🤚 Sony delayed the PlayStation Pulse Elevate wireless speakers indefinitely due to a newly identified production issue
📅 The announcement came just days before the scheduled November 12 release date
💰 Pre-orders for the $219.99 speakers opened on September 1, with some influencers already receiving early units
🔊 The speakers feature ultra-low latency, lossless PlayStation Link wireless connectivity, and high-fidelity audio
Sony has announced a last-minute delay of its upcoming PlayStation Pulse Elevate speakers after identifying a “production issue with the product”.
In an update on the PlayStation Blog, vice president of product developer at Sony Interactive Entertainment Edwin Foo said: “As part of our ongoing quality testing of the Pulse Elevate speakers, we have identified a production issue with the product and have made the decision to delay launch. 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 PlayStation Pulse Elevate speakers were due to launch on November 12, and even made it into the hands of some influencers ahead of the release date. Sony hasn’t shared a new release date for the speakers, which have been available to pre-order since September 1 for $219.99.
The Pulse Elevate wireless speakers is the latest addition to Sony’s lineup of PlayStation audio accessories, and are the first set of wireless speakers developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony says they will deliver exceptionally lifelike audio, ultra-low latency and lossless PlayStation Link wireless connectivity.
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