PlayStation Brand's First Wireless Arcade Stick FlexStrike Launches August 6
The FlexStrike marks Sony's first official entry into the arcade stick market, a category long dominated by third-party manufacturers, and ties its release to a new Marvel fighting game.
Key Facts
- Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on June 2 that the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, the first arcade controller under the PlayStation brand, launches August 6 for 34,980 yen.
- The FlexStrike connects via PlayStation Link wireless or USB-C, weighs about 1.6 kg, and includes three replaceable restrictor gates (square, octagonal, circular).
- Sony 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.
- The FlexStrike's release coincides with the August 7 launch of the fighting game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.
Reporting from 4 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Denfaminicogamer.
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.
The FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick is Sony's first official arcade controller for the PlayStation brand. Its design matches the PS5's two-tone black-and-white aesthetic, with an LED glow at the panel border. The body is thinner than typical arcade sticks, and the bottom has anti-slip protrusions; the unit weighs about 1.6 kg. A slide switch on the top panel assigns the joystick to the left analog stick, right analog stick, or D-Pad. A lock button disables the options button, create button, and touchpad to prevent accidental presses during tournaments. Three replaceable restrictor gates (square, octagonal, circular) are included. The included semi-hard case is designed for tournament transport, and the company says drop tests have been conducted with the stick stored inside.
The 27-inch Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook has a foldable hook at the bottom center that charges the controller when placed on it. The monitor supports VRR on all platforms. Its OSD menu uses PlayStation button colors. The PULSE Elevate Wireless Speaker is a battery-powered stereo speaker with PlayStation Link and Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in microphone with noise cancellation, and a charging stand. It comes in black and white.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) SIEの「27"ゲーミングモニター DualSense 充電フック付き」機能紹介トレーラーが公開
- 4Gamer.net PSブランド初のワイヤレスアケコン「FlexStrike」が8月6日発売決定。27インチディスプレイやワイヤレススピーカーも同時発表
- ASCII.jp やはりPSは黒でしょ「DualSense ワイヤレスコントローラー」1万円切りで2台目チャンスが到来
- Denfaminicogamer プレイステーション初の格ゲー用コントローラー「FlexStrike ワイヤレスファイトスティック」8月6日に発売決定。「DualSense」を充電できるフック付きモニターは8月27日から順次発売