Sony’s new Gold Wireless Headset for the PlayStation 4 isn’t remotely golden, but you’ll still want one

Once upon a time, there was pair of PS4 headphones called the Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0, or Gold. They looked and sounded great, but they felt like they were going to snap every time you put them on your head. Not ideal. Those cans are history, succeeded in Sony’s product line by the new Gold Wireless Headset. The attractive blue accents are gone, Sony instead opting for an all-black design, but the headband and over-ear cushions have been redesigned to be more comfortable for long sessions (particularly on PS VR) and, hopefully, more durable. Virtual 7.1 surround sound means you’ll hear every giant beast approaching in Monster Hunter: World, and there are two hidden noise-cancelling mics that ensure the tactical orders you bark at your mates are crystal clear. The headphones haven’t made their way to Europe just yet, but Sony is sticking with the $99.99 pricepoint of their predecessor in the US.

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I'm fascinated by all things tech, but if you were going to leave me on a desert island, I'd probably ask for my Nintendo Switch, a drone, and a pair of noise-cancelling cans to block out the relentless seagull racket. When I'm not on Stuff duty you'll probably find me subscribing to too many podcasts, playing too many video games, or telling anyone who will listen that Spurs are going to win a trophy this season.

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Video games, VR, smartwatches, headphones, smart speakers, bizarre Kickstarter campaigns