Xbox one s- can I use a mic without a headset?

Yes, there is a way! If you buy a regular headset you can go into the settings. Go to volume and audio and change the party chat output to speakers or headset/speakers. This will allow you to hear what is being said by others. Hope this helps!

Do we need a headset meant for gaming/computers, or to do it the way you described, can we use any headphones? What do we plug them into? (newbie here)

Yes, you will still need a headset meant for gaming/computers, but you will just need to change the audio setting to headset/speakers so he can still hear and you can overhear the conversation. You just need to plug the headset into the bottom of the controller
which most headsets are 3.5mm, so the console recognizes there is a microphone.

Hello all,





As this is an old thread, I will be locking this one. Updates, games and everything changes often so would be best to create a new thread. Once a new thread is created we will be happy to assist you in any issues or questions you might have.





Thanks,

Brad

You can download the Xbox App, sign in to his account, and start a party with anybody. No headset required. Also, the audio would only come out of the phone.

Do we need a headset meant for gaming/computers, or to do it the way you described, can we use any headphones? What do we plug them into? (newbie here)