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Bluetooth Headset, Media Remote Coming To 360
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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