Announced in late 2020 the B&O Xbox collaboration was something high up on the wish list of many audiophiles that also wanted something compatible with their console. The new headsets boasts a feature set that many would expect from a gaming headset wrapped in a premium finish.
A poster on reddit managed to get a copy of the marketing brief for retailers which has been shared on select websites
“It is with pride that today we can present our first gaming headphones for Xbox, PC and other compatible platforms, Beoplay Portal. Packed to the brim with dedicated gaming features, Beoplay Portal offers i.a. fast and solid connection for wireless gaming, Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound for headphones for an immersive and precise gaming experience, excellent microphones for clear speech, digital active noise reduction for effective sound insulation and much more. With our signature sound and design, we strive to offer an engaging, high-quality sound experience for games, movies and music. Beoplay Portal is developed for gaming, but designed for life.”
More pictures have shown up on French website xboxygen.com. They have shared the first photo of a boxed headset below
The Beoplay Portal also has now shown up on Amazon with store listings displaying sold out.
UK has a listing here. There is also and Amazon.de listing.
Connectivity is shown as Xbox Wireless / Bluetooth 5.1 / 2.4GHz wireless and wired. It has a 3.5mm jack and also charges via USB-C
An official announcement is expected later today. We’ll update this article when the press release is official.
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