Since the launch of the PS5, we’ve been amazed at how well gamers around the world have embraced the generational leaps we’ve made in the gaming experience, like the heightened sense of immersion provided by haptic feedback and DualSense wireless controller adaptive triggers. Our PlayStation community continues to give us a reason to challenge ourselves and bring new innovations to market for all gamers to enjoy. That’s why today we are especially excited to share new updates regarding our upcoming hardware products.
Back in May, we gave a quick look at our dedicated PS5 Remote Play device – now called PlayStation Portal Remote Player, and our first wireless headphones, called Pulse Explore. Today, we’re happy to share more details about these products and unveil a new PlayStation over-ear wireless headset, Pulse Elite. Both Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore deliver low latency lossless audio from PS5 and PlayStation Portal using our new PlayStation Link wireless technology.
Here are the details.
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PlayStation Portal Remote Player
The PlayStation Portal Remote Player brings the PS5 experience to the palm of your hand. It includes key features of the DualSense wireless controller, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback*. The vibrant 8-inch LCD screen is capable of 1080p resolution at 60 fps, delivering the high-definition visual experience expected from high-quality games created by world-class developers.
The PlayStation Portal is the ideal device for gamers in homes where they may need to share their living room TV or simply play PS5 games in another room of the house. PlayStation Portal will connect to your PS5 remotely via Wi-Fi**, so you can quickly switch between playing on your PS5 and playing on your PlayStation Portal. The PlayStation Portal can play supported games installed on your PS5 console and use the Dualsense controller. It also includes a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio. PS VR2 games, which require the headset, and games streamed via PlayStation Plus Premium cloud streaming are not supported.***
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PlayStation Portal Remote Player Launches Later This Year for $199.99 | €219.99 | $199.99 | 29,980 YEN. We’ll have more details on when pre-orders for PlayStation Portal will start soon.
Pulse Elite Wireless Headphones and Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore are the latest PlayStation wireless headphones and earphones, bringing next-level audio performance to the gaming experience.
- Pulse Elite is our new wireless headset that delivers lossless audio and comes with a retractable boom mic and AI-enhanced noise rejection capable of filtering out background sounds. A charging stand is also included with the product for a convenient charging and storage option.
- Pulse Explore is our first set of wireless headphones, delivering a premium portable audio experience with dual microphones and AI-enhanced noise rejection that can filter out background sounds. It also offers lossless audio and comes with a charging case.
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Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore will be the first PlayStation audio devices to use custom-designed planar magnetic drivers for an audiophile-level listening experience normally found in high-end headphones aimed at professional sound engineers. With Pulse Explore, we are pleased to be one of the first companies to bring wireless headphones to the consumer market using planar magnetic driver technology.
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Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore are part of our ongoing efforts to amplify the audio experience in games and make the gaming experience more immersive through enhanced audio. Pulse Elite will be available for $149.99 | €149.99 | $129.99 | 18,980 YEN and Pulse Explore will be available for 199.99 USD | €219.99 | $199.99 | 29,980 YEN. We’ll have more details to share soon, including the start of pre-orders and launch dates.
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PlayStation Link, PlayStation’s new wireless audio technology
Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore connect directly to PlayStation Portal taking advantage of this new wireless audio technology, PlayStation Link. This innovation offers low latency, lossless audio and easy switching between multiple PlayStation Link hosts such as PS5 with the USB adapter and PlayStation Portal.
When using Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore with PS5, the USB adapter included with each headset and earphones is required for PlayStation Link. The PlayStation Link USB Adapter will also be sold separately as a standalone item and can be used on PC and Mac, so gamers can connect Pulse Elite or Pulse Explore to enjoy the same lossless, low-latency sound.
Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore can simultaneously connect to a PlayStation Link-enabled device (PS5, PC, Mac, or PlayStation Portal) and a Bluetooth-enabled device. For example, Pulse Explore can be connected to the PS5 (via the USB adapter) via PlayStation Link and also to a mobile phone via Bluetooth at the same time. When playing on PS5, players can instantly answer a call and hear it through the same Pulse Explore headphones.
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We can’t wait to launch our new line of products for PS5, so gamers can play longer and experience greater immersion. We want to thank all of our fans for being part of the PlayStation family and for embracing the PS5, and we look forward to continuing to come up with new ways to enhance the player experience.
*Haptic feedback and adaptive triggering features are only available when these features are supported by the current game.
** Requires Wi-Fi broadband internet connection with at least 5 Mbps for use. For the best gaming experience, a broadband connection of at least 15 Mbps is recommended.
***Games requiring a VR headset (PlayStation VR or PlayStation VR2) or additional peripherals (other than a DUALSHOCK 4, DualSense or DualSense Edge wireless controller) are not supported. Games that are to be streamed on PS5 using a PS Plus Premium subscription are not supported.
