What is PS3?

PS3 is a top-notch video game consoler made by Sony. Sony is one of the great contenders of manufacturing audio and video devices that bring you the accurate nuance of everything. PlayStation 3 is one of the models of PlayStation consoles. 

Sony PlayStation 3 supports a wide variety of gaming and Audio Devices. You can enjoy the metallic bass while streaming videos or playing games using these PS3. The best feature about PlayStation 3 is it is compatible with a range of devices. You don’t need to worry about its compatibility. 

The users can enjoy different audio codecs while using these PS3. You can configure this consoler for playing games, listening to your video streaming or conferences.

How to use headphones with PS3? Explained

Now there is availability that users can connect to the audio consoler via bother wired and wireless headphones. You can connect to the PS3 using the main menu stream. One limitation is that there is no available jack or socket for connecting the consoler to headphones. But you can use it in the following ways:

• Wired connection.
• Wireless connection.

a. Connecting the headphones via Wireless connections

You can enjoy the advantage of the wireless connection of the headphones. It means you can connect your headphones to the iconic PlayStation 3 using wireless technology. The availability of a 2.5 version or 4.0 version Bluetooth connection establishes a robust and flawlessly connection. It assists you in listening to your favorite beats without any hampering. 

If you own a wireless headphone, you can use the Bluetooth settings of the PS3 to pair them. Open the settings menu of the PlayStation 3. Scroll the drop-down menu to look for the accessory settings. Navigate to the option of manage Bluetooth devices.

  Before starting this navigation, you must check the headphones are on or have the pairings. Check your wireless headphones and activate their pairing mode. 

Press the yes key in the settings of the manage Bluetooth headphones. If there is no Bluetooth device showing in the settings or a pop-up appears, you need to register your headphones on the PS 3. 

As you want to pair your devices for the first time on the PlayStation 3, registration is mandatory. For this, press the X button on the menu settings of the PlayStation 3.  The pressing of this button will allow the user to scan the device on the consoler. 

You can scan the code on your PlayStation, and this way, you will register the headphones. It will provide access to your headphones to use the audio systems of PlayStation from Sony.

If your headphones do not facilitate you by providing a wireless connection, you can use wired headphones also with this device. Although there will be certain complications or laggings in this process, it still works. 

b. Connecting the Wired headphones to PlayStation 3

Wired headphones have a USB plug that connects in sick for the transfer of data. Almost all the devices like Xbox have a USB jack of the required size. You can plug your headphones in that Jack to listen to your favorite beats.

But in the case of PlayStation, there is no jack present on it. The unavailability of any jack of 3.3 mm makes it difficult for a user to connect a wired headphone. There is no option available on PlayStation 3 for such headphones.

However, the user must not worry too much about it. Because the PS 3 is still able to work with the headphones. All you need is to have a headphone with the USB connector. Moreover, audio to USB adapter must be present. 

With these two devices, you can bring things the right way. Using this USB connector and adapter, you can connect your wired headphones to any of the available ports on the PlayStation. These ports are present just under the disk drive of the PS 3. 

 If the adapter is not available, another option for making a connection is the usage of Composite cables. With these cables and an audio splitter, you can still enjoy the benefits of PS 3. 

Do not tease the HDMI cable used in the televisions. Use only composites cables for connecting the adapter. 

Insert the cord into the PS 3. Make the connection of the red and white wires to the adapter. 

Now you can connect your headphones with the adapter.

Settings related to connections

The settings of the PS 3 varies according to the headphones. If you make a connection to the wireless headphone, the changes will be different. Similarly, in wired headphones, the adjustments made in the PS 3 will be of another type. 

So, adjust the settings accordingly from the menu of the PS 3.  In the case of wired headphones, enable the AV multi-out feature.

? How to use headphones with PS3?

It means you can connect your headphones to the iconic PlayStation 3 using wireless technology...

? Connecting the Wired headphones to PlayStation 3

Wired headphones have a USB plug that connects in sick for the transfer of data. Almost all ...

? Settings related to connections

The settings of the PS 3 varies according to the headphones. If you make a...