How to Use the PS5 Pulse 3D Headset on PC 2024

Alongside the PS5, Sony introduced a range of accessories designed to complement the console, including the Pulse 3D headset. Due to its impressive quality, many users are also eager to use the PS5 Pulse 3D Headset on their PC.

Designed primarily for the PS5, this wireless headset can also enhance your PC gaming sessions with its exceptional sound clarity and spatial audio capabilities. Indeed, it remains one of the best wireless gaming headsets on the market in 2024.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to connect the PS5 Pulse 3D headset to your PC, ensuring you can dive into your games with the full auditory experience the headset was built to deliver.

How to Use the PS5 Pulse 3D Headset on a PC

To use the PS5 Pulse 3D headset on a PC, begin by plugging the included wireless USB transmitter into a USB port on your computer. Once you power on the headset, it will automatically pair with the USB dongle and proceed to install any necessary drivers on your PC.

After installation, your PC will recognize the device as "Speakers (wireless stereo headset)" to confirm that the headphones are successfully connected. In some cases, you may find that you need to configure the sound yourself.

To do this:

• Right-click on the audio icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
• Click on Open Sound Settings. This will open a new window.
• Under Output, click on the dropdown marked Choose your output device.
• Select the 3D Pulse headset from the list, and tweak your settings until you get audio.

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What Features Does the Pulse 3D Headset Have?

The Pulse 3D headset comes with a wealth of features to try to deliver the most immersive gameplay experience possible. In no particular order, these include:

• 3D Audio compatibility
• EQ presets, which allow you to customise the headset's equaliser settings
• Dual hidden microphones. These help to capture your voice clearly when communicating with friends online. They also have noise-cancelling tech, to reduce ambient noise interference.
• As we mentioned above, there is a wireless adaptor that plugs into your PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, and even an Xbox.
• Up to 12 hours of battery life.
• There's also a 3.5mm jack and compatible cable. This allows you to connect your headset to other devices, such as mobile devices (those that have a 3.5mm jack port, of course) and PSVR.

With that, we are wrapping up our guide on how to use the PS5 Pulse 3D headset on a PC. Before heading off, check out our list of the best PS5 headsets and learn more about the PS5 family.