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On the heels of releasing the highly anticipated Xbox One February dashboard update, Microsoft reveals a pair of new audio device options for online play. An official licensed stereo headset and stereo adapter will be available early next month; which feature a full-range 20Hz – 20kHz experience centered on not only party and gaming chatting, but also taking advantage of the Skype audio codec. Luckily if you’re like us and hate the look of the headset, you’ll be able to use your own headphones that are mic enabled though audio cords.
Purchasing the headset adapter separate is one of the rare occasions Microsoft allows us to have freedom in their accessory department that was sadly limited on the Xbox 360. The Xbox One Stereo Headset will cost $79.99, while the Stereo Headset Adapter will be $24.99.
If you downloaded the February update, hit the jump for what to expect in the March rollout.
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Here are more details on what’s coming for parties and multiplayer in March:
- Get to your friends list faster. The friends list will be front and center on the homepage of the Friends app. Click the Social tile on Home, or say “Xbox, go to Friends” to see who’s online and what they’re up to. From there you can quickly send messages and get into a party.
- Party chat will be turned on by default. When you party up, chat audio will be turned on by default.
- Chat with friends playing different games. Party chat will be separated from people playing your game, so you can chat with your friends who are online or you can chat with everyone playing the game.
- We’re adding an “Invite friends to game” option to your multiplayer titles moving forward. Similar to Xbox 360 titles, this will appear inside a games’ menu and offer a simple and quicker way to set up your multiplayer battles. Selecting “Invite friends” will let you invite friends to your game and party.
- We’re adding “Recent Players.” This is a simple list that shows you Xbox Live members you’ve recently played with, making it easier to stay in touch with people, or add new friends after your multiplayer battles.
Our March Xbox One system update will start rolling out in early March. We’re excited to get these multiplayer and party improvements out in time for the March 11 launch of “Titanfall,” the highly anticipated team-based online multiplayer game.
The March update includes many more great features. The improvements to multiplayer and parties are just a few of the features that will be included.
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