This is GamerFitNation's Antwand "BlackBible" Pearman Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset Review. A Head set that shows gaming has style. Available this fall for $149.99 (MSRP), this headset is an incredible value, giving you a great sound experience for gaming at home on PS3, or on the go using your PS Vita or mobile device.
An update in early January will make the Sony Pulse headset compatible with the PlayStation 4.
Agreed. I for one use the Logitech wirless headset and love it too much to get something else. I had to buy a Toslink-to-RCA adapter to get it to work with the PS4 but for 16 bucks, it was well worth it. It will be nice to see some of the future headsets but for now a cheap fix will work for me.
I agree! should have been a day one feature. I don't have elite does this mean mine will work too?
@zee: as stated in the article, the Elite do work right now but only through 3.5mm cable.
The standard Pulse edition doesn't have that, so you can't use it with the PS4 until this upcoming update.
Alexious: Thanks man. I am glad I'd be able to use my original PS Wireless headset but January looks so far!
I absolutely HATED the mono headphones that came in the box (still, it was free!) so I had to use my still-unused Galaxy S3 headphones. They work fine but they are still not as comfortable as the official Sony wireless headset.
+Bus for the helpful comment :)
Agreed. That was the only thing that left me disappointed once I started playing... No Pulse headset like I am use to wearing.
What about the earlier USB sony headphones?
Ok read the article now which states it should work???? doesn't sound that confident when put like that though
There is always some confusion on the Pulse headset. Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that the USA has the Pulse headset, which is equal to the Stereo headset in the UK. Then the US got Pulse Elites, which is called Pulse headset in the UK. I think they are referring to the USA Pulse headset, meaning the stereo headset for the UK, so both the Pulse (Stereo) and Pulse Elites should work.
Wait!? The Sony Headsets don't work with the PS4?? Wow, who run these companies?? That is ridiculously obvious that should've been day one.
Not with the wireless . People were warned eons ago anyway that also "Existing wireless headsets from third-party companies that use a Bluetooth connection will not be supported on the PS4 system"
the USB dongle they use is not a generic USB RF dongle. Its a locked down SCEA design dongle. The headset requires the hardware to run the Game audio to USB using SCEA designed Coding to send the Virtual 5.1 audio to the headset...
Meanwhile The Sony Pulse Elite DO work, just not wireless at the moment. Plug them into the controller with the 3.5 jack and they work . If you power them on the Pulse feature, volume controls, muting, audio presets all work also.
As stated in the article, it was a time resource issue.
Neither console launched with their full feature set implemented.
The official Sony Pulse headset is not Bluetooth, and that's why it needs native support in the firmware/OS.
Do you own either? Its only temporarily the wireless component of it that doesn't work.
1st off to let ya'll know, I'm a gamer that's immune to FanBoy Hate. So get your pissy fanboy panties out of a bunch.
Either the Headsets work with the PS4 or not. If all it takes is a patch for it to work with the system, then it should've all ready been applied. This would've been the best time to sell the Sony Headsets because people a good one to go with their new system. Especially since the headsets kinda came out late in the PS3 cycle.
I wounder how many people bought one thinking it was going to work?? I willing to bet a lot of people.
This update plus a YouTube app and the dualshock charging station and my setup will be complete!
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Meh i've always felt that turtle beach are the Monster Beats of gaming headsets , overall . They are decent enough , but not nearly worth their price tags (that is for the high end ones before the upcoming xb1 one) .
And it's a worthless article by someone who got no clue anyway . The Pulse elite is nice (unless you got those mentioned above cracking issues , never had so far) but it's not bluetooth . It's a wireless dongle that can also be used with other devices .
Also it does have something special and fancy unlike claimed by the article . Its virtual surround and bass effects are pretty good compared to the competition . IF you care for virtual surround of course to begin with . But at least it's not a jarring and weird simulated effect .
Finally you can always get the Pulse Elite in good deals if careful enough . It's always discounted heavily around black friday , and back when it launched Sony had almost a 50% discount on it for a long while . Just avoid idiotic stuff like the GTA V version , uber expensive with barely a GTA themed design and nothing new
If you look around you can usually find last season's top of the line Turtle Beach refurbs for like 80 bucks. I'd say they're totally worth it at that price. I love mine.
the downside for the official ps3 headsets is if u lose the ubd dongle sony does not sell replacements, and u have to basically buy a new headset, thats why when i could not find my usb dongle i decided to buy TB px5 but they had so much interferancem ended with the astros A50 and love them worth the price
Pulse Elite was the Most uncomfortable headset I ever wore. Discomfort equals distraction and therefore a less fun gaming experience. Binned mine.
