To promote next week's release of the official Xbox wireless headset, Microsoft is sending it out to influencers.
The world's "first gamerscore millionaire" and Twitch streamer, Stallion83, has taken to Twitter to thank Xbox for sending him the new headset a week ahead of its launch. At the very least, it provides a look at it in a more natural environment.
Microsoft's message in the photo above states the following:
"Hello from Seattle! Congratulations on being one of the first people to receive the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset, which delivers best-in-class audio and chat performance, comfortable and intuitive design, and unique experiences that are tailored to you. It represents the work and dedication of many Engineers, Designers, Researchers, Marketers, and more. - Team Xbox "
As can also be seen above, the headset Microsoft sent to select individuals comes with a wooden stand with the person's respective gamertag on it. In a reply, Geek Made Designs confirmed it was responsible for these stands that a few "lucky ducks" got early.
It says it's now working with Xbox to see if it can offer this stand through the design program:
"We are working with the Xbox team to see if we can offer them through the āDesigned for Xboxā program so stay tuned."
When Xbox's wireless headset arrives on 16th March for Ā£94.99 / $99.99, it will be compatible with your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. Will you be getting this headset? Have you already pre-ordered it? Tell us below.
[source twitter.com]
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Used to be professional reviewers whose opinions were (more or less) unbiased. Sad times we live in as far as this goes.
I hope it's worth a purchase. I've been looking for a headset for my XSX.
@gollumb82 took the words out of my mouth. I'm dreading the influencer aimed E3 if/when that happens that they announced.
Preorders completely sold out on Amazon over night
Already preordered.
Mine are paid for and I'm looking forward to getting them next week.
But this shill culture BS can go to hell.
Got mine preordered as well.
Been impossible to get a pre-order in since they were announced.
At least we'll be able to get a proper review or two on the actual sound quality....
@Beermonkey
I haven't heard about that. A new low for E3 then. I'm just going to stick to my wired HyperX headset as I have enough equipment that needs charging at home.
These look nice but I not long ago purchased a budget headset, itās not great but does me.
Oh great influencers getting more stuff for free, I echo whatās already been said by multiple people above me.
You could send me a pair Microsoft I paid Ā£450 for your system unlike them, thatād be nice.
@gollumb82 hopefully link allowed as it's a sister site. My soul sinks at the thought.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/09/e3_reportedly_set_to_be_rebranded_as_a_fan_media_and_influencer_festival_next_year
Freaking 'influencers' more bums getting free handouts
Preordered mine as soon as they were announced as my previously excellent A50ās are defunct with the series X due to their being no optical port (thanks for the by the way Microsoft)
I hope they live up to expectations
I'm waiting for review's to come on as I'm really curious about these. If they are in fact the best headset at that price I'll get it some point this year once they are readily available. My old headset still works but sometimes sound only comes out of one ear and u have to wiggle the cable. Was really against wireless headsets but if it has a 15hr battery then it ought to do. I just have to charge it after work to make sure it's always ready for a gaming session.
As far as influencers go yeah it's annoying but it's just another firm of "celebrity" endorsement...but much cheaper and likely much more effective. I hate how it's hard to find a reliable source who will actually do a proper review for many products. I'll be looking at windows central to get their review on these as i trust them. If these are bad they will definitely say so.
@G8crasha i still highly recommend the RIG 800ls sound quality is my only complaint with them but battery life is amazing voice chat is clear and sounds is decent best thing is they donāt disconnect, have static, or lick like the Arctic 9x did..if you cant find them the 700 are essentially the same minus battery life(its worse) but the sound quality is better trade off thereā¦
If these direct connect like the Arctis 9x Iām passing as every direct connect headset(ones that use the xbox wireless function) i have issues with as i cant move my wireless router further from the console and i get tons of interference.
Had a pre-order in when they were announced with the hype, but I've recently cancelled to wait for proper reviews.
What they are advertising just seems a bit too high end for Ā£90.
For example, I bought the PS5 Pulse 3D headset for Ā£90, and I found them to be very poor for the price. I'm expecting another case of that with this headset, but I'd love to be proven wrong though!
@Beermonkey urgh ultimate cringe. I used to watch e3 for the announcements and stuff but if thatās what itās becoming I wonāt even bother.
@blinx01 Oh really? I got the Pulse 3D and I think the sound off of them is pretty decent for the asking price. My main issue with them is the build quality, it feels cheap and creaky if that makes sense. I hope reviews are quick to come out for these as I have them pre ordered, but have no idea how it will sound.
Not interested until they add haptics to the headset.
My Razer Nari Ultimates have haptics and I just can't go back.
I want it but I need a review, A quality/price breakdown and see how it dose "in the wild". At nearly Ā£100 purchasing this affects my "planned big purchases" like a Resin Printer or the Quest 2.
@Hurblyburbly
The a50s work with the series x. I use the a30s with the mix amp and they just use the USB cable now so bin your optical. I have ordered the Microsoft headset as my a30s are battered now. I'd probably hang on to the a50s tho and save yourself Ā£100
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