this Xbox Series X/S Wireless Headset A series of improvements are being made. The latest version now supports Dolby Atmos and promises more than 20 hours of battery life. However, it will also be $10 more expensive than the current version, but it will replace it on store shelves.
It’s been three years since Microsoft released first-party wireless headsets for the Xbox Series X/S. For only $100, this is a great option Very affordable overall packagebut things have progressed since then, and the new upgraded version will take advantage of these improvements and is expected to provide an overall more immersive sound experience across the entire ecosystem of Xbox device platforms, including PC gaming handheld devices and the ability to natively Smart TV for streaming games.
Here are the top improvements and additional features announced today:
- Dolby Atmos at no additional cost
- Up to 20 hours of game time
- Upgraded microphone to enhance automatic mute and voice isolation functions
- Now features Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3 is faster, more stable, and should reduce the hassle of connecting various devices. As group chats have moved to Discord and other platforms, the Xbox Wireless Headset will still work seamlessly across console channels and smartphone audio channels (at least in theory). Dolby Atmos support should also add a new spatial audio layer, which could be great in games Hellblade 2For example.
But calling it “no extra cost” is a bit misleading. While the overall price increase of $10 for the device might just be due to inflation, it’s ultimately clear that the entire package, while better, isn’t free. One of the most affordable gaming headsets (at least for the Xbox, since they don’t play well with other consoles) is now slightly cheaper.
This is still far from the first price increase in the gaming industry this fall. we have Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions increase ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Sony recently added New DualSense controller on sale for $5 less. Of course, if you don’t mind sounding like you’re shouting from a trash compactor, you can always dust off your old Xbox One chat headset.
