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Rumor: Xbox One Shipping With a Headset After All?

Rumor: Xbox One Shipping With a Headset After All?

Vincent Parisi 04 Jul

If there’s one thing we can expect out of Microsoft as we get closer to the launch of the Xbox One, it’s the unexpected. Policy changes, backtracking, misinformation, and widespread confusion have left consumers in a bewildered state of disbelief not seen since the series finale of Life on Mars. This morning, perhaps in response to more negative backlash after the announcement that the Xbox One would NOT come with a headset, (the company’s way of encouraging more folks to get used to life with Kinect,) UK distributor Gem has sent word along that Microsoft intends to go back on that decision as well.

This news comes courtesy of Electronic Theatre, who report that the communication was passed along to retail partners preparing for the November launch of the next-gen console. Since this news cannot be counted as an official confirmation, it will remain a rumor until Microsoft provides clarification in a statement; so keep an eye out for an update by the end of the day, as I expect Microsoft will want to get a handle on this sooner rather than later.

I admit I found it incredibly strange that the Xbox One didn’t have a headset packed in to begin with. Sure, Kinect is a microphone, but that doesn’t mean I want to group chat with my Xbox buddies and their kids as they run around the house. Considering the Xbox Live community the console maker has already fostered by including a headset with most Xbox 360 bundles over the years, their two options should either be including a headset with the console, or allowing the use of 360 headsets on Xbox One (an idea for which the company says they are working on an adapter.)

Were you folks unhappy about the Xbox One only including Kinect as a source of online communication? Are you happier hearing that Microsoft is considering including a headset? Or are you tired of the constant announcements, followed by rapid retractions? Share your thoughts in the usual place, and don’t forget to like IGXPro on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or give us the ‘ol +1 on Google+. And if you can’t get enough of my shenanigans, (who could blame you?) you can check me out @GamingsNirvana, or add +VinnyParisi to your circles.

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Vincent Parisi

I guess I'm the typical, modern day nerd. I was raised right on Batman: TAS and old-school TMNT. I've been a core gamer since I was 2 years old (I was beating Mario before I could finish sentences) and haven't thought twice about it since. My favorite game genre is RPG for sure. I love the advent of channels like Nerdist and Geek and Sundry, and will never turn down an invitation to a Con. (Though I don't cosplay... yet.) I hate not owning the latest and greatest gadgets and aspire to find my place in the world of game journalism. Favorite Games: The Mass Effect trilogy, Super Mario World, the BioShock series, the Ratchet and Clank series, anything featuring Nolan North. Favorite shows: FireFly (Browncoats, unite!), Bones, Castle, Spectacular Spider-Man (RIP), Transformers Prime. Anything featuring the voice talents of Steve Blum, Gina Torres, Ashley Johnson, or Yuri Lowenthal. Favorite Comics: Amazing Spider-Man (Thanks for the memories), most things featuring Batman, any one where Green Arrow makes an appearance.

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