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Microsoft Issues Revised Statement On Headsets, Hope For Compatibility

by Mike Futter on June 27, 2013 at 03:20 PM

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This week has seen a number of stories from a variety of outlets on the state of headsets and chat on the Xbox One. Yesterday, we received further confirmation from Microsoft that only devices specifically designed for the Xbox One would be supported.

Today, Microsoft has provided us with more detail about why existing headsets are currently incompatible. There's also hope that existing devices may end up working after all (with help).

"The Wireless Controller has been redesigned to allow for higher data transfer speed between the controller and the console," a Microsoft representative told us. "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.”

That last part should make consumers very happy, especially if they've already invested hundreds in a premium personal audio solution. In short: there is hope, audiophiles.

OMG! Let's make a really big deal out of headsets now! And, if Microsoft says something contrary to a previous rumor, let's blame them and flame them! This is so fun. I'm positive that there are at least 5 people in this forum that actually give two sh*ts. Everybody else is just here because they're bored and want to complain. You know what? The "headset" that comes with the PS4 is a piece of crap. There is no way that earbud will stay in your ear for more than the first two seconds of a multiplayer game. But, hell, let's burn Microsoft because the Kinect might or might not do one thing or the other. Please, b*tch about things that matter to you. Retyping the same rant is just getting old.It all just sounds like, "I'm still angry only I've run out of reasons. But I like the feeling, so here goes..."

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by referee123 Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 04:31 PM

Idc how much they fixed their mountain ***, they have literally screwed the pooch too early and way to quick. Only hardcore box fans and the unwise will want this pos. ps im sure the quality will be good on both systems it's just microsoft seems to really dislike its's consumers.
by melvinmcsnatch Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 04:33 PM

Xbox won't come with a mono chat headset! I knew I should have had that abortion!
by Andy Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 04:43 PM

"The Wireless Controller has been redesigned to allow for higher data transfer speed between the controller and the console. 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." I'm an electrical engineer and that statement is a straight up lie. I actually feel insulted.
by Irwin Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 04:48 PM

So it sounds like, regardless, my wireless mic won't work with X1.
by L3giticus Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 04:51 PM

but the real question is...will my $300 halo 4 warheads work with the XB1 since they are completely wireless? :/
by Master Chief Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:06 PM

Please work, I got a $250 headset for my 360 in december and I dont want to have to buy a new one.
by GameboyJonesXP Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:12 PM

i feel bad for the people who got nw exspensive headsets
by gnestormajor Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:13 PM

I see this as at least promising. MS recognized their missteps and seem to be listening and responding a little more.
by RasWayne Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:18 PM

whoever is in charge of marketing and promoting XB1 is failing bad. These issues should of been addressed at least 6 months to a year ago. Now they seem like there playing catch up on all the rumors and concerns of the gaming public.
by ironman_07 Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:51 PM

Confusion seems to be the one word that pretty much sums up Xbox One
by Wisemack41 Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:56 PM

Well I'm shamed to even call my self a gamer!!!!!!! people got to cry so much MS going to change and just release a up dated 360...OMG..with new systems comes new items to BUY,..I don't want to use my old turtle beach headsets, i want the new improved one for my fresh new Xbox1...MS'!!!
by martinho89 Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:57 PM

Well despite they are going back to the previeus plans that alone would make me not want a xbox 1 even more, they are now changing things in a rush and worse they are doing trial and error. In the end there will be a rushed badly tweaked console.
by Adam Paredes Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 05:59 PM

I do hope a controller add-on device can make my Turtle Beach XP500 compatible with the Xbox One because I spent a lot of money on that headset. Being a new console it should be more than capable to use the headset as a communication device as well as audio. You have to put gamers first Microsoft and carry-over your fans from the previous consoles.
by John Wrek Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 06:01 PM

Hmm... They issue too many rebuttals and apologies and revisions. Just get it right the first time guys.
by BigPoofyPants Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 06:03 PM

OMG! Let's make a really big deal out of headsets now! And, if Microsoft says something contrary to a previous rumor, let's blame them and flame them! This is so fun. I'm positive that there are at least 5 people in this forum that actually give two sh*ts. Everybody else is just here because they're bored and want to complain. You know what? The "headset" that comes with the PS4 is a piece of crap. There is no way that earbud will stay in your ear for more than the first two seconds of a multiplayer game. But, hell, let's burn Microsoft because the Kinect might or might not do one thing or the other. Please, b*tch about things that matter to you. Retyping the same rant is just getting old.It all just sounds like, "I'm still angry only I've run out of reasons. But I like the feeling, so here goes..."
by MALTHUSIA Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 06:11 PM

I already planned on buying the Xone headset Turtle Beach is making so no worries here.
by crzyvgs Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 06:33 PM

Even with all the revisions and my propensity to go with ps on gaming I am genuinely torn on which system to get.
by blaxar Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 06:36 PM

They may have redesigned the entire controller that doesn't mean they couldn't add a simple headphone jack. THey just want to force people from using the products they already own and make people only buy products with the MS brand on it.

This company needs to get their head out their ass and stop hating the consumers. They just keeping digging their grave even deeper.

Next year, MS has the worst company of the year vote from me.
by crazyjayw Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 06:51 PM

I think the difference is that the new headset jack is two-prong. I believe they said it supports stereo sound. A version of turtle beach that I didn't have to plug in 3 different spots on the back of the xbox would be awesome
by Salt AU Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 06:57 PM

Innovation. 'Next generation' consoles should not be held back when the consumer starts demanding exactly what they already have in the current generation.