Sony delays Pulse Elevate wireless speaker indefinitely
Sony Interactive Entertainment cited a production issue found during quality testing and gave no new release date for the speaker, which is now listed as unavailable.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on November 6 that it has delayed the launch of the Pulse Elevate wireless speaker indefinitely, days before it had been set to release on November 12. The company cited a production issue found during quality testing, according to Game Rant.
Sony did not provide a new release date for the Pulse Elevate. The speakers are currently listed as unavailable on the PlayStation Store.
The company apologized to fans and said it looks forward to bringing the Pulse Elevate to players soon.
Second PlayStation peripheral held back
Sony first announced the Pulse Elevate speakers in September 2025 during a State of Play presentation. In September 2026, it opened pre-orders for the speaker at $219.99 with a November 12/13 release date, and later removed the advertised adjustable sidetone volume setting from the product description.
Earlier in 2026, PlayStation indefinitely delayed its $199.99 FlexStrike wireless fight stick, which had been set to launch on August 6, 2026, citing unexpected production delays.
Quick answers
When was the Pulse Elevate supposed to launch?
Sony had set a November 12 release date for the speaker, with pre-orders opened in September 2026 at $219.99. It has now been delayed indefinitely.
What is the Pulse Elevate?
It is a wireless speaker designed for PlayStation hardware. Sony first announced it in September 2025 during a State of Play presentation.
Can I still order the Pulse Elevate?
The speakers are currently listed as unavailable on the PlayStation Store, and Sony has not given a new release date.