Kinect-related upgrades will improve Xbox Live voice communication quality

The Xbox 360 is going to undergo numerous updates in fall 2010 when Kinect launches.

Even those who don’t adopt Kinect will be able to benefits including improved sound quality through the Xbox headset.

Eurogamer got the word from Xbox Live Studios head Jerry Johnson at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival.

Xbox Live is upgrading the codec and audio structures pertaining to voice communication, which Johnson said will make voice chat between players sound much smoother.

Maybe I’ve become accustomed to my crackly headset but I haven’t really had that many problems communicating through the current system. When I have, it’s usually because I need to adjust my mic or buy a new one because I accidentally left it where someone could step or sit on it.

Gamertell readers, what are you thoughts on the impending audio upgrades?

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