The stock mic you get with the ps4 is awful, if I have it in my ear for over an hour, it physically hurts. I'm currently looking for a quality headset but wanted to save you the hassle.

You might notice that Sony seemingly has little to no adspace. This is normal, do not panic. You're $60 is going to a service that doesn't also bombard you with the latest verizon product. When I got on PSN/ PS+, I nearly died of shock after years of XBL and gold.

Not that you really need another person giving you advice, but here's mine: PS4 is much better than xbox360 in my experienced opinion. For headsets the one in the box works in a pinch, but don't count on using for any extended length of time. I like my skullcandy plyr2. You can play and charge at once with the cord that comes with it. You don't have to have a second controller but it's nice to have. Enjoy :)

Why Destiny?

Get any headset or headphones that work with a telephone as a mic. The stock ones are total trash Oh and just a tip, the dual shock 4 can be charged with some phone chargers or you can plug the stock cord into one of the USB/AC boxes that come with iPhone/android chargers

While I don't own a PS4 and haven't had to put up with the process of setting one up, I think you should be aware of some things before you take the plunge... — In my experience, the DualShock 4 can be an occasionally painful gamepad to use. I've found that games that require me to pull the right trigger multiple times for prolonged periods caused the muscles in my right hand between the knuckle of my index finger and the base of my thumb to cramp up. I don't know if this was because of the size of my hands or not, but it was definitely painful. Make sure you're comfortable with the controller before you purchase. — If/when you do purchase, don't get the console on the same day Destiny comes out. Get the console home a few days ahead of time and get your PlayStation Plus account up and running, download all the patches and firmware updates or whatever you'll undoubtedly have to have. Maybe, spend some time playing at least one other game so you're more familiar with the console and can just pop Destiny in and play it right away when the game comes out. — A few more things about the DS4: it feels like the DS3. The triggers and thumbsticks are radically improved, but the fact that it feels so similar to the previous design can make you sometimes want to press the right bumper when you want to pull the right trigger. Also, the area around the face buttons and the D-pad is VERY polished, and can sometimes reflect light up at you if you're not too careful. Just trying to help out! Good luck! :)

You bought a console to play one game? lol.

replace your DS4 thumbsticks with aftermarket aluminum ones you can get off Amazon. the rubber on the DS4 thumbsticks tends to wear badly after lots of play and the aluminum ones are great.

Setup was really easy. Thing has only two cords. No power brick. Had no issues making an account. Menus and UI are simple to navigate. Just think long and hard about your PSN ID since there is currently no way to change it. (They've been working on it for a while) Couldn't tell ya on mic/headset. Have two controllers and a little charging stand I got as a gift. Definitely convenient for charging. Can't imagine going back to a 360 style controller after using the DS4 so much. My 360's stick layout annoys the crap out of me now. DS4 is much improved over DS3 when it comes to shooters. (May want to go into the settings and turn down the controller volume though since the defaut is full blast. Can be jarring if you don't expect it.) [spoiler]Your avatar looks like pumpkin pie....I want pumpkin pie now.[/spoiler]

2 controllers. A charging dock. Playstation Gold headset Extended usb charging cable.

I suggest picking up a longer micro usb cable if you need it, and yes any micro usb cable will work.

If you remember your old PS3 id you can just use that and get Playstation Plus

You can make a PSN account now, so you don't have to spend time doing it on launch day. Just think long and hard about your ID, as there's (currently) no way to change it. Setup is incredibly easy. Plug it into the wall, then plug it into your TV. After that you;ll probably have to download a firmware update but that's it. The mic included with the PS4 is aight, but there are much better ones out there. If you're willing to drop the cash, I'd go with Sony Gold's or Pulse Elites. The DS4 can be charged with any micro-USB cord. Unless your gaming sessions last longer than 7 hours, there's no need to have a back-up controller. Plus, you can just plug the micro-USB cord into an old iPhone charger block and charge from almost anywhere. There's no need for a charging kit. As someone who played primarily on 360 last-gen (when I was using a console), adapting to the DS4 took almost no time at all.