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Already locked down your Day One Edition Xbox One order? Now's your chance to also reserve its initial batch of accessories (including that mono Chat Headset, which isn't included with the console). The Wireless Controller ($60), Play and Charge Kit ($25) and Chat Headset ($25) for the Xbox One have all popped up for pre-order at the Microsoft Store. The One's gamepad rings up at five bones more than the 360 variant, but it's also available as a $75 bundle with the Play and Charge Kit (roughly 10 dollars in savings). Joystiq notes that Gamestop and Amazon are also options, albeit only for the controller itself. If you plan to reserve any of the accessories, we'd suggest taking Microsoft's Dec 31st arrival date as a loose estimate -- the One releases in November and Amazon is pegging the controller for November 27th.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/27/xbox-one-wireless-controller-play-and-charge-kit-and-chat-heads/

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...parentCategoryID.64484500/categoryID.64724300

 

[cyberheater]

Will it work on PC?

 

[fluffydelusions]

Will it work on PC?

I REALLY want to know this too

 

[MarkusRJR]

So pretty much $75 for a controller with rechargable batteries? Hmm...

 

[wwm0nkey]

Will it work on PC?

I would also like to know this, would order a controller soooo quickly.

 

[Courage]

Is MS afraid of bundles or something?

 

[MCD]

Will it work on PC?

Need a driver from MS Hardware team.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/gaming

Wait for it to be listed here.

 

[Fleshfeast]

Not a really big fan of the Play and Charge kit. For 360 I have a charging dock and 2 batteries, and I just swap the battery when it's low. I'd much rather do this again than to be tethered to the console.

 

[MXRider]

Will it work on PC?

They said the data will go through USB when connected so I'm sure it will.

 

[FoZzI bEaR]

It's scandalous that they haven't done what the dualshock 3 enabled. Just use a generic usb cable to charge it up.

 

[coma1138]

Wired controller please.

 

[cyberheater]

The track pad bit would make a great mouse to select games etc... I really hope it happens.

 

[Muzy72]

Absolutely ridiculous that MS can get away with charging an extra $25 for rechargeable batteries. The DualShock 4 and the XBone controller are both $60 but for XBone you need another $25 for rechargeable batteries. Disgusting.

 

[MCD]

It's scandalous that they haven't done what the dualshock 3 enabled. Just use a generic usb cable to charge it up.

Wired controller please.

It's the same as DS3 now.

 

[Lima]

It's scandalous that they haven't done what the dualshock 3 enabled. Just use a generic usb cable to charge it up.

It does. Uses a standard usb mini cable.

Wired controller please.

If you plug in a usb mini cable and plug it into the console, the controller becomes wired and disables the wireless technology. The controller is both wired and wireless.

 

[FoZzI bEaR]

It's the same as DS3 now.

How is paying $25 to charge a wireless controller the same as DS3?

 

[ShinAmano]

So does the controller still use AA batteries? If so I am good with the eneloops.

 

[Taco_Human]

110 dollars for everything for a single controller. Man......

 

[netBuff]

They said the data will go through USB when connected so I'm sure it will.

That's nothing special. What we need is a driver provided to Windows end-users - and no one knows whether one will be available at launch time (although I do expect them to release a driver eventually).

The track pad bit would make a great mouse to select games etc... I really hope it happens.

The PS4's DualShock 4 has a trackpad, not this controller.

 

[R3TRODYCE]

This is bullshit, I have to spend an additional 50 bucks on launch because they chose not to include this shit.

 

[MCD]

Charging your Xbox One controller will be done via mini-usb cable. No information yet on battery life of the controller, or charging time. The controller will take batteries in a new integrated battery compartment.

The new controller will also feature a low power state to help conserve battery life when it is not in use, so you can rest assured knowing that it won't be needlessly draining energy while watching a movie or when away from the console.

http://www.ign.com/wikis/xbox-one/Xbox_One_Controller

How is paying $25 to charge a wireless controller the same as DS3?

I was referring to the sync cable.

 

[Lima]

So does the controller still use AA batteries? If so I am good with the eneloops.

Yes it does.

 

[Heysoos]

Saving up my Microsoft Expertzone points for this. :3

 

[ultron87]

How is paying $25 to charge a wireless controller the same as DS3?

Well that's only if you don't want to use your own rechargeable batteries for some reason.

 

[netBuff]

IGN

That's a Micro USB connector, not a Mini USB.

