A few weeks ago I discovered the realm of wireless Bluetooth audio adapters for Xbox. Something that had always quietly bothered me when playing Xbox is that I’m forced to use wired headphones, with no option for wireless earbuds, and as mentioned in previous articles, being the parent of a young child, the ability to pop one noise-cancelling earbud in late at night (or to quietly use earbuds that aren’t noise-cancelling so that I’m aware of stuff happening around the house as I play– is a massive boon that was very much of appeal to me as a consumer. In this regard, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to cover the Skull & Co. wireless Bluetooth adapter for Xbox, and whilst there were minor niggles, it has genuinely been a subtle revelation in my gaming experience in the evenings, I can still get the full effect of the impact of the video game’s audio, immersing me in the gaming experience, without the impracticality that headphones can cause for me, personally.
That brings us to the second Xbox Bluetooth audio adapter I’ve covered, the YOCOWOCO BOX02, and I have to say that, whilst there are still minor issues volume issues that will irk some – this has become my go-to Bluetooth adapter when gaming on Xbox.
The YOCOWOCO BOX02 makes a great impression straight out of the box, as the fit to your Xbox controller is snug without feeling too tight, and so continual connection/removal doesn’t feel like there’s any risk of damage, whereas the Skull & Co adapter felt a little too snug, as if you were wrenching it out of the controller as opposed to disconnecting it.
There’s also a neat LCD display here, that gives a lot of information on a tiny screen, clearly indicating the brand of earbuds connected as well as the current status of the adapter, with two volume buttons at the bsae of the BOX02. The included instruction booklet is brief and very accessible, and I experienced no connection issues with the three types of earbuds I used whilst reviewing the YOCOWOCO BOX02. The process of setup and connection was simple and without problems, although it is worth again mentioning that the voume – whilst adjustable on the console – has no way of boosting, which means that lovers of a cacophony won’t get their fix here.
It’s not an issue for me (especially with noise-cancelling earbuds) but worth mentioning that the lack of an ability to really push the volume beyond the standard on the Xbox may leave some feeling a little deflated. When using headphones, I always have to turn them down from the max settings, regardless of the brand, but that’s definitely not the case here.
The onboard microphone is usable, although – naturally – isn’t as well-rounded as a designated microphone on a full-blown headset. This isn’t helped by the fact that you tend to hold the controller in your lap as you game, further creating distance between the mouth and mic. Finally, As the YOCOWOCO BOX02 doesn’t contain a stand-alone battery, there’s also the expected drain of the Xbox controller battery, although this seems in line with other, similar products.
In summary, the YOCOWOCO BOX02 has become the go-to way for me to game on Xbox and is very much a solution to the issues I used to have as a parent and Xbox gamer. If you find yourself in a similar position, or simply want to use earbuds whilst gaming, this product would very much be my personal recommendation.
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