Is the PS5 Finally Getting Bluetooth Support? Well, Not Really
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We may be bias, being a retailer of Bluetooth 5+ Low Latency earphones and headphones but seriously, what is up with Bluetooth support on modern consoles? First we had the Nintendo Switch launch without native Bluetooth support forcing us to use adapters (Which were admittedly fantastic for local co-op thanks to Multipoint) and then the PS5 has cemented the trend with no pairing for your own devices. But, with the PlayStation Portal arriving soon and handheld gaming being so reliant on wireless audio, surely things are looking up? Learn all about PlayStation Bluetooth here, although I warn you it isn't great news. PS5 Doesn't Have Bluetooth? First of all let's remind ourselves of the current situation. It might be a surprise to many of you but PS5 does not have native support through the system menus to pair a Bluetooth device. From earbuds to headsets and even stereo speakers, Bluetooth pairing is off-limits. Similar to the release of the Nintendo Switch, you'll find no paring menu or ability to add your own devices no matter how long you stare at Audio or devices settings. So, what's changing? Source: PlayStation Blog The PlayStation Portal and Pulse The big change in the Bluetooth
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Is the PS5 Finally Getting Bluetooth Support? Well, Not Really
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