While playing games on PS3, using a headphone will let you voice chat and hear the surrounding sounds of the game. However, using a Bluetooth headset can help you to enjoy the voice chat wirelessly.
While using your Bluetooth headset with your PS3, you find out that it is not connecting with your PS3 but it’s working with your other devices. Well, the reason is, your Bluetooth headset is not compatible with your PS3. You can’t use any Bluetooth headset with your PS3. To learn more about the compatibility of Bluetooth headsets with your PS3, be with us till the end.
Can I Use Any Bluetooth Headset With PS3?
Undoubtedly, Bluetooth headset is a great option and they are compatible with any device except PS3. You can use Bluetooth headsets with PS3 but specific ones. Bluetooth headsets that come with A2DP or Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, aren’t compatible with PS3.
The PS3 doesn’t support Bluetooth headsets with an A2DP profile. It only supports the headsets that come with HSP or Head Set Profile and HFP or Hand Free Profile Bluetooth profile.
The main reason behind not using A2DP with PS3 is, while using this Bluetooth profile, it was causing around 100 to 200 milliseconds lag. For preventing this lagging time, Sony prefers to use HFP or HSP over the A2DP Bluetooth profile.
So, before buying any Bluetooth headset for your PS3, make sure it has HSP or HFP profiles. Otherwise, it won’t directly connect to your PS3. Here are some compatible headsets that you can buy for using it with your PS3.
- PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset.
- Plantronics Voyager Legend.
- Jabra Talk 25.
- BlueParrott B450-XT.
So, Is There Any Alternative Way To Use Bluetooth Headset With A2DP Profile With PS3?
Well, there are always exceptional ways available. It’s true that you can’t directly connect your A2DP BT profile headset with your PS3. However, there you can use tricks to use the headphone with your PS3.
But how to do so? The process is very easy. You just need to buy a Bluetooth audio transmitter adapter. After buying it, simply connect it to your PS3, and then connect your headset via the adapter.
The main problem you will face while using the adapter, you will hear less sound. But you can also overcome this issue, turn on the voice chat and you will get a perfect sound output from your headset.
Conclusion
Bluetooth headset with A2DP profile is not compatible with PS3 and PS4. So, if you are willing to buy a headset for your PS3 then make sure that it is compatible with your PS3. And if you are willing use your existing headset then go for a Bluetooth adapter.
Frequently Asked Questions And Answers (FAQs)
1.Can I Use A Bluetooth Headset Meant For Mobile Phones With The PS3?
Yes, if the headset has an HSP Bluetooth profile then you can natively connect your headset with the PS3.
2.Can I Use Air Pods With The PS3?
Yes, you can. But you will require a Bluetooth adapter for this. Buy one from Amazon or a nearby tech shop, connect it to your PS3, and enjoy your Air Pods with your PS3.
3.Can I Use A USB Bluetooth Adapter With The PS3 For Audio?
No, you can’t do so. USB Bluetooth adapter is used for connecting the controller and other peripherals. It doesn’t support audio output.
4.Does The VSS Mode Activate On The PS4 Headset After Turning It On?
1.Yes, PS Vita has an A2DP profile and any Bluetooth headset can be used with it.
2.Can I Use My Bluetooth Headset For Both Game Audio And Voice Chat On The PS3?
Yes, you can. But you will need headsets from different manufacturers. Then you can easily use it for both game audio and voice chat.
