So you got a brand-spanking new Astro A50 wireless gaming headset.
The Xbox One variant canbe used with other consoles and with a PC as well.
Set Up the Controller
verify that both your Xbox One consoleandcontroller are updated.
To update the console and controller, connect your controller to the Xbox One via aUSBcable.
Do this with every Xbox One controller you plan to use.
If you have the Xbox One version of the A50, you have everything you need.
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The key here is the Xbox One chat cable.
Then, plug the other side into an open USB slot on the back of the Xbox One.
USB slots look likeHDMIslots but are more uniform and rectangular.
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Compare the end of the cable with the ports on the Xbox to see where it goes.
If the OPT-IN slot has a cover, take it out.
see to it to also remove any covers on the optical cable tips or they wont snap into place.
Then, plug the micro USB end into the headset.
If the headset doesn’t turn on, see to it it’s charged up.
Once they stop flashing and stay white, pairing is done.
Then, choose an account on the Xbox that the headset should be used with.
To take out the chat cable when you change controllers, do NOT pull on the cable.
