Some wireless options require separate USB adapters, while others simply won't connect to Xbox consoles at all.

Unfortunately, not all wired and wireless gaming headsets on the market function seamlessly with the Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S. RELATED: Logitech G Pro X Wireless Gaming Headset Buyer's Guide Much more durable now, the typical Xbox One headset combines immersive spatial audio effects with noise-cancelling microphones for stable and clear communication. Gaming headsets, which are critical to the Xbox Network experience, have advanced significantly since the flimsy headsets that shipped with earlier Xbox consoles. Users created gamertags and with minimal effort compared to previous multiplayer gaming services were soon connected to a stable network full of mostly friendly fellow gamers. Xbox Live, which launched in November 2002, is a major reason why multiplayer console gaming is as popular as it is today.