It seems like the only thing the new headset is missing compared to Pulse Elite is the bass impact feature, which is frankly more annoying than it is cool when turned up. MSRP is $50 cheaper on the new headset, so I'd think if you are buying a new one than the Gold would be a good choice.
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PS4 firmware 1.60 released. Pulse headset support, mute camera, stability
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It seems like the only thing the new headset is missing compared to Pulse Elite is the bass impact feature, which is frankly more annoying than it is cool when turned up. MSRP is $50 cheaper on the new headset, so I'd think if you are buying a new one than the Gold would be a good choice.
FullMetaltech
Member
I dont think theyd rollout 2 updates in a month with features yet. Id say in late march.
PrintedCrayon
Banned
Haha, I know. I was only joking (mostly)
It just seemed like they rushed it to shop fronts without a lot of features that are now commonplace on the PS3. I can see why some people may see that as a step back. Honestly, I'm pretty happy with it for the moment - just want the suspend/resume feature implemented and the Share video glitches sorted!
Few I would add to your list:
- Ability to sort order of main XMB content list alphabetically / by content type (instead of just most recently used)
- Pin active game and/or inserted game disc to leftmost edge of the XMB content list
- Ability to filter What's New section by All / Trophies / Shared Media / Notices (games played, people friended, etc.)
- Ability to sort & filter Library
- Under Media apps, put apps you have installed above the line, un-installed apps below
- Support for choosing avatars purchased on PS3
ok, im seriously considering picking up this new headset because im becoming fairly certain that the old PS3 bluetooth headsets wont ever be made compatible...
Now...for those in the know (because i dont know jack about headsets)...
- Are these going to be worth the $100, when it seems the Pulse Elites are down to $115 on Amazon??
the Pulse Elites look like they might be more "feature rich" but ive heard lots of issues with the cracking and breaking of the plastic...
- if i plug the headset into the DS4 via the 3.5mm jack will it work as a "chat only" headset?
Edit: Also, LoL at the people complaining about an update...updates are updates...as far as im concerned the more the better...dont care if they add great features, any improvement is better than none...
Now...for those in the know (because i dont know jack about headsets)...
- Are these going to be worth the $100, when it seems the Pulse Elites are down to $115 on Amazon??
the Pulse Elites look like they might be more "feature rich" but ive heard lots of issues with the cracking and breaking of the plastic...
- if i plug the headset into the DS4 via the 3.5mm jack will it work as a "chat only" headset?
Edit: Also, LoL at the people complaining about an update...updates are updates...as far as im concerned the more the better...dont care if they add great features, any improvement is better than none...
But by updating the headphone support now will sell the new headphones in Japan already before the launch. Then just finish the real update until the Japanese launch and everyone's happy. =)
RoadHazard
Gold Member
After the update will this headset be usable on PS4?
Nope, the headsets getting supported with this update connect to the PS4 using USB dongles. There are seemingly no plans to add BT headset support. Sucks.
This.
It's the only update I care about. The closest I've got is trying to connect to my plex server via the ps34 web browser. I can sort of get it to load and login but takes forever and a day to load a movie and there is no guarantee it will play.
PIMPBYBLUD
Member
Holla at me when they add 3D support...
I do. That's exactly why I just want a mic. Like I used to use on the 360 or the ps3. Just a normal Bluetooth headset that takes up one ear. Not giant headphones that I have to also push game audio through or not hear anything because it blocks out all noise
That's what I love about my sony bluetooth headset. It has a mute button. I don't want people to hear me as much as I don't want to hear them.
I miss my socom days of "Push to Talk"
I wish this was a feature in every game.
UpsideDownAce
Member
Hope this helps. Formatting is shitty since I'm on mobile, sorry
These look like they will be worth $100, compared to the Pulse Elites anyways, as they look to have identical features minus the bass impact of the Pulse Elites. We won't really know how wear and tear will treat them until people get their hands on them obviously.