The Pulse Elite Edition Headset is Sony’s flagship gaming headset. This is Sony’s 2nd gaming headset, the first being aptly named the Sony Pulse Headset.
I'm absolutely loving the Pulse Headset, especially the customisable options. I hope they optimize it further for the PS4.
I got it since day one and it's awesome! That rumble in the speakers is pretty cool stuff! Everything in this headset I like.
it took ages for it to come to the uk and now that it did we get shafted on the price. will wait for the price to go down but i have been meaning to get one since it was announced.
Sony just keeps on innovating. They're taking the world by storm in everything they're doing right now. micro$oft who?????????????????????
It feels a little tight on my head after a day of use, but while using it for two hours it felt toght but then I took them off and my head didn't hurt of feel uncomfortable. It was weird
What? I have both the Pulse and Pulse Elite since the day they released and they are working perfectly. I use them both every night, when the battery in one depletes I switch to the other one.
Nothing cracks by itself, it dependes on the treatment you give your stuff. I have both hanging next to my TV set up, always charged ready for my long night gaming sessions.
I guess it's because I used them all day. Not just for gaming but video editing and so on. I looked after them like crazy, especially my 2nd pair. I miss them as they are the best headphones I ever used... just weak.
I dont believe you took care of them properly . I use them all day long on pc , consoles and phones . I got two pairs since since release (i even preorder them , back then) , but only because i didnt feel like using usb , waiting for recharges and wanted one for pc one the ps3 .
They are fine without even a smudge on them . Hell i could even repackage them and fool someone into thinking they are mint
Had mines since early april. You know that siover circle on the right part. The top part cracked yesterday. Its not as bad as your's though. Its pretty small and I just try to ignore it.
I throw my original sony stereo headset in rage and it hasn't broken... just saying ;D
Guys TheMrMalro is right, the headset does crack even though you take care of them. Google 'pulse elite headset cracking'. Pulling them from the earcups to put them on is what causes it so i suggest you guys don't put them on like that if you already do.
@Baka I'm pretty sure most people put them on that way. My comment was just a heads up though.
Fine them , however i'll be the nitpick a**hole , and say that pulling them that way isnt what i'd consider taking good care of them :p .
I've yet to see that issue arise from my acquaintances and i still got the original 2012 sets . You obviously did , but seems not that common to me , even judging the threads about it
Yeah i know , it's obviously a flaw then , even if i'd avoid doing that with any set
Same thing happened to me. Luckily mine were still under warranty so I got them replaced through Sony. You just have to be careful and not pull them by the earcups because the plastic right above them is weak. Honestly seems like a design flaw to me. Other than that they're amazing. They make any game you play much more immersive
Yup it cracks and could snap..if you see the design of it the headband and the earcups are not flushed to one another once you try to flex it the pressure is on the silver thingy..and if you are using it like a DJ one ear if you get bored and uncomfy it will flex badly resulting to little cracks.. I have one and it has cracks on it treated like a baby since day one..i guess i have a big head
I was reluctant to pick em up but I'm glad I did, and since they work with the ps4. ..its a win win.
eff ya! The $150 price tag is great for what u get.. I love em & feel it was a great investment.. Works great on vita & my phone too..
Only thing that sucks is that it didnt come with a charger so i need to plug it into my PS3 w the same cable as the dual shock.. Also the button placement takes some getting used to but the sound is amazing..
3.5 hrs to charge it completely from zero, easy plug & use set up, crystal clear sound & communication, & the pulse vibration really sucks u into the game... They dont make your ears hot & feel great for long periods of time.
If u want a great set of headphones for gaming, for your phone, for your computer or laptop, BUY these mo fos.. you WONT be disappointed
Black, I noticed that these are "stereo" headsets, not "surround" sound headsets. I'm looking for a replacement for my surround Tritton Ax Pros, which are great, but I'm tired of all the wires. The vibration has me excited, but hows the actual surround sound?
So it is already out in the States, I understand? I believe the Pulse is not due until November in Europe, if I am not mistaken. I will certainly pick it up.
I'll definitely be geting these. I've always wanted the old set to work on my tv. Now I can use the 3.5 jack on the dongle via powered usb.
That functionally alone is very attractive, not to mention all the other bells & whistles packed in. Simply put, the simple 3.5 jack intergration has won me over.