How to Use a PC Headset With an XBox 360

If you've purchased an Xbox 360 and used its Xbox Live service to play games online with friends, you may have noticed that you can't use your old PC gaming headset to plug into your controller because the plug is the wrong size. Fortunately, with a simple adapter, it's possible to use your old PC headset with your Xbox 360.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection

Instructions

1. Open your Web browser. Go to Theheadsetbuddy.com/Xbox-360_c24.htm and order either headset.

2. Plug the headphone and microphone jacks into the blue and pink receptacles respectively.

3. Plug the smaller, single plug into your Xbox 360 controller.

Tips & Warnings

• It is possible to make a similar adapter yourself (see Resources section), but the cost of components will likely exceed the cost of a pre-made adapter.

• These instructions are not intended as an endorsement of Theheadsetbuddy.com. If you find another available adapter from a reputable seller, it should work just as well.

References

• Theheadsetbuddy.com: PC Headset Adapter for Xbox 360

Resources

• Instructables.com: Instructions for Making Your Own Adapter