Xbox One Headset Ling Noise: A Frustrating Experience

Selecting the right Xbox wireless headset can be a daunting task, especially when you're dealing with multiple options available in the market. I have been using my Xbox for seven months now, and over time, I've had to replace four controllers and headsets due to issues with their functionality.

My current predicament began when none of my headsets started working properly. The worst part is that I couldn't even get a clear answer from Xbox support regarding the issue. Initially, they suggested it might be a problem with my actual Xbox, which would require me to send it in for repair, a process that could take up to three weeks.

I was not pleased with this response, especially since I knew I could still purchase third-party headsets from the Microsoft store website, including the one I was using. Unfortunately, after speaking with a supervisor, I discovered that Xbox will no longer support third-party headsets.

The new controller I received worked for only three weeks before it stopped functioning again. This has left me with four controllers and four headsets, all of which work sporadically before eventually stopping altogether.

In the past, I had spoken to someone at Xbox support who informed me that there was a software issue preventing third-party headsets from updating. They promised an update would be available in July to resolve this problem. However, after trying various troubleshooting steps, including resetting my network settings and validating my NAT settings, I'm still experiencing issues with my headset.

When I speak into the microphone while playing games or chatting with friends online, the icon next to my name does not flash, indicating that my microphone is not working correctly. The inline microphone mute button works fine, but the issue persists even after resetting my Xbox and trying different headsets connected to five different controllers.

I've changed my privacy settings to 'adult' and tried using three different headphones with mics plugged into each of the five controllers, including the original headset with a single earphone and mic, as well as a brand new Turtle Beach headphone. Unfortunately, none of these solutions have resolved the issue.

The Xbox one headset ling noise is a frustrating experience that has left me feeling disappointed and frustrated with the company's lack of support for third-party headsets. I hope that in the future, Xbox will find a way to address this issue and provide better support for their customers.