The PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets support PS Link and Bluetooth connectivity.
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Sony introduced the new PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge wireless headsets, both featuring planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link connectivity. Planar magnetic headphones use thin, flat diaphragms placed between magnets and can offer lower distortion and cleaner bass than those that use different types of drivers. The company launched its first planar magnetic headset, the Pulse Elite, in 2024, after purchasing premium headphone brand Audeze, known for using the technology in its devices.
In its announcement, Sony claims that the Pulse and Pulse Edge make it easier to identify directional cues, so players can, for example, easily determine where footsteps are coming from in first-person shooter games. At the same time, PlayStation Link enables headsets to deliver ultra-low latency audio and allows players to seamlessly switch between devices that support connectivity, including PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC and Mac. That said, the headsets can also connect to other devices via Bluetooth.
Both models have built-in mics with AI-enhanced noise rejection to filter out background noise. However, the Pulse Edge has double the magnets of the Pulse, allowing it to deliver deeper bass. The Edge also features active noise cancellation and a detachable boom mic for clearer voice chat. Both models are not yet available for purchase, but everything indicates that the Pulse Edge is the more expensive of the two. To give you an idea of possible prices, the PlayStation Pulse Elite currently sells for $149 on Amazon. Meanwhile, the PlayStation version of the new Audeze Maxwell 2, revealed at CES 2026, costs $329.
