Xbox Series X accessory compatibility confirmed by Xbox: Here's what works and what won't

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Your controller should work, your optical headset may not

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Xbox Series X backwards compatibility includes accessories too, and Microsoft is sharing more about what that means for your controllers, headsets, and beyond.

The next stage of Microsoft's Designed for Xbox program is bringing in new branding and new partnerships as it heads into the next generation. A blog post on Xbox Wire confirms the details of which existing Xbox accessories will work on Xbox Series X, and it also teases some of the new products joining the officially licensed Designed for Xbox family.

Any officially licensed Xbox One accessory that connects to your console either wirelessly or via a wired USB connection will also work on Xbox Series X. That goes for everything from gamepads to steering wheels to many kinds of headsets. Optical connections aren't supported, but some headsets that require them may also work with a USB connection after a firmware update. You can also try routing the audio through your TV's optical port if that doesn't work.

We know about the accessories, but we're still waiting to learn what the Xbox Series X price is.

Connor Sheridan
Connor Sheridan

I got a BA in journalism from Central Michigan University - though the best education I received there was from CM Life, its student-run newspaper. Long before that, I started pursuing my degree in video games by bugging my older brother to let me play Zelda on the Super Nintendo. I've previously been a news intern for GameSpot, a news writer for CVG, and was formerly a staff writer at GamesRadar.