No. The Pulse Elite (2023) is designed exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Technical Reasons
PlayStation Link: Uses Sony's proprietary low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless protocol (USB-C dongle). PS4 lacks the firmware/handshake to pair.
Tempest 3D AudioTech: Headset DSP expects PS5's custom audio hardware acceleration. PS4 outputs standard 7.1/5.1 PCM; no head-tracking, no 3D audio rendering.
USB Audio Class: The dongle presents as a USB Audio Class 2 device. PS4 supports UAC1 only (headsets like Gold/Platinum Wireless). Pulse Elite dongle is not recognized.
3.5mm Jack: Pulse Elite has no 3.5mm port. Cannot wire to DS4 controller.
Headsets That Work on Both PS4 & PS5
Pulse 3D Wireless (PS5 version) — Works on PS4 via dongle (no 3D audio/head tracking).
Gold Wireless Headset (CUH-YA0080) — Official PS4 headset, works on PS5.
Platinum Wireless Headset — PS4/PS5 compatible.
Any 3.5mm wired headset plugged into DS4 / DualSense.
Bluetooth Adapters (Generic): PS4 supports USB Bluetooth dongles for generic BT headsets (audio only, no mic on some).
If you own a PS4, buy a Gold/Platinum headset or a wired 3.5mm set. Pulse Elite is PS5-only.
