Playstation 5 Pulse Headset and Genki Switch Adapter

Deadpool_X · Dec 28, 2020

I'm getting ready to go on a 16 hour road trip tomorrow and was really hoping that I could take my Pulse headphones to use on my Switch, but I can't seem to figure out how to put them in pairing mode and be recognized by the Genki Bluetooth adapter. Has anyone tried doing this and been successful? If so, how did you do it? Thanks!

TalonJH · Dec 28, 2020

Don't they need a dongle?

stryke · Dec 28, 2020

TalonJH said:
Don't they need a dongle?

This. Pulse doesn't use bluetooth.

Deadpool_X · Dec 28, 2020

TalonJH said:
Don't they need a dongle?

For the PS4/PS5, yeah. I just didn't know if they could pair to other Bluetooth adapters. I have my Samsung Galaxy Buds I can use if need be, but the Pulse are more comfortable, so I'd like to use them if possible.

Deadpool_X · Dec 28, 2020

stryke said:
This. Pulse doesn't use bluetooth.

Ah, damn. Ok. So I'd have to go with the wired adapter if I wanted to use them. Sad. Thanks!

DetectiveKenobi · Dec 28, 2020

Don't the Pulse 3D/Golds pair with the Switch fine via the USB ports?
So just get a USBC to USB A adapter and you should be good to go.

stryke · Dec 28, 2020

Deadpool_X said:
Ah, damn. Ok. So I'd have to go with the wired adapter if I wanted to use them. Sad. Thanks!

The dongle that comes with the Pulse may work on switch if you have an adapter. I know previous wireless playstation headsets were compatible.

Craig Majaski · Dec 28, 2020

Can't you use the 3.5 mm cord that came with the headset to use it as a wired headset? Just plug to the Switch headphone jack?

Deadpool_X · Dec 28, 2020

Craig Majaski said:
Can't you use the 3.5 mm cord that came with the headset to use it as a wired headset? Just plug to the Switch headphone jack?

I could, but it defeats the purpose of having my Genki adapter.

hanmik · Dec 28, 2020

Playstation 5 Pulse Headset and Genki Switch Adapter

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