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Sony delays PlayStation FlexStrike fight stick indefinitely

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Sony has indefinitely delayed the launch of its PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick, originally slated for release on August 6, 2026. The company cited unexpected production delays as the reason for the postponement. Pre-order customers will receive updates from retailers or directly from PlayStation regarding their orders for the $199.99 accessory, which is designed for competitive players and works with both PS5 and personal computers. AI

RANK_REASON This is a product delay for a gaming accessory, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Sony delays PlayStation FlexStrike fight stick indefinitely

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jessica Conditt) ·

    PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick delayed without a firm release date

    Sorry Marvel Tokon fans, PlayStation's FlexStrike fight stick has been delayed.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sony delays its new PS5 fight stick Sony is delaying the launch of its FlexStrike fight stick controller for PS5 and PC, which had been set to launch on August

    Sony delays its new PS5 fight stick Sony is delaying the launch of its FlexStrike fight stick controller for PS5 and PC, which had been set to launch on August 6th, to an unspecified date in the future. The company blames the delayed launch on "unexpected… https://www. theverge.c…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/sony-playstation-flexstrik…

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