It’s a particular time of yr for combating sport followers and rivals gearing up for the Evolution Championship Collection (Evo) in Las Vegas this weekend. To kick off this thrilling week, we’re happy to share new photographs and the official identify for Venture Defiant, now known as FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick.
As introduced throughout the June 2025 State of PlayFlexStrike is the primary combat stick controller designed by Sony Interactive Leisure. Appropriate with PS5 or PC through a wired connection or wirelessly with PlayStation Hyperlink, our progressive ultra-low latency wi-fi expertise, FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick options mechanical swap buttons and toolless swappable restrictor gates. These embody sq., circle, and octagon restrictor gates that match into the combat stick’s built-in storage compartments alongside the included PS Hyperlink USB adapter. Gamers can simply and securely transport the combat stick, all of its parts such because the included USB-C cable, and extra to a neighborhood combat night time, a good friend’s home, or a event with the included sling carry case, and keep able to play with the built-in rechargeable battery.
Listed below are extra options that gamers can count on from PlayStation’s first combat stick:
- Simultaneous PlayStation Hyperlink audio: On PS5, FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick presents a seamless combating sport expertise. Gamers can use a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter to attach the FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick and a Pulse Elite wi-fi headset or Pulse Discover wi-fi earbuds concurrently on PS5, for an ultra-low latency audio and voice chat expertise within the warmth of battle.
- FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick will characteristic an up to date PlayStation Hyperlink USB adapter that’s suitable with USB-C ports.
- Twin FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick connections: On PS5, join two FlexStrike wi-fi combat sticks through a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter for sofa competitors or co-op.
- Sturdy and ergonomic design: The FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick encompasses a distinctive, ergonomic design with comfortably angled surfaces and a non-slip base for a agency basis. It additionally has a high-quality custom-designed digital stick.
- DualSense controller connectivity: You’ll be able to maintain your DualSense wi-fi controller on PS5 linked concurrently the FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick, for those who’d like to make use of it as an extra controller for navigating menus between fights.
- Adjustable controls and DualSense inputs: The FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick options the identical sport management inputs discovered on the DualSense controller**, plus a touchpad. There’s additionally extra customization choices – you’ll be able to swap directional inputs with a built-in lever mode swap, or lock within the structure and forestall unintended inputs throughout a match with a devoted lock button.
- For gamers who select to attach simply the FlexStrike wi-fi combat persist with their PS5, a fast press of the PS button may also wake the linked PS5 console as soon as synced.
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At Evo 2025 in Las Vegas from August 1 to three, FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick can even be on show solely* for the primary time – go to the Combat Stick Museum and the Arc System Works sales space for a primary have a look at the combat stick and included sling carry case.
The FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick arrives in 2026 – keep tuned to PlayStation.Weblog for extra particulars and go to PlayStation.com/FlexStrike to join the most recent electronic mail updates concerning the upcoming controller.
*Show unit doesn’t mirror remaining product design, which is topic to vary
**Directional pad managed with lever, and mute button not included
