Sony has announced that its new PlayStation Pulse wireless headset will begin shipping on November 19 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and more than a dozen additional markets. Pre‑orders start on October 29, while the company says it will reveal availability in other regions later.
The headset is offered in white and midnight black and carries a price tag of $100, which is $50 less than the earlier PlayStation Pulse Elite model. According to Sony, the Pulse uses larger planar‑magnetic drivers than its predecessor, delivering fuller, deeper bass while preserving the clean sound profile that gamers appreciated in the Elite version. The driver design also provides spatial accuracy that helps players detect directional cues in-game.
The built‑in microphone features AI‑enhanced noise rejection to cut down on background sounds. For connectivity, the Pulse supports both Bluetooth and Sony’s PlayStation Link protocol, allowing it to pair with the PS5, PlayStation Portal, Mac computers and PCs. Sony claims the link enables seamless device switching and offers lossless, ultra‑low‑latency audio.
A premium version called the Pulse Edge is slated for release in 2027. In addition, Sony will begin shipping its $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers next month; those speakers also employ planar‑magnetic drivers.