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM

i'd still take a corded turtle beach where i don't have to worry about battery life over a bluetooth. it'd be way to quiet and in my opinion my px21's have spoiled me :D
by Nick Palowitch Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:20 AM

I'm sick of pausing my game to skip songs by opening the menu and everything. If this remote can solve that problem I'm down for it.
by atlaw01 Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM

I've got to give it to Sony. They had it first.
by Chris, the savior of the galaxy? Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM

Bluetooth sounds cool but I'd rather have the cheaper headsets. I will probably pick up the remote though
by Steve the Random Comment Guy Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM

ooo shiny
by REDMAFIYA Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM

I already have the 360 media remote, and the wireless head set.... so why would I buy this? It might be bluetooth but the ones I have now already do the same thing. Didn't know they phased out the media remote.... it works fine.
by xPixelatedx Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Wait, since when is the 360 bluetooth capable!? I've not heard anything about this since it's launch. Is this something only the new ones can do, because I don't want to buy a new headset and not be able to use it.