

Last month, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it is working on an official fight stick codenamed Project Defiant. Today, PlayStation has revealed the first details on the fight stick which is officially called FlexStrike.
PlayStation’s first wireless fight stick gets its official name: FlexStrike (formerly codenamed Project Defiant)
New details on the upcoming controller, including its sling carry case: https://t.co/iR8h7NGqnD pic.twitter.com/7quUPTFM8N
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FlexStrike is compatible with PlayStation 5 or PC via a wired connection or wirelessly with PlayStation Link. The FlexStrike wireless fight stick features mechanical switch buttons and toolless swappable restrictor gates. These include square, circle, and octagon restrictor gates that fit into the fight stick’s built-in storage compartments alongside the included PS Link USB adapter.
Flexstrike will feature an updated PlayStation Link USB adapter that is compatible with USB-C ports. Players will be able to use a single PS Link 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.
Two FlexStrike wireless fight sticks can be connected via a single PS Link USB adapter for couch competition or co-op.
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.
Players can keep their DualSense wireless controller on PS5 connected at the same time as the FlexStrike, allowing for use as an additional controller for navigating menus.
FlexStrike features the same game control inputs found on the DualSense controller plus a touchpad. There are also additional customization options like switching 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.
Anyone attending EVO 2015 August 1 to 3 can see the Flexstrike wireless fight stick in-person as it will be only display for the first time. Flexstrike and the included sling carry case can be found at the Fight Stick Museum and the Arc System Works booth.
The FlexStrike wireless fight stick is set to launch in 2026.
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