Microsoft Investigating User Problems With Xbox One Chat Adapter

The past two weeks have seen a number of changes to the Xbox One platform. The March update improved social features, yesterday brought Twitch streaming, and new accessories allow users more flexibility with regard to personal audio. Unfortunately, there are reports of issues with the latter.

[mewhy32]

sure does look big and clunky. Why didn't they just use a standard piece of hardware or, I don't know, just change the appearance of the old headset and not force you to purchase an adaptor? Oh want . Nevermind.

[Fireseed]

Because the adapter has the new hardware in it for the updated audio codec.

[darthv72]

If it can be patched via a controller fw update then that is a good thing.

[BattleTorn]

I'm having trouble finding one. My EB Games had no clue it was even being released..

[4logpc]

Bestbuy is the only place I can even order one.

[MiloGarret]

Bought it from the ms store, no problems.

[n4rc]

Haven't found one yet either.. seems most are bundled with headsets

[TheCagyDies]

I'm getting a few snaps and crackles when I get into a quiet area of a game like the pause menu but during action it sounds great.

[MCTJim]

Thanks, but I will stick to the one I made that only cost me the cheap xbox headset. 3 wires..solder..done...heat shrink and it looks fine. No issues at all

[Kingoftherodeo]

I bought the Xbox stereo headset and man it it's great. Other than a headache I get from it from having it on blast for over 4 hours I got no issues

[SITH]

I wonder if some people are oblivious to the fact that it has two audio volume controls. Regular volume and game vs party chat volume. With Astro headset for example, that is three volume controls total. Regardless, it can be updated to fix so there is a plus in all this.

[Rocky5]

I have an issue with headset adapter, if you plug in the USB & charge the pad with the headset connected, you get a buzzing through the mic. It's not audible to people in the chat/party but if you try to record audio in say upload studio its as loud as the game audio & not usable.

Also the mic activator image is constantly on when the USB is connected, due to the buzzing.

Needs fixed, since the pads won't last long with the headset connected, since game audio & voice audio are going through the pad.

I have the XO Four headset, works great if you don't connect the USB to power/charge the pad.

[Ac7iVe]

The Mic that came with the console no longer works for me. ..