PlayStation Pulse Elevate speakers ship on November 12 for $220
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Sony has confirmed that its Pulse Elevate desktop gaming speakers will begin shipping on 12 November, priced at $220, with pre-orders opening on 1 September via PlayStation Direct and third-party retailers — nearly a year after the product was first unveiled. The launch marks the latest expansion of Sony's PlayStation audio accessory lineup, giving PS5 owners a dedicated desktop speaker option alongside its existing headset range.
The speakers use planar magnetic drivers, which Sony says deliver near-perfect sound accuracy across the audible spectrum, along with woofers and a noise-suppressing microphone. They support Tempest 3D AudioTech spatial audio and low-latency PlayStation Link connectivity via a bundled USB-C adaptor, and can connect to a PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC or Mac, or function as tiltable Bluetooth speakers with multipoint pairing; settings can be customised through a PS5 or PC. They will come in white and Midnight (black) to match other PlayStation accessories, though Sony has yet to disclose full technical specifications or battery life beyond saying they will play audio for "hours".
- Pulse Elevate speakers ship 12 November at $220, pre-orders start 1 September
- Feature planar magnetic drivers, Tempest 3D AudioTech and PlayStation Link
- Available in white and Midnight; full specs and battery life still undisclosed
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Sony first showed off the Pulse Elevate speakers nearly a year ago as part of its ongoing push to expand PlayStation-branded audio gear beyond headsets. The product is aimed at PS5 owners who want dedicated desktop speakers rather than headphones, sitting alongside Sony's existing Pulse headset range.
The speakers use a technology called planar magnetic drivers, a type of speaker design often associated with more accurate sound reproduction than standard drivers. They also support Sony's Tempest 3D AudioTech, the spatial audio system built into the PS5, and can connect to multiple devices including PCs, Macs and the PlayStation Portal handheld, either wirelessly via Bluetooth or through a low-latency USB-C connection.
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Originally published by Engadget as “PlayStation’s $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12”.