why won’t my headsets work?

Discus and support why won’t my headsets work? in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; Hello all! I purchased an Xbox x two days ago, I haven’t had an Xbox since the 360 however I have a stealth headset and a turtle beach. when I first... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by llouwatss04, Jun 2, 2025.

  1. llouwatss04
    llouwatss04 Guest

    why won’t my headsets work?


    Hello all! I purchased an Xbox x two days ago, I haven’t had an Xbox since the 360 however I have a stealth headset and a turtle beach. when I first set up my console two days ago my headset worked fine , I tried to use it in the evening and I can hear party chat talking to me but no game music or Home Screen sounds at all , just whoever is talking to me and they can’t hear me back? I have updated the controller and tried to play around with settings however nothing is working. I’m using the controller that came with the console. Any help would be much appreciated as I spent alot of money and I don’t want to regret it thanks in advance

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    llouwatss04, Jun 2, 2025
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  2. Julian A19 Win User

    why won’t my headsets work?

    Hi, my name is Julian and I'm an Xbox gamer just like you. Let's try to solve your issue together.

    It sounds like your headset is partially working (you hear party chat but not game or system audio, and your mic isn’t transmitting).

    Here are a few quick steps to try:

    1) Check audio output settings. Go to Settings > General > Volume & audio output and make sure Headset audio is set to "Stereo uncompressed" and Party chat output is set to "Headset." Learn more here https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-ne...

    2) Check mic permissions. Navigate to Settings > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customize > Communication & multiplayer and ensure voice communication is allowed. Learn more here https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/friends-soc...

    3) Recheck controller firmware. Even if you updated it before, re-confirm it via Settings > Devices & connections > Accessories, then select your controller and choose “...” to check for updates. Learn more here https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-ne...

    If it’s still not working, test another headset if possible, just in case the issue might be with the headset jack or internal wiring.

    Let me know how it goes.
  3. DaintiestCord Win User

    Headset not working in Xbox controller..

    Yes the controller is fully updated and i have firmly attached the headset but still won’t work.
  4. Mopie Ho Win User

    Headset won’t work

    I have the same issue, my headset was working fine and all of a a sudden stopped, I have tried multiple controllers and multiple headsets and nothing is working, have tried using the same headsets and controllers on other Xboxs and they work fine, have
    literally watched every single youtube video on it and nothing, thinking of getting a new xbox
  5. Mikeysoonerfan Win User

    headset won’t work!!!!

    I would diffently go back through your party setting and make sure nothing is muted. It only takes a button press of your in the menu. Maybe you hit it on accident?
  6. planetchampion Win User

    headset won’t work!!!!

    I think your controller is link to your headset or try to unplug it then plug it back in
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