![]() They said that perhaps it sounded as though I was further away from the mic, but it was still clear and they could hear me just fine. People on the receiving end of my party chat were unaware that I switched headsets between this, and another headset that used a standard mic boom. Turtle Beach have since delivered several firmware updates for both the base, and the headset itself, and thankfully (so thankfully), the majority of the issues I had have been cleaned up. At the time, Xbox Live party members asked me if I was using Kinect while in chat, and considering the frequency by which I use Xbox Live to play games co-operatively, I found it to be a huge issue. This section has been updated with my latest findings ().īack when I wrote this review originally back in 2015, I complained that the Elite 800X's use of internal microphones over a standard mic boom was a big mistake. Update: Since this review still gets search traffic, I was given the opportunity to go back and check the 800X's microphones with the latest firmware. There's a lot to celebrate about the Turtle Beach Elite 800X, there are a couple of flaws that I have to address, however. The battery will net you around 8-10 hours of use time which isn't great if you're a marathon gamer, but I think the vast majority will find that adequate. ![]() The headset snaps into place as satisfyingly as a Surface Pro 3 keyboard and informs you when it's charging. It fits neatly on top of the Xbox One besides the main vent and generates no heat. As someone whose desk is covered in devices, peripherals and wires, the charging dock is a godsend. I'm sure with practice you could circumvent these issues, which is why they're only listed here as a minor annoyance.įor me, the 800X's killer feature is the magnetic charging dock. ![]() Thus cutting out party chat and all other sounds. When you're trying to adjust the audio and you accidentally hit the preset rocker, a woman invades your game to inform you that you're now in a new mode. Customization is a great addition, but I fear the result makes the control rockers overly sensitive. The only minor annoyance I have stems from the trade-off of allowing customizable speaker plates. The headband is among the most solid I've seen and offers reassurance as a person who is notoriously clumsy for snapping headsets. The cans are cushioned using a suffocating faux-leather, which is comfortable but can get clammy, particularly if you're putting up with the summer right now. The versatility offered by the addition of Bluetooth is great, particularly if you're still waiting for the Xbox One to support background audio.ĭesign-wise, Turtle Beach have largely delivered, with only a couple of minor annoyances in tow. If you wanted to be really industrious, you could turn down the background music in the game and replace it with your own music from your phone. It allows you to receive notification tones from your phone even when you're gaming on your Xbox. For gamers, the Bluetooth pairing has other uses.
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