PS4 Headset Release Date Confirmed; New Features Announced!
Sony will be releasing a new PS4 headset model for purchase in stores this December, according to Kotaku.
The Sony PS4 Console already has its own regular headset. It is just a common headset and it is used for in game chat. PlayStation gamers can also use it for other devices that have a 3.5mm jack.
The new headphones will only be available in Europe for now. There are still no details if it will be in the North American market. This release was announced overnight by Sony Europe. Sony has usually offers other official accessories, but in-ear headphones were not favored, according to EnGadget. The new headphones will be the first one coming from Sony.
The new In-ear Stereo Headset will have a feature of noise-reducing AudioShield technology, which lets a gamer play better without getting disturbed. A gamer will be free from unwanted noise and distraction when this feature is turned on, according to Siliconera.
The headset has an approximate 15 hours of rechargeable battery for the noise reducing feature. Gamers can charge the headset with the USB cable that is included in the box. It also has a built-in microphone for chatting with friends on the PS4.
Gamers can even use this microphone for taking calls with phones and tablets. A gamer can also mute the microphone with the mute switch for convenience. There is also an in-line button and volume buttons for easy control of the audio, according to sources.
Sony's new PS4 headset will be launching in the UK and Ireland first in Dec. 4. It will then be released in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, and Africa in Dec. 9. The price tag for the headset will be £77.99/€89.99. The price is justified because of the premium materials used for the headset, according to sources.
