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.

Posted: Feb 03, 2014 3:35 pm
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum

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

Comments

DanimalsPosted: Wed. Feb 05, 2014

very cool headset. maybe i will wait a while and see some reviews on it before i buy

ValorPosted: Tue. Feb 04, 2014

the headset looks great, i might just have to look into it.

IntPosted: Tue. Feb 04, 2014

this is very useful for competitive players.

IamRCAPosted: Tue. Feb 04, 2014

Wen I hate playstation's headsets. I would never use them.

Well I hate play stations Xbox one is so much better

IamRCAPosted: Tue. Feb 04, 2014

-Inq The First ps4 mic was soo rubish i was laughing

Not as bad as the xbox 360 mic. It fell apart if you even breath on it

DJMarkyMarkPosted: Tue. Feb 04, 2014

That headset has a pretty neat design. I am really looking forward to when Microsoft supports 3rd party headsets on the Xbox One. I might be tempted to buy some Astro's.

T0RONTOPosted: Tue. Feb 04, 2014

7.1 is amazing Xbox needs to hurry up and put their patch out for it

MultitaskPosted: Mon. Feb 03, 2014

Nice i will be picking this up the only mic i have is the one that came with the ps4 and it was horrible /:.

XenoChristPosted: Mon. Feb 03, 2014

Those headsets look awesome.

Can't wait to buy a pair.

LatiasPosted: Mon. Feb 03, 2014

Int
Ethics This is amazing for ps4 users.

yes but should of been implemented in the first place.

Most headsets are not even compatible with the xb1, and you will have to buy an adapter. 90% of headsets worked with the ps4, I think they did a pretty good job.

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