Microsoft has unveiled the first wireless Xbox headset in some time – it’ll be available from March 16 for $ 100, but you can pre-order one today if you want to be among the first to have it.
This Xbox Wireless Headset is designed for gaming on the Xbox Series X or Series S as well as PCs. You can also connect it to your phone simultaneously to hear it ringing while you play. You can even accept the call and continue playing.
As a suitable gaming headset, this has a microphone (which can be stowed away when not in use). Two beamforming mics and a voice isolation setting help the headphones separate your voice from background noise. Additionally, you can rotate the earbuds to adjust the volume of game audio and team chat separately.
Three high-quality spatial audio standards are supported: Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone: X. You may need a Bluetooth 4.2 (or higher) dongle to connect to your PC, Xbox consoles have built-in functionality.
Game and team chat volumes can be adjusted separately • Microphone filters out background noise
The Xbox Wireless Headset weighs 312g. Its battery should last 15 hours on a single charge. If you’re in a rush, a 30-minute charge gives 4 hours of battery life.
Using the Xbox Accessories app, you can adjust additional settings on the headset – adjust EQ and bass boost, set up the auto-mute feature, change LED brightness and more . The video above shows the app, the one below is the headset launch trailer.
You can find more details and pre-order the headset from the Microsoft Online Store in US, Canada (CAD $ 130), UK (£ 95), Germany (€ 100), Australia ( $ 150 AUD) and others. The helmet will also be available at select retailers.
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