Flexstrike: Sony’s New Arcade Controller Arrives in 2026
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Sony has launched the Flexstrike, a wireless arcade controller designed specifically for fighting games and compatible with both PlayStation 5 and PC.
- The Flexstrike utilizes PlayStation Link technology for low-latency wireless connectivity, allowing for multiplayer games on a single console using just one USB adapter.
- Key features of the Flexstrike include mechanical switch buttons, a customizable digital lever, an ergonomic design with an anti-slip base, and interchangeable restrictor blocks.
- The controller comes equipped with a travel case, designed for easy portability, but pricing information has yet to be announced. Sony will showcase the Flexstrike at Evo 2025 in Las Vegas from August 1 to 3.
New Flexstrike Arcade Controller: Sony’s Wireless Powerhouse for Fighting Games at Evo 2025
Sony’s brand-new wireless arcade controller, the Flexstrike, has been officially released. Designed for fighting games, it is compatible with both PlayStation 5 and PC. Sony will showcase the Flexstrike at Evo 2025 in Las Vegas from August 1 to 3. Sony’s entry into the arcade controller market highlights the Flexstrike’s standout feature: PlayStation Link technology for low-latency wireless connectivity. This technology allows two Flexstrike controllers to be paired for multiplayer games on a single console using just one USB adapter, while also supporting use with Pulse Elite or Pulse Explore headphones. The Flexstrike features mechanical switch buttons, a customizable digital lever, and an ergonomic design with an anti-slip base. It includes three types of restrictor blocks—square, circular, and octagonal—which users can easily swap without tools and store within the controller. Additionally, a lock button prevents accidental inputs during combat, and a dedicated switch modifies the lever input modes. Connectivity options include a USB-C cable or wireless operation via its built-in rechargeable battery. Sony has not yet disclosed the battery’s expected life. The controller comes with a travel case, equipped with a handle for convenient portability of the device and its accessories.
Sony’s Flexstrike Arcade Controller at Evo 2025 – Pricing Unveiled?
The Fight Stick Museum and the Arc System Works zone will display the Flexstrike at Evo 2025. Sony has not yet announced pricing information for the controller.
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