(FIRST METHOD. CHAT FROM CONTROLLER AND GAME AUDIO FROM TV/CONSOLE TO HEADSET) bought this so that I could use my Turtle Beach X11 headphones and Turtle Beach DSS surround sound processor that I had for my Xbox 360 on my Xbox One. And it works great but do read to understand. There are two ways this adapter can be used. Now I really like the sound of my headset and the processor. But those only hookup either to the tv or console. (FYI bonus I have the Xbox One set up for digital bitstream out through hdmi with Dolby turned on. My tv has surround sound output via optical cable that is sent to the DSS and that is sent into the Turtle Beach.) So without the adapter I was getting a game sound that I was happy with. Just no chat. THE ONLY REASON I BOUGHT THIS ADAPTER WAS SO THAT I COULD GET CHAT WITH MY CURRENT SETUP. So I take the chat cable from my turtle beach into the included 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable adapter into the stereo chat adapter. And yes this product comes with both the stereo headset adapter and the cable adapter. From there the key VERY important thing to do is hold the chat mix button (looks like a person on the adapter) until a beep is heard. If not the headphones are going to get game audio from the tv and the controller which will not sound right. So to clarify my headphones get both game and chat audio. Game audio from the tv to DSS and chat from the controller via the adapter. It works great.
THE 2ND METHOD (GAME AND CHAT FROM CONTROLLER). Now I don't use this method, because I like having my DSS in the mix, but I'm mentioning this for others. It's possible to plug this adapter into the Xbox One controller, then plug your 3.5mm headset that has a mic into this adapter (though I think your headset would have to have a single cable out from it. There might be a way for it to work with a separate chat and audio cable going just into the controller, but I'm not sure how. If your headset has separate cables I think you'll have to use the first method minus the processor unless you have that too.) and get both game and chat audio from the controller with no wires coming out of the tv. Simple. A simple setup. To clarify. Method 2 allows for both game and chat audio to come from the controller.
Also I'll ,mention this that the apple earphones that came with my iPhone 6 Plus aren't compatible. I plugged them into the 3.5mm port of my controller and get a constant high pitch sound. Look up the Xbox support page. They mention something about a headphone industry standard that I forget.
Now I found the adapter easy to understand. Mute switch in the middle. Volume is on the right. (+ and - symbols). Game/Chat balance on the left. Now I think this is what confuses people. Remember overall volume is on the right. The left is to adjust if you want more or less game vs chat in the mix. The controller symbol is game audio and the person is chat audio. So for example if the mix has the game overpowering the chat don't adjust the right side. Instead click on the person icon on the left to decrease game audio and increase chat. The right side is only to adjust the volume for everything. It's like a master volume. Use the right side to turn down the volume if it's too loud or up if it's too low. The left is to emphasize the chat or game audio. Like I said earlier I cut out the game audio completely from the controller, because I I have it getting to the headset via the tv. If you just plug into the controller only for game and chat then you will probably want a mix of the two.
Hope this helps.
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From the manufacturer
Hear it your way
Plug your favorite compatible headset into the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter and hear the action just the way you like it. Easily adjust chat audio without taking your hands off the controller. Add game audio by connecting your headset directly to the controller, your console, or TV.
Features:
Enables most wired stereo gaming headsets to work with Xbox One*. Easily adjust chat audio without taking your hands off the controller.
Controls include volume up/down, microphone mute, and game/chat balance.
Connects to the bottom of the Xbox One Wireless Controller and features a 3.5mm audio jack for your wired headset to plug into. Includes 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter to enable a stereo Xbox 360 wired headset to work with Xbox One
Contents
- Stereo Headset Adapter
- 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio jack adapter
- USB Cable
For game audio:
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Legacy gaming headsets get game audio from the back of the console from the S/PDIF port or from your TV/receiver with RCA cables. Get chat audio by connecting the 2.5 millimeter chat cable to the adapter |
New Xbox One headsets – get chat and stereo directly from the adapter. No need to connect anything to the console |
Any 3.5 millimeter stereo headset (that uses the CTIA plug standard) can get stereo game audio by plugging into the adapter |
Reviews with images
Perfect for a first generation Xbox One Controller
This adapter worked flawlessly. All of my headsets and headphones worked including: Beats, Apple iPhone headphones, cheap knockoff beats, Sony's, etc. It is really nice to be able to plug any headphone into your controller and hear the game audio and balance it with any player audio.I did run into some trouble with an old pair of headphones with a built in mic, for some reason my friend heard a loud ringing from me in the party chat when I was using them. But, I switched to another pair and the worked perfectly. Probably a problem with my headphones but wanted to mention it in case you see other reviews with the same problem.My only gripe (well not really) is that I bought it right before the announcement that the new Xbox One Controller will have a built in 3.5 mm audio port. But, this is still a good buy for someone with a first generation Xbox One Controller.In summary, if you have a Gen. 1 Xbone Controller and want to use a 3.5 mm headset then buy this, you'll save $35 over buying a new Gen. 2 controller. But, if you have a Gen 1. controller thats kinda giving out just go buy a new Gen. 2 controller.
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Muy buen producto y muy buen servicio por parte de amazon
Reviewed in Mexico on April 26, 2017
