Xbox Headset Communicator The Microsoft XBOX Communicator headset and microphone allows you to talk, challenge, strategize and taunt while you play in real time. Works with the Original Xbox, both headset and microphone. With Xbox 360, only the headset without the communicator piece works. The Microsoft XBOX Communicator headset and microphone allows you to talk, challenge, strategize and taunt while you play in real time. Works with the Original Xbox, both headset and microphone. With Xbox 360, only the headset without the communicator piece works.