Sony Delays FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick for Final Adjustments
The delay of SIE's first official arcade controller, originally timed with a major fighting game release, leaves the launch window open as the company prioritizes final adjustments.
Reporting from 1 source: GAME Watch (Impress).
Sony Interactive Entertainment has delayed the release of its official PlayStation 5 and PC arcade controller, the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick. Originally planned to launch alongside the fighting game MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls on August 7, the controller is postponed for final adjustments to ensure the best experience. A new release date has not been announced. The price remains 34,980 yen.
The FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, priced at 34,980 yen, was announced as an official SIE arcade controller for PS5 and PC. Pre-orders had already been taken before the delay was announced on July 15. The company stated the postponement is to allow more time for final adjustments to deliver the best experience with the product. The controller was originally being developed to coincide with the release of the fighting game MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, which is still scheduled for August 7. A new release date for the controller has not been set.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) SIEの純正アケコン「FlexStrike ワイヤレスファイトスティック」が発売延期