The same contrasting black and white design, but with a slightly less eyeball punching form. The list of games that support 3D Tempest AudioTech is fairly limited at the moment - in fact, it's just Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Astro’s Playroom, Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Demon’s Souls - but you can also expect support for Gran Turismo 7, Returnal, Destruction AllStars, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon Forbidden West, Resident Evil Village and more later down the road. The Sony Pulse 3D headset review is only one of the many reviews you can expect from IGN this holiday season. All of the ports and inputs on the Pulse 3D are stacked along the back of the left can. It’s not perfect, but the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset makes a strong case as the de facto headset for the PS5. Sony's new PULSE 3D wireless headset for PS5 takes full advantage of the console's Tempest 3D AudioTech and does for an a relatively affordable price compared to other wireless headsets. It looks great on a shelf when it's not in use, but wear them on your head in the middle of a crowded subway station and you're going to get some looks. There’s an oddly obscured indicator light near the power button, on the side of the ear cup just under the end of the frame. Powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech, the PS5 console can put you at the center of incredibly immersive soundscapes where it feels as if the sound comes from every direction. It’s no Dolby Atmos killer, but it’s a decent alternative. In terms of weight, the Pulse 3D weighs in at 295 grams, which is about average for a pair of over-ear headphones. On the other, surround sound isn’t active over a wired connection, so you don’t get the full effect. It doesn't hurt either that the setup is dead simple. The cups feel surprisingly cavernous on the inside, which is always a good sign. It offers decent stereo sound, an easy setup and a quality mic, plus it gives you a taste of Sony’s Tempest 3D AudioTech. Songs on Spotify didn't have as much detail or clarity as they did on other traditional headphones, and some games like Fall Guys or Genshin Impact didn't see much of a boost from the headphones, but by and large the stereo and simulated surround experience was decent, if not quite impressive. Inside, the Pulse 3D sports 40mm neodymium drivers. How to get an Nvidia RTX 3080, 3070 or a 3090 even though they're all sold out, The new Xbox Series X update makes things feel a bit more next-gen, Where to buy PS5: Amazon UK restock is now available, Best free games 2020: the top free games to download on PC, This UK retailer will have Xbox Series X stock before Christmas – here's how to get one, Antivirus alone is no longer enough to keep your devices protected, PS5 storage could be worryingly expensive, if this 2TB NVMe SSD is anything to go by. Also, while the Arctic 7P works fine as a wireless headset for PS5 games, you can't get virtual 7.1 surround sound in BC PS4 games like Uncharted 4 using it because it is only wireless. You will receive a verification email shortly. A next-gen console needs a next-gen headset. I was particularly impressed with its bass tones – like explosions in Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which deliver that “booming “oomph” effect – without over-prioritizing bass in its audio mix. Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. There's a reason the official Platinum headset is … Enter the Pulse 3D wireless headset, which Sony says will be available at launch, we expect as an optional extra. The Sony PULSE 3D Wireless Headset is a decent offering. You can also plug the headset into the DualSense, DualShock 4, or any other 3.5mm port. The one place where the Pulse 3D feels a little underpowered is… well, power. Stay tuned for more IGN reviews and PS5 gameplay! Despite not having any real padding on top, the headset is comfortable on my head: At just 295 grams, I can barely feel its weight. Powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech, the PS5 console can put you at the center of incredibly immersive soundscapes where it feels as if the sound comes from every direction. The Sony Pulse 3D headset review is only one of the many reviews you can expect from IGN this holiday season. Unlucky when trying to preorder a PS5? The plastic build quality is a bit off-putting and the 12-hour battery life runs out fast, but otherwise this is a solid accessory that offers a lot for its $99 / £89.99 / AU$159 price point. If you’re planning on buying a pair of headphones you can take with you on the go, the PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset isn’t going to be it.