At the latest PlayStation showcase, Sony not only demonstrated the new games but also introduced a series of PS5 accessories, including Project Q, a handheld streaming device, and their first PlayStation-exclusive wireless earbuds that can be connected to Project Q, PS5, or a PC.
Expected to launch later this year, Sony’s new earbuds draw significant design inspiration from the PlayStation and incorporate innovative wireless technology. This advancement reportedly enables the earbuds to produce lossless audio with minimal latency.
The specifications of Sony’s PlayStation wireless earbuds are yet to be released, but a few features can be inferred from the teaser video. The earbuds appear to have physical volume buttons, marked with + and – symbols on each piece.
The PlayStation-themed earbuds, available in black and white, share a design philosophy with the PlayStation 5, leading to speculation that they may feature noise cancellation. The carrying case is shown to have a sliding mechanism, aligning with the aesthetic of the DualSense controller and includes a light bar that flashes in yellow, with potential green and red light indications.
Jim Ryan, President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, declared that these PlayStation-exclusive wireless earbuds are designed for use with the PS5 and PCs and can also “simultaneously connect to smartphones via Bluetooth.”
While the earbuds are confirmed to be compatible with Project Q, PS5, and PCs, it remains unclear if they will be compatible with PSVR 2.
Further details about these PlayStation-exclusive wireless earbuds will be disclosed by Sony in the upcoming months, indicating that interested individuals might have to wait a bit longer for comprehensive information.
The PlayStation Showcase also offered a preview of the Project Q handheld device, which strongly resembles an enlarged DualSense controller with a central screen. Other highlights of the event included a brief teaser for Project Q, as well as showings of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake.
