PlayStation has revealed the release date and price for its official FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, which is set to launch on August 7, 2026 for the tidy sum of AUD $299.95, with pre-orders going live on June 12, 2026 at participating local retailers.
August 7 is a significant date, as it also happens to be the release date for the PlayStation-published MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, making this the perfect accompaniment for those itching to get into some superhero-based arcade action.
There’s a lot to look forward to when it comes to this particular fight stick, as it’s been designed to offer PlayStation (and PC) players something different and more geared toward ergonomics, comfort and accessibility for all levels of familiarity. It’s got an angled split design that lightly elevates the action buttons while keeping the lever area flat for optimal comfort and accuracy, and has been balanced for portability and stability.
Connectivity is also impressive, with both wired and wireless options and the ability to connect both the FlexStrike and a Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds to a single PS Link USB adapter – plus the FlexStrike comes with a new USB-C compatible adapter. The stick comes with the full suite of DualSense controller inputs, plus tool-free, swappable restrictor gates for implementing specific lever input ranges quickly and easily, which hardcore fighting fans should get a kick out of.
Lastly, the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick also comes with a very snazzy sling carry case included, completing what is a generous and thoughtful feature set.
Take a look at the video below to get a proper understanding of what PlayStation is doing with the FlexStrike:
Here are additional features that players can expect from PlayStation’s first fight stick:
- Simultaneous PlayStation Link audio: On PS5, FlexStrike wireless fight stick offers a seamless fighting game experience. Players can use a single PS Link USB adapter to connect the FlexStrike wireless fight stick and a Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds simultaneously on PS5, for an ultra-low latency audio and voice chat experience in the heat of battle.
- FlexStrike wireless fight stick will feature an updated PlayStation Link USB adapter that is compatible with USB-C ports.
- Dual FlexStrike wireless fight stick connections: On PS5, connect two FlexStrike wireless fight sticks via a single PS Link USB adapter for couch competition or co-op.
- Durable and ergonomic design: The FlexStrike wireless fight stick features a unique, ergonomic design with comfortably angled surfaces and a non-slip base for a firm foundation. It also has a high-quality custom-designed digital stick.
- DualSense controller connectivity: You can keep your DualSense wireless controller on PS5 connected at the same time as the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, if you’d like to use it as an additional controller for navigating menus between fights.
- 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.
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