To kick off this week, where the Evolution Championship Series (more commonly known as Evo) in Las Vegas this weekend, Sony announced the first wireless fightstick for the PS5 called the “FlexStrike.”
This fightstick is designed by Sony itself and is compatible with the PS5 and PC.
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People attending Evo this weekend will be able to see the fightstick on display for the first time, which should give gamers a glimpse of what they can expect to buy in 2026.
Sony Designs Own PS5 Wireless Fight Games Controller
There’s no release date for the stick yet, but Sony did talk about its features. FIghting game fans will be able to connect the controller via the PlayStation Link, Sony’s “ultra-low latency” wireless tech, or with a wired connection.
The FlexStrike will feature mechanical switch buttons and toolless swappable restrictor gates. These will include square, circle, and octagon restrictor gates that fit into the stick’s built-in storage compartments.
FlexStrike Features
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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.
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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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No word yet on the cost of the FlexStrike, but it won’t come cheap, given that fightsticks with quality parts, even those that aren’t wireless, are already a bit pricey. There’s also no release date for it outside of 2026, though more info about that will be shared in the future.
Earlier this year, we reported on the fighting game lineup for Evo 2025, which includes your usual suspects.
Speaking about controllers, Sony has announced that the next system update for the PS5 will let gamers pair the DualSense controller across multiple devices.
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- Brand
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Sony
- Original Release Date
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November 12, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
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$499, €499, £449, ¥49,980 (Base) // $399, €399, £359, ¥39,980 (Digital),
- Operating System
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Orbis OS
- Processor
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Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2
- Resolution
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720p – 8K
