Options for color were very limited when the PS5 first came out, and the same was true for all of its hardware and accessories. The entire line was made up of the striking two-tone color scheme, and this was the cause of some division among fans. While some favored the bold black and white design, others found it to be a bit too obtrusive. Since then, alternate color schemes for the DualSense controller have been released to very positive reception, and now those colors are branching out into other accessories for the console. Sony just revealed the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset in Midnight Black.
Midnight Black is, as it sounds, an all-black color variant for the DualSense controller and now the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset. This is in place of the black and white color that comes on these devices by default. According to the official PlayStation Blog, the new color for the PS5 headset will hit retailers next month. This comes alongside a PS5 firmware update that adds new functionality to the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset.
This update is notable for adding a new equalizer control feature to the PS5, allowing players to fine tune their auditory gaming experience with great precision. For players that don't fancy themselves sound engineers, there are also three helpful presets to help get started. The standard option will make the necessary changes to support 3D audio, but the other two presets are more specialized. Bass Boost will enhance the volume of lower frequencies, and Shooter mode will make it easier for players to hear and pinpoint the location of footsteps and gunshots.
While this new color may be exciting for those that wanted the headset in Midnight Black, other players might have preferred a different color. The good news is that this could mean other color variations such as the Cosmic Red could be coming to the Pulse Wireless 3D Headset soon. This also applies to other colors and other pieces of hardware. This is purely speculation, but players might see more options for PS5 accessories soon.
An exact release date is not yet available, but players can already pre-order the Midnight Black Pulse Wireless 3D Headset for $99.99. This is the same price as the standard white variant, so players won't have to pay a premium for the new color. Sony has yet to make any statements about its plans for additional colors in the near future. Hopefully more information about the Pulse Wireless 3D Headset will come soon.
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