How to connect headphones to an Xbox One controller

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 the need for unnecessary wires and the need to use additional equipment.

How to connect headphones to an Xbox One controller

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 set-top box does not have a 3.5 connector, then you should use a special adapter. At the bottom of the device there 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 produced by Microsoft. But this does not affect their functionality and connection method.

3.5 cable has two standards: CTIA and OMTP. The second option is used by Apple headphones. Their owners very often encounter the fact that when connecting 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. You just need to use a special adapter. The adapter can be purchased at any hardware store.

A special headset is used for voice chat. 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 is included with the console.

To use a stereo headset for chat, you need to connect it to a TV or gamepad. An RCA or S/PDIF cable is used for this.

To connect using an RCA cable, you must first make sure that the corresponding connector is on your TV. Also, the cable can have one or two plugs. If the headphones have two plugs, one of them must be connected to the socket colored green, and the second to the pink one. The green plug outputs sound, the pink plug outputs voice.

S/PDIF is an optical output that provides the best sound quality. All modern media devices have it.

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 set-top box is incompatible with the following devices:

1. Headsets produced 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 connector.
3. Headphones with a 2.5 plug and a pin at the end.This 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 a game console. You can do this either directly or by purchasing the necessary adapter.