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[Ubersnug]

Update from Albert Penello due to Microsoft's PR depr derping bad with this

Looks like there is some confusion around this so let me try again.

ANY headset will plug into the adapter and work. There is no proprietary connector.

If you have a stereo headset, you get stereo game audio

If you have a chat headset, you get game chat.

If you want to have Game/Chat mixed through the controller, you need one of the new headsets.

The part I didn't clarify (because I had gaming devices on my mind) is that if you have a headset that mixes chat/audio today (like a phone headset), they will also work. We don't block those.

Things get more confusing when you talk about all the legacy headsets in the market for Xbox 360. But just talking about the adapter, it works exactly as you would expect.

Maybe I should have marketing do a grid.

Edit: I talked with Larry and he's also updated is post. http://majornelson.com/2014/02/11/xb...apter-details/

http://majornelson.com/2014/02/11/xbox-one-stereo-headset-and-headset-adapter-details/

First up, the all-new Xbox One Stereo Headset. The Stereo Headset pairs a premium, full-range (20Hz – 20kHz) audio experience with a unidirectional microphone taking advantage of Xbox One’s Skype-powered chat audio codec. Included in the package is a detachable Stereo Headset Adapter that puts all of the audio controls right at your fingertips. You can balance the game and chat audio levels, control the master volume, and mute the microphone.

The Xbox One Stereo Headset does not use separate batteries and is passively powered through the Wireless Controller. Additionally, headset is compatible with mobile devices, tablets and PC/Mac.

The Xbox One Stereo Headset will cost $79.99 (MSRP).

For Xbox fans that already have a favorite set of stereo gaming headphones, we’re happy to reveal that the Stereo Headset Adapter will also ship separately. Plug your compatible headset into the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter to chat with your fellow players, and enjoy the convenient volume controls right on the adapter. For more details on the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter, please visit xbox.com/xboxone/compatibleheadsets.

The Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter will cost $24.99 (MSRP.)

 

[Steverulez]

Is $25 a lot? I thought it was, somewhere I just read about it said it was reasonable...

 

[jond76]

Just in time for Titanfall.

 

[Nebula]

I'd love to know what battery life we get with this.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

About time 👏

 

[theytookourjobz]

Does the adapter make the XB1 controller like the PS4 controller in outputting audio from the controller? I would freaking love that.

 

[BruiserBear]

Awesome. I think I"m getting that new headset. I'm assuming no batteries required. The controller powers it?

 

[CrystalStylez]

Does the adapter make the XB1 controller like the PS4 controller in outputting audio from the controller? I would freaking love that.

This was the plan from the beginning. This was how the new turtle beaches and polk were going to work. We were just waiting on the adapter.

 

[Brad Grenz]

Does the adapter make the XB1 controller like the PS4 controller in outputting audio from the controller? I would freaking love that.

Yep. Between this and the Play & Charge kit it only costs $110 to get the equivalent features of a standard DS4.

 

[NinjaCatfish]

Does the adapter make the XB1 controller like the PS4 controller in outputting audio from the controller? I would freaking love that.

It seems that way, the article mentions balancing game and chat sound with the adapter!
Hurrah!

 

[BruiserBear]

Yep. Between this and the Play & Charge kit it only costs $110 to get the equivalent features of a standard DS4.

You're not as clever as you think you are. No one has to buy the play and charge kit. I've got eneloop batteries I can put in the controller, and recharge them anytime I want, and they cost a few bucks. Also, the play & charge kit includes the controller. Again, nice try with your funny math.

 

[Hoo-doo]

This was the plan from the beginning. This was how the new turtle beaches and polk were going to work. We were just waiting on the adapter.

How could it have been their plan from the beginning if they didn't build the controller with a simple 3.5mm jack on there? Why the need for the adapter in the first place?

 

[OdysseusVA]

$80 for a stereo headset?

 

[JaggedSac]

Does the adapter make the XB1 controller like the PS4 controller in outputting audio from the controller? I would freaking love that.

Yes, I believe so. I don't know much about this stuff, but on the Polk forums, a Polk tech person mentioned that MS made a change from the 360 where the Bone changes a surround sound(5.1, 7.1, etc) signal into a faux surround signal for stereo headsets before sending it to the controller. The 360 did not do that so headsets had to be active and process the 5.1/7.1 signal themselves. This is a reason why some of the headsets, like the Polk 4-Shot are passive and can be powered by the controller. The adaptor allows for the seperate control of game audio and chat audio too I think.

 

[Anion]

That headset actually looks pretty coolio

 

[monome]

bought.

Titanfall night gaming.

 

[BruiserBear]

$80 for a stereo headset?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVBPRUO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[CrystalStylez]

How could it have been their plan from the beginning if they didn't build the controller with a simple 3.5mm jack on there? Why the need for the adapter in the first place?

Because the manual has been out for the polk headset for a while now. It does not hook anything up to the console for sound like prior headsets had too. The only headsets that will need to hook something up to the console are the older turtle beaches. Take a look at the new turtle beaches and polk headsets and you will see. Nice try though.....

 

[theytookourjobz]

Yep. Between this and the Play & Charge kit it only costs $110 to get the equivalent features of a standard DS4.

Yeah because I love being tethered to my console in 2014.

 

[gruenel]

$80 for a stereo headset?

Good headphones are double that.

 

[zorbsie]

So can I use my Astro a30s with the adapter? I'm assuming yes.

