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Xbox One Headset Revealed

Looks familiar, no?

GentlemenRUs3974d ago

Looks ok I guess...

But will it be comfy?

omi25p3974d ago

Well the 360 version of this is great.

ABizzel13974d ago

They're horrible, the audio is bad, the speaker goes out, or the port eventually dies.

However, it was still brilliant to have one included with every console. That simple gesture is now a requirement going forward (or a build in mic on the controller).

SITH3974d ago

I agree with both of you (omni25p & Abizzel1), it was a good headset, yet turned to crap over time. I went through three throughout my years of gaming on 36o. It was so light I would forget I had it on.

zeee3974d ago (Edited 3974d ago )

Would it be possible to use a bluetooth headset with Xbox One? Like, would I be able to pair my Playstation Wireless stereo headset with PS4 and Xbox One?

One more thing. Will Xbox One come with a headset like PS4? Too lazy to search on Google :D

ABizzel13974d ago

@zeee

I don't think so, because if that was the case the current Turtle Beach headsets would work with the X1 since the PS3 uses Bluetooth to run them currently, so there would be no need to buy new ones.

tigertom533974d ago

Microsoft doesn't use Bluetooth it uses a new wifi direct connection for the controller for better audio and quicker recompose. ps3 uses a slow Bluetooth 2.1 which reduces the audio quality because bandwidth is under 3mbps vs 360 wifi direct 250 mbps...

NumOnePS3FanBoy3974d ago

hated the 360 version. Went through three or four of em. This one looks like it might be a little bit more sturdy and a bit more durable

CoolBeansRus3973d ago (Edited 3973d ago )

@Omi25p
Sorry about the disagrees. Dont worry ill give you a bubble because i too like the headset.

People around here dont want anything positive being said towards the One or 360. Sony fanboys were bad before, they are impulsive/repulsive now.

Gaming_Guru3973d ago

With the XBOX 360, the black ops headsets would have a buzzing sound that the USB connect didn't have. I'm more interested if now both the PS4 and XBOX ONE will have the same buzzing sound when plugged in.

SniperControl3973d ago

@coolbeansrus
What the has this gotta do with Sony fanboys?
If anything your comment is bordering on fanboyisum lol

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Mounce3974d ago

It looks like it only costs them $0.50 to make these things....

FamilyGuy3973d ago

Because of the X1 being bundled with Kinect 2.0 this headset will not be included in the box. I can't stand the customer service agent look, always thought people on 360 headsets looked dorky and this one is following that trend.

Prefer my blu-tooth mic, crappy audio quality > looking like a dork I guess :/

TXIDarkAvenger3973d ago

Better than PS4's headset...I don't know why they didn't include a bluetooth headset since they are cheap.

The 360 version of this lasts for a while but obviously its not top notch quality or anything. I've had about 3 or 4 of them in the past 5 years.

sway_z3973d ago

I disagree...Xbox One headset looks like a Customer Services Agent...maybe they want you to get used to calling them...?

PS4 headset is cheap and functional as the mic is in the pad as well.

Big deal about bloody headsets....

DoctorXpro3973d ago

Had my wireless one for 5 years and still going.

stage883973d ago

Problem is it isn't bundle with the xbone which means voice communication will be mostly through kinect. I can just imagine how bad that will be with echoes and tv noise and not being able to hear your teammates over in game music.

I think the community won't be as vocal.

Donnieboi3973d ago

PS4 will also have a mic in the box. Just saying.

Jaces3973d ago (Edited 3973d ago )

360 headset was the crappiest headset I've ever used. This one doesn't look any better, unfortunately. Really couldn't expect much when they were included in all console purchases.

Better off buying a Triton or TB for both consoles imo.

RedHawkX3973d ago

does this come with the xbox one if not its dumb and useless im not gonna spend 499 for a console 60 dollars for live and then 60 for this headset.

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Starbucks_Fan3974d ago

It's pretty sad that they won't include this, nor include compatibility with 360 headsets.

Hufandpuf3973d ago

The Kinect is a mic in itself.

stage883973d ago

Think about the echoes, background noise, distortion of TV sounds.

Every lobby is going to sound like white noise.

MysticStrummer3973d ago

@stage88 - If all that background noise isn't bad enough, you've got those special people who think their music should be everyone's soundtrack.

I hate humans sometimes.

Hufandpuf3973d ago

I just stated a fact and I get disagreed. I didnt say kinect mics wouldnt have problems. FFS n4g!

My_Outer_Heaven3974d ago

PS4's mono headset looks better... what can I say I personally think Japan make better stuff.

M-M3974d ago

It looks good, but I really wish it was over the hear headphones. Earbuds tend to fall out of my ear sadly :/. I'm glad that I can use my Turtle Beaches with the PS4 controller though =D.

My_Outer_Heaven3974d ago

I've got a 7.1 Asus ROG Vulcan headset. I love it!

RedHawkX3973d ago

yeah with the ps4 you can use any headset even ones you already own. the xbox one is only compatible with new headphones you buy specifically for xbox one. xbox live community is gonna suck now. everyone is gonna be on the ps4 this new gen.

UNGR3973d ago

Ear bud headsets are garbage, they hardly work, have crappy sound, and the audio pickup on the microphone is horrid. They skimmed on the headset so they could focus on the console, and still make sure everyone has a microphone. Doesn't change the fact that ear bud headsets suck, the 360, and X1 are no different, but still they're bad. I'd advise everyone to get a set of Turtle Beaches at the least, Astro's if you can afford them.

MysticStrummer3973d ago

I had two ear bud headsets with my PS3, the one that came with Warhawk and the official Sony one. The Warhawk one did suck, but the official Sony one was great all around.

I only use it for communication though. All other sound is through my home theater system.

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Idk. Great games have still been releasing. Mcsft is still no different than after the 360 era. PS, you just have to wait many years for. Nintendo is readying next gen and will definitely have many games. 3rd party and indies have been the highlight so far this year.

LucasRuinedChildhood5h ago(Edited 4h ago)

Yeah but the games coming out have been in development for many years so they're not affected by this issue.

This is more about the future.

I would say that indies will continue to put out interesting games at least. They need to avoid buyouts though or they're in danger of ending up like Roll7.

Part of the issue is that CEOs created projections based on the Covid years. Now that the line/Growth™ isn't going up, they're overcorrecting for stakeholders despite good profits. There's a certain mindlessness to it.

Hopefully with inflation down and more realistic projections, things will level out.

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Yea ok.. Microsoft is no different than the 360 era eh… what in tarnation have u been smoking to not only come to that conclusion but to consciously post it publicly.

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Not really, what's happening is the sh!tty AAA industry is finally collapsing and things will revert back to mid-tier being the dominant tier like back in the day.

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