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.

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

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Dr-JPosted:

Immerse I don't use PS3 or not very familiar with the PS4, but I'm assuming if they're USB headsets, they'll work fine. But I'm not too sure about people using Blue Tooths for chatting so hopefully that won't be a huge issue.


I might use a wireless headset for ps4.

WestPosted:

I don't use PS3 or not very familiar with the PS4, but I'm assuming if they're USB headsets, they'll work fine. But I'm not too sure about people using Blue Tooths for chatting so hopefully that won't be a huge issue.

MykhalPosted:

i would think any blue tooth headset would work

Corn_DogPosted:

Potion That kind of stinks for current gen headsets no to work, my friend has a really nice pair i think they're astros, i can hear him raging over them not working now.


If they are usb headsets they will work fine

GaryPosted:

That kind of stinks for current gen headsets no to work, my friend has a really nice pair i think they're astros, i can hear him raging over them not working now.

Corn_DogPosted:

I really like the look of the headset that comes with it

Corn_DogPosted:

Thlack
PawnStars
Dr-J
Thlack
Dr-J
Thlack This article lies. I just talked to a rep at Astro and they said their existing headphones will work great with both the PS4 and Xbox One.


Ok so go try it out then come and tell us

Lol


Back from the future. It will be a bit cooler outside in a month or two, just thought I should warn you. And yeah, they work


I know it works for Xbox because there's an adaptor but it doesn't state that here. You might be wrong.


If it's usb there will be no issues


Thanks for the info. A lot of people told me there would be but I looked into it and it seems there won't be.


Once they have the update which i bet will be at launch it will be fine

ThlackPosted:

PawnStars
Dr-J
Thlack
Dr-J
Thlack This article lies. I just talked to a rep at Astro and they said their existing headphones will work great with both the PS4 and Xbox One.


Ok so go try it out then come and tell us

Lol


Back from the future. It will be a bit cooler outside in a month or two, just thought I should warn you. And yeah, they work


I know it works for Xbox because there's an adaptor but it doesn't state that here. You might be wrong.


If it's usb there will be no issues


Thanks for the info. A lot of people told me there would be but I looked into it and it seems there won't be.

Corn_DogPosted:

Dr-J
Thlack
Dr-J
Thlack This article lies. I just talked to a rep at Astro and they said their existing headphones will work great with both the PS4 and Xbox One.


Ok so go try it out then come and tell us

Lol


Back from the future. It will be a bit cooler outside in a month or two, just thought I should warn you. And yeah, they work


I know it works for Xbox because there's an adaptor but it doesn't state that here. You might be wrong.


If it's usb there will be no issues

Dr-JPosted:

Thlack
Dr-J
Thlack This article lies. I just talked to a rep at Astro and they said their existing headphones will work great with both the PS4 and Xbox One.


Ok so go try it out then come and tell us

Lol


Back from the future. It will be a bit cooler outside in a month or two, just thought I should warn you. And yeah, they work


I know it works for Xbox because there's an adaptor but it doesn't state that here. You might be wrong.


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