So recently I purchased a Wireless Headset for Xbox Series X and after initial setup I discovered that it has quite noticeable lag (~100ms) in stereo mode and even worse (~300ms) in Atmos. Of course you can say, that every wireless headphones has it, BUT as I understand it works over the same wifi-based protocol as a controller, and while there is no latency when wired headphones connected to 3,5mm output, I have no logic explanation to have such lag with headset either.
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Xbox Wireless Headset Audio Latency
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So, the headset is connected to the console or PC?
Try to update the Headset.
If your in your console try this also:
First clean the cache of your console that way:
1. Hold the XBOX power button on the console for 10 seconds until you hear a small sound.
2. Wait 10 seconds.
3. Turn it back on.
Note: It may take a while for him to call, don't worry, it's normal.
Then, restore your console keeping the games and apps:
***IMPORTANT*** If you share accounts with someone, you will have to redo the process of placing the account as the main one again, be aware of the chances you still have to do this, as Microsoft makes available per year, only 5 chances so you can make some account your console's main account.
1. Press the Xbox button to open the dashboard.
2. Select System > Settings > System > Console Information >
3. Select Reset console > Restore and keep my games and apps.
4. When asking to pull settings from an old xbox, put no
5. You will have to log in your accounts again, and when you sign in with your account, make sure you turn it has your home console also, that's it.
NOTE: Rest assured, you won't lose games or saves
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I do not own the Xbox wireless headset, but I had read review from rting.com that it has 200ms latency. While I do not have an explanation to why the lag, the lag is probably expected.
I also notice there is some lag on controller 3.5 output. If you use monitor speaker and controller headphone at the same time, you will notice the lag, although very minimal.
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Hello, exactly the same issue as described. My Xbox Wireless Headset has noticeable delay in all games. In stereo uncompressed its better but in Atmos is worse. All headphones connected to the controller have no lag at all. Hard reset was performed no results. Is there a knows issue with these headphones?
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