Microsoft has confirmed that it's making an adapter to allow current-gen and third-party headsets to work with the Xbox One, though this won't be included with the console.

@TheMVPlaya Yes. We will have an adapter that allows current gaming headsets to work.



— Albert Penello (@albertpenello) July 30, 2013

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Xbox One lead planner Alberto Penello made the announcement on Twitter , along with the revelation that the adapter would be sold as a separate accessory.While we'd heard the company was investigating ways to make current headsets works with the Xbox One, this is the first time an adapter has been confirmed; it's also the first time the company has confirmed the solution won't be included in the box.The reason current headsets will no longer work with the Xbox One is down to the redesigned controller, which means the expansion port has changed from the one currently used.While the adapter won't be included with the Xbox One at retail, some confusion exists over whether the new Xbox One headset will be in the box . The last we heard, headsets would be sold separately , though Microsoft hasn't responded to rumours that this has since changed. Seeing as an adapter has now been confirmed as being sold separately, it would be a little odd for the company to include a working headset in the box, but you never know.We're still waiting to hear back from Microsoft and, as soon as we do, will update the story.

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