PS4 firmware update to unlock use of 7.1 surround sound Pulse headsets

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A new system software update for the PS4 will open the range of options for compatible headsets for the console, Sony announced. Firmware version 1.60 will add support for Sony's Pulse and Pulse Elite Edition wireless stereo headsets for PS3, which feature 7.1 virtual surround sound and voice chat. The update is expected to land "late tonight."

Sony also mentioned that its next PS4 and Vita-compatible headset, the Gold Wireless Headset, will arrive early this month for $99. The headset also includes 7.1 virtual surround sound in addition to "custom sound profiles" created by PlayStation developers. One of the developers to optimize a sound profile for the headset is Infamous: Second Son creators Sucker Punch. Sony will offer a Headset Companion App on PS4 for free, so players with either Pulse headset can access the sound profiles.

Sony's description of the Gold Wireless Headset notes that it uses a wireless adapter, which makes sense given the PS4's limited recognition of bluetooth devices. It also includes a folding design and customizable face plates, which is pretty nifty.



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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/03/ps4-firmware-update-to-unlock-use-of-7-1-surround-sound-pulse-he/

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slapshot101Posted:

The overall look of the gold headset is really weird, they try to make it look new age like the Xbox headset where the head strap goes below the speaker. This is really good that they are getting more of the PS3 headsets to be working with the PS4, through all these firmware updates.

DV8Posted:

Valor
VIT
ext Xbox One doesn't come close to how advanced the PS4 is, where are all the Xbox One's updates that make it a more outstanding and more competitive console?


xbox still beats ps4 if it's only for sound and audio.


Both consoles have their ups and downs please don't start a console war right now.


No one is trying to start a console war dude, chill out.

ValorPosted:

VIT
ext Xbox One doesn't come close to how advanced the PS4 is, where are all the Xbox One's updates that make it a more outstanding and more competitive console?


xbox still beats ps4 if it's only for sound and audio.


Both consoles have their ups and downs please don't start a console war right now.

TravitorPosted:

ext Xbox One doesn't come close to how advanced the PS4 is, where are all the Xbox One's updates that make it a more outstanding and more competitive console?


xbox still beats ps4 if it's only for sound and audio.

DV8Posted:

Xbox One doesn't come close to how advanced the PS4 is, where are all the Xbox One's updates that make it a more outstanding and more competitive console?

YopPosted:

Xbox One needs updates like this

TravitorPosted:

I tricking love this, sound is a huge part for ps4 now.

MultitaskPosted:

This will be good i bought the music app so it will be great with this.

FawhsModsPosted:

That would be awesome to have for call of duty although there horrible the design definitely needs improvement

CraigPosted:

7.1 channel will help a lot with surround sound for games. But they look awful.