PS4 won’t support voice chat via existing headsets

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Existing Bluetooth headsets won’t work with the PlayStation 4, apparently, and even USB jobbies won’t be compatible until after launch.

The news comes via GameInformer, which received its information directly from Sony. According to the platform holder, existing headsets just won’t work for voice chat on the PS4 – not even the Sony Pulse or official PS3 accessories.

A system update issued sometime after the PS4′s launch will make it compatible with current USB headsets, but existing Bluetooth headsets are not supported at all.

Presumably, new, PS4-friendly first- and third-party headsets will be released at or close to the console’s launch – but that’s no comfort for those who’ve recently splashed out on a new headset that won’t work with their new hardware.

It’s worth noting that the PS4 comes bundled with a mono headset, so you won’t be left with no option for voice chat at all.

The PS4 launches in November.

Posted: Oct 10, 2013 7:44 pm
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/11/ps4-wont-support-voice-chat-via-existing-headsets/

Comments

ODSTPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

EpiKFluffy
PawnStars
EpiKFluffy
PawnStars
Dragify
Monster-Munch Same as Xbox but who cares lol.

Wrong. Xbox one will be able to use current Gen headsets for chat and noise all you have to do is buy the Adapter when the console is released to be able to chat with current gen headsets, you don't have to wait months for an update.

the console itself still doesn't support it if you have to buy* a adapter....

That's where your wrong. If you buy an adapter for the X1 it makes the mic work unlike the PS4 where even if its usb microphone and doesn't require an adapter it still wont work

did you not read my statement? without the adapter the headsets don't work and that's what I said...

I wasn't talking about the ps4 there, do you know what an adapter is?

Well of course I was just saying that X1 Requires an adapter but that the PS4 even though its USB and Bluetooth it wont work no matter what until an update

hmmm, a weighing against the odds. Wait for a free update that'll launch within days of the console's release or buy an adapter day one for a rip-off price like the wireless internet adapter for the old 360 models. I'd rather wait for a free update rather than get ripped off because my mic is older and needs an adapter to make it work on next-gen consoles.

ODSTPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

Lite
Shen It is new technology so I don't see how people could get aggravated at this.

I'll give you a reason, I own an expensive gaming headset I have owned for about a month and it will not be compatible with this next gen console so I will be forced to spend more cash on another headset that is compatible with the play station 4.

Why buy an expensive headset when you've known new consoles were coming out within a couple of months? Seems more like poor planning on your part rather than Sony's fault.

LitePosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

Shen It is new technology so I don't see how people could get aggravated at this.

I'll give you a reason, I own an expensive gaming headset I have owned for about a month and it will not be compatible with this next gen console so I will be forced to spend more cash on another headset that is compatible with the play station 4.

FluffyisEpikPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

PawnStars
EpiKFluffy
PawnStars
Dragify
Monster-Munch Same as Xbox but who cares lol.

Wrong. Xbox one will be able to use current Gen headsets for chat and noise all you have to do is buy the Adapter when the console is released to be able to chat with current gen headsets, you don't have to wait months for an update.

the console itself still doesn't support it if you have to buy* a adapter....

That's where your wrong. If you buy an adapter for the X1 it makes the mic work unlike the PS4 where even if its usb microphone and doesn't require an adapter it still wont work

did you not read my statement? without the adapter the headsets don't work and that's what I said...

I wasn't talking about the ps4 there, do you know what an adapter is?

Well of course I was just saying that X1 Requires an adapter but that the PS4 even though its USB and Bluetooth it wont work no matter what until an update

Corn_DogPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

EpiKFluffy
PawnStars
Dragify
Monster-Munch Same as Xbox but who cares lol.

Wrong. Xbox one will be able to use current Gen headsets for chat and noise all you have to do is buy the Adapter when the console is released to be able to chat with current gen headsets, you don't have to wait months for an update.

the console itself still doesn't support it if you have to buy* a adapter....

That's where your wrong. If you buy an adapter for the X1 it makes the mic work unlike the PS4 where even if its usb microphone and doesn't require an adapter it still wont work

did you not read my statement? without the adapter the headsets don't work and that's what I said...

I wasn't talking about the ps4 there, do you know what an adapter is?

Evo8Posted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

It is new technology so I don't see how people could get aggravated at this.

FluffyisEpikPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

PawnStars
Dragify
Monster-Munch Same as Xbox but who cares lol.

Wrong. Xbox one will be able to use current Gen headsets for chat and noise all you have to do is buy the Adapter when the console is released to be able to chat with current gen headsets, you don't have to wait months for an update.

the console itself still doesn't support it if you have to by a adapter....

That's where your wrong. If you buy an adapter for the X1 it makes the mic work unlike the PS4 where even if its usb microphone and doesn't require an adapter it still wont work

Corn_DogPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

Dragify
Monster-Munch Same as Xbox but who cares lol.

Wrong. Xbox one will be able to use current Gen headsets for chat and noise all you have to do is buy the Adapter when the console is released to be able to chat with current gen headsets, you don't have to wait months for an update.

the console itself still doesn't support it if you have to by a adapter....

DragifyPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

Monster-Munch Same as Xbox but who cares lol.

Wrong. Xbox one will be able to use current Gen headsets for chat and noise all you have to do is buy the Adapter when the console is released to be able to chat with current gen headsets, you don't have to wait months for an update.

UrfPosted: Thu. Oct 10, 2013

Politics I think that is kind of ridiculous. if you are already paying so much for the console, you should be able to use a headset as well.

Did you not read the entire thing? An update is coming to use current headsets.

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