Knowing where to buy PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds just got a whole lot more interesting as they have officially launched today (Dec 6)!
The buds’ release date has crept up on us but the earbuds have already been in hot demand throughout their pre-order phase. Now, unfortunately, we regret to inform you that Pulse Explore stock is proving nigh-on impossible to find, particularly in the US. In the UK, we’ve seen some retailers sell out today despite having been reliable places for pre-order too, but a couple are holding on. However, we’re here to help and can point you in the right direction to try your luck at retailers or poke about in the right places.
The attraction of changing your PlayStation 5 audio and getting it from some top gaming earbuds as opposed to a larger PS5 headset is something many folks are looking forward to given the current state of PlayStation Pulse Explore stock. AS a result, we’re in a similar position to the PlayStation Portal, continually checking and trying retailers to see if stock has dropped or if there’s a chance to get lucky with a physical store. Given the state of affairs, we recommend sticking with and trying all the retailer links below in your quest to get the new earbuds – and don’t give into the scalpers!
We think that the Pulse Explore earbuds with their planar magnetic drivers and AI-enhanced noise rejection could well be one of the most exciting holiday acquisitions for PS5 fans, offering a whole different way to experience game audio. Also, those looking for PlayStation Portal restocks and those who have secured one of the new handhelds will be particularly interested – the Portal and Explore buds do seem to be a great match.
Anyway, let’s get to it, below, we’ve covered all the go-to retailers that are worth checking for stock, and we’ll be updating this page regularly.
Where to buy PlayStation Pulse Explore – US
Check stock at Amazon
If stock is ever going to appear out of the blue then it’s at the biggest online retailer going; Amazon’s always worth checking we’d recommend bookmarking the store page as a result.View Deal
Check stock at Best Buy
Best Buy’s listing page is up and live but only has the inactive ‘Sold Out’ button on it. We know of folks in the Portal and PS5 community have had luck at Best Buy today, too, so it’s definitely worth trying regularly henceforth.View Deal
Check stock at Walmart
Walmart’s page is currently inactive, but we know this is the right listing URL for it so it’s worth checking nonetheless.View Deal
Check stock at Target
Unfortunately out of stock at Target as well, the buds have a live listing page but a greyed-out Add to Cart button at present. Hopefully stock will return soon, so Target is still one to keep an eye on.View Deal
Check stock at PlayStation Direct
Certainly worth keeping tabs on, too, is PlayStation Direct itself. While currently out of stock, the page’s listing currently says “Not in stock? We are regularly restocking this item on site, please check back later.” As a result, we think it’s worth checking here regularly.View Deal
Where to buy PlayStation Pulse Explore – UK
Pre-order at Game – £199.99
You can place a pre-order for the Pulse Explore buds at Game right now – perfect for those with any reward points to spend.View Deal
Pre-order at PlayStation Direct – £199.99
You can go straight to the source and buy the Pulse Explore buds from PlayStation Direct. If you’re a PS Plus member you can get free shipping too.View Deal
Check stock at Amazon UK
The ever-reliable mega retailer has run out of stock. However, if any place might see stock appear unexpectedly, it’ll be Amazon.View Deal
Check stock at Very
The Pulse Explore earbuds are sold out again at Very, sadly. Another one to keep an eye on though given it’s previous form with being a reliable Sony stockist.View Deal
Check stock at Currys
Perennial stockists of all things electrical and gaming, Currys has a live listing page, but unfortunately no stock right now.View Deal
Pre-order at Argos – £199.99
Up for an easy delivery-only (i.e. no in-store pick up) at Argos, you can bag your Pulse Explore earbuds from the ever-reliable retailer right now.View Deal
As it stands, those are your best US and UK options for knowing where to buy PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds – or try to. As we are doing with the Portal, we’ll be doing our very best to keep links updated and this page refreshed with the latest stocks news, but our price-finding tech, below, should be able to present you with some quickfire links at any time.
Where to buy PlayStation Pulse Explore – FAQs
How much are the Pulse Explore earbuds?
The PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds are $199.99 / £199.99 and are up for pre-order right now. They are proving popular though so pre-order options in the US particularly can fluctuate.
Do the Pulse Explore earbuds work with Bluetooth?
Yes! The Pulse Explore earbuds will support Bluetooth – however, not for it’s main gaming audio functionality. Game audio from the PS5, PlayStation Portal, or PC (using the dongle) will be provided by PlayStation Link, but you can use Bluetooth to listen to music or take phone calls simultaneously.
Will there be PlayStation Pulse Explore stock before the holidays?
We sure hope there will be PlayStation Pulse Explore earbud restocks in the run-up to Christmas but we can’t guarantee it, naturally (sadly). However, we hold out hope as the US PlayStation Direct listing page currently says “Not in stock? We are regularly restocking this item on site, please check back later” so it’s worth bearing in mind that restocks might be being primed in the background.
Thankfully, stock is holding nicely in the UK, but wherever you are, keep checking back here with our updated page for the latest places and links to try.
If you’re looking for other kinds of audio givers, then check out our guides to the best PS4 headsets, the best Xbox Series X headsets, and the best Nintendo Switch headsets.