Outline Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I've had this with several controllers, when I plug the microphone in, it doesn't pick up the mic, or only half detects it - rotating the jack sometimes helps, but not entirely. With my current controller (a couple weeks old), I was eager to try out a new set of Astros - but I'm finding the same problem. Is this common? Any good fixes for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MxPx Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happens to me all the time. :/ Sometimes spinning it, and pushing it in further helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Happens to me a lot too. I just switch controllers since I have 6. Oddly enough the ones that are bad at one point sometimes end up working again. But as said before spin it or maybe even pull it ever so slightly out and see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumama Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It seems like some of mine are bad before I even use them, it's very frustrating... or maybe I just use cheap stuff. Does that make a difference for anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It does happen to me! It's pretty annoying so a good solution would be greatly appreciated! I usually just un-plug, plug back in, un-plug, plug back in etc. until it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo0ooooooo0ooo Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Ive had this happen to me once in all of my 5 years with 360. And ive only owned two mics as well. One that came with my first xbox, and one that came with my mw2 xbox. First mic did break. And one of my original white controllers broke as described. Ive been very fortunate with accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaako Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I know the feeling man, It's annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outline Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Such a shame that everyone gets it and there doesn't seem to be a fix... Might take the controller apart and have a fiddle. My current solution is to trade in controllers and pick new ones up with the credit... Costing under £10 a time which isn't so bad... But it's still paying that much after a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaix8 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 yeah, happened to me before. i thought it was the mic so i got a new one but the problem persisted so i got a new controller and its was all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coadster1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I think in some cases, it might be the wire going into the controller that gets 'loose' and causes problems. I used to have problems too, but after I bought a new Turtle Beach X31 (My old one was falling apart anyways) it seemed to be fine, I haven't had problems since then, I've been using the same controller as I did when I had my other headset (when I was having problems). I also use a chatpad on my controller, so I think that may interfere with the whole situation. But as of now, I'm not having any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13ip0lar Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 After reading the posts it seems Xbox mic plug-ins are made in China. I only had issues with mine after a year. I got my Xbox in Christmas of 09' and didn't notice issues till CoD:Blops. The reason I bring this up is because the headset icon pops up next to your mic when you have it plugged in, and it was there but I didn't have one plugged in. After 5 minutes of fiddling with it I was able to unplug it and register as unplugged. I don't know if it cuts out, or doesn't pick up voice because I haven't stared at the chat window, but it's annoying if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andami Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yep, I have the exact same problem. I think it's either the poor quality of Xbox controllers or mics. I've used both 1st party and 3rd party wired mics and they stop working usually after a month or so. Wireless mics are the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruze84 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The headphone ports are the first thing to go on my controllers. I don't buy third party controllers, and only have a few third party mics. But I haven't had a controller last more than six months yet that didn't start to static or lose connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilled Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Could just be bed headset work on ms behalf if you're using the cheap standard wire ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBoyKillah89 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yea, it happens very frequently to me. Very annoying. Only thing I've realized about it is that it's better if you don't leave your headset plugged in when you're not using it. It seems to give me less problems if it hasn't been plugged in all night when the box is off. Other than that, no clue on a solution. Microsoft with their cheap ass accessories. Honestly, with this "wireless" generation, every Xbox 360 should've come with a wireless headset in the package since the beginning anyway. Along with this cheap piece of crap. Edit: Forgot to add, the headset doesn't even work with the chatpad it came with anymore. Makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outline Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) New controller time Anyone know any good places to get them? UK Edited September 12, 2011 by Outline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangledRex Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's only happened on one of my controllers, player two always gets that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke02 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 New controller time Anyone know any good places to get them? UK A wireless black one is £20 at thehut i have used and is good there are a few discount codes around if you need them i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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