How to Connect a Phone Headset on an X-Box 360

The Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming system features the Xbox Live service which allows you to play interactive games with other remote players. The Xbox Live online hub provides the opportunity for a multi-player action experience. The use of a phone headset during multi-player gaming enhances the level of inter-player communication. Most phone headset devices are compatible with the Xbox 360 controller. The process of connecting a phone headset on an Xbox 360 is fairly straightforward.

Things You'll Need

• 2.5mm jack cable
• 3.5mm to 2.5mm adaptor (optional)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unplug the connection cable of the Xbox controller from the Xbox 360 controller port. For wireless controllers, remove the batteries to avoid any circuit shortage that may occur from plugging the headset into an active controller.

   • 2

     Plug the 2.5mm jack into the connection port on the phone headset. Plug the other end into the "Remote" connection port on the Xbox 360 controller.

   • 3

     Plug the connection cable of the Xbox 360 controller back into the controller port on the Xbox 360 gaming system.