Sony delays PlayStation’s Pulse Elevate speakers indefinitely, less than a week before launch

Sony has indefinitely delayed its Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, less than a week before their scheduled launch.

The news came in a November 6 update to Sony’s original announcement on the PlayStation Blog, first spotted by IGN. Quality testing revealed a “production issue,” Sony said, and there is no new release date yet.

“As part of our ongoing quality testing of Pulse Elevate speakers, we have identified a production issue with the product and have made the decision to delay the launch,” the statement said. “The additional time will allow us to ensure the product will deliver the experience we intended for our players. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to bringing Pulse Elevate to players soon.”

The speakers were set to go on sale worldwide on November 12, and pre-orders opened in September. It’s unclear what exactly happens to these orders, but we’ll update as we learn more.

Sony unveiled Pulse Elevate in September 2025 as its first wireless speaker for desktop gaming. They sit alongside the Pulse Elite Headphones and Pulse Explore Earbuds and cost £199.99 ($219.99).

They connect to PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal via PlayStation Link and can pair with a phone simultaneously via Bluetooth. There’s also a microphone in the right speaker with what Sony calls “AI-enhanced noise rejection.”

Midnight Black was to be available everywhere, while the White version was limited to a handful of countries, including the United Kingdom.

Alongside the Pulse Elevate speakers, Sony revealed a lineup of hardware in September 2025, including a 27-inch gaming monitor available only in the US and Japan.