Microsoft Now Offers A Cheaper Xbox Series X | S Stereo Headset

The Xbox Series X | Due south has no shortage of headset options, and at present there's 1 more with the Xbox wired stereo headset. A new alternative to the wireless stereo headset that Microsoft launched alongside the new consoles.

Since this is a wired Xbox stereo headset, the price is lower to offset the loss of cable freedom. But for players that don't care virtually the wireless aspect, and want to save coin, it'll be a nice option. Information technology should besides sit firmly in the same category from brands like Razer. Which offers the Kraken X for effectually the same cost.

Microsoft is charging $60 for this model, and then it'll definitely be more affordable for consumers.

The Xbox Wired Stereo Headset gets some features from the wireless model

Microsoft didn't alter all that much with the wired headset compared to its earlier released wireless model. Though the wireless is gone, it still retains the mute button for the mic, and a volume punch to accommodate game and conversation book.

Information technology as well has well-nigh the same design. Which should be no surprise. Continuity and all that. The headset comes with "high-quality ear cushions" according to Microsoft. And judging from the images they're either made of leatherette or another false leather material.

You tin pre-order the headset starting today from Microsoft's online store. It should also eventually popular up at retail partners similar Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Only it doesn't appear to be bachelor from them just yet.

The headset is compatible with more than just Xbox

As with past wired headsets for Xbox, this headset plugs into the Xbox controller via the three.5mm port. You tin also plug information technology into phones with this port, or employ the adaptor if your telephone doesn't have a 3.5mm port on it.

Likewise it's besides compatible with PC and any other device that uses 3.5mm connections. Microsoft is boasting "make clean mid and high frequency functioning" with this headset. Only the headset also supports Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone: X, and Windows Sonic. So if the headset isn't giving you quite the level of sound quality you want, there are ways to improve it baked in.

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