Microsoft has announced that the Discord Voice social platform is coming to Xbox consoles, creating an easier way for players to chat while they play. The social platform lets users communicate using both text messaging and voice calls, making it a reliable way to connect with both individuals and groups. A Discord connection with PlayStation consoles was implemented earlier this year, and it appears that Xbox is embracing the popular platform too.
With the increasing prominence of online multiplayer gaming, Xbox has recently taken steps to improve its voice chat system and make communication easier. Players with a microphone and headset are able to easily speak to other gamers in a lobby, though this can often lead to unsavory interactions with other players. Xbox consoles also let users form a party, however, which allows them to only chat with their friends as they navigate through a game. Recent innovations have also been made by Xbox, allowing online chatter to be much more accessible for all gamers. Xbox party chat text-to-speech and speech-to-text, for example, lets players communicate with fellow gamers regardless of any hearing or speech impairments.
As announced by Xbox Wire, Discord Voice is now coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S to further enhance the consoles' communication features. Users will be able to host Discord voice channels or group calls directly from their consoles, with the cross-platform feature allowing communication between Xbox consoles, mobile devices and PCs. Discord Voice will also let Xbox players easily adjust sound settings, see who's on a call and freely switch back to Xbox game chat. The exciting Discord integration will be available to Xbox Insiders starting today, with other
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