 

[cyberheater]

That's nothing special. What we need is a driver provided to Windows end-users - and no one knows whether one will be available at launch time (although I do expect them to release a driver eventually).



The PS4's DualShock 4 has a trackpad, not this controller.

Yes. My bad. It's the alzheimer's kicking in...

 

[statham]

going to grab a 2nd controller and that headset, but I'll probably do it through amazon(credit)

 

[FoZzI bEaR]

Well that's only if you don't want to use your own rechargeable batteries for some reason.

Ah well, I apologise for not knowing, if it operates like the DS3 then I'm happy

Edit: I still don't like the idea of having batteries. Imagine having to pump new ones into your 3DS all the time.

 

[MCD]

That's a Micro USB connector, not a Mini USB.

A mistake on IGN's part. Not a big deal.

More info: http://www.gamespot.com/news/xbox-one-controller-is-both-wired-and-wireless-6409392

 

[Silky]

Micro USB? Like the ones Samsung uses to charge phones? IN THERE.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I seriously doubt they're gonna run out of controllers or headsets.

 

[Duxxy3]

So pretty much $75 for a controller with rechargable batteries? Hmm...

That is insane.

 

[shinnn]

Wondering if there will be a wired controller with better rumble like the x360 one. Although I've read they improved the energy resources in this version.

 

[jim2011]

I'm curious to how well kinect will work for voice chat.

 

[Lima]

Wondering if there will be a wired controller with better rumble like the x360 one. Although I've read they improved the energy resources in this version.

Since the controller is both wired and wireless, I don't think there will be a dedicated wired only version. Wouldn't make any sense really.

 

[5amshift]

Wow, now $5 more for the play and charge kit, haha.

 

[Dark Octave]

An extra controller isn't something you usually would need to pre-order is it?

 

[statham]

I'm curious to how well kinect will work for voice chat.

Have you watched the demo videos? pretty convincing. I'm grabbing a headset only for late night playing.

 

[Cake Boss]

Its 2013, why the fuck do I still have to pay for batteries and a charging kit.

Typical MS bullshit.

 

[theytookourjobz]

Since the controller is both wired and wireless, I don't think there will be a dedicated wired only version. Wouldn't make any sense really.

From what I understand the 360 wireless controller with the play and charge cable doesn't provide a wired connection, just a charge. So for people who want to use it on their PC without a wireless adapter, an "actual" wired controller is necessary.

 

[netBuff]

Have you watched the demo videos? pretty convincing. I'm grabbing a headset only for late night playing.

Room microphones that have to do this kind of heavy background noise compensation never work well, I don't expect Kinect to change this: There is no magic microphone technology that will make any cheap mic that is located a few metres away sound good.

A headset is a wise purchase to anyone that plans to talk & play online.

 

[jim2011]

Have you watched the demo videos? pretty convincing. I'm grabbing a headset only for late night playing.

Yes and I am impressed by them however I really want to see how it performs when someone is playing call of duty loudly and tons of explosions are going off.

 

[Heysoos]

Saving up my Microsoft Expertzone points for this. :3

Oh shit, speaking of Expertzone.

They have a sale of 3 months XBL and 1600 ms points for $5 each. Doesn't really warrant a thread, but for any expertzoner's out there that want to take advantage of this.

 

[not_so_special]

the official headset bluetooth ones from the 360 will work? i doubt it ,just asking

 

[Fleshfeast]

From what I understand the 360 wireless controller with the play and charge cable doesn't provide a wired connection, just a charge. So for people who want to use it on their PC without a wireless adapter, an "actual" wired controller is necessary.

This is correct for the 360, but not for the One. The Xbox One wireless controller transfers data through the cable when plugged into the system.

 

[pixlexic]

I like that the controller uses batteries or the charging kit, but i also think it should come with a charging kit.

 

[netBuff]

the official headset bluetooth ones from the 360 will work? i doubt it ,just asking

No support for past wireless equipment. An adaptor to attach wired headsets may be available for purchase at a later date, but not at launch.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

NVM. Above post answered my question.

 

[Lima]

Its 2013, why the fuck do I still have to pay for batteries and a charging kit.

Typical MS bullshit.

It's 2013. Why don't you already have a bunch of Eneloops in your house?

 

[not_so_special]

No support for past wireless equipment. An adaptor to attach wired headsets may be available for purchase at a later date, but not at launch.

as usual with microsoft,the pulse one for the ps3 will work on the ps4