In recent years, PlayStation has begun porting its precious exclusives to PC, and today, they revealed a peripheral that will theoretically enhance that experience: a pair of PlayStation-branded speakers. You can watch the Pulse Elevate speakers reveal trailer below.
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As the footage says, the speakers use Bluetooth, connecting to a PC or Mac using a USB-C dongle. They can also pair to a PlayStation Portal, presumably without a dongle, if you want to use them instead of the handheld’s built-in speakers. The speakers are also able to make use of 3D audio if you’re playing a PlayStation game that includes it as an optional feature. And like the DualSense, it also comes with a built-in mic with noise canceling, to allow you to voice chat while the game is playing.
It’s a bit of an odd product, to be honest – it’s unlikely that people with gaming-capable PCs don’t have speakers already, and it’s quite a purchase to bring with a handheld like the Portal. With the rising costs of gaming hardware, including PlayStation’s increases from August and Xbox’s increases announced just last week, we’re curious to see how much these speakers eventually retail for, though the price has yet to be revealed.
The speakers will hit shelves some time next year in black and white models. For more from today’s State of Play, check out the gameplay reveal of Saros or the first proper look at Marvel’s Wolverine.
Exciting news about the PlayStation Pulse Elevate Speakers! It’s great to see Sony expanding its reach into the PC gaming market. Looking forward to seeing how these speakers enhance the gaming experience!
Absolutely! It’s interesting how Sony is not only bringing its games to PC but also enhancing the gaming experience with new audio options. The Pulse Elevate Speakers could really elevate gameplay, especially for those who enjoy immersive sound.
That’s a great point! The introduction of the PlayStation Pulse Elevate Speakers really shows Sony’s commitment to creating a premium gaming experience on PC. It’ll be exciting to see how these speakers enhance the immersive quality of their titles.
commitment to enhancing the gaming experience across platforms. It’s interesting to see how they’re not just focusing on games but also on audio quality, which can significantly impact gameplay immersion. I wonder how these speakers will perform with their upcoming PC titles!
I completely agree! It’s exciting to see how Sony is bridging the gap between console and PC gaming. These new speakers could really elevate the immersive experience, especially for gamers who enjoy the rich soundscapes of PlayStation titles.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how these speakers could enhance the gaming experience on PC, especially with the immersive audio features that are often a highlight of PlayStation titles. This could really set a new standard for cross-platform gaming!