-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Announcing the XOne stereo headset adapter - FINALLY
- Thread starter Ubersnug
- Start date
Pretty sure this is how the PS4 works, just minus the TV.
May be you should change the marketing people? They can't to do even simple things properly.
RedNumberFive
Banned
Well at least the design philosophy of the console, controller, and headset adapter is consistently kludgey.
Seriously...the people who write these releases are just terrible. This is like Nintendo eShop releases.
What a cluster f**k. Come on MS it's not that difficult to explain a cheap ass adapter (it's a rip off...). That bulleted list you did Albert should have been there on the web page in the first place. Many just want to use something like a set of iPhone ear buds for example, and would like to know if it will transmit audio/chat. Instead we get a load of mixed responses. :/
SEGAvangelist
Member
You should right them.
I just noticed it. And I suck at writing copy.
Oppo
Member
Watching Netflix late at night with headphones plugged into the controller has been an unexpected bonus, it's fantastic.
I sort of can't believe no one has put it in a remote control unit yet.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Sorry.
That one was too easy. I get your point, though. It really is a bad press release.
BronsonLee
Member
Roku does it now, started with their Roku 3 model. It's pretty goddamn slick.
Roku did it a couple a years ago I believe...
Roku does it, and of course, now PS4. It's a great feature.
enanogrande
Member
Yeah, I've watched Netflix like that, but it's not a given it'll work that way on XB1 till we get confirmation. (I haven't seen it mentioned at all in any of the press releases/FAQ pages)
Boxee has it in their remote, I believe.
correct, audio output only, no input.
A 4 pole would do everything, astro headsets are 4 pole hence one line for both audio and voice.
Shin-Ra
Junior Member
Xbone credit card reader
The wired connection suggests they're minimising risk of power/data loss during the update which means it's probably possible to brick them during an update.
Quadraphonic
Member
When you have to make the decision between complicated controller firmware updates OR bricked controllers, maybe you screwed up the hardware design.
molnizzle
Member
For future reference, those types of headsets are the first ones anyone thinks of because they're so common. Especially considering that you can just buy one of these and use your old headset as well. Which is exactly what the average NeoGAF poster would do before throwing down another $80+ on something new. Obviously.
Regardless, this is good. The adapters will in fact work like everyone expects them to work. Microsoft's PR and messaging remain as utterly fucked as always, but at least they did something right with hardware for once.
Next up, Penello: USB chat. Having to plug into my controller if I want to use voice chat is peasant shit. Sony's offered this functionality for the entire last generation and continues to in this one. Shouldn't the "All in One" console at least be able to match its main competitor regarding headsets and voice chat? For supposedly being "All in One," I sure seem to be needing a bunch of new add-on bullshit just to make the Xbone work they way I want it to work.
xemumanic
Member
This would be a great solution for the PC as well...........whenever MS gets around to releasing the PC drivers.
I was thinking the other day that the 360 chat headphone jack would work as an unfortunately mono (I think) audio device (which means its useless). Hopefully the PC drivers for the Xbox One pad at least provide stereo, Razer's software (as well as other solutions) can provide the HRTF for virtual surround.
I was thinking the other day that the 360 chat headphone jack would work as an unfortunately mono (I think) audio device (which means its useless). Hopefully the PC drivers for the Xbox One pad at least provide stereo, Razer's software (as well as other solutions) can provide the HRTF for virtual surround.
Because being wired to the console is better than plugging it in your controller. What am I reading?
antiquegamer
Member
I am sure he meant the Gold Headset which has USB wireless dongle, so you don't need to plug the headset into anything, chat and game audio are both wirelessly transmitted.
enanogrande
Member
You do realize those have virtual surround and they're wireless? It's a good thing you got banned.
Liabe Brave
Member
If they'd actually done something right with the hardware, the messaging wouldn't be necessary. The right thing (for the customer) would be to include a normal, non-proprietary jack on the controller.
Why do you have to use an adapter instead? So that, even if you don't buy one of the new, officially-licensed headsets, Microsoft can still collect the equivalent of licensing fees on hardware you already own. The adapter certainly costs them much less to make than $25, so the overage is pocketed.
If they want to force everybody to pay for this functionality, I have a profit-maximizing tip for them. Why spend any money at all on designing a proprietary jack, and manufacturing/distributing adapters? Just put a standard jack in the controller...and then charge $10 per console to activate it through the controller firmware.
7DollarHagane
Banned
Pay some more
BoosterDuck
Banned
Now give us pc drivers for the XBone controller.
Wonder if anyone has managed to brick their controller yet.
Their messaging was bad: it took many pages of threads and multiple Albert posts, but it looks like the Xbox One adapter does exactly what we hoped it would: It adds a 3.5mm jack that can carry game audio and chat.
It's too bad that it's a $25 add-on, but it's at least what we wanted.
It's too bad that it's a $25 add-on, but it's at least what we wanted.
Would it be technically possible to have X1 audio play through SmartGlass? Might be a nice alternative while listening to movies/TV.
Technically sure. The better question is how much is the in-app purchase to enable the functionally?
That is ridiculous. Why on earth do they need to update the controller to get their proprietary port to talk to an adapter that's plugged into it? So before this update, they basically included a port that has no function? Wouldn't surprise me given how rushed other aspects of the console are, but still...
I have these pre-ordered; on the product page it says Feb 14th (original date) but on my order page it says "we'll notify when we have an estimated ship date" or some such. Sadly I think I'll be waiting longer than this Friday for them.
maximum360
Member
What about a simple over the ear wireless headset like we had in the past? Any word on this?
travisbickle
Member
Released in the next quarter for $24.99 but you'll need an ear wireless headset adaptor released at the same time for $19.95.
Breakfast at Noon
Member
enanogrande
Member
Take it back, fan made info-graphic.
Nope, only chat audio through the adapter.
With that headset you won't recieve game audio through the controller.
Garrett 2U
Member
Well I just pre-ordered this. It should arrive before TitanFall .
.infinityBCRT
Member
Guessing it was buggy (which is why the headset adapter was delayed in the first place) and this is a patch to fix the controller's firmware
Yeah, you are probably right. I was just curious since it was a change from yesterday which had it at March 7th.
Hmm... that's unfortunate. Well, I was thinking of maybe getting a new headset anyways. This month's paycheck better be good...
What is the current setup for your headset? Do you have a cable going to the 360 and also the controller? If so, the adaptor will work for you.
CouchMaster
Member
Does it have a 3.5mm jack like Pulse Elites? If so, you can just connect it to the controller adapter using regular 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable and it should work.
maximum360
Member
Ok cool. I'd just rather not have a brick on my ear. Having to use an adaptor is ridiculous though. I don't get the thinking behind the Xbox One. They took things that made the 360 convenient and a joy to use and ditched them in favor of an overly complicated system.