Ooops! Looks like I goofed on the titled :/ Just imagine it says "Microsoft releasing Xbox One gaming headset" Somebody fixed it! Thank you, person
In addition to putting out a new firmware update for the Xbox One in March, Microsoft will also be releasing an official gaming headset for the console. The $79.99 stereo headset has a 3.5mm jack and feeds all audio - game sound and voice chat - through the controller, which it will connect to via the new adapter it's bundled with.
Pre-orders are now available on Gamestop's website (ship date is marked March 7th):
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/accessories/xbox-one-stereo-headset/113826
Those who wish to continue using their 3rd party headsets from the previous generation - Turtle Beaches, Trittons, Astros, etc. - will be able to purchase the adapter, which comes with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable, for $24.99.
Pre-orders also available on Gamestop's website (same ship date and warning, it looks like they bumped up the price to $29.99): http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/accessories/xbox-one-stereo-headset-adapter/113825
What do you guys think? I personally think this is a huge rip-off... It seems to me Microsoft designed this controller with a unique audio input for the sole purpose of making us pay $25 more for a cheap adapter (with the same input used on the 360 controller, mind you) if we wanted to use a 3rd party headset.