Pulse Elevate and God of War get new hardware offerings from PlayStation
During the recent State of Play, two new hardware offerings were revealed by PlayStation, one of them is game changing and the other is game celebrating. The first of the two is the new Pulse Elevate speakers.
Before we go any further, yes these are designed for PC, but they can be sued on a number of devices, including PlayStation 5, Mac and even via the PlayStation Link connect to a PlayStation Portal.
PlayStation have released a list of the features they want people to know about, so we are sharing that here in full..
Lifelike desktop audio: Each speaker features studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers for lifelike sound across the entire audible spectrum. This means players can hear games exactly how developers intended – whether they’re playing on PS5, PC, Mac or PlayStation Portal.
On the PS5 console, the driver technology further enhances immersion in PS5 games that support Tempest 3D AudioTech by positioning audio cues with incredible accuracy.
The speakers also feature built-in woofers that deliver rich bass tones for a fuller soundscape.
Built-in mic with AI-enhanced noise rejection: Pulse Elevate seamlessly introduces a high-quality voice chat experience into a desktop gaming setup with a microphone integrated within the right speaker. With AI-enhanced noise rejection technology, the mic also helps identify and remove unwanted background noise for crystal-clear voice communication, providing a new level of headset-free voice chat for desktop gaming.
PlayStation Link ultra-low latency and multi-device connectivity: Pulse Elevate is powered by PlayStation Link technology for ultra-low latency and lossless connectivity to deliver sound as it happens on compatible devices including PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal remote player.
The speakers are also compatible with Bluetooth devices, so players can listen simultaneously via a PlayStation Link-connected device for in-game audio and a separate Bluetooth-enabled device for music, voice chat, and more.
Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will feature a PlayStation Link USB adapter that is compatible with USB-C ports.
Built for both desktop gaming and portability: With the built-in rechargeable battery, players can take Pulse Elevate on the go when gaming with a PlayStation Portal remote player via PlayStation Link, or with a mobile device or smartphone via Bluetooth. The included charging docks make it easy to jump back into a desktop gaming setup.
Highly customisable audio: Pulse Elevate speakers feature built-in volume controls and are designed to be easily adjusted for the ideal horizontal and vertical orientation in a player’s desktop setup. Players can further personalize their audio experience on PS5 or PC* with the option to adjust EQ, sidetone, volume, and mic mute settings directly via system menus.
The speakers are coming in Black as standard and for a limited time, there will be a white option available as well, but once that one is sold out, that is sold out. These speakers will be available in 2026, but no exact date has been announced yet.
The other hardware revealed is a new God of War themed controller, that is being released in celebration of the 20th anniversary of God of War. Earlier this year they did release an update for God of War Ragnarok, which added some 20th anniversary outfits to the game and there was the crazily priced God of War 20th Anniversary Music Set, but this is something more affordable.
The controller will be available here on October 23rd with a RRP of $134.95 and orders for it will be taken starting at 10am on October 3rd. There is nothing special inside the controller, just that the exterior has the iconic Spartan mark and the white is more ash white.
