Sony Indefinitely Delays Pulse Elevate PS5 Speakers

Sony has indefinitely delayed the Pulse Elevate, the official desktop speakers made for the PS5. The peripheral was originally scheduled to launch on 12th November, just days away, but a production issue has pushed the release back with no new date given.

What happened

In an update posted on the PlayStation Blog, Sony said it had identified a production issue with the product and, as a result, decided to delay the launch. The company described the delay as indefinite, meaning there is currently no confirmed date for when the speakers will actually go on sale. No further details about the nature of the production problem were shared, and Sony has not yet announced a revised release window.

A string of peripheral setbacks

This is not the first time Sony has pushed back a PS5 accessory shortly before its planned debut. The Pulse Elevate marks another occasion where hardware intended to complement the PlayStation 5 ecosystem has been delayed at a late stage. For customers who had planned to pick up the desktop speakers on day one, the change means an open-ended wait until Sony provides more information.

What this means for PlayStation players

Anyone who was looking forward to upgrading their PS5 audio setup with the official Pulse Elevate speakers will need to hold off for now. PlayStation owners should keep an eye on the PS Blog for further announcements, as Sony will presumably confirm a new launch date once the production issue is resolved. In the meantime, the existing range of PlayStation audio peripherals remains available for those wanting an official solution.

Source: Push Square