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New PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset
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The Hyper X 2 has inline controls
The plats are better choice if you can look past their shortcomings and get a non-defective set.
The Hyper X 2 has inline controls
The plats are better choice if you can look past their shortcomings and get a non-defective set.
I've read that doesn't work for the ps4. Or is that only the 7.1 button that doesn't work? But i'd like to know which has better audio. The hyperx cloud 2 or these because everyone is praising how good the hyper x cloud 2 is.
uncleniccius
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I have the original stereo headset (from 2011?) would this be a decent upgrade?
I have the same ones too lol. But it's already worn off and i've been getting a buzzing sound and sometimes the audio just drops.
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Deleted member 752119
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Thanks for the impressions fellas. My Golds broke the other day (where cracked a little and I ripped them off my head in frustration and accidentally finished the job...).
I ended up just getting another pair of Golds since they're on sale for $68 on Amazon. Couldn't justify the premium for the Platinums, or find a better wireless option for less than $68. My first pair lasted me 4 years despite being a common target of my gaming frustrations.
I ended up just getting another pair of Golds since they're on sale for $68 on Amazon. Couldn't justify the premium for the Platinums, or find a better wireless option for less than $68. My first pair lasted me 4 years despite being a common target of my gaming frustrations.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
Just ordered a pair of these from Walmart.com since they aren't in stock at any of the surrounding Walmarts in my area. The price is $132 almost $30 cheaper then the $159 msrp price. My Gamestop is selling them for $169. With shipping I paid $146, so if anyone cares about saving money and don't mind waiting for shipping Walmart.com is a pretty nice alternative.
katsubento
Member
I would exchange it.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
Question, when this headset is fully charged does the red light turn off?
Can't officially confirm, but that's what mine seems to be doing.
After a long charge the red light goes off and on the console is then fully charged (three stripes)
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
Thanks for the info, they have been plugged in my PS4 for over 3 hours and still aren't fully charged, sheesh lol.
Haven't charged them with a timer but I don't think it was close to 3 hours last time I've charged them and that was on a depleted battery.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
Nice I did the sock mod that was posted in the thread a page back. I feel allot more confident using them for long periods of time with out worrying about the pleather flaking off over time. They are actually more comfortable to wear now too.
WolfRathmA
Member
Everyone in Europe at least, have the same problem with the buzzing sound from the right ear cup.
Sony has release another pair with some differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8jfvIVYsek&t=258s
This is from bad/dirty electricity. If you plug in the usb charge cable the buzzing stops.
You can read on the amazon site that this problem is very common to everyone and Sony doesn't do nothing about it...
I have the same problem. Anyone else?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PlayS...ging_btm_1?filterByStar=critical&pageNumber=1
Sony has release another pair with some differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8jfvIVYsek&t=258s
This is from bad/dirty electricity. If you plug in the usb charge cable the buzzing stops.
You can read on the amazon site that this problem is very common to everyone and Sony doesn't do nothing about it...
I have the same problem. Anyone else?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PlayS...ging_btm_1?filterByStar=critical&pageNumber=1
WolfRathmA
Member
The sound quality and product quality is great about this headset. They only have this issue for me. It doesn't matter if it is connected to ps4 or not. Try to power on the headset and you will hear the buzzing coming from the right ear pad. For me it's very noticeable, for others may not.
If i use the headset only for chat, it's very annoying to me. If i use it with gaming, it's only noticeable when i'm on the ps4 menu.
If i use the headset only for chat, it's very annoying to me. If i use it with gaming, it's only noticeable when i'm on the ps4 menu.
Stoffinator
Member
I just bought these the other day. I love the 3D audio in the two games that support it so far. But my major concern is that the headset feels very cheap. Feels like they will snap in half very quickly.
Phoenix944
Member
Hey!
So I'd like to buy another headset for my PS4 and I tought of getting this one. I still have a question thought.
About the durability, is it like the first headset > https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61URQEc%2BH2L._SL1000_.jpg ?
Because, like many, I had my share of problem with it. First is the little plastic piece that hold each earcup, there are soooo fragile. I take good care of all my devices, including this one but it just broke so fast!
Also, the piece that hold both earcup (don't know how it's called...) broke. I know I have a big head but it seems really fragile to break like this...
So to the people owning the platinum headset, who use it a lot, do you have some problems with it?
Thanks
So I'd like to buy another headset for my PS4 and I tought of getting this one. I still have a question thought.
About the durability, is it like the first headset > https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61URQEc%2BH2L._SL1000_.jpg ?
