Sony has launched the Gold Wireless Headset for the PS4, as rumours grow surrounding the company's plans to launch a virtual reality headset for the console. Announced to coincide with PS4 firmware version 1.60, released late last night to add support for wireless headsets to the console, the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset is an over-ear stereo headset featuring virtual 7.1-channel surround-sound reproduction. To achieve this, the device uses a USB dongle that connects to the PS4, PS3 or a PC to stream the audio, rather than relying on Bluetooth connectivity built into the consoles themselves. A 3.5mm audio cable is also included, to support wired use on mobile devices including Sony's PS Vita. The Gold Wireless Headset includes a built-in noise-cancelling microphone for voice chat, specialised audio modes designed specifically for PlayStation games, and customisable faceplates to change the look of the headphones. It also includes support for the Headset Companion App, soon to launch in the PlayStation Store, which allows for custom audio modes to be downloaded and set for each games as well as a user-customisable equaliser mode. An internal battery is recharged via an included USB cable. The Gold Wireless Headset may not be Sony's only wearable PlayStation accessory to launch this year, either, with refreshed rumours suggesting that the company is planning a virtual reality 3D headset for the console. According to Road to VR, the device has been designed to compete with the Oculus Rift and an upcoming headset from game giant Valve. Sony, however, has refused to confirm its plans, although it does already produce a range of head-mounted display hardware compatible with its PlayStation devices but which are not true virtual reality headsets.

Sony has launched the Gold Wireless Headset for the PS4, as rumours grow surrounding the company's plans to launch a virtual reality headset for the console.Announced to coincide with PS4 firmware version 1.60, released late last night to add support for wireless headsets to the console, the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset is an over-ear stereo headset featuring virtual 7.1-channel surround-sound reproduction. To achieve this, the device uses a USB dongle that connects to the PS4, PS3 or a PC to stream the audio, rather than relying on Bluetooth connectivity built into the consoles themselves. A 3.5mm audio cable is also included, to support wired use on mobile devices including Sony's PS Vita.The Gold Wireless Headset includes a built-in noise-cancelling microphone for voice chat, specialised audio modes designed specifically for PlayStation games, and customisable faceplates to change the look of the headphones. It also includes support for the Headset Companion App, soon to launch in the PlayStation Store, which allows for custom audio modes to be downloaded and set for each games as well as a user-customisable equaliser mode. An internal battery is recharged via an included USB cable.The Gold Wireless Headset may not be Sony's only wearable PlayStation accessory to launch this year, either, with refreshed rumours suggesting that the company is planning a virtual reality 3D headset for the console. According to Road to VR, the device has been designed to compete with the Oculus Rift and an upcoming headset from game giant Valve. Sony, however, has refused to confirm its plans, although it does already produce a range of head-mounted display hardware compatible with its PlayStation devices but which are not true virtual reality headsets.