Immerse Yourself in the Future of Gaming Audio with the Xbox Wireless Headset
by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief
Feb 16, 2021 @ 7:00am
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/02/16/xbox-wireless-headset-announcement/
https://www.xbox.com/accessories/headsets/xbox-wireless-headset
Launch Trailer at YouTube
- supports spatial sound technologies including Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone: X
- dual beamforming microphone elements that focus on speech audio vs. surrounding sound, with voice isolation
- auto-mute feature
- polyurethane leather earcups
- adjustable headband with a thick cushion
- Series X|S design style
- fully adjustable mic that tucks up and out of the way when not in use
- rubberized rotating earcup dials to adjust volume and game/chat balance
- play wirelessly across multiple devices including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PCs
- connects to mobile devices via Bluetooth
- simultaneously pair the headset to your phone and Xbox
- fine-tune the audio controls in the Xbox Accessories app
- wireless updates from your console
- 30 minutes of charging provides about 4 hours of battery life, with only 3 hours of charging to reach up to 15 hours of battery life when the headset is not in use
Comments by:
- Erik Garcia, Project Architect and Lead
- Scott Wang, the Senior Design Researcher
- Elie Ahovi, Senior Designer