PlayStation Pulse wireless headset launches November 19: $99.99, pre-orders open October 29
Sony has put a date and a price on the first model of the new Pulse headset family it unveiled in September: the PlayStation Pulse wireless headset goes on sale on November 19, 2026 at $99.99 / €99.99, with pre-orders opening on October 29. The pricier Pulse Edge slips to 2027, and the first-wave country list covers 24 markets.
In short
- Release: November 19, 2026. Recommended price $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99 / ¥15,980.
- Pre-orders: October 29, 2026 at 10:00am local time (7:00am PT in the US), direct from PlayStation and participating retailers.
- Two colours, White and Midnight Black. PlayStation Link on PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC and Mac, plus simultaneous Bluetooth.
- Pulse Edge (ANC, detachable mic) arrives in 2027; price and date not yet announced.
What does the new Pulse headset offer?
Pulse is the affordable entry point placed next to Sony's existing Pulse Elite. According to Sony, the headset uses larger planar magnetic drivers than the Pulse Elite, which the company describes as fuller bass and a "studio-inspired" sound balance. Each driver carries four magnets.
The microphone is built into the headset, with AI-based noise rejection and on-ear volume control. The earcups rotate to lie flat, so the headset takes less room in a bag. The bundled USB-C adapter provides lossless, low-latency PlayStation Link audio, and the headset can stay connected to a Bluetooth device at the same time. Sony has not yet shared battery life or weight.
How does Pulse differ from Pulse Edge?
Both models share the same design language and the PlayStation Link stack, but Edge targets the higher tier. Edge has eight magnets per driver, a detachable boom microphone (with a hidden mic that takes over when the boom is removed), active noise cancellation, game/chat balance on PS5, a 3.5 mm audio/mic jack, a carrying case and higher-grade materials. Sony only says "next year" for Edge; there is no price or pre-order information.
| Feature | PlayStation Pulse | PlayStation Pulse Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Release | November 19, 2026 | 2027 (month not announced) |
| Recommended price | $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 / ¥15,980 | Not announced |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic, 4 magnets | Planar magnetic, 8 magnets |
| Microphone | Integrated, AI noise rejection | Detachable boom + hidden mic |
| Active noise cancellation | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / case | No | Yes |
| Colours | White, Midnight Black | White, Midnight Black |
| Source: PlayStation Blog, September 15, 2026 announcement and October 21, 2026 update | ||
Which countries get it first?
The launch list Sony shared on October 21 names 24 countries: the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the UK. For every other country, Sony says the date "will be announced at a later date", so there is neither a launch day nor local pricing outside that list yet.
How do pre-orders work?
Pre-orders open on October 29, 2026 at 10:00am local time. In the US they start at 7:00am PT on direct.playstation.com; in the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg they run through PlayStation's hardware store, and elsewhere through participating retailers. Sony says retailers start at the same time.
Because the headset also works on PlayStation Portal, PC and Mac, it is aimed at desk players as much as console owners. If you want to know which specs genuinely matter when picking wireless gear, our gaming hardware buying guides follow the same logic.
Frequently asked questions
When does the PlayStation Pulse headset come out?
November 19, 2026, in the 24 countries Sony has listed. No date has been given for other countries.
How much does it cost?
The recommended retail price is $99.99, €99.99, £89.99 and ¥15,980.
How is it different from Pulse Elite?
Pulse is positioned as the more affordable sibling: larger planar drivers and PS Link are in, but active noise cancellation and the carrying case stay with Elite and the upcoming Edge.
Can I use it with a PC or phone?
PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC and Mac via the USB-C PS Link adapter, plus a simultaneous connection to a supported Bluetooth device.
When is Pulse Edge coming?
Sony only says 2027. Price, month and pre-order details have not been announced.
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