Why aren't USB mics compatible on the Xbox?

Discus and support Why aren't USB mics compatible on the Xbox? in XboX Insiders to solve the problem; I recently bought an Elgato Wave 3 microphone believing it would connect to the console and work just fine but I learned the hard way and that they... Discussion in 'XboX Insiders' started by /u/Armaszz, Apr 8, 2025.

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    Why aren't USB mics compatible on the Xbox?


    I recently bought an Elgato Wave 3 microphone believing it would connect to the console and work just fine but I learned the hard way and that they don't actually work with the Xbox. Of course I should've done a little research but that doesn't change that adding a feature to add standalone microphones will help a lot to people that don't have a mic built into their headset.

    I want to request and share the idea to the xbox dev team if they can make it possible for them to roll out an update making USB microphones able to work and become compatible to the Xbox consoles as I personally prefer that over the built in mics in gaming headsets.

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  2. Geth Win User

    I want to talk to my Xbox One X without a headset

    You'll need a USB mic that is compatible with the Xbox.

    Like a stand mic.
  3. Carter7-D0A1B1F3-D12 Win User

    no party with old friends

    Because the Mics aren't compatible with each other.
  4. Silverstride Win User

    USB Microphones

    I like the idea of the next gen Xbox being compatible with USB mics. It'd be pretty cool.
  5. US Revenge Win User

    Head set and plug and play kit for Xbone

    /facepalm Microsoft you aren't supposed to use mini usb for mic......
  6. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Wireless mic, no headset

    Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.

    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    Hope you're doing great today LWBee

    If this wireless mic is a bluetooth microphone, is not possible to connect it to your Xbox console. Unless the microphone is designed and compatible with Xbox.

    The other option is get a microphone with a 3.5mm jack connector and connect it to your controller.

    Please note that USB microphones aren't compatible
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