PlayStation's Pulse Elite wireless headset for PS5, PC and PlayStation Portal has received its first substantial discount since its launch earlier this year. As part of Walmart's first Black Friday sale, you can snag the Pulse Elite for $130 (was $150). Walmart's sale runs until November 17, but it's very unlikely that this deal will last for the duration of the event. We wouldn't be surprised if the Pulse Elite sold out today, so PS5 owners should take advantage of Walmart's deal while you can.
$130 (instead of $150)
Although initially marketed with the PlayStation Portal Remote Play handheld in mind, the Pulse Elite works wirelessly with PS5 and PC with the included PlayStation Link adapter.
Capable of running for up to 30 hours on a single charge, the Pulse Elite more than doubles the battery life of the older Pulse 3D. It also features a retractable boom microphone, built-in volume and mute controls, and premium planar magnetic drivers to deliver powerful sound.
The new headset also benefits from AI-enhanced noise rejection to improve your clarity when speaking to your teammates and comes with a charging stand so you can safely store the headset when not in use. not used. Beyond the PS5, the headset is compatible with PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal.
The Pulse Elite is a mid-range headset, but it offers good value for money, especially when you factor in the $20 discount.
The old PlayStation over-ear headset, the Pulse 3D, is available for $87 in Walmart's Black Friday sale. It's only $13 off its usual $100 price, but the Pulse 3D rarely gets discounts. Walmart offer applies to the Midnight Black edition.
If you prefer headphones, the Pulse Explore costs $200, but there is a better official option available for less. Sony's Inzone Buds are marked down to $178 (was $200) at Amazon. Made by Sony Electronics, not PlayStation, the Inzone Buds are designed for PC gamers, but they work perfectly on PS5 and take advantage of all the console's audio features.
The Inzone Buds offer the best active noise cancellation of any gaming headset/earphone we've tried, and they feature the same audio drivers found in Sony's WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Inzone Buds sync with PS5, PC and other devices via a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle. The only major downside is the lack of traditional Bluetooth support; The Inzone Buds only support Bluetooth LE, which is only available on select Android phones (no iPhones). However, you can use them wirelessly on iPhone with the dongle.