Original Xbox Live headset hack

by Christopher Grant on Mar 7th 2006 6:00PM

Until accessory manufacturers realize that audio-adapters for the Xbox 360 controller are a booming market, we'll keep posting about all the hacked/cludged/jury-rigged options available to you. If you're a fan of the original Xbox's headset, but miss the volume and muting capabilities of the 360 headset, why not make an unholy union of the two? Follow the step-by-step guide, complete with annotated images, to get old trusty wrapped around your head again.

See also:
Wireless 360 headset using Bluetooth
How to use any headset with the 360

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Tags: Headset, XBL

Reader Comments (7)

Um...ill pass

Am slightly uncomfortable with hackxzoring my 360 for the moment, but thumbs up!

Why would you want to do this? The original XBox headset was as uncomfortable as hell.

I still have permenant damage from that insane rubber ear piece pressed into my head....

WTF is with the 360 headset complaints today. I don't agree with the so-called problems. As the previous commenters, I didn't like the old headset at all.

Anyway, if you are going to HACK this, why not make it FUNCTIONAL? Don't cut up your old Xbox headset, cut up your old communicator, or get a 1/8" (?) female jack. JB Weld it in there and solder it to the board. Then guess what? You just made a communicator for your 360 controller so you can use ANY headset. If I didn't like the 360 headset or if I broke it, I'd do this in a second. Maybe I'll do it anyway. Think I'll search ebay for a broken 360 headset for under $10.

You do know there are 'mute' and 'volume' controls if you hit the guide button, right? you can already use any headset you want... (with a small hassel)