Guide: How to Output PS4 Audio Through Headphones

No expensive extras required

If you’re a late night gamer but don’t have access to a nifty headset, there’s a way to get the PlayStation 4 working with traditional iPod-esque headphones. All you need is a pair of headphones or buds with a 3.5mm jack, and you’re good to go.

1. Plug the Headphones In

Connect any pair of headphones with a 3.5mm adapter into the slot on the bottom of the DualShock 4.

2. Hold the PlayStation Button

This is the button located between the analogue sticks in the lower half of the DualShock 4. Hold this down until you’re taken to a new menu.

3. Select Adjust Devices

At the top of the menu, select the ‘Adjust Devices’ icon using the X button on the DualShock 4. You’ll be taken to a second menu.

4. Turn on All Audio Output

Scroll down to ‘Output to Headphones’ option using the d-pad and press the X button. Select the option ‘All Audio’ from the sub-menu and press the X button again. You can change the volume by pushing the d-pad left and right in the ‘Volume Control (Headphones)’ toggle located just above the ‘Output to Headphones’ option.