How to Hook Up 2 Headsets to PlayStation

How to Hook Up 2 Headsets to PlayStation
Written By
Maya Austen
Maya Austen
Published: Aug 11, 2011
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
1 minute read

According to the Bluetooth PlayStation 3 Headset Setup Guide, “The PS3 supports only one headset at a time. Multiple players on the same console will have to share.” Fortunately, this does not mean two people actually have to share one headset. It only means you have to share the same headset connection. While you cannot use two Bluetooth headsets with your PlayStation at the same time, you can use two stereo headsets. To accomplish this, you must purchase a USB-to-stereo audio adapter.

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Things You'll Need:

Things You Will Need

  • Two Stereo Headsets
  • 3.5 Mm Stereo-Male-To-Two-Stereo-Female Adapter
  • Usb-To-Stereo Audio Adapter Converter Sound Card
  • Turn on the PlayStation 3 console.

    Plug the USB-to-stereo adapter into one of the USB slots on the PS3.

    Insert the stereo-to-stereo adapter into the headphone jack on the USB adapter.

    Plug one of the headsets into one of the stereo-to-stereo adapter’s headphone jacks. Connect the remaining headset to the remaining headphone jack on the stereo adapter.

    Maya Austen

    Maya Austen began freelance writing in 2009. She has written for many online publications on a wide variety of topics ranging from physical fitness to amateur astronomy. She's also an author and e-book publisher. Austen has a Bachelor of…

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