Perfect settings for game/Headset (party)

I have the exakt same problem. I have tried to start party chat but it does not work. I can't talk and can't hear others. Headset works perfect with Skype and teamspeak. Headset is set to default com-device for both input and output. I use Win 10. Headset
is plantronics Voyager legend

Which astro headset is it? Do you have sound set to come through the headset and the speakers of your TV? Or just the Headset?

This is the solution for me. In Settings > System > Audio and set the party chat output to be either speaker or headset, not both. I stream so I have to set it to Speaker so the party audio is sent along with the HDMI signal, otherwise I would use Headset
to be able to adjust the sound between game and party, as you described trying.

Let us know if that's not the case, and we can troubleshoot a bit further.

Not game audio, game chat.

In settings, Xbox has an option to make party chat output go through your headset, headset and TV, or TV.

but that's only for party chat. i've always wondered why xbox can't do the same for in-game chat too?

With in game chat, if your headset is plugged in; game chat automatically goes to the headset, with no option to have it output through TV.

really sucks when you can't wear headsets, you can't play socially outside of parties. (in party chat; i use my headset mic, but have their voice output through my TV. game chat has no option to do this, you must wear your headset to hear teammates)

Of course, mate.

Ok:

Open the Xbox Game Bar and join/initiate a party chat (don’t leave the party till the completion of the solution).

Now open the Xbox Game Bar Settings by clicking on the Gear icon and in the menu shown, click on Party Chat (in the left half of the window).

Then set your Audio Output to the headset and if it is already set to the headset change it to another device (if you only have one single device, then try to use a dummy device from applications like Virtual Audio Cable).

Repeat the same for Audio Input and then close the Settings Windows.

Then click on the Widget Menu and choose Audio.

Now make sure the output (in the Mix tab) and input (in the Voice tab) is set to your headset. And make sure the system sounds are on max.

Then repeat steps 2 to 4 but make sure your headset is set as audio output and input device.

Now close the Settings window and check if the party chat and the game's volume have started to work fine.

If not, then check if disabling Push to Talk in the Party Chat settings of the Game Bar solves the issue

Hi MeridianWolf,

The chat output settings allow you to choose how you want to hear the party chat audio from other players in your party. You can select one of the following options: headset, headset and speakers, or speakers. This setting only applies to party chat, not to in-game chat.



The in-game chat audio is controlled by the game developers, not by Xbox. Some games may have options to adjust the chat output settings within the game, but this is not a feature that Xbox can provide for all games. If your headset is plugged in, the in-game chat audio will automatically go to your headset, unless the game has a different option.