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:

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

Dr-JPosted:

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

Corn_DogPosted:

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

VeraPosted:

Oh well more money wasted on another set of turtle beaches

Corn_DogPosted:

Rocky5
ODST
Rocky5
ODST 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.


Just like party chat on PS3? still waiting lol but anyways I don't see it coming out at all since why would they, they make no money off you if you use existing peripherals, people that really want to chat can use the mono headset or by a new Sony BT headset.

I know every person that gets a PS4 that hasn't owned a 360 will try party chat since, you lot haven't had it, think this is what Sony are hoping for :-P


If you ever once looked up your fact you'd understand that there isn't enough side RAM on PS3 to allow for party chat, to make things fair to all it's consumers, they never updated it with the newer versions of the PS3. Also, don't assume that every person on this website has only one console and that's it. I for play on all three (PC, 360, and PS3). Yeah, sure some people may have never tried it before but whatever, majority of players have at least experienced party chat once. Sony would have to b absolutely insane to think that party chat is a key selling feature.


Your looking way too much into what I'm saying, I'm implying that Sony kept saying for years we will get party chat, only for it to turn out to be a load a shite.

I'm implying this will be the same situation with updating the Bluetooth drivers to support legacy devices.


do you know why they didn't get party chat? Not because they didn't want to but because they didn't have the necessary RAM to

Rocky5Posted:

ODST
Rocky5
ODST 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.


Just like party chat on PS3? still waiting lol but anyways I don't see it coming out at all since why would they, they make no money off you if you use existing peripherals, people that really want to chat can use the mono headset or by a new Sony BT headset.

I know every person that gets a PS4 that hasn't owned a 360 will try party chat since, you lot haven't had it, think this is what Sony are hoping for :-P


If you ever once looked up your fact you'd understand that there isn't enough side RAM on PS3 to allow for party chat, to make things fair to all it's consumers, they never updated it with the newer versions of the PS3. Also, don't assume that every person on this website has only one console and that's it. I for play on all three (PC, 360, and PS3). Yeah, sure some people may have never tried it before but whatever, majority of players have at least experienced party chat once. Sony would have to b absolutely insane to think that party chat is a key selling feature.


Your looking way too much into what I'm saying, I'm implying that Sony kept saying for years we will get party chat, only for it to turn out to be a load a shite.

I'm implying this will be the same situation with updating the Bluetooth drivers to support legacy devices.

Corn_DogPosted:

Dr-Ponyfile
Monster-Munch
SliceFX Pretty much most headsets won't work


Well some might like my x11's or x12's but i dought any other will work.


I think they will release one like 2-3 days after for all existing headsets like the Turtle Beaches or I hope that's all.


I wouldn't be surprised at all if they were already working on it and it is included in the first update

Dr-PonyfilePosted:

Monster-Munch
SliceFX Pretty much most headsets won't work


Well some might like my x11's or x12's but i dought any other will work.


I think they will release one like 2-3 days after for all existing headsets like the Turtle Beaches or I hope that's all.

Corn_DogPosted:

Monster-Munch
SliceFX Pretty much most headsets won't work


Well some might like my x11's or x12's but i dought any other will work.


As long as they are usb headsets they should work after the update

AdamuPosted:

SliceFX Pretty much most headsets won't work


Well some might like my x11's or x12's but i dought any other will work.


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