BGR recently published a buyer’s guide highlighting five high-quality headsets you might consider instead of the PlayStation Pulse, Sony’s official audio line for the PS5. Unfortunately, the only part of the article we have is the headline. The excerpt we received included page code and not the actual text, so we can’t verify which products BGR selected or their reasoning.
This framing does say something important. A prominent tech outlet is advising PS5 owners to look beyond Sony’s own headset. This suggests that the Pulse line is facing stiff competition in terms of price, features, or maybe both.
Sony debuted the Pulse Elite headset at $149.99 in late 2023. Shoppers have plenty of options since third-party brands have long offered similar wireless gaming headsets at various price points.
Related PlayStation coverage
Two other stories from the same news cycle focus on Sony hardware. Engadget published four drawbacks to know before buying a PlayStation 5, which serves as a cautionary buyer’s guide for the console. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any details about the four points mentioned.
Meanwhile, GameGPU reported that a rumored PSP 3 handheld may struggle to run PlayStation 5 games. Sony hasn’t announced such a device yet, so treat this claim as unconfirmed speculation until we hear more from the company.
| Headset alternatives in BGR’s list | 5 |
| PS5 drawbacks in Engadget’s guide | 4 |
| PlayStation Pulse Elite launch price | $149.99 |
| Official PSP 3 announcements from Sony | 0 |
Community Pulse
No community sentiment data came with this story, so we won’t be quoting any Steam reviewers or forum members. We’ll include reader and player reactions once we have reliable sources.
What To Watch
- BGR’s full list: Find out which five headsets made the cut and how their prices stack up against the Pulse Elite’s $149.99.
- Sony’s response: Any price adjustments, bundles, or firmware updates aimed at competing with the Pulse Elite.
- PSP 3 rumors: Look for credible reports or Sony statements that support the claims about PS5 game compatibility.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
