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How to Fix a 360 Wired Headset

The Xbox 360 wired headset is an accessory exclusive to gamers with an Xbox Live account. According to Xbox Live Marketplace, Xbox Live is an online gaming community that allows a gamer to play with or against a friend regardless of his location. According to Xbox.com, a wired headset enables a player to chat with another while playing, whether it's developing a strategy with an ally or demoralizing a foe. Adam Fore, a UAH student majoring in computer science, said the two most common problems with headsets consists of either an Xbox malfunction or controller malfunction. Fore said a player should first try turning off his Xbox and restarting it. He said this usually solves the problem.

Things You'll Need

Television set
Xbox 360 console
Xbox live
Xbox 360 controller
Xbox 360 wired headset

Instructions

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  Turn off the Xbox 360 by pressing the power button, the circular icon glowing green. Plug the wired headset into the socket on the Xbox 360 controller's bottom edge, in between the D-Pad and right joystick.
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  Press the power button again to restart the Xbox then wait for the Dashboard to appear. According to Xbox Support, press the Xbox guide button on the center of the controller and select the "Friends" category by pressing A.
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  Find a friend involved in a game party. Select the "Join Party" category. Begin playing game and speak into the mic on the headset to test communication with other players.
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  Adjust the volume on the headset using the knob on the headset cable connector, according to an article from Microsoft Support entitled, "Troubleshooting your Xbox 360 Headset."
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  Press the Xbox guide button on the center of the controller. Highlight the "Preferences" category and press A. Choose the "Voice" category and press A.
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  Scroll to the "Mute" category and press A to disable. Highlight the volume bar and use the D-Pad to raise volume.
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  Check the mic switch and confirm it's not set to mute. Consult the game instruction booklet to see if there's a designated button for communication.
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  Exit the game and return to the Xbox dashboard. Use right joystick to navigate to the "Family Settings" category and press A.
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  Pick the "Xbox Live Controls" category and press A. Choose the child profile and enter the password established by parents.
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  Find the "Privacy and Friends" category and press A. Choose the "Communications" category and press A.
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  Choose a connection setting. The "Everyone" setting allows a player to compete with all gamers on Xbox Live while "Friends Only" is restricted to an exclusive list set by the user. The "Blocked" setting omits communication between players.
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  Press A to select the desired setting and then press B to return to the Dashboard.

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