The FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick is delayed from its original August 6 release date for final adjustments. A new release date has not been announced, and the price remains 34,980 yen.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick on June 2, 2026, as the first arcade controller under the PlayStation brand. The controller is designed for PlayStation 5 and PC, with a thin body, a semi-hard carry case, and a rechargeable battery. It connects via PlayStation Link wireless or USB-C. Pre-orders opened June 12, and the original release date was set for August 6, timed to coincide with the August 7 launch of the fighting game MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls. The price was set at 34,980 yen.
On July 15, Sony delayed the FlexStrike for final adjustments, stating the need to ensure the best experience. A new release date was not provided. The price remained unchanged. The delay leaves the controller's launch window open, with no further details on when it will ship.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has delayed the release of its official PlayStation 5 and PC arcade controller, the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick. Originally planned to launch alongside the fighting game MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls on August 7, the controller is postponed for final adjustments to ensure the best experience. A new release date has not been announced. The price remains 34,980 yen.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on June 2 that it will release the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, the first arcade controller under the PlayStation brand, on August 6 for 34,980 yen. Pre-orders begin June 12. The controller is designed for PS5 and PC, with a thin body, a semi-hard carry case, and a rechargeable battery. It connects via PlayStation Link wireless or USB-C. The company also revealed the 27-inch Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook, a QHD IPS display with up to 120Hz on PS5 and 240Hz on PC, priced at 49,980 yen and launching August 27 with pre-orders from June 5. A third product, the PULSE Elevate Wireless Speaker, was confirmed for a release in the latter half of 2026; its price and pre-order date are to be announced. The fight stick's release coincides with the August 7 launch of the fighting game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.