You should get a pair of headphones that are compatible with Xbox. That’s always the first thing to look out for. If your headphones aren’t compatible, you’re going to have a rough time trying to get them to work. Other than that, you should get headphones that are comfortable and can be worn for extended periods. If you’re playing games for long, there’s nothing worse than having tight headphones that hurt your ears. Lastly, you should get a pair of headphones that have a microphone if you plan to play games online with friends. This will allow you to talk to them. If you get a pair of headphones without a mic, you may find yourself wanting to use one in the future. Connecting a mic separately to your headphones is also quite a task.