With the upcoming launch of the new consoles, there is growing concern that old USB headsets are no longer compatible. Astro is now giving the all-clear on some models via Twitter.
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2 - For some time now, the A20 gaming headset from Logitech's subsidiary Astro Gaming has been available in its second generation, which is offered in two variants. Based on colour coding, the area of use can be visually assigned: Xbox gamers (Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S) go for the version with green colour accents, Playstation gamers (PS4. Step 3: Turn on your A20 Gen 2 Headset. Step 4: Open your Xbox menu by pressing the Xbox button on your controller, then head to the Settings menu. Step 5: Choose the Volume & audio output option. Step 6: Under Volume options, make sure that the Party chat output is set to Headset. Step 7: Under Headset audio, make sure that the Headset format.
As far as USB and wireless headsets are concerned, there are definitely doubts as to whether and which devices will also do their job properly on the upcoming consoles, especially since the Astro headsets cost a lot of money and it would be a shame if they were no longer usable .
Noble headset manufacturer Astro has now given the all-clear via Twitter, because apparently a solution is already being worked on so that your expensive roaring stirrups do not have to go to the attic.
Accordingly, the widely used and popular Astro A20, Astro A50 with base station and the MixAmp Pro TR will receive firmware updates before the launch of the Xbox Series X, which should ensure compatibility. Both surround sound and voice chat via USB should remain fully functional and you do not have to buy new headsets.
Astro A20 Manual Update
We are working with our partners at Microsoft to roll out a firmware update for MixAmp Pro TR, A50 + Base Station and A20 headsets by launch of Xbox Series X. This update will include the ability to deliver game surround sound & voice chat via USB. Stay tuned for future updates. pic.twitter.com/XlnGghaaRv
– ASTRO Gaming (@ASTROGaming) April 15, 2020