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Sony delays FlexStrike fight stick indefinitely
PlayStation’s $199.99 FlexStrike wireless fight stick has slipped past its planned August 6, 2026 launch, with Sony citing production delays.
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Sony has indefinitely delayed the PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick, pulling it from its planned August 6, 2026 launch and offering no new release date.
In an update on the PlayStation Blog, Sony said the setback comes down to “unexpected production delays” and promised to share more information “soon.” The accessory had been set to arrive alongside MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 tag-team fighter developed by Arc System Works, the studio behind Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, and published by PlayStation.
“We’re working to ensure we deliver the best possible experience to our players with FlexStrike, so we’re taking extra time to put the finishing touches on the product. We apologize for this delay and look forward to bringing the FlexStrike experience to the community when it launches.”
The FlexStrike is priced at $199.99 and includes a sling carrying case. Pre-orders for the bundle opened on June 12. Sony said customers who ordered through retailers should get updates from those sellers, while buyers who purchased directly from PlayStation can check their order status on the company’s website.
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Sony first unveiled the device in June 2025 under the name Project Defiant, describing it as the company’s first wireless fight stick. It works with both PS5 and PC, and targets competitive players who carry gear to tournaments or local sessions. The design includes action buttons set on a slight incline, a touchpad above the buttons, and swappable restrictor gates that change the stick’s impact-zone shape. Connectivity comes through a PlayStation Link USB adapter or a low-latency wired USB-C connection.
Nearly a year after announcing it, Sony had only just locked in a release date and opened pre-orders. That date is now gone, with no firm replacement yet.
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