Sony delays release of new PlayStation product six days before launch

Sony postponed the launch of the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers at the last minute, which were scheduled to go on sale this coming Thursday.

Major tech corporations sometimes make unexpected decisions, and the latest move by the Japanese gaming industry giant has caught buyers waiting for autumn novelties off guard.

Sony canceled the sales launch of the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers scheduled for this coming Thursday. The decision was made just days before the premiere, causing confusion in stores and among customers who had already placed pre-orders.

The reason for the postponement was unspecified manufacturing issues identified during standard quality checks of the new device. The company decided to play it safe and delay the release indefinitely in order to refine the speakers and ensure the level of quality expected by customers.

In official statements, Sony did not specify a new release date. Details regarding refunds for already placed pre-orders are also not yet available.

Previously, the company had already postponed the release of a specialized fighting game controller. Since then, virtually nothing has been heard about the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick project, even though a year has passed. One can only hope that the PlayStation wireless speakers will not suffer the same fate.