The Xbox One controller is getting a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack

News
By published

It looks like Microsoft is about to make a welcome change to the Xbox One controller, with the updated version — which includes all controllers made after June 2015 — coming with a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack. The port is already listed on the Xbox support site:

3.5-mm port (16). Used to connect compatible 3.5-mm audio devices. Only available on controllers released after June 2015.

Xbox One controller 3.5mm jack

While Sony's DualShock controller for the PlayStation 4 allows users to connect their audio gear through a 3.5mm jack, Xbox One owners had to resort to buying the Stereo Headset Adapter to hook up their headsets, which incurs an additional expense of $24.99. By including a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack, Microsoft is fixing a major pain point with the controller.

With E3 just around the corner, it is likely Microsoft will make the announcement at the video game conference next month.

Article continues below

Source: Xbox Support; Via: NeoGAF

Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Asia

Harish Jonnalagadda is a Senior Editor overseeing Asia for Android Central, Windows Central's sister site. When not reviewing phones, he's testing PC hardware, including video cards, motherboards, gaming accessories, and keyboards.