Turtle Beach has reveal, through multiple Twitter messages, how gamers can connect the Ear Force Elite 800X Xbox One Gaming Headset to the PC. The first method to connecting the product is by using the optical output. If you do so, however, you won’t be able to use the microphone:
@BigVJM (1) You will be able to hear game audio if your laptop has an opticaloutput, you will not be able to use the headset’s microphone.
— Turtle Beach (@turtlebeach) May 16, 2015
Another method is to connect the transmitter’s wireless USB to the PC and then pair it wirelessly with the Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X Xbox One Gaming Headset by using Bluetooth:
@BigVJM (2) using the transmitter’s wireless USB connection. The Elite 800X does feature Bluetooth.
— Turtle Beach (@turtlebeach) May 16, 2015
Of course, you can simply pair the headset with the PC if your computer already uses Bluetooth. With this method, you will be able to use the microphone:
@BigVJM (3) If your laptop also as Bluetooth, you can pair the two together. and use the microphone that way.
— Turtle Beach (@turtlebeach) May 16, 2015
The Elite 800X is designed mainly for the Xbox One as it feature DTS 7.1 Surround Sound. The included microphone feature active noise cancellation, dynamic chat boost and monitoring. Thus, you might want to take advantage of the feature if you are planning to use the accessory for the PC as well as the Xbox One if you want to get the most out of your purchase.
Turtle Beach is releasing the Ear Force Elite 800X Gaming Headset in North America on the 22nd of May. If you are interested, you can purchase the product on Amazon through this link.
