Xbox announced a new refresh for its existing Xbox Wireless Headset. While this will replace the current model, it features several new improvements that enhance a player’s gaming experience.
What’s new with the enhanced Xbox Wireless Headset?
The new Xbox Wireless Headset includes the same features of its predecessor, as well as four key enhancements made to improve the overall headset experience.
Its most notable feature is its built-in support for Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, and DTS Headphone:X. At no additional cost, players can experience the immersive spatial audio technology of Dolby Atmos. The Xbox Wireless Headset also features an improved battery life, with up to 20 hours of playtime. An upgraded microphone is implemented with auto-mute, and voice isolation features. The headset also gets a new redesign meant to complement any gaming set up.
The Xbox Wireless Headset has other features including an extendable mic boom, Bluetooth 5.3 support, and on-ear controls. Players can fine tune their headset preferences with the Xbox Accessories app. Anyone interested in the full tech specs can check them out here.
“Sound shapes the way we experience games, adding dimension and depth to every action, interaction, and atmosphere,” says Xbox Accessories Product Marketing Manager Mekias Bekalu in an Xbox Wire post. “From the epic swell of a battle soundtrack to the quiet tension of a stealth mission, audio plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable gaming moments. That’s why we’ve refreshed the Xbox Wireless Headset, introducing key enhancements to elevate your audio experience to new heights.”
The new Xbox Wireless Headset is available now in select Xbox markets worldwide including the Microsoft Store. The price is getting a slight increase from $99, to $109.99.
The refreshed headset is not the only accessory getting a new features this year. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 introduced the new “Cipher Series.” This brings transparent colorways to the enhanced gaming controller.
