I only have a USB wireless headphones that don't have a 3.5 mm Jack on them nd I am trying...

Hello, and thanks for getting in touch. I'm Aileen, and I'm here to provide you with advice as an Independent Advisor.

Since you're using a USB wireless headset without a 3.5 mm jack, and you're on an Xbox Series S (the small one), I want to set your expectations early — Xbox consoles do not support USB audio devices like headsets through the USB port for voice chat or commentary. That includes USB dongles, even if the headset works fine on PC.

Here’s a workaround you can try without buying anything new:

> Option 1: Use Xbox Party Chat and Record via Capture Card (if available)

If you already use a capture card (like Elgato), plug your headset into your PC and join the Xbox party through the Xbox App on your computer. Then:

On your PC, open the Xbox Console Companion App or Xbox Game Bar, sign in.

Join the Xbox Party Chat from your PC using your USB wireless headset.

Record your gameplay commentary via OBS or your capture software.

This method gives you your voice + gameplay, and it keeps everything free.

> Option 2: Record voice separately and sync later

If you don’t have a capture card:

Use your USB headset on your PC or laptop to record your voice separately with free software like Audacity.

Play your game and record it using the Xbox capture feature (double-tap Xbox button > press X to record).

Later, sync your commentary to the gameplay using free editing software like DaVinci Resolve or CapCut PC.

This method takes a little time to sync, but no new purchases are needed.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Looking forward to your response.

My controllers both have 3.5 mm headphone jacks. One of them is the older type and came with the xbox and one of them is a newer version, which i bought recently. I will try updating the xbox and controllers

If your headphones have a 3.5 mm jack and your controller supports it then simply plug the headphones into the hole in the front of the controller. If the controller does not have the jack then you'll need to purchase a headphone adapter for the controller.

The problem does not have to do with the 3.5 mm headphone jack. I have experienced the problem with both a wireless headset as well as the Xbox stereo headset using the adapter. The issue is only present during ATMOS content. It is less than ideal to have
to disable atmos in order to watch atmos content.

No, this is an old Xbox One controller without the 3.5 mm jack for headphones. It's a shame that I will have to buy a new controller, but thanks for the help!