Sony has a second color option for its Pulse 3D: Midnight Black headphones. It complements Sony’s launch for PlayStation 5 in June – the products share the same color scheme.
The original black and white color of the headphones matches the design of the PS5. Here we expect Sony to be working on first-hand black boards for the console to reflect the look of the new peripherals.
The latest version of the headphones will be available on October 22nd. Pre-orders for $ 100 headphones are open on PlayStation Direct.
The company created the headphones to take advantage of the PS5’s space audio technology, which aims to place sounds in places that match what you see on the screen. There are two built-in microphones, which will come in handy for talking to your teammates or if you’re playing your game (although a dedicated microphone is probably a better option).
The headphones are designed primarily for PS5 and will work with PS4, PC and Mac using the wireless USB transmitter. There is no Bluetooth, but you can connect the headset to other devices using a 3.5mm headphone port or an adapter.
Sony is today the one that not only unlocks the console’s expansion slot, but adds the equalizer settings for Pulse 3D. There are three presets: Standard, Bass Boost and Shooter. The latter places more emphasis on shots and steps. You can create your own presets and save up to three for easy access. You’ll be able to change the equalizer settings using the Control Center, so you don’t need to access the console’s main menu system to change things.
Meanwhile, the latest PS5 system software adds support for 3D audio via built-in TV speakers. Therefore, if you prefer to play without headphones and do not have a surround sound audio system, you may get some of the effects of space audio.
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