Good news for gaming headset owners: The Xbox One March update will bring with it support for optical Dolby audio output, meaning that your Astro/Turtle Beach/other gaming headset will finally get a full surround signal. Polygon's tested an Astro headset and they say it works great.
The Best Gaming Headset
Almost six thousand votes later, you've chosen the Astro A50 as the best gaming headset. The Astro, a name synonymous with gaming headsets, took 31% of your votes, which only strengthens the brand's previous recommendations by Kotaku Editorial and Lifehacker readers. [Amazon]
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We Brought An Xbox One To The Xbox One Launch Event… Chaos Ensued
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Tonight in New York, Microsoft is hosting a massive launch party for the Xbox One. In a few short hours, the people in line will have their own new consoles to take home. Ah, but Kotaku already has an Xbox One. Maybe the folks in line would like to check ours out while they wait?
Xbox One's Missing Audio Options Are Coming, Microsoft Says
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In my review of the Xbox One, I noted that the console came with a curious audio omission. The optical audio output jack was unable to output Dolby 5.1 or 7.1 digital audio. That's a substantial bummer for anyone who uses a Dolby-only gaming headset. Today, Microsoft's Albert Penello addressed the missing feature and…
Review: The Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset
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Finding a good gaming headset really shouldn't be as hard as it is. And yet for the longest time, I couldn't find a decent set of gaming headphones. Until Astro came along, that is.
Xbox 360 Designers Cook Up Modular, Imaginary Kitchen
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We usually don't post concept renders—and for good reason. They're usually stupid, and for that reason never, yknow, exist. But Astro's modular KitchenScape appliance set is quite the opposite: very clever, and worthy of existence! And highly attractive.