Microsoft unveils a new Xbox wireless headset with a slew of upgrades
Microsoft has officially unveiled its new and improved Xbox Wireless Headset.
Earlier this month, reliable dataminer ‘billbil-kun’ reported that the company was preparing to launch a higher-end headset in November that would be called the “Xbox Wireless Headset Refresh.”
While the name isn’t entirely correct, we now have confirmation that the new Xbox Wireless Headset is a “refreshed version” of the original hardware and is now available worldwide for $109.99 / £99.99 / AU$163.56 .
This all-black headset costs $10 more than the original and features a slew of new improvements, including Dolby Atmos support. This delivers “immersive, spacious audio that brings games to life in vivid detail” and “transforms your audio experience by revealing depth, clarity and detail like never before”.
“With built-in support for Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic and DTS Headphone:X, you can experience sound with stunning precision, helping you pinpoint every footstep, explosion or whisper,” Microsoft said in the announcement. after.
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While the headset also gets a new, updated, sleek design, other features have also been improved. This includes voice isolation for clearer communication while gaming, as well as automatic mute.
The headset’s Bluetooth 5.3 now allows users to pair their device directly with Xbox Series latency is possible for smoother, uninterrupted gameplay.
Battery life has also been improved, offering up to 20 hours of playback on a single charge.