sony's answer to bad headset mics is a $220 speaker that sits on your desk instead

The Pulse Elevate ditches the headset entirely — planar magnetic drivers, PS5 spatial audio, and a built-in mic, out November 12 for $219.99. Aliteq Ravi Malhotra · Hardware Editor

Pulse Elevate launches November 12, 2026, priced at $219.99 (£199.99 / €219.99).

Planar magnetic drivers, a speaker technology usually reserved for high-end headphones, not desk speakers.

Supports Tempest 3D AudioTech on PS5 for positional audio without a headset.

Connects via PlayStation Link to PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal, plus simultaneous Bluetooth for a phone.

Built-in mic in the right speaker with AI noise rejection — voice chat without wearing anything.

$220 for speakers with no dedicated subwoofer is a real ask, and I think Sony knows it — this is a product for people who already decided PlayStation Link and Tempest audio are worth paying for…

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