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Announcing the XOne stereo headset adapter - FINALLY
- Thread starter Ubersnug
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no batteries and wired to the controller...it's okay, really.
enanogrande
Member
The fact that this even has to exist is kinda BS, but awesome it's finally a thing.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Now we just need a third party adaptor to use the DualShock 4 on the Xbone.
I'll probably end up buying the adapter when I get an Xbone later this year after the first price drop. Hopefully any 3.5mm headset with built in mic works, including the Pulse Elites.
I'll probably end up buying the adapter when I get an Xbone later this year after the first price drop. Hopefully any 3.5mm headset with built in mic works, including the Pulse Elites.
How are you going to recharge those batteries? The XB1 controller doesn't act as a battery charger when it's plugged in, does it? Or am I wrong there?
Doesn't matter. They're rechargeable. You can recharge the DS4 every night and never have to worry about the battery life.
justsomeguy
Member
Any special reason why you included the cost of a controller in there?
Also note the Xbox One controller is currently $50 on Amazon.com, DS4 $60 - so the price difference is $20 overall. edit: You need to buy a battery charger too, so that puts the XBox price up in your comparison (although most homes nowdays probably have rechargeable AAs around for loads of reasons, no need for a special purchase).
I don't have a DS4 - does it let you control voice/game audio levels separately, using hardware controls on the DS4, as it appears you can with that Xbox adapter? i.e. are you comparing like-for-like functionality in that price breakdown?
seems like pretty ideal really. Yes fully wireless would have been great, but at least you don't have long cables trailing out to your TV/receiver
LukasTaves
Member
I wonder what those new buttons do.
It most likely their plan from the beginning because the 360 had a default headset jack
Because the new plug can pass 5.1 surround sound, which an audio jack can't.
It most likely their plan from the beginning because the 360 had a default headset jack
I think its fair to compare MSRP, not Amazon's current price for the XB1 controller. For audio levels, it doesn't include them at a hardware level, although some headsets like the official Sony ones have hardware buttons for chat and audio, but all you have to do is hold the PS button down for a second and you can adjust the device's volumes.
I mean, honestly, it's basically impossible to deny that the DS4 is a way better value for the price.
enanogrande
Member
Yeah, seriously why is this so hard to implement. I just want to plug in my Sibera V2s
(Nah. Probably The Verge being bad at their jobs.
FullMetaltech
Member
So basically you have to buy the headphone to get the same ingame audio. Kinda sucks.
phosphor112
Banned
My Sennheiser headphones were 80 bucks on sale. Better than any MS or Sony made headphones. Doesn't have a mic, but the sound quality is unparalleled.
Anyway, good to see this come out regardless. Is that a 3.5 jack in the bottom? Or just an attached cord? It would be nice to be able to use our own hardware.
EDIT: Looks like it's a 3.5 jack since they say it is compatible with other headsets. That's good.
EDIT 2:
Give me a fucking break. Good lord, Microsoft.
justsomeguy
Member
OK that (button press) is quite cool. But since coldfoot is keen to measure "equivalence" he should throw the official headset into the mix with those buttons on. (Nb I have no idea what those prices are, I should get back to work rather than look it up
)Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Well those headphones are even more whats your point?
That can't possibly be right. Why would it work with Microsoft's rather standard looking headset but not with others?
But you would prefer to be tethered to the console instead? Surely that would be more restrictive?
Ok, what the F**k is this? True or false? If true then they can swivel.
enanogrande
Member
Kotaku says the same thing, so this actually looks like MS being bad at their jobs :/
EDIT; although this wording makes it seem it wouldn't work at all, even with the MS headset.
*For use with stereo headsets with 3.5mm audio jack, or Xbox 360 gaming headsets with 2.5mm chat cable. Game audio available in stereo headsets by connecting directly to Xbox One via optical cable or TV via RCA cables (cables not included). Additional requirements may apply for full functionality, see xbox.com/xboxone/compatibleheadsets. Voice chat requires Xbox Live; in-game requires Xbox Live Gold (sold separately).
Bottom of the page :/ : http://news.xbox.com/2014/02/xbox-one-headset
OdysseusVA
Banned
And we're done here
Haha oh wow. So you can't even use it for game audio?
Nah, still can't believe this until some gaffers try for themselves. Microsoft is not that silly.
wat.
The Albatross
Member
If the audio quality is good, $25 is a ... strangely low price IMO. Usually Ithink of $25 headphones as crapgadget... But who knows, might be good.
I just picked up an X1 last weekend and I was really, really surprised at the audio quality. I did a short narration over an Assassins Creed video, just to test, and I was shocked how good it was.
I just picked up an X1 last weekend and I was really, really surprised at the audio quality. I did a short narration over an Assassins Creed video, just to test, and I was shocked how good it was.
OK that (button press) is quite cool. But since coldfoot is keen to measure "equivalence" he should throw the official headset into the mix with those buttons on. (Nb I have no idea what those prices are, I should get back to work rather than look it up
I think he was fair. It can't be perfect equality. You can't account for the missing touchpad and speaker on the XB1, or the missing rumble triggers on the DS4. Although he should have included a way to charge those $5 batteries (unless you can charge rechargeable AA batteries from the controller being plugged in?).
Well I think he's referring to wireless with a USB dongle.
mentallyinept
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And here I was just about to say that the adapter looked like a nice little piece of kit. Disappointing.
Nah, the signal that the Bone currently sends wirelessly is stereo. It does the down mixing from surround before sending to the controller. It is sending a virtual surround signal though, so every headset plugged in will get that, not just ones that manufacturers implement the algorithms.
enanogrande
Member
$25 for the adaptor, not the headphones.
BuggeryBugz
Member
This might be a dumb question but I'll ask it anyway. Would I be able to plug my apple earphones into the adapter and get in-game audio?
molnizzle
Member
No, the little wireless amp box is tethered to the console. The headset itself is fully wireless.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Ok..??
LukasTaves
Member
Really? Then I don't see the point either XD
I though MS justified the new adapter by having enough bandwidth to do 5.1 surround...
enanogrande
Member
Apparently not. It seems in-game audio doesn't work with the adaptor, although from the wording it might even be saying In-Game chat isn't available on any wireless headset? Not sure on that last point.
Ah, I was wondering if that was the case. But to answer your original question, no, I don't believe USB headsets will work.
well wouldn't that be in line with the 360? Headset limited to chat audio only via the controller.
Its just that Sony added full game audio which was unusual so Xbox looks worse in comparison.
It does seem odd to sell a large pair of headphones that are only for chat audio though and would presumably block out some game audio due to their size.
edit: This
makes it sound like it does send game audio. Unless that just turns the chat volume up/down?
Honey Bunny
Member
So you didn't read the thread.
I thought that ever since the Wii-U had one, it would be fucking standard by now. It's too good a feature just to not implement.
Pollux
Member
Well that's a problem.
molnizzle
Member
Exactly. Nintendo did it, then Sony. MS stalls around for an adapter... and then releases one that doesn't do it? WTF?
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
How can you not hear game audio? Whats the point of the person icon and the controller icon on the adapters pad then? Maybe I'm a bit confused...