PlayStation’s Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds 19646l Elite Wireless Headset Finally Have Release Dates

Pre-orders for both begin November 9 at 10am local time, with the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds releasing on December 6. 4d5r5g

Written by Rahul Chettiyar, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 31 October 2023 16:35 IST

PlayStation’s Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds, Elite Wireless Headset Finally Have Release Dates

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Both the wireless earpods and headset connect to the PlayStation Portal via PlayStation Link

Highlights

PlayStation Pulse Elite wireless headset launches February 21, 2024
Both the earbuds and headset come with AI-based noise-rejection tech
PlayStation Link USB Adapter will be included; also sold separately

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announced during the PlayStation Showcase in May. The Pulse Explore wireless earbuds will be out December 6, followed by the Pulse Elite wireless over-ear headphones on February 21, 2024. Both devices follow a similar PS5 white-and-black theme and will be initially launched in the US and other European countries before slowly rolling out worldwide in the following months. Pre-orders go live on November 9 at 10am local time and as usual, there are no concrete details on India availability yet.

Those living in the US, UK, , , Italy, and other major European countries will be able to pre-order from the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds retail for a pricey $199.99 (about Rs. 16,650), promising ‘lifelike' sound during gaming through a pair of planar magnetic drivers. “These studio-inspired drivers reproduce sound with near-perfect accuracy along the entire audible spectrum, so you can hear games exactly how the developers intended,” the store page reads. Its battery life is expected to last up to five hours, with an additional 10 housed within the included charging case. In addition to low latency, the earbuds come with integrated microphones to quickly take calls or chat with teammates, and feature touch access to volume controls. Sony also touts an AI-based noise-rejection technology for the mic, trained to isolate and avoid unwanted background sound.

Meanwhile, the PlayStation claims that one can listen to both audio channels simultaneously. While the adaptors will be included in the main package, they'll also be available to purchase separately for $24.99 (about Rs. 2,080).

First announced in May, Sony's new PlayStation Link enabled earbuds and headset were PlayStation Link. Both the Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are compatible with the Portal via PlayStation Link.

Sony might end the year on a strong note, with a few additional hardware releases. The November 10 in the US, followed by a slow global rollout.

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