Series X Controller Headset Audio Quality VS. Xbox One Controller

If I buy the 3.5mm to USB adapter and a USB hub will my audio quality suffer?

I previously had an adapter that I plugged into my Xbox controller and I plugged my headset into that.

When I plugged the headset straight into my controller the audio wasn't nearly as clear, and I couldn't adjust game volume vs. voice volume.

For xbox one controllers and xbox series controllers

by bluetooth if your pc has this (does not support audio passthrough so no headest support via controller).

by wire (this supports audio passthough for headsets via controller)

by purchasing the xbox wireless adapter for pc (this supports audio passthough for headsets via controller)

Actually, that is not correct. Skype on Xbox One does indeed support using the Xbox headset for Skype calls. if the headset is plugged into the controller, audio input and output will be routed through the headset. there is no way to manually control
if the headset vs. Kinect is used, however.

Unfortunately, there is no built-in mic on the Xbox Series X and no bluetooth support if you're thinking to go that route.



You will need to attach a headset with a mic to the Xbox Series X controller. The Xbox Series X controller uses a standard 2.5mm audio connection for Xbox Live, you can use any standard headset. (It does not have to be something fancy or expensive.)



I hope this helps. Merry Christmas to all!

but can still use the adapters, they work fine. better for instant control instead of using the useless dash controls. also better sound too.

The adapter is definitely better....I can barely hear the audio if I plug it directly into the controller on both my headset and earphones and, yeah, the audio is much better quality.

Downside is the battery life sucks if using the controller wirelessly!!

To the OP: Yes, the official Microsoft One Audio Adapter is fully functional with the Series X controller as I use one with mine....the ones that don';t work properly are the 3rd party ones (Turtle Beach and such like) which lose chat/game mixing from the adapter