Official PS5 Arcade Stick Delayed Due to Production Issues
The release of the ‘FlexStrike Wireless Fighting Stick,’ the official PlayStation arcade stick, has been postponed.
IE announced today (the 15th) via its official social media channels and the PlayStation Blog: “Due to unforeseen production issues, the release schedule for the FlexStrike Wireless Fighting Stick has been delayed. We will provide an update on the new release date at a later time.” Regarding the delay, Vice President Isabelle Tomatis added, “We are working to enhance the product’s quality to ensure we provide the best