Summary
When the PlayStation 5 was announced in 2020, there was a whole slew of accessories to go along with it. From the streamer-friendly PlayStation Camera to the movie-lover’s Media Remote, the console maker had most consumers covered. However, since then, there hasn’t been too much new coming out of the brand.
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Finally, PlayStation has pulled back the curtain and revealed two new pieces of audio hardware to serve two different kinds of gamers. The Pulse Elite wireless headset and the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds will both go on sale later year and will pair perfectly with the PlayStation 5 ecosystem.
Pulse Elite Wireless Headset
The most familiar of the bunch will be the Pulse Elite wireless headset as these match the same general form factor of the Pulse 3D wireless headset from 2020. While those older ones were only $99 at launch, this elite model will cost you $149.99. The main difference here is the extendable microphone that allows for precise mic placement to better angle towards your mouth.
Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset
As PlayStation continues to hold onto its exclusivity, it only makes sense that gamers would want something designed just for their favorite system. Sony answers the call with their Pulse 3D gaming headset, delivering a powerful device that pairs perfectly with both the PS4 and the PS5.The Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is specifically designed to take advantage of 3D Audio on the PS4 and PS5. Gamers encounter moving layers of sound that change position depending on their movement in games. The Pulse 3D is available in several different colors to suit any gamer’s individual style.
For those who have not tried the Pulse 3D wireless headset, the new Pulse Elite’s will have a premium over-ear design that sits on your ears very comfortably. Their form factor allows the headset to feel light as air, so gamers don’t have to worry about headset fatigue after long gaming sessions. The one downside to this headset is that it still requires a USB dongle plugged into the front of the PS5, making it virtually useless if one were to lose this small piece of tech.
It’s also important to note that gamers will get the most out of these new Pulse headsets by owning a PlayStation 5. While they will work with your PC, the advanced features that come with the PlayStation Link technology will only work with the console.
Sony PlayStation 5
The Sony PlayStation 5 console is one of the most popular gaming machines currently with a fast SSD, a custom AMD APU, and 16GB of GDDR6 console memory, making it one of the best options on the market. It also happens to have a surprising number of console exclusives and currently trades at a discount at multiple retailers nationwide.
Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
The first PlayStation branded wireless earbuds look as futuristic as the PlayStation 5 itself, sporting a similar design to the wave white plastic of the console. While they will retail for $199.99 later this year, one cool feature that will set them apart from the standard AirPods is their ability to multitask.
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Since they connect to the PlayStation 5 via a USB dongle, they are open to connect to a secondary device using Bluetooth. That means gamers can still hear all the action coming from their game while answering a phone call or listening to the podcast on the side.
Overall, these two new pieces of PlayStation hardware seem like they’ll be surefire hits when they hit the market later this year.
