Sony's new PlayStation Pulse PS5 headset is up for pre-order today — these are the links I'd bookmark now

(Image credit: Future/Sony/PlayStation) The next generation of official PS5 audio is here, as the new PlayStation Pulse PS5 headset goes up for pre-order very soon.PlayStation Pulse PS5 headset pre-orders1. US pre-order quick links2. UK pre-order quick linksThis new Pulse headset feels like the formal, official, and proper replacement for the Pulse 3D headset that launched with the console in 2020. That was a great headset with a lot going for it, but this next-generation model feels like an upgrade already, for one key reason: planar magnetic drivers. This means the audio on offer here is going to be excellent and, truthfully, far superior to that first Pulse 3D headset.It's got a sleek design and one that channels a little of Sony's Inzone headsets too, and it'll also feature PlayStation Link connectivity for lossless audio and native compatibility with the PlayStation Portal.It'll cost you $99.99 / £89.99, will be available in white or black, and pre-orders begin at 10am local time (ET for US folks).Just for clarity, this is for the 'regular' new Pulse headset that Sony revealed, not the new Pulse Edge, which is more premium. We're yet to hear more information on that high-end Pulse headset, such as price and pre-order date.Anyway, the new PS5 Pulse headset will be available for pre-order very soon, and below you'll find all the best links and most important info on the new PS5 accessory.US PlayStation Pulse PS5 headset pre-orders – quick links🅿️Check for stock at PS Direct🅿️🔆Check for stock at Walmart🔆📦Check for stock at Amazon📦🏷️Check for stock at Best Buy🏷️🎯Check for stock at Target🎯🎮Check for stock at GameStop🎮UK PlayStation Pulse PS5 headset pre-orders – quick links🅿️Check for stock at PlayStation🅿️📦Check for stock at Amazon UK📦🧸Check for stock at Smyths Toys🧸©️Check for stock at Currys©️🟥Check for stock at Argos🟥𝓥 Check for stock at Very 𝓥 🟡Check for stock at ShopTo🟡🎮Check for stock at The Game Collection🎮📱Check for stock at EE📱🛍️Check for stock at John Lewis🛍️ (Image credit: Sony/PlayStation)Should you pre-order a PlayStation Pulse wireless headset for PS5?As I always say, broadly speaking, if you're willing and able to do so, placing a pre-order is the safest bet for securing your product.If you know you're pretty certain to be picking up the Pulse wireless headset, then placing a pre-order is the best way to ensure you'll get your item. Even items that aren't limited in stock in their lifetimes might have limited pre-order or launch stock, so to avoid any delays, placing a pre-order is the sure-fire way to know you're getting it.PlayStation Pulse wireless headset for PS5: cut to the chasePrice: $99.99 / £89.99Pre-order date: October 29, 2026; 10am ET / 10am local time in EuropeRelease date: November 19, 2026Design and features: The updated form factor is very 'round' in its style, with a lot of curves across the headset, while the ear cups will also rotate to allow the headset to lie flat on a surface for portability. Key features include planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link support, and mics with AI-enhanced noise rejection. While Sony has been firing out a number of DualSense limited-edition variants recently, it's nice to be able to cover a different accessory in my long run of covering nearly all of the PS5's hardware and accessory launches. And I really mean nearly all too: from the barren PS5 stock days, to helping folks find 30th Anniversary Edition hardware, I've been in the trenches of hardware launches, so I know how to help you find your PS5 accessory. Gaming headsets are one of my own particular areas of expertise in gaming hardware too, so I know what makes a good one and what makes something lacking. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming and Streaming, a video games journalist, critic, editor, and writer, and has years of experience gained from multiple publications. Prior to being TechRadar Gaming's Managing Editor, he was TRG's Deputy Editor, and a longstanding member of GamesRadar+, being the Commissioning Editor for Hardware there for years, while also squeezing in a short stint as Gaming Editor at WePC just before joining TechRadar Gaming. He is also a writer on tech, gaming hardware, and video games but also gardens and landscapes, and has written about the virtual landscapes of games for years.