Finally an official confirmation arrived, Astro Headset will be 100% compatible with the PS4. In a recent email sent to a fan (snapshot below) Astro stated: "We can say with 100% certainly that our headset will deliver Dolby Digital Audio on PS4, just like they do for PS3. Our headset will also deliver full voice chat functionality over Playstation Network upon's Sony's release of a post launch-launch PS4 firmware update".
As we reported in June, ASTRO and 343 Industries are currently partnering to bring us a special Halo Edition of the popular A50 line, and ASTRO took to PAX to make the reveal.
Will buy those only if MS release a 2TB Halo 5 Guardian console in that same color pattern.
Rumored $429? Ouch
The turtle beach 500x seems like a way better deal.. Fully wireless for $229
Wonder what the difference in performance is like for double the price
Wireless is a gimick, it reduces sound quality.
For $429, stick with a proper pair of stereo headphones, a mod mic & a desktop DAC with Dolby headphone/HT. Much better sound quality, much better Mic quality.
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That works out about $115 cheaper than the A50s and is better in every way.
You may have a superior sounding set up there, but Astro's wireless doesn't sound bad at all. I've had Astro A40's with the 5.8 ghz wireless mixamp for a few years. It sounds great. I've had zero wireless interference or any problems of any kind. It's a quality product that allows me to sit about 12 feet from my console without my dogs running into cords strung across the room.
The regular A50 is 299, and please believe me that it is the greatest experience ever.
You know that static you get when you have the volume too high on pretty much any speaker? Whether a TV, headphones, or stereo systems?
With the A50, I never get any of that at the highest volumes/bass levels EVER. They are absolutely wonderful, and best described as a movie theater on your head.
I always thought Turtle Beach was very overrated, but to be quite fair I've never used one of their higher tier devices, only the mid level crap around 50-150 bucks.
With that said, if this is going to be that expensive, it's bullshit. Just get the regular A50 because it's the same. And personally I think the original smooth color/design is great.
You do not get that on proper hifi headphones either. The static is usually caused either by the speakers being too high sensitivity along with pre-amp/source signal leak (HT Speakers) or low SNR (Headphones). It could also be caused by the source material being low quality and the speakers/headphones being highly detailed to the point of revealing the source defects. That shouldn't happen with well made game audio though.
I really like the look, but it's not worth the cost of switching out my current A50's, simply for an aesthetic change.
People who buy Astro A50s deserves to be cheated in the marketing hype.
Just saying.
I own a40s and a30s and I love them..you can't get any better and they are worth every penny!.
Hardcore Gamer: In addition to other partners, Astro has a relationship with Ubisoft. They are producing Assassin's Creed tags for the Skullcandy line. The Slayer is a wired headset with hidden mic and comes from the Skullcandy line. There are three different colors as well as art from Assassin's Creed. There will also be EA's Battlefield 4 headsets featuring artwork from the game.
Gamerzpedia: Ask any professional gamer and he/she will tell you how much good quality gaming headsets can improve your overall gaming experience. Especially in first person shooter games; professional gaming headphones can help you in accurately judging the direction of enemy fire, analyzing what is happening around you and effectively communicating with your teammates during crunch times. So if you are looking to invest in a gaming headset, try Astro A40, the Official Headset of Major League Gaming for four consecutive years.
Thiz are the best headsets on the market, unlike the other cheap stuff that is supported by the other Console.
What is the difference between Astro headsets and the Pulse Elite headset? I am not familiar with Astro, and was looking at possibly getting a Pulse Elite when I get my PS4.
I know a few friends that have had Astros, and while they are good headsets, every one of them prefer the Turtle Beach PX5.
I've owned the turtle beach p21 and tritton ax pro and 720 and all of those fail in comparison to the a40's I now have been rocking for a few years.
Best gaming investment I have ever made.
Good to know my a40 will work
Eh, i'll stick with my pulse headset, got no complaints about it really, sound is stellar, far better than those turtle beach "Gaming" headsets they have in every game isle and far cheaper to