 

[OdysseusVA]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVBPRUO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Just as ridiculous

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

So those two buttons on the left of the adapter, is it for controlling between game and chat sound volumes?

 

[Guymelef]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVBPRUO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Wireless and virtual 7.1.

 

[Hoo-doo]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVBPRUO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

:lol

Good one, dude.

 

[level44]

Looks a bit flimsy, no?

 

[OdysseusVA]

Good headphones are double that.

Lol no

 

[CrystalStylez]

Wireless and virtual 7.1.

most headsets are faux 5.1 and 7.1 from last gen also. Still technically stereo

 

[Bradf50]

Hahaha, $25 | £18.23 inc.VAT seriously? For that small adapter?

I was expecting something like £10.

 

[Guymelef]

most headsets are faux 5.1 and 7.1 from last gen also. Still technically stereo

Yes, stereo, but with software for virtual 7.1, like any Dolby Headphone capable soundcard, etc...

 

[NinjaCatfish]

Looks a bit flimsy, no?

That's what a $50 headset will often get you ($50 after you take out the value of the adapter sold otherwise for $30).

 

[Ubersnug]

I was expecting something like £10.

£10? Your optimistic. Given we are paying £20 for a lithium battery and usb cable, £20 was the price I was expecting to pay for the adapter. Was looking forward to being surprised with something cheaper mind you...

 

[AlanzTalon]

So those two buttons on the left of the adapter, is it for controlling between game and chat sound volumes?

Yeah.

 

[coldfoot]

So, to bring the X1 controller up to parity with PS4, you need:

$60 controller
$5 rechargable batteries (that you never take out)
$25 headset adapter
----
$90

 

[BruiserBear]

Wireless and virtual 7.1.

I'd rather plug my headset into my controller, and not have to worry about charging it. Also, directional audio from stereo usually sounds better than virtual surround IMO.

So, to bring the X1 controller up to parity with PS4, you need:

$60 controller
$5 rechargable batteries (that you never take out)
$25 headset adapter
----
$90

and to bring a Dual Shock 4 to parity you need to redesign it, so it doesn't have awful battery life.

 

[level44]

So, to bring the X1 controller up to parity with PS4, you need:

$60 controller
$5 rechargable batteries
$25 headset adapter
----
$90

I was going to include no touchpad but then the xbone has vibrating triggers so maybe they cancel each other out.

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Yeah.

Figured so . Thanks for the response

 

[Hyunickel]

So apparently the adapter won't allow for in-game sound? Only chat?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Lol no

Yea they are dude

So apparently the adapter won't allow for in-game sound? Only chat?

It doesnt say that

 

[Ace001]

Advantage PlayStation

 

[Ubersnug]

So apparently the adapter won't allow for in-game sound? Only chat?

The adapter allows you to adjust the volume for both in game and chat volume independently.

 

[RagingAvatar]

So will this allow game and chat audio through the headset whilst it's only connected to the controller? Doesn't sound like it from the press release.. :-/

 

[Bradf50]

£10? Your optimistic. Given we are paying £20 for a lithium battery and usb cable, £20 was the price I was expecting to pay for the adapter. Was looking forward to being surprised with something cheaper mind you...

Maybe I am . I never bought, nor looked into the play & charge kit so I didn't really know it was £20 (I use rechargeable AA). I just didn't think it would be that much is all.

 

[gamechanger87]

So apparently the adapter won't allow for in-game sound? Only chat?

Confused on this as well as Kotaku is guessing no?

So I should wait for the wireless Turtle Beach ones?

 

[Scottish Sin]

glad to get a time frame on the headset adapters finally. Will be snapping one up for my existing X12's.

 

[Oppo]

Seems more overwrought than the Sony solution.

The button shortcuts are nice I suppose.

 

[Guymelef]

I'd rather plug my headset into my controller, and not have to worry about charging it. Also, directional audio from stereo usually sounds better than virtual surround IMO.

Good for you.
Options are a good thing.
Also you can use the Gold Wireless with 3.5mm cable and disable VSS.

 

[JaggedSac]

So will this allow game and chat audio through the headset whilst it's only connected to the controller? Doesn't sound like it from the press release.. :-/

Yes, ingame sound comes through the adapter.

I'm in for this bad boy.

 

[SpartanN92]

Fuck this headset... I want a wireless one.

I bought the Halo 4 Tritton Warheads. Best headphone I've ever bought (I like them more than my Astros)... The headset syncs directly to the 360, no cord going from headset to controller.... Why the fuck are they not making one for Xbone?

This is a real disappointment.

 

[Ubersnug]

So will this allow game and chat audio through the headset whilst it's only connected to the controller? Doesn't sound like it from the press release.. :-/

I thought controlling game and voice volume from the adapter was implied? Given that the new headset uses the same adapter you would use with any third party option. That's certainly how I read it...

Included in the package is a detachable Stereo Headset Adapter that puts all of the audio controls right at your fingertips. You can balance the game and chat audio levels, control the master volume, and mute the microphone.

For Xbox fans that already have a favorite set of stereo gaming headphones, we’re happy to reveal that the Stereo Headset Adapter will also ship separately. Plug your compatible headset into the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter to chat with your fellow players, and enjoy the convenient volume controls right on the adapter. For more details on the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter, please visit xbox.com/xboxone/compatibleheadsets.