There’s a new set of officially licensed headphones being prepped for the PlayStation 5, but you won’t be forced to pod out if you’ve already got a pair. As part of an FAQ, Sony’s announced that existing Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets will work on the next-gen console, as will any other third-party options that connect via USB or audio jack.
There are two caveats here: the Headset Companion app from the PS4, which allows you to select from a variety of different audio profiles, will not be supported on the PS5. There may also be some compatibility issues with certain third-party solutions, although that will obviously depend on the make and model.
The good news is that Sony seems confident of compatibility with the majority of accessories, and that means you should be able to keep most of your kit around as you enter the new generation.
[source blog.playstation.com]
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This is good news as I have the gold set which I love, I don't think they are 3D sound unlike the plats but I can still sense direction no problem. I am looking forward to trying the new ones as I want to see what 3D sound is actually like! I will of course be buying the new ones anyway but it is good to know in case there is a shortage initially.
I hope my Platinum will age well, i'm not interested to buy the 3D Pulse right at launch....
@Mostik they are 7.1 wireless, 2.1 if wired...
Phew. I just bought a new set of golds so i'm glad they can be carried forward. There literally should be no reason why they shouldnt be supported other than price gauging so im glad Sony have confirmed
@whizzkidd Awesome I thought how could 3D be better than what we already have as I can tell where people/things are coming from by ear when I use them no problem! I am using the 7.1 wireless and think they are excellent (apart from the microphone but it's good enough for me).
Good news, my gold headset is still chugging along but will let one of the kids use it now. Plan on getting the new headset as well!
Good, but will they finally support wireless and microphone for Sony’s own range of non-PlayStation branded headphones such as the WH1000XM3s?
I was banking on my newly purchased Plat Headset being compatible, the risk has paid off!
@whizzkidd the gold are 7.1 virtual surround sound not true 7.1 and stereo wired..just literally bought a set of gold last week..excellent headset.
@Mostik I really hate that Sony locked the majority of it's first-party games 3D audio software inside the Platinum Headset when Ghost of Tsushima proved that the same thing can be done within the game itself.
In fact, after Ghost of Tsushima, I demand 3D audio patches for all of it's first-party games (not that Sony would listen)! No reason I have to pay $130+ (depending where you buy from) for 3D Audio simply because Sony wanted to push the Platinum Headset.
In fact, I think the only reason Sony allowed Sucker Punch to enable 3D Audio processing from within the game itself (instead of pushing the 3D Audio processing to the Platinum Headset) is as a teaser of things to come with PS5.
"Like what you hear? Get a PS5 this holiday season for an even better 3D Audio experience!"
The platinum headset is one of the worst things I've ever wasted money on. Its so uncomfortable, your head gets really hot and it sounds no better than the golds I gave to my friend. I was looking for an excuse to buy some new ones but who's going to buy these? They're bloody terrible.
@GamingFan4Lyf Absolutely I wasn't aware Sony had took this approach, the sound quality in the gold headset for GoT is superb and you can easily tell what direction the sound is coming from, which as you rightly say demonstrates it can be done from within the game (and a taster of what the PS5 will do as standard). Locking it behind the platinum headsets is a really poor move that I wasn't aware was happening!
@Mostik Dolby charges $15 (for 10 devices) to enabled Atmos for Headphones on Windows/Xbox, but it's enabled for ANY headset since it's at the OS (or system) level. DTS also charges for their 3D Audio capabilities via headphones (DTS Unbound is what DTS calls it, I believe).
Still, $15 and it being at the system level for any supported game/movie/app is A LOT better than $130+ for headphones when the same capability can be at the game level - as Ghost of Tsushima proved.
Microsoft also has it's own free 3D Audio called Windows Sonic for Headphones, but I don't think it's as accurate as Atmos or DTS:X.
@GamingFan4Lyf Couldn't agree more 👍👍
They better work. Also it's time to allow Bluetooth headphones to connect to fricking console.
I have bought platinum headset for PS4 and while it's amazing audio quality, it still annoys me that I cannot use my other Sony headphones with the console, because it doesn't support Bluetooth headphones.
@Bamila exactly, I have some perfectly good Bluetooth headphones I want to hook up to my ps5! Same goes for Nintendo.
@Mostik i pcked up a set of Plats on sale once. 3d sound is super cool. On Tsushima you can hear all sorts of sounds around you, like when you call your horse you can tell which side he's riding up on. Not a big deal, but it's the little touches.
@Bigdog1318 Yeah, having looked I see what you mean, my gold set are durable had them a couple of year snow and no issues would be a shame if they are poor build quality
@sciteach I wish I had held out for the plats but to be honest I am really pleased with my gold set, I will no doubt be getting the new ones just maybe not day 1.
How about the 3D sound quality when using Platinum Headset? Would that be better on PS4 Platinum headset or same as Pulse 3D Wireless Headset or worse? Would there be any substantial difference? Also would PS5 games such as Spiderman Miles Morlaes and Assassin Creed Valhalla would work with Platinum headset?
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