At Christmas, you got an Xbox 360 headset as a present from your dad now you are wondering whether you can use it with your PC or not. We assume that you may have heard or found on the internet that the Xbox 360 licensed devices are only capable of using the Xbox 360 headset.
Well, there is nothing to worry about as the Xbox 360 headset can work properly on a PC. Both wireless and wired headsets can work with not only PC but also other devices. To find out more, be with us till the end. Also, we have shared what you need to do to use Xbox 360 headset on your PC. Let’s begin then.
Is Xbox 360 Headset Compatible With Pc?
There you will find many headsets from different brands for Xbox 360. Xbox also has provided headsets for the Xbox 360, both wireless and wired.
1. Wired Xbox 360 Headset
The main drawback of the wired one is, the connecting jack. It comes with a 2.5 mm jack. When you are going to use it on your PC that time you will face real trouble. Because the audio ports are only for 3.5 mm jacks. So, here you can see that it won’t fit there. But adapters have solved this connectivity issue and made it compatible with PC.
2. Wireless Xbox 360 Headset
The wireless headset of Xbox 360 has two modes. One is for the Xbox and the other one is for Bluetooth-enabled devices. If you own a wireless Xbox 360 headset then you can switch the connectivity mode and can use it with your PC quite easily.
Procedure To Connect Xbox 360 Headset To PC
As we have mentioned that there are both wired and wireless Xbox 360 headsets are available. Here we have shared the procedures for both of them.
1. How Do I Connect Xbox 360 Wired Headset To PC
Here you can do it in two ways. Either you can connect the headset to your PC with the help of your wired Xbox 360 console or you can use an adapter to connect. To connect the headset with the help of the console, follow the provided steps.
- Step 1: Download the Xbox 360 Console Driver from the Microsoft Website and install it.
- Step 2: Connect the headset to the console and connect the console to the PC USB port.
- Step 3: Now, press Windows + R keys to open the run dialog box, type Control Panel and hit enter.
- Step 4: Now, follow this sequence; Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices</strong>. Now, click on the Audio tab > Playback > choose PC’s sound card. Now, under the Recording, choose XBOX 360 for Windows (Headset). Next, click on volume and slide it to the maximum.
Now, you can able to use it on your PC. But it will provide you with sound only when you are playing games with the console. For regular use, an adapter will do the work for you. Buy a 2.5mm to 3.5mm converter from eBay, Amazon, etc. Now, connect the headset with the adapter and you are good to go.
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2. How Do I Connect Xbox 360 Wireless Headset To PC
Here is the procedure for connecting Xbox 360 wireless headset to PC. Before going for the steps, remove the charging cable from the headset. Now follow the steps below –
- Step 1: Turn on your headset and change the mode switch to Bluetooth. When you will see a blue light flashing that means the headset is in Bluetooth mode now.
- Step 2: Now, turn on Bluetooth on your PC.
- Step 3: Now, press and hold your headset’s Pair button until the blue light is not flashing in the clockwise direction.
- Step 4: On your PC, select on Xbox 360 Headset name and pair it with your system.
Once pairing is done, you are ready to use.
Conclusion
Lastly, the Xbox 360 headset can work with your PC very easily. You just need to follow the procedure and change the settings that we have mentioned in this article. That’s all for today. For any further query, feel free to contact us via the comment box!
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Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
1.Does Xbox 360 Use Bluetooth?
Unfortunately, no. It has no Bluetooth feature in it. But you can use the wireless dedicated Xbox 360 headset with it. The headset has a dedicated mode for the Xbox 360.
2.Can I Use Xbox 360 Mic On PC?
Yes, you can. But you will need to connect the headset via a wired connection. If you connect it via Bluetooth the Xbox one chat headset won’t support it.
3.Why Does My Xbox Headset Not Work On PC?
Either you have a loose connection between your PC and headset or it can be caused due to outdated audio drivers, damaged USB ports, etc.
