Yesterday saw the announcement of the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset, and with it an array of fantastic neat new features for players to try out. One of the most intriguing is the ability to have your phone and Xbox linked to the device at the same time.
As outlined in an extensive Xbox Wire post, users will be able to directly talk to their friends on the phone (or even join into work conference calls), whilst also still having their headset paired to the console to enjoy the immersive sounds of the game they're playing.
"The headset also connects to mobile devices via Bluetooth for on-the-go music or chat and to your console via Xbox Wireless technology just like an Xbox Wireless Controller, meaning there are no cables or dongles required. You can also simultaneously pair the headset to your phone and Xbox. That means, for example, that you can chat with a friend or – as the engineering team recalls doing – dial in to a conference call on your phone and play on your console at the same time."
Not only that, but the microphone also has an auto-mute function, meaning that when you're not talking the headset will not pick up any background noise. There have been numerous times the sound of our TV has deafened our friends in party chat, so this is definitely a welcome feature.
"When you aren’t talking, the auto-mute feature automatically mutes your microphone (this can be toggled on or off), so you keep comms channels clear, while the manual mute button gives you privacy when you need it."
As it stands, the Microsoft Store is out of stock of the headset, which is not surprising for how much effort has gone into it. Fortunately, other retailers do have it in stock, and you can even get it a little cheaper if you shop around!
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Are you picking up the Xbox Wireless Headset? Let us know in the comments below.
[source news.xbox.com]
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I currently use a pair of Turtle Beach Stealth 700s with my Xbox. They also pair to my phone and the Xbox at the same time. I use this often to play music while I play Call of Duty, kind of my own custom soundtrack.
Doesn't look like it'll take the place of the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2
@Jorb-Norb if I didn’t already own the turtle beaches I would get these, they are $50 cheaper.
I was gonna get the Stealth 700s, I am awaiting a review of these now.
I just bought some turtle beach ones for £30..just can't justify paying more when I can't tell any difference...im sure a certain kind of folk will tell me there is loads of difference though lol
I'm sure they're a good headset. But I don't see myself giving up haptics on my Razer Nari Ultimates any time soon.
If it say anything, I loved the haptics enough to be willing to take the headset apart, cut the garbage stock mic out, and replace it with an Ant Lion ModMic.
I have pre-ordered. I have no headset at all and never felt the need for one. But this one has me getting the itch to try.
My current Bluetooth headphones have a noticeable audio Lag; do these prevent that? Or any other sub 100$ headphone recommendations would be appreciated!
@Nermannn these are supposed to be super low latency. Also they support Dolby atmos for headphones which is great with shooters that support it, you can tell what direction noises are coming from.
@Luigi_Skywalker oooo cool. Thanks!
@Luigi_Skywalker another question... my TV doesn’t support Dolby atmos, but obviously The Xbox does. So will I get the Dolby atmos sound without a tv that supports it? It’s seems like I should as long as it’s connecting to the Xbox itself rather that the TV’s Blutooth...
@Nermannn you can use the Dolby atmos for headphones regardless of your tv, however you have to pay $10 I think on the Xbox marketplace for the software and it downloads to your Xbox. I did it and like it. My new tv has atmos built in and I’ve stopped using the surround sound nearly as much since I’ve had it.
@Luigi_Skywalker thanks. I’m going to give this headset a go! I play with headphones often so I think it will be well worth it to have a low latency option.
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