The company's console was initially not planned to come with a headset, but Microsoft has apparently reversed its course. August 9, 2013 5:11 AM PDT Major Nelson showing off the Xbox One box contents. (Credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will be bundling a headset in the Xbox One box, after all, Xbox Community Manager Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has confirmed. Last month, Microsoft made waves when it said that the Xbox One would not come with a headset, and customers would need to pay separately for the $25 peripheral. In an unboxing video Major Nelson posted on Thursday, however, he confirmed that the limited edition "Day One" version, as well as the standard version of the console, will come with a headset. Related stories Xbox One perks are subscription only Xbox One gets early unboxing in new Microsoft video Xbox One's Game DVR function will require Xbox Live Gold membership Microsoft toys with augmented-reality glasses for Xbox Next iPhone could read your fingerprints The Xbox headset is a key component in the gaming experience for those who play titles online through Xbox Live. That the company would force customers to pay $25 just to get their hands on the headset was not viewed warmly by gamers. Aside from the headset, Microsoft showed off in its unboxing video the new console and the updated Kinect. Major Nelson also spent considerable time discussing the HDMI cable that comes bundled with the console and supports 4K resolution. Here's the video of the Xbox One's unboxing:
The company's console was initially not planned to come with a headset, but Microsoft has apparently reversed its course.
Major Nelson showing off the Xbox One box contents.
(Credit: Microsoft)
Microsoft will be bundling a headset in the Xbox One box, after all, Xbox Community Manager Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has confirmed.
Last month, Microsoft made waves when it said that the Xbox One would not come with a headset, and customers would need to pay separately for the $25 peripheral. In an unboxing video Major Nelson posted on Thursday, however, he confirmed that the limited edition "Day One" version, as well as the standard version of the console, will come with a headset.
Related stories
- Xbox One perks are subscription only
- Xbox One gets early unboxing in new Microsoft video
- Xbox One's Game DVR function will require Xbox Live Gold membership
- Microsoft toys with augmented-reality glasses for Xbox
- Next iPhone could read your fingerprints
The Xbox headset is a key component in the gaming experience for those who play titles online through Xbox Live. That the company would force customers to pay $25 just to get their hands on the headset was not viewed warmly by gamers.
Aside from the headset, Microsoft showed off in its unboxing video the new console and the updated Kinect. Major Nelson also spent considerable time discussing the HDMI cable that comes bundled with the console and supports 4K resolution.
Here's the video of the Xbox One's unboxing:
