To coincide with the release of what is arguably the year’s biggest title – Grand Theft Auto V – Sony have today released an exclusive GTAV edition of their Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset for the PS3.
For its new outing, the headset dons a GTA V inspired paint-job and packs a new custom sound setting, whilst still maintaining the original headset’s features, such as the virtual 7.1 surround sound, built-in noise cancelling microphone and Sony’s BassImpact technology.
The Grand Theft Auto V Sound Mode is said to enhance immersion, “letting players use both sound and vibration to sense the impact of bullets, helping to locate incoming gunfire in hectic shootouts; as well as a vibration-based heartbeat to indicate low health, and additional effects to enhance explosions, crashes and much more.”
If you’ve forked out in the past for the impressive headpiece though, and aren’t all that fussed about the GTA emblem adorning your lugholes, fear not, for the Pulse Manager app – which also released today – has you sorted.
Besides the above mentioned Grand Theft Auto mode, the app allows you to program your headset’s output with numerous preset sound modes, including “shooter”, “racing”, “hip-hop” and “horror” amongst others. The app also has a few more more specific setups in the bank for big title releases too, including support for Bioshock Infinite, and Naughty Dog’s already ridiculously atmospheric The Last Of Us.
This headset doesn’t come cheap though with GAME currently selling it for £129.99, down from the RRP of £149.99.
Source: PlayStation Blog/GAME
Wardy-77-
I had the pulse headset awhile ago but found the mic sadly lacking with people telling me they couldn’t hear me or that I was cutting out mid sentence,really nice and well built headset though but now have Astros.
Kennykazey
Are you sure that was the headset though? I haven’t used the mic much, but from what I’ve heard the mic is good and clear, and cutting mid-sentence sounds like it may have been something else. Could have been a faulty unit.
Wardy-77-
Yeah could have been faulty unit i was offered a replacement pair but turned it down as i wasn’t blown away by the sound,the bass just wasn’t there and i couldn’t really tell where things where coming from and the vibration function was useless,my Tritton Pro+ i replaced them with where better also haven’t had any issues with the mic or anything on the same game since i got Astros,the Sony’s where easily the nicest build and look nice and solid and it could have been a fault but i did have the Official 7.1 Sony headset before the Pulse and the mic was just as bad,atleast they didn’t start making farting noises in my ears after a few weeks or stop working in one ear or just die like every pair of Turtle Beaches me an my friends have had.
Jones81
Looks great, think I’ll stick with my turtle beach, though I wish I could afford this
Kennykazey
I almost regret creating a US account for the sole purpose of getting that app now, almost. The Last of Us made it worth it.
bravotangosix
Headset sound is excellent. Battery life is pretty short at around 2-3 hours. Mic is poor with dropouts. For single player the pulse is really superb. For multiplayer I’d be looking elsewhere. I personally use Tritton pro’s for online but still use the pulse to get rid of the leads on single player (and for the awesome sound as I’ve mentioned). If you’ve got a long charging lead that eliminates one slight problem. excellent headset with a few issues
poulter653
Does anyone know if the pulse will be supported on the ps4?
Also is it a good headset? Or are there better ones on the market for around the same price range up to £150?
Kennykazey
It will be supported by PS4.
Bilbo_bobbins
The other headset is much better from what I’ve heard. Better mic and it’s 7.1 surround sound. and its £65
Kennykazey
This is simulated 7.1 as well, but it only works when connected to a PS3.
Bilbo_bobbins
yeah I know, but many reviews say its much better, even though you can just use it for the ps4/ps4.
job
Love these and I never had any mic problems so far. I only paid £84 from amazon uk and the best thing is you can use them on anything, they work with my xperia phone, nexus 7 tablet, ipad 2 and Panasonic TV and best of all they work great with my Vita.
They are still under a ton on amazon and for us audiophiles the stereo sound quality is on par with my sennheiser hd595 but they are open backed so the soundstage is slightly more precise.