Sony PlayStation 4 Platinum Wireless Headset

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PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset review: Is this the

If you've got the cash for it, we think that the SteelSeries Arctis 9 and the Astro A50s are pretty unrivalled when it comes to the best wireless headsets available on PS4. While some others may undercut in terms of price, the sound quality of these are paramount. How we test the best PS4 headsets audio complements 7.1 surround sound to enhance its effects. Certain PlayStation 4 games fully support 3D audio, which will give you an even more breathtaking experience with sounds coming from all directions like above, behind, or below you.

The Platinum Wireless is an interesting mix of plastic, metal and rubber. The top band consists of two metal bars that offer a lot of rigidity and hold the headset firmly in place. Beneath the top band is a rubber strap that cradles the top of the noggin, and then all the rest is plastic. The headphones fold up neatly, perfect if you need to take them with you, and are a medium weight –not too heavy, but not so light that they feel breakable, either. If you’re looking for an exact number, the Platinum Headset weighs 318.2g. Should you need to mute the headset at any time, or raise or lower the volume, you can find a row of skinny buttons along the outside rim of the left cup. Battery life and connectivity

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On the debit side though, these are far from the most stylish-looking headphones we’ve ever worn. The oversized earcups and double band bridge give it a sort of monstrous quality, like they were designed for a giant’s head rather than regular people. That said, while the headphones work on mobile devices, they probably wouldn’t be the pair of cans you’d take to the gym or elsewhere and thus maybe the design won’t bother you as much as it did us.With the PS4 now just about a decade old (no, we can't believe it either), options for its best headsets are a dime a dozen. There are some exceptions of course, but we are seeing the heavy hitters in the industry retail these older models in the wake of the PS5 console entering its third year of market availability. We should stress that if you're after what's current-gen, then the best PS5 headsets are going to be more your speed. The earcups are ringed by buttons and switches for power, volume, adjusting the audio/chat mix and switching on or off the headset’s surround sound features. They are virtually indistinguishable from one another to the touch, so even after months of regular use you’ll find yourself having to remove the headset find the button you’re after. It also means your voice isn’t channelled directly into the headset’s twin microphones, so it can sometimes sound muffled and quiet on the other end. But for your average player the microphone quality is perfectly fine, and an improvement over the mono chat headset included with the PS4. Currently only available in Uncharted 4, although slated to appear in more games soon, 3D audio works by placing you within spherical sound spaces, plotting sound effects and audio in the space around you, a bit like Dolby Atmos but for headphones. The testing process we follow when considering the best PS4 headsets is incredibly thorough to make sure they are worth featuring in our list of the best of the best. There's a lot that goes into seeing whether or not certain headsets meet the criteria, and with the number of products currently available on the market, it's important to know what to look for to be able to make the best recommendations.

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You want more flexibility in your movement around your setup. Since the HyperX Cloud Alpha is a wired headset, you are slightly more restricted in how you can maneuver around your setup, which is worth considering.Using large, 50mm drivers, the PlayStation Platinum headset is capable of delivering crisp highs and punchy bass, and the virtual 7.1 surround sound makes a big difference when playing titles such as Destiny and Battlefield 1. Astro's reputation for gaming headsets has been the envy of other manufacturers for the better part of a decade now. Like all previous versions of the A50, this refreshed model is about as expensive as the market gets, but it's also right at the high-tide line for quality. As the name suggests, at its core this is a wireless headset, with a bundled USB dongle acting as transmitter. That transmitter only works with PS4s, PCs and Macs, but a 3.5mm audio cable in the box means that Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and smartphone gamers can also get in on the action – and also means you can use the headset as a standard pair of everyday headphones. Much like the 'Gold' Wireless Headset 2.0, being a first party product also gives the Platinum headset several benefits. For one, HUD icons for battery status, microphone mute, and the surround sound mode in use are all integrated into the PS4 front-end (displaying next to the controller battery icon). It's a luxury third parties can't tap into, where most rely instead on LED flashes on the headset to gauge battery life. It gives it an edge, and likewise for the simplicity of setup - a wireless USB dongle is all you need, rather than routing to an external processing unit via an optical cable.

Sony Playstation Platinum Wireless Headset 7.1 Surround Sound PS4 Sony Playstation Platinum Wireless Headset 7.1 Surround Sound PS4

The PlayStation Platinum headset also supports a mode called “3D Audio”. While 7.1 surround sound may seem like more than enough, 3D audio somehow manages to rip you out of your sofa and put you into the action more than you would have ever thought possible. Overall, for looks, comfort, and crucially the quality of sound, this is another very solid effort from Sony. The Platinum headset's only outstanding fault right now is the fact its main selling point is 3D audio, where support is surprisingly thin on the ground. Of course, that will change down the line but we do wonder how difficult it is to add support to PS4 titles, and whether third party publishers have much incentive to make use of the new hardware. As things stand for most games, the main benefit of paying extra for this headset will be in its higher-grade speakers and upgraded build quality. Like that zombie about to bite into your brains that just stepped on a loose floorboard behind you. In The Last Guardian, those cavernous rooms feel truly empty: you hear the echo of footsteps resonate in your ears, and you can hear the sound of creaking wooden walkways as they bend and strain in the wind.Sony’s Platinum Headset is a surprisingly balanced piece of kit. The low-end comes on strong, but never overbearing, and it really shines with mids and highs. Listening to movies and music may not be the headset’s intended purpose, but it’s certainly no slouch in either of those areas. These actually make for a pretty good pair of replacement headphones if you want something to wear while just sitting on the couch watching the TV.