PS4: PS3 compatible headsets will not be provided at launch

We already knew the PlayStation 3 controllers are not compatible with the PlayStation 4, doubt was still allowed on the compatibility of various devices such as headsets. Exactly, Sony has confirmed to our colleagues at Game Informer that the situation is more complicated that side and backward compatibility of helmets was not so obvious.

A few weeks before the official launch of the PlayStation 4, Sony begins to respond to recent questions about its new console. One of those remaining for some months now for backward compatibility with audio devices dedicated to the PlayStation 3.

Our colleagues from Game Informer has learned that compatibility is not systematic between helmets designed for the PlayStation 3 and the new PlayStation 4. Owners of Sony headphones PULSE will wait and update the firmware of the console before you can use their device on PS4. At launch, it will be impossible to use.

For products using optical audio output of the console, it is still possible to hear sounds coming from the machine. For cons, the microphone function will initially not available. Finally, those operating a USB or Bluetooth interface does not work at all with the launch of the console. Again, it will be a firmware update to resolve this. For now, Sony has not yet announced a date for this update. Patience seems appropriate.

Regarding the Xbox One, the problem is somewhat different, since the connector on the controller for connecting a headset is different from the one on the Xbox 360. Microsoft has promised to release an adapter. However, it does not allow you to use chat functions. To do this, you will absolutely new device. Note however that the two consoles in their bundle offer basic microphone and headset kit that can troubleshoot more impatient.