PlayStation’s Fight Stick, FlexStrike, Arrives in 2026
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- Sony revealed the name of its upcoming PlayStation fight stick: FlexStrike.
- FlexStrike comes with a carry case and is set to release in 2026.
- The fightstick was previously code-named Project Defiant.
Sony announced the official name of PlayStation’s exclusive fight stick: FlexStrike. The hardware was previously code-named Project Defiant during its initial reveal. The FlexStrike comes with a carrying case and is slated to release in 2026. The FlexStrike is said to feature custom-designed controls for fighting games and ultra-low latency wireless connectivity.
The FlexStrike will allow players to connect two FlexStrike wireless fight sticks via a single USB adapter. The controller will allow players to use a single PS link USB adapter to connect the controller itself alongside a Pulse Elite wireless headset for low-latency audio and voice chat.
The fight stick is marketed to be durable and ergonomic in design; hands-on experience is necessary to validate this claim. A DualSense wireless controller can be connected to the PlayStation 5 simultaneously, allowing for additional menu navigation between fights.
Here are the customization options for the controller, according to PlayStation’s official blog post on the FlexStrike fight stick:
Adjustable controls and DualSense inputs
- The FlexStrike wireless fight stick features the same game control inputs found on the DualSense controller, plus a touchpad. There’s also additional customization options – you can switch directional inputs with a built-in lever mode switch, or lock in the layout and prevent accidental inputs during a match with a dedicated lock button.
- For players who choose to connect just the FlexStrike wireless fight stick to their PS5, a quick press of the PS button can also wake the connected PS5 console once synced.
The description for PlayStation’s YouTube video promoting the FlexStrike’s features warns that “designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.” As for the exact release date for the fight stick, no information outside of the 2026 release year is currently available. The product will be on display at Evo 2025 in Las Vegas from Aug. 1 to 3 — the very first time the product will be displayed.
