How to connect headphones to the Xbox One joystick

Using the headset in conjunction with the Xbox One game console makes the gameplay much more interesting and convenient. Many types of headsets that can be connected to the device have a built-in microphone, which eliminates unnecessary wires and the need to use additional equipment.

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The game console has a standard 3.5 connector. This is a small round hole located at the bottom of the device. If the headphones have a standard plug, then connecting to the Xbox One will not be difficult, you just need to insert the plug into the desired port.

If the console does not have a 3.5 connector, then you should use a special adapter. At the bottom of the device is a rectangular connector to which the adapter is connected. After the adapter has been connected to the game console, the headphones can be connected in the usual way.

ATTENTION! Adapters from different companies may differ in appearance from the standard adapter manufactured by Microsoft. But this does not affect their functionality and connection method.

Cable 3.5 has two standards: CTIA and OMTP. The second option is used by Apple headphones. Their owners very often face the fact that when they connect the device to the console, they have various problems with voice chat and sound. The main problem is the presence of noise instead of sound. However, it can be solved quite simply. It is only necessary to use a special adapter. The adapter can be purchased at any household appliance store.

For voice chat, a special headset is used. As a rule, it has a plug with a diameter of 2.5. You can also connect such a device using an adapter. The 2.5 to 3.5 adapter comes with the box.

To use the stereo headset for chat, you need to connect it to a TV or gamepad. To do this, use an RCA or S / PDIF cable.

To connect using an RCA cable, you first need to make sure that the appropriate connector is on the TV. Also, the cable can have either one plug or two. If the headphones have two plugs, one of them needs to be connected to the green colored jack, and the other to the pink. A green plug outputs sound, pink a voice.

S / PDIF is an optical output that provides the best sound quality. It is available in all modern media devices.

ATTENTION! The Xbox One game console does not support Bleutooth, so it is not possible to connect headphones to it this way.

Which headsets are not compatible with Xbox One

Not all types of existing headsets can be connected to a game console manufactured by Microsoft.

The console is not compatible with the following devices:

1. Headset manufactured by Mad Catz: Tritton Warhead and Tritton Primer. For the second model, the company offers a special adapter, which can be purchased by contacting technical support.
2. Wireless headset and headphones connected via USB.
3. Headphones with a 2.5 plug having a pin at their end. It makes it impossible to connect because the Xbox One adapter does not have a suitable socket.

Almost all existing headset models can be connected to the game console. You can do this either directly or by purchasing the necessary adapter.