A good gaming headset is almost as important as a good gaming chair. Pay attention to all your favorite streamers; they all use an audio-enhancing headset in one form or another. The ability to hear ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Audio, specifically connecting a headset to the controller, has always been a touchy subject for Xbox. Back in the day, communication on the ...

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Michael has been writing about entertainment since 2016, but he's been a gamer since playing Pac-Man in the arcade, Kings Quest 3 on the PC, and the Sega Master System he got from his late father. In ...

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Prior to attempting to connect the Xbox One S controller to your PC via Bluetooth, make sure you put your batteries in and it’s able to power up. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard reports ...

Here’s a helpful tip for those who use an Xbox Series X/S controller for gaming: The peripheral has a “memory sync†feature that allows users to easily switch between devices likes the Xbox, PC, ...

Exhibit A: The Xbox One S controller, my personal pad of choice since it’s ridiculously comfortable and includes Bluetooth connectivity. Exhibit B: The rechargeable Nintendo Switch Pro controller, a ...

It’s 2018, and for better or worse, wired headphones are becoming more and more obsolete. Some tech companies have outright dropped default wired headphone capabilities (looking at you, Apple), while ...