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Open Box: Excellent: Sony PULSE Elite Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5 (White)

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Best Buy has Sony PULSE Elite Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5 (Open Box: Excellent, White) on sale for $97.99. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select store pickup where available.

Note, select Open Box: Excellent. Availability for store pickup varies by location.

Thanks to Community Member Bdjpheer for finding this deal.

About Open Box Excellent Condition:
  • Works and looks like new.
  • Includes all original parts, packaging and accessories (or suitable replacement).
Features:
  • Planar Magnetic Drivers
    • Studio-inspired drivers reproduce soundscapes with ultra-low distortion to deliver rich details and deep clear bass so you can hear exactly what the game developers intended.
  • Playstation Link Technology
    • Enjoy a lossless and lightning-fast ultra-low latency wireless connection to your PS5 console, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal remote player.
  • Ai-enhanced Noise Rejection
    • Be heard loud and clear with microphone noise-rejection technology powered by artificial intelligence.
  • Bluetooth
    • Go mobile by directly connecting your headset to a phone or tablet.
  • Dual Device Connectivity
    • Listen to audio from a PlayStation Link and Bluetooth device simultaneously to stay in play as you answer calls or enjoy music from a mobile device.
  • Retractable Microphone
    • Fully retract the integrated mic when not in use.
  • Intuitive Controls
    • Keep your head in the game with easy-access volume and mic mute buttons.
  • Long Battery
    • Stay in play with up to 30 hours of battery life.
  • Quick Charging
    • Get back into the action with up to 2 hours of battery life from a 10 minute charge.
  • Charging Hanger
    • Charge and display your headset with the included hanger so it's ready whenever you are.*
  • Play In Comfort
    • Refined plush ear cups enable a wide range of motion while the headband strap suspension keeps the headset feeling light.

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Written by Corwin | Staff
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Written by djpheer
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Best Buy has Sony PULSE Elite Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5 (Open Box: Excellent, White) on sale for $97.99. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select store pickup where available.

Note, select Open Box: Excellent. Availability for store pickup varies by location.

Thanks to Community Member Bdjpheer for finding this deal.

About Open Box Excellent Condition:
  • Works and looks like new.
  • Includes all original parts, packaging and accessories (or suitable replacement).
Features:
  • Planar Magnetic Drivers
    • Studio-inspired drivers reproduce soundscapes with ultra-low distortion to deliver rich details and deep clear bass so you can hear exactly what the game developers intended.
  • Playstation Link Technology
    • Enjoy a lossless and lightning-fast ultra-low latency wireless connection to your PS5 console, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal remote player.
  • Ai-enhanced Noise Rejection
    • Be heard loud and clear with microphone noise-rejection technology powered by artificial intelligence.
  • Bluetooth
    • Go mobile by directly connecting your headset to a phone or tablet.
  • Dual Device Connectivity
    • Listen to audio from a PlayStation Link and Bluetooth device simultaneously to stay in play as you answer calls or enjoy music from a mobile device.
  • Retractable Microphone
    • Fully retract the integrated mic when not in use.
  • Intuitive Controls
    • Keep your head in the game with easy-access volume and mic mute buttons.
  • Long Battery
    • Stay in play with up to 30 hours of battery life.
  • Quick Charging
    • Get back into the action with up to 2 hours of battery life from a 10 minute charge.
  • Charging Hanger
    • Charge and display your headset with the included hanger so it's ready whenever you are.*
  • Play In Comfort
    • Refined plush ear cups enable a wide range of motion while the headband strap suspension keeps the headset feeling light.

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Store:

Original Post

Written by djpheer

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Mine just snapped last week. Was always gentle taking it off as I saw reviews where it had snapped. So, I cannot recommend this headset.

Got the RIG 900 and the Turtle Beach Atlus Air as they were both $149 on sale, and the Turtle Beach Atlus Air blew both the PS and RIG out of the water in sound and mic quality. So that's my recommendation at this price point.
That's a Slick Deal nothing like fraud. Listen: I hate retail as much as the next guy but people don't do this. Not only illegal, it's stupid.
God is watching. It's illegal and unethical. Always do the right thing and be good to each other.

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consumeralert
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Quote from MagentaSummer4701 :
God isn't watching, but still don't do it

👍
Technically true; I'll elaborate.

He has Watchers (angelic like beings) to observe our decisions and actions. This keeps His eyes pure and free from our deviant or sinful actions.

