Do I have to buy an adapter to use a microphone headset with and xbox one controller?

I think there's a way to use a microphone if you have a controller with the headset 3.5mm plug on it :

https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-045195e738439f65e93d218fd46db69f

Or use the adapter for a headset :

http://compass.xboxlive.com/assets/...-4cb0ace47bf9.png?n=one-headset-adapter-l.png

Then use one like this on the 3.5mm input :

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Earphone-Headset-Microphone-Adapter/dp/B01CN4JKMY

And then use a microphone with a 3.5mm connector.

Hope this helps you on it,

Hi there,

What headset do you use? Does it connect to the 3.5 mm audio port or do you own a headset adapter?

It's recommended to have a headset with an adapter or find the individual headset adapter and update your controller with a USB cable to your Xbox One and have the headset plugged in at the same time when you update your controller. Even if the controller
is up to date, you can force the firmware update but with the headset plugged in.

Do you get a warning message that a microphone can't be found or is your audio not being heard by others?

Hi!

Check in controller settings and verify that the microphone is not turned off.

Alternatively try updating the controller:
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/update-controller-for-stereo-headset-adapter

The Kinect is no longer supported, and the Kinect and the cable are both discontinued.

You could use a second controller with a headset adapter and a microphone plugged into that to achieve what you need.

All you need to do is plug the controller into the USB and enabled the mic.

Unfortunately as stated above KINECT is no more, I have looked around and it would be cheaper to buy a OG Xbox One than the actual USB adapter for it.

Your Turtle Beach X12 headset used an USB for power, and also has controls for sound levels. The Stereo Headset Adapter has only an 3.5 mm, 4 pole, Audio jack for phone plug. The adapter has Controls include volume up/down, microphone mute, and game/chat
balance. I would say buy another headset, MS has one for 79.99 with adapter.