PS4 compatible with PS3 headsets, says Sony rep

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The new PlayStation 4 will allegedly be able to connect to wireless headsets designed for the PS3.

That's according to a 'Sony official' speaking to Polygon at the San Diego Comic Con this week.

Sony will include a basic mono earpiece and microphone with every PS4 (pictured above) but, if accurate, the rep's claim means PS4 owners will have the option of using the slicker PS3 wireless headset instead.

PS4's compatibility with PS3 headsets was not a given, considering the PS4's inability to use PS3 DualShock 3 controllers for reasons undisclosed.

Xbox One owners will not able to use Xbox 360 headsets with the new console, owing to the Xbox One's use of a new proprietary headset connector port.

And Microsoft has confirmed that it will not include a new Xbox One headset with the console, arguing that that the microphone-equipped Kinect sensor found in every box will serve as a sufficient stand-in for multiplayer voice communication.

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KatsumiPosted:

Australians
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Unbind Well looks like I am getting a PS4 and not the stupid Xbox One!


Extremely judgmental and bias bro.


How is it "Judgmental and bias"? It doesn't make sense at all... Just because a person isn't going to buy a console because they don't want to buy a new headset, not use a headset they already bought(possibly spent a good chunk of change on), and not use a kinect as the primary way of talking. That has nothing to do do with being "Judgmental and Bias" at all....


He decided not to get the Xbox One just because PS4 allows PS3 headsets, he judged something before he could even know what it was like. Unless you've played on the Xbox One? Then you don't know what your talking about.


Well to be fair it's his opinion be it biased or not and he is entitled to it. I personally prefer the PS4 because of the game releases and that my friends will be buying it, while the PS3 Mic compatibility isn't a console seller it's defiantly a great feature to have in the game

Fuzzeh_XPosted:

Australians
Mavs
Australians
Unbind Well looks like I am getting a PS4 and not the stupid Xbox One!


Extremely judgmental and bias bro.


How is it "Judgmental and bias"? It doesn't make sense at all... Just because a person isn't going to buy a console because they don't want to buy a new headset, not use a headset they already bought(possibly spent a good chunk of change on), and not use a kinect as the primary way of talking. That has nothing to do do with being "Judgmental and Bias" at all....


He decided not to get the Xbox One just because PS4 allows PS3 headsets, he judged something before he could even know what it was like. Unless you've played on the Xbox One? Then you don't know what your talking about.
That made no sense at all he doesn't have to play anything at all maybe gameplay doesn't matter to him? You don't have to play the Xbox One or care how it plays. He wants the console you can use a older headset on with out spending money and thats the PS4.

KatsumiPosted:

Tides I was hoping they would make it available to use a PC headset without buying a converter :/


Converters aren't really that expensive these days so i don't really mind. Lets just hope that they work either way

Fuzzeh_XPosted:

Tides I was hoping they would make it available to use a PC headset without buying a converter :/
You can the mics for PS4 work by headset jack, bluetooth, and usb ports. Tons of options for headsets on PS4.

DyeVibePosted:

I hope that the xbox one will be like this because I am sure not going out and paying for a new 300$ headset.

AustraliansPosted:

Mavs
Australians
Unbind Well looks like I am getting a PS4 and not the stupid Xbox One!


Extremely judgmental and bias bro.


How is it "Judgmental and bias"? It doesn't make sense at all... Just because a person isn't going to buy a console because they don't want to buy a new headset, not use a headset they already bought(possibly spent a good chunk of change on), and not use a kinect as the primary way of talking. That has nothing to do do with being "Judgmental and Bias" at all....


He decided not to get the Xbox One just because PS4 allows PS3 headsets, he judged something before he could even know what it was like. Unless you've played on the Xbox One? Then you don't know what your talking about.

Corn_DogPosted:

Australians
Unbind Well looks like I am getting a PS4 and not the stupid Xbox One!


Extremely judgmental and bias bro.


How is it "Judgmental and bias"? It doesn't make sense at all... Just because a person isn't going to buy a console because they don't want to buy a new headset, not use a headset they already bought(possibly spent a good chunk of change on), and not use a kinect as the primary way of talking. That has nothing to do do with being "Judgmental and Bias" at all....

lolnoPosted:

I was hoping they would make it available to use a PC headset without buying a converter :/

gmlukensPosted:

At least i wont have to buy a new one

AustraliansPosted:

Unbind Well looks like I am getting a PS4 and not the stupid Xbox One!


Extremely judgmental and bias bro.


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