Because, like many, I had my share of problem with it. First is the little plastic piece that hold each earcup, there are soooo fragile. I take good care of all my devices, including this one but it just broke so fast!
Also, the piece that hold both earcup (don't know how it's called...) broke. I know I have a big head but it seems really fragile to break like this...
So to the people owning the platinum headset, who use it a lot, do you have some problems with it?
Thanks
I never owned the golds but they're holding up better than my Pulse headsets for now. The metal band probably has a bit more give for flexibility. I still wish they hadn't put in hinges. It doesn't save that much more space folded up.
Unless it's on sale I'd still say it's overpriced unless you're really pressed for a wireless option.
Unless it's on sale I'd still say it's overpriced unless you're really pressed for a wireless option.
bought golds. absolutely loved the fit and feel and padding and comfort instantaneously. zero ear and skull pain and zero adjustment pain to wearing golds with apple earbuds in for combining exterior voip/podcast with game audio.
had to replace the 3.5mm cable a couple of times but eventually the plastic band on the gold headphones snapped
so i did the logical thing and found a luckily timed amazon warehouse deal. platinums for slightly higher cost then a new set of golds
the steel headband is fucking awful. it took like two weeks to bend it out of factory default shape (for like 11 year old destiny players i can only assume because its not for an adult size head) and the solution for the audio coming out of both earcups is that rubber band that is nothing like the gold headset padding and seems to dig in extremely hard into your skull
id rather buy a new set of golds every year then have a platinum headset for years
had to replace the 3.5mm cable a couple of times but eventually the plastic band on the gold headphones snapped
so i did the logical thing and found a luckily timed amazon warehouse deal. platinums for slightly higher cost then a new set of golds
the steel headband is fucking awful. it took like two weeks to bend it out of factory default shape (for like 11 year old destiny players i can only assume because its not for an adult size head) and the solution for the audio coming out of both earcups is that rubber band that is nothing like the gold headset padding and seems to dig in extremely hard into your skull
id rather buy a new set of golds every year then have a platinum headset for years
Phoenix944
Member
I see... Well I'll try to fix this on up until I found a good sale on it then... I don't want to buy the same headset to see it breaks like the one I already have...
Since these don't seem to work with ps3 I've been thinking of getting a Bluetooth headset to connect to my TV (KS8000). I also want to have a wireless headset to use while playing Xbox 360 too so that's why I'm thinking of going this route.
The only thing I'm wondering about is whether I'll be able to get surround sound this way if I don't get a dedicated gaming headset for ps3/Xbox 360 specifically (just get a good Bluetooth headset). Anyone have a recommendation?
The only thing I'm wondering about is whether I'll be able to get surround sound this way if I don't get a dedicated gaming headset for ps3/Xbox 360 specifically (just get a good Bluetooth headset). Anyone have a recommendation?
Cranberrys
Member
I sometimes watch movies or listen to music with a bluetooth headphone from my soundbar (Sony HT-CT790) since my TV (Sony XD9305) doesn't support bluetooth headphones and there's no surround sound, the feed from my BR player is surround (DTS or Dolby depending on the BR) but just plain stereo in BT but it sounds really good (with movies at least but I suppose it will be the same with games). I use a Sony Hear On MDR100 with noise cancellation. For gaming I use my Golds with PS3 and Platinum with PS4. Anyway, I don't think BT headphones can do virtual surround. Even the MDR1000 (399) outputs only stereo.
Thanks for the info. Not sure what to do. Kind of want to have surround sound (virtual) while playing xbox 360 games too. Too bad bluetooth doesn't have surround sound.
crazepharmacist
Member
Any confirmed future game support? Really hoping GT Sport gets 3d audio. Can't believe only 2 games support it so far.
Negotiator
Member
Does anyone experience a bug during rest mode? Turning on the headset doesn't seem to work, you need to restart the console (or re-plug the USB dongle).
Neuromancer
Member
This happens to me on occasion. I pop out the dongle and in again and then it works. Very strange.
The last PS4 Firmware update fixed that problem for me. Now the dongle always powers on when i turn on the headset.
Negotiator
Member
katsubento
Member
Better than the Golds, almost the same as the Pulse Elites barring the actual booming of the Pulse.
Had my golds for over a year and they were in perfect condition when I sold them with my old ps4.
I didn't handle them with any kind of extra care than I do my other devices.
WoolyNinja
Member
After trying a ton I'd recommend grabbing the sennheiser hd 598 open backs that come with the microphone cable. It's around the same price and so fucking good at soundstage separation