E3 is just around the corner, and we hope you’re as excited as we are about all of the games that will be unveiled and the upcoming announcements we have in store for you.
Before we get to the big week, we’ve decided to curb your appetite by giving you a sneak peak at the newest addition to the PlayStation accessories family. Last year we introduced the Official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset, and this year we’re amplifying your audio experience with the brand new Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset – Elite Edition, featuring “BassImpact” technology.
BassImpact technology translates bass sounds into ‘pulses’ around the earpads of the headset. Pulse – Elite Edition combines 7.1 virtual surround sound with BassImpact to deliver an unprecedented level of immersion, while sharpening your perception on the battlefield or anywhere else you play. This is truly the ultimate audio advantage. Additionally, Pulse – Elite Edition incorporates all the great features of the Wireless Stereo Headset and these new features:
- Higher fidelity speaker drivers for dynamic sound
- Preset Modes to optimize your audio experience for select gaming genres, movies, and music
- Hidden noise-cancelling microphones deliver crystal clear voice chat and allow for a more streamlined design
- Compatible with your PS3, PS Vita, favorite mobile device or MP3 player (connects via built-in 3.5mm audio jack and included auxiliary cable)
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.
As promised, we will be releasing a new PS3 firmware update to address the unintended effects in certain games that were created by the “Sidetone” feature introduced with the PS3 system software update (v4.10). Thanks for your continued patience.
Stay tuned for more updates on “PULSE” headsets, right here on the PlayStation.Blog.
how about an official psvita bluetooth wireless headset?
I was just talking to a friend about a new one coming out. I’m not surprised! Good look!
(also video isn’t working)
i guess it would be great to review this item… though the network does not allow me to view it currently… must be some power struggle about canadian/american marketing for PS3 subscribers… and us northerners in canada are excluded or something silly due to our reception in our igloos/homes!
I assume the virtual surround still only works with games, not movies? Any chance of that changing for either set of headphones with a firmware update any time soon?
The video isn’t playing for me. Does this connect to Vita wirelessly too?
Great question. The headset has a built in audio jack and we include a standard audio cable so you can connect the headset to your PS Vita.