Bad news for PlayStation fans who were waiting for new speakers. Sony has delayed the PlayStation Pulse Elevate, just before its planned launch on November 12. The company found a production issue during quality testing and has not given a new date.
The PlayStation Pulse Elevate was revealed during State of Play in September 2025 and was due in stores this week.
PlayStation Pulse Elevate: a production issue
Edwin Foo, Vice President of Product Development at Sony Interactive Entertainment, explained the decision on the PlayStation Blog: “we have identified a production issue with the product and have made the decision to delay launch.” He added: “The additional time will allow us to ensure the product will deliver the experience we intended for our players.”
Sony apologised for the delay and says it looks forward to “bringing Pulse Elevate to players soon”.
No more pre-orders
For now, the PlayStation Pulse Elevate can no longer be pre-ordered. At Amazon, a placeholder release date of December 31, 2027 has appeared, but that is not an official date from Sony.
Planar drivers for PS5 and PC
Each speaker combines a planar magnetic driver with a woofer, the planar technology Sony already uses in its Pulse audio range.
Connection to a PS5 or PC runs through PlayStation Link, a lossless, low-latency wireless connection via a USB-C adapter. Bluetooth works at the same time, so you can listen to your phone too. A microphone in the right speaker uses AI noise rejection for voice chat, and Tempest 3D AudioTech adds spatial sound.
Design
The PlayStation Pulse Elevate comes in Midnight Black and White. Each speaker measures 158 x 212 x 128 mm and weighs 1.3 kg, and both stand on their own charging docks.
Pricing and availability
The PlayStation Pulse Elevate was announced at $219.99, €219.99 and £199.99. The launch planned for November 12, 2026 has been postponed indefinitely, and Sony has not shared a new date. Read the full statement on the PlayStation Blog.
Key specifications
- Type: wireless gaming speakers
- Drivers: planar magnetic driver + woofer per speaker
- Wireless: PlayStation Link (USB-C adapter), Bluetooth simultaneously
- Microphone: in the right speaker, AI noise rejection
- Audio: Tempest 3D AudioTech
- Colours: Midnight Black, White
- Dimensions: 158 x 212 x 128 mm per speaker
- Weight: 1.3 kg per speaker
- Price: $219.99 / €219.99 / £199.99
- Availability: delayed, no new date
Were you planning to buy the PlayStation Pulse Elevate, and will you wait or look for an alternative?
