How do you connect the Astro A50 to your PlayStation?

Follow the steps below to connect your Astro A50 to your PlayStation.

PlayStation 4

Step 1. Connect to PlayStation 4

Step 2. Check your PlayStation 4 settings

PlayStation 5

Connect to PlayStation 5

You can connect the Astro A50 to the PlayStation 4 with the base station. Go through the following steps and connect your headset.

1. Set the switch on the back of the base station to 'PlayStation 4'.
2. Plug the micro USB cable and the optical cable into the base station.
3. Plug the end of the micro USB cable into the front of your PlayStation 4 in the USB-A port.
4. Plug the end of the optical cable in the back of your PlayStation 4 in the optical input.

Your Astro A50 is now connected to your PlayStation 4.

You can connect most gaming headsets with a USB dongle. Go through the settings for an optical connection. Follow the steps below to properly set up your PlayStation 4.

1. Select 'Settings' on your PlayStation 4.
2. Go to 'Sound and display' and select 'Audio settings - output'.
3. Change the output to 'Digital output (optical)'.
4. Go back to 'Audio settings - output', select 'Audio format', and change it to 'Bitstream'.
5. Go back to 'Settings' and select 'Devices'.
6. Choose 'Audio devices' and change the input to 'USB headset'.
7. Select 'Output to headset' and change this to 'Chat audio'.

You PlayStation 4 is now set up for your Astro A50.

Do you want to connect the headset to the PlayStation 5? You need an HDMI converter. Follow the steps below to connect your headset to your PlayStation 5.

1. Set the switch on the back of the base station to 'PS4'.
2. Plug the optical cable into the back of the base station.
3. Plug the end of the optical cable in the front of the converter.
4. Plug the HDMI cable into the back of the converter.
5. Plug the end of the HDMI cable into your PlayStation 5.

Your Astro A50 is now connected to your PlayStation 5.