What a job to watch and record all the world's most vile people. From the most seemingly insignificant sin to the most heinous of sins. All sin is a sin unto death. That's why God's forgiveness is so transcending.

Believing in His son, Jesus Christ, is the only way one can be cleansed and redeemed from the sins that condemn us to eternal torment of Hell.

Call upon God 🙏, believe upon Jesus, ask for forgiveness. Amen. 🙌

It's that simple, because some with limited intelligence or understanding or those with little time before departure are precious to God.

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To keep my comment within guidelines.

I think this is an OK deal. $129 is the holiday deal price for new. I'm using the PS4 release headphones on my PS5 without a problem. The headband is cracked and held together with a band cover that came in a cup replacement kit. The cups are now again flaking after a long time of use. I wear a hoodie to keep the cup flakes from coming off onto my ears and hair.

I'm waiting until the new price is less than $100; preferably $79-89 on a deal for new. I still have the PS3 (?) headset if I need them. My brother uses his on his 5. He's frugal. I got them on a slick deal ages ago at Sears for $15 when they cleared out tons of electronics.
Last edited by consumeralert April 1, 2025 at 05:13 AM.
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firebirdx01
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Have this and the older pulse. It's nice detailed sound with lots of granularity. Not much bass. These are just how planar drivers are more for reference and clarity. My biggest annoyance are the way it sticks out in the back meaning if your head is leaning on a pillow you will feel these headphones pushing on those sides.

Works perfectly with my ps portal which is where I use it mostly. Can multipair with a phone so you can listen to podcast while gaming or take a phone call so kind of neat. Worth it imo at this price.
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Quote from MagentaSummer4701 :
God isn't watching, but still don't do it
God is watching you say don't do it. Roll Eyes (Sarcastic) Wink
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Quote from consumeralert :
Technically true; I'll elaborate.

He has Watchers (angelic like beings) to observe our decisions and actions. This keeps His eyes pure and free from our deviant or sinful actions.

What a job to watch and record all the world's most vile people. From the most seemingly insignificant sin to the most heinous of sins. All sin is a sin unto death. That's why God's forgiveness is so transcending.

Believing in His son, Jesus Christ, is the only way one can be cleansed and redeemed from the sins that condemn us to eternal torment of Hell.

Call upon God , believe upon Jesus, ask for forgiveness. Amen.

It's that simple, because some with limited intelligence or understanding or those with little time before departure are precious to God.

---

To keep my comment within guidelines.

I think this is an OK deal. $129 is the holiday deal price for new. I'm using the PS4 release headphones on my PS5 without a problem. The headband is cracked and held together with a band cover that came in a cup replacement kit. The cups are now again flaking after a long time of use. I wear a hoodie to keep the cup flakes from coming off onto my ears and hair.

I'm waiting until the new price is less than $100; preferably $79-89 on a deal for new. I still have the PS3 (?) headset if I need them. My brother uses his on his 5. He's frugal. I got them on a slick deal ages ago at Sears for $15 when they cleared out tons of electronics.
Woah, that was a lot... I'll stick with my Xm4s until God takes me off the mortal earth or he claims the souls of the headphones. What denomination is that from in your comment? My son is a Baptist minister, but I'm more of the John Walton "belief system.", not the theologian but the TV character. Should reveal my age, with that one. Big Grin
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Quote from smartt :
Woah, that was a lot... I'll stick with my Xm4s until God takes me off the mortal earth or he claims the souls of the headphones. What denomination is that from in your comment? My son is a Baptist minister, but I'm more of the John Walton "belief system.", not the theologian but the TV character. Should reveal my age, with that one. Big Grin

Those are some nice headphones! Out of my price range.

I'm a Baptist myself. No particular larger affiliation. Always went to independent Baptist churches using KJV Bibles. Was always taught to follow the Bible and not the men that taught it. Whether it was old timers like Moody, Schofield, Hyles, Rice, Sunday, Falwell, Graham, Floyd Gross or recently James Knox. The later, Knox, we've had visit to our church a few times the past 10 years.

Oh actor, sorry, that show went off the air shortly after I was born.
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I'm over here wondering how this deal post about a PlayStation gaming headset somehow evolved into a theological debate about God, sin, heaven and Hell.

