Can you use an Xbox One headset with PS4?

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Can you use an Xbox One headset with PS4?

Use wire for cross-platform joy

3.5mm cables are a universal audio standard used by the vast majority, if not all, wired gaming headsets on the market. Even if they're using different connectors, you can typically pick up an adapter to make them compliant. To connect a wired headset to PlayStation 4, 5, or Xbox One, or next-gen Xbox Series S/X consoles, you just plug them into the controller, using the socket at the base in the middle.

Your best wireless Xbox One headset, however, most likely will not work on your PS4 using its proprietary wireless signal. Xbox requires headset manufacturers to add Microsoft's security chips into accessories, which aren't compatible with PS4. Thankfully, the vast majority of Xbox One wireless headsets have a 3.5mm socket option as well for scenarios like this, letting you use the headset on your PS4, Nintendo Switch, or 3.5mm-supporting mobile phone. They may not include a 3.5mm male-to-male cable in the box, but you can grab one from Amazon for a relatively low price.

Jez Corden
Executive Editor

Jez Corden is the Executive Editor at Windows Central, focusing primarily on all things Xbox and gaming. Jez is known for breaking exclusive news and analysis as relates to the Microsoft ecosystem while being powered by tea. Follow on Twitter (X) and tune in to the XB2 Podcast, all about, you guessed it, Xbox!