Sony’s first fight stick was supposed to land in August.
PlayStation’s FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick has been delayed indefinitely, although Sony promises to share more information “soon,” according to an update on the PlayStation Blog. The FlexStrike was originally scheduled to land on August 6, 2026, alongside the release of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Soulsa 4v4 team fighter developed by Guilty Gear and BlazBlue studio Arc System Works, and published by PlayStation.
Sony attributes the change to “unexpected production delays” and says gamers who pre-ordered the FlexStrike should receive updates from their respective retailers soon. Anyone who purchased directly from PlayStation should be able to check the status of their order on the official website. The FlexStrike costs $199.99 and comes with a shoulder carrying case. Pre-orders for the entire pack went live on June 12.
“We’re working to ensure we’re delivering the best possible experience for our players with FlexStrike, so we’re taking extra time to put the finishing touches on the product,” Sony’s update reads. “We apologize for this delay and look forward to bringing the FlexStrike experience to the community when it launches.”
A bit like Marvel TokonThe FlexStrike works with PC and PS5 consoles. The Fight Stick was produced by PlayStation itself, specifically designed for competitive gamers who regularly travel to tournaments or to friends’ houses. The action buttons are positioned on a slight slope while the stick is on a flat surface, and like a real PlayStation controller, there’s a touchpad just above the buttons. The stick is also customizable with swappable restriction gates that change the shape of its impact zone. The FlexStrike communicates wirelessly via a PlayStation Link USB adapter or with a low-latency wired USB-C connection.
Sony announced the FlexStrike, initially called Project Defiant, in June 2025, hailing it as the company’s first wireless fight stick. Almost exactly a year later, Sony revealed its release date and began accepting pre-orders. Today, he returns to this date and makes no firm promises.
The indefinite delay is sad news for the fighting game community and also for everyone who was looking forward to pressing those big transparent buttons purely for ASMR purposes.
