Xbox 360 Headset
Designed for use exclusively with the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, the lightweight Xbox 360 Headset (sold separately for the Xbox 360 Core system) features a noise-canceling microphone with an adjustable boom that lets you chat with and send voice messages to other gamers—both in-game and out-of-game—as well as use voice commands in games that support voice command functionality.
To chat and send voice messages, you need an Xbox Live® membership.
Comfort and Convenience
Play for hours without a hint of fatigue thanks to the headset's padded ear piece and adjustable headband. The boom microphone swings both left/right and up/down, so you can wear the headset on either ear or switch ears at any time. The headset pulls easily into position with one hand, and its pivoting ear piece lets you check for activity without actually putting it on.
Setup couldn't be easier: the headset's four-foot cable plugs directly into the 2.5-mm jack at the center of the Xbox 360 Controller, granting easy thumb access to both the rotary volume control and the microphone mute switch.
Unlike other headsets, the Xbox 360 Headset mutes 100 percent of all outgoing sound.
Sound is Poor
Make sure the headset connector and the headset jack on your controller are free from dirt and debris, which may interfere with sound transmission. More importantly, ask your fellow gamers and conversants to check their connectors, as the poor sound you hear may well originate from someone else's headset.
How To
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Set Up Your Headset
To set up the headset:
- Turn down the volume by rotating the volume control all the way to the left.
- Insert the 2.5-mm headset connector into the controller expansion port at the back of your game controller.
- Put on your headset and adjust the microphone.
Note
Correct placement of the headset and microphone is critical to using your headset successfully. Make sure the headset goes over the top of your head, not around the back of your head. You may rotate the microphone and earpiece to your right or left side. Position the microphone about one inch (2.54 cm) from your mouth and off to one side. This will ensure that it doesn't transmit your breathing into a chat session. As you adjust the microphone, make sure the microphone opening is pointed towards your mouth and not rotated on its axis.
- Now the headset is ready for a game or chat session. Start your game or chat and turn the volume up to a comfortable level.
Mute
To temporarily turn off voice transmission, press the mute button on the headset cable connector.
Use Volume Adjustment
To adjust the listening volume of the headset, rotate the volume control knob.
Warning
Extended exposure to high volumes when using a headset may result in temporary or permanent hearing loss. Some unapproved third-party headsets may produce higher sound levels than an approved Xbox 360 Headset.
Use Headset For Games
For information about using your Xbox 360 Headset with a particular game, see your game manual.
Troubleshoot Your Xbox 360 Headset
Ear Piece Emits No Sound
Make sure the headset connector is plugged in securely. Try adjusting the volume using the volume control on the headset connector.
Others Can't Hear You
Make sure the headset connector is plugged in securely and that your headset isn't muted. Make sure that voice isn't muted in the Xbox Guide. Check your game manual to determine whether you need to push a button while speaking.
Chat Doesn't Work
Make sure the headset connector is plugged in securely. Check the mute button on the headset connector to make sure the microphone is on.
Other Problems
For audio/video problems, see