And yes, if you use the 3.5mm jack you can set the audio to chat only or all audio just like any other headset via holding down the PS button and going to Adjust Devices. The only problem is the Pulse Elite does block sound, so things will be slightly muffled if you only have chat audio coming through it.
Inserted disc definitely. I wanted to eject a disc yesterday and had no idea which game it was without scrolling along looking for the disc icon. If a disc game was always on the left it'd be very helpful
If you're gonna eject a disc, you're presumably going to be getting up to get it out of the system, in which case you could just hit the eject button on the system when you get up
sigh...
That is not even planned. They will support new bluetooth headsets built for the PS4, but haven't promised legacy support at all AFAIK.
cool...how is the mic itself on the Pulse Elites??...im a big stickler for noice cancellation...when i have the chance i like the crank my 7.1 surround while playing online...and i HATE hearing everyone's background sounds through their headset and don't want to be "that guy"
Pulse Elites are $115 on amazon right now, thinking the $15 will be worth it for the extra feature.
I don't think $15 is worth it for a feature I personally don't really use on my Pulse Elites because I find it annoying. The new headsets look potentially more comfortable and they fold up which would be a benefit to me since I frequently carry mine in my laptop bag.
yeah i'm just interested in the quality (minus the bass) of these compared to the Elites, they seem more comfortable. Hopefully someone can pop up a quick review
RedAssedApe
Banned
I'd also be worried about the build issues. A few people in here have mentioned that pulse elites are prone to cracking.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
When did they say that there will even be BT headsets for the PS4 at all? I haven't heard of any. If they are coming I don't see why they couldn't also support all standard BT headsets like they did on the PS3.
Hidden One
Member
Can I use my Triton headset are not?
mitchman
Gold Member
Actually, they did release 2 or more firmwares per month several times with the PS3, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3_system_software
From the PS3 list, it seems clear that they would release intermediate bug fix firmware upgrades while working on a larger release, and 1.60 for the PS4 seems to fall into the bugfix category of firmware releases, which indicates that we'll get a more feature full release at the end of the month or early/mid March.
RedAssedApe
Banned
which headset do you have?
Thanks.
That truly sucks. I've got a pair of Astros but I need a new mixamp and just can't afford one at the moment.
Would've been the perfect solution.
NullPointer
Member
At the very least I'd like to select "favorite" friends that I can get these kinds of notifications from. Seems like you'd need some kind of filtering system along these lines considering how large friends lists can get.
As far as system stability goes, I get tons of "failed to upload" notifications, and the store is unavailable a lot of the time too, which is pretty strange. Besides that the system on the whole has been very stable.
For games it's there.
The Pulse Elites have a 90% chance of breaking on you after 3 months. Look it up. So many people with the same problem including me. I would not reccomend the Elites. Their plastic is so shoddy it cracked above the earcups after only 3 months of use and I made sure to open them at the very top to not put stress in those areas and it still happened.
That is certainly disappointing
SolidSnakeUS
Member
For the Gold Wireless Headset... is the blue part above the head (on the band) padding?
MrPink93485
Member
Surely Sony will at least release a wireless headset for those who don't want a stereo headset specifically if they're not going to add bluetooth support? I have Pulse Elites but sometimes I just want to use something for chat, and the Elites aren't comfortable for that IMO.
ChanDangle
Member
Hopefully they'll address the bluray playback issues, is anyone else having problems besides me?
boredandlazy
Member
So it looks like this new headset is going to be pretty much the same as the other ones audio-quality wise? No improvements to the rather substandard VSS on the pulse elites?
SMOK3Y
Generous Member
on PC I use the original PS3 headet it works perfectly as does the Pulse
SMOK3Y
Generous Member
yes looks like it looks way more like original PS3 headset so comfy
i'm maybe tempting fate but ive had mine over a year and no cracks. but then again i don't fling them around by the ear piece either , i'm always careful with me tech.
i have a wee tear on the padding though, i blame that on hair product use :/ ... wish the pads where replaceable
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
No. Widespread cracking on the hinges, wait for the new headset.