I had this set for a week or 2 and ended up returning it due to the subpar mic quality (even with the boom mic extended), sketchy build quality and design of the earcups protruding in the back, not the most comfortable for resting your head on a headrest or pillow. Didn't have it long enough to notice profound disconnection issues even though that's a well documented problem.
Now I just use plugged in "audiophile" headphones straight to my DualSense controller which work great, or for game chat, my trusty 5 year old Arctis 1 wireless which has been flawless since day 1.
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DavidB1914
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The best thing you can do is KEEP your Pulse if you can. You will probably lose connection with these. I do pretty consistently. You never know if it's gonna be like 20 mins in or could be 5 or more hours. You'll thank yourself when you connect the old Pulse and know it'll never lose connection.

Is the sound great on the Elite? Yeah, it's incredible. Works well on the Portal. You'll lose connectivity there too. A reset will normally reconnect.

If you are patient, I'd buy them. If you are playing a game where communication is paramount, and you need 100% connectivity reliability, then I would not get these.

All this is a shame because they really are high quality.
Last edited by DavidB1914 April 2, 2025 at 06:42 PM.

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I'm a sucker for headset deals so I was considering picking these up but given all the negative comments I'll pass. If people are looking for good deals, Woot! sometimes has nice headsets at a solid price. I have these and would recommend them pretty highly: https://electronics.woot.com/offe...elec_3_27.

I'm not an audio expert but I'd say these have a lot of "oomph", which is great for action heavy games where you want to feel the impact. The haptics are a bit gimmicky but they can be fun in some games; you can turn them off if you don't like them. The only drawback I can find is that they can be a little bit echoey, which I normally don't even notice but can be a little annoying in softer moments.

Couple other deals that look pretty good but I don't own them so I can't speak from experience: https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-turtle-beach-stealth-pro-multiplatform-wireless-anc-gaming-headset-6?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_elec_3_26

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-logitech-astro-a30-lightspeed-mandalorian-edition-headset?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_elec_3_32
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Quote from Tequilawolf2357 :
Its not, i watched a few reviews on yt and they say they are good, but not enough to upgrade your current pulse 3d
The Elites were a large step up from the Pulse 3D. I still use the Pulse 3D on some other devices but for PS5 gaming, the Elites are my go-to. You hear so much more detail with their planar magnetic drivers.
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Quote from UCLAKoolman :
The Elites were a large step up from the Pulse 3D. I still use the Pulse 3D on some other devices but for PS5 gaming, the Elites are my go-to. You hear so much more detail with their planar magnetic drivers.

I mean, honestly they are better, but I dont think they are worth the upgrade coz even if they sound better, still spending another $99 for another pair that will give me some extra features is not worth it. Pulse 3D only work on PS5 and PC. Elite have BT so work on everything (even portal) but again. Unless you dont have the pulse 3D or you dont care about money, I think the upgrade is not worth it. Watch some videos on youtube and a lot of people think the same. Still to each their own
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Can't say I was crazy about how the Pulse 3D sounded, it was pretty mediocre. Elite was better but so damn many problems with the USB nub that ships with it causing disconnects with the headphone, same for the pulse explore's. Couple of friends report theirs cracked within in a year, that's a shame.
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Quote from brucedc :
God is watching. It's illegal and unethical. Always do the right thing and be good to each other.
So wait, hold on. You mean God sat there and watched them pass a used headset as new? Just chilled out with some popcorn watching the show.
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My open box Excellent is scratched in multiple parts, has damage to ear pads, and missing the dongle. So make sure you check it out before the return period ends, if you're buying this.
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Why can't Sony make the xm series work with PS5 😢

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Quote from ElatedHose2198 :
I will never buy PlayStation audio anything! I love my pro and my ps portal, so I bought the pulse explore earbuds for $200. They connect to the portal great. The problem is they came with a dongle to connect it through PlayStation link to the console no matter which way I plug it in front or back a console the headset left ear constantly disconnects every 30 seconds previously I had bought the PlayStation gold headset for my PS4 way back when and that has been slowly deteriorating flaking away at the soft padding after years of non-use and they weren't that great when I did use them. I've been burned twice by PlayStation with audio devices I will never ever buy a PlayStation audio device ever again. There's no excuse to not have their headsets work with their consoles when it's their own headsets in their own ecosystem purpose built for the console I'm trying to use it for. Again earbuds work great for the portal but $200 for a dedicated earpiece is just a waste of money. I'm sure these are exactly the same. That's a lesson learned for me. Don't let it be you.
Do EarPods work with portal?


They do

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