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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Corn_DogPosted:

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 was hoping you would come back, was worried you would leave us behind and enjoy the ps4 by yourself

ThlackPosted:

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

Insignia115Posted:

Armandoo-Vegaa
Called The questions is, will this bother people?


I think it will bother people I mean I would be really pissed.


shut up Armando Vega you suck ............

Dr-JPosted:

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

ThlackPosted:

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.

THCv3Posted:

O well shit. Kinda sucks. Don't want to spend more money on a headset, but o well.

Corn_DogPosted:

Dr-J
PawnStars
Dr-J
PawnStars
E-T Oh well more money wasted on another set of turtle beaches


usb headphones are fine if that's what you have, just have to wait for the update


I wonder how the little mic coming with the ps4 will be, kinda looks bad, ill have to buy another one


I like little mics personally, I'll probably buy another though


I just hate its am ear bud ehh, ill buy a cheap pair of turtles


I'm sure i will buy another headset

Dr-JPosted:

PawnStars
Dr-J
PawnStars
E-T Oh well more money wasted on another set of turtle beaches


usb headphones are fine if that's what you have, just have to wait for the update


I wonder how the little mic coming with the ps4 will be, kinda looks bad, ill have to buy another one


I like little mics personally, I'll probably buy another though


I just hate its am ear bud ehh, ill buy a cheap pair of turtles

Corn_DogPosted:

platyui
PawnStars
E-T Oh well more money wasted on another set of turtle beaches


usb headphones are fine if that's what you have, just have to wait for the update


Turtle Beaches aren't USB headsets. People would have to buy new ones.


I thought some of the cheaper ones were, haven't used them in a while

platyuiPosted:

PawnStars
E-T Oh well more money wasted on another set of turtle beaches


usb headphones are fine if that's what you have, just have to wait for the update


Turtle Beaches aren't USB headsets. People would have to buy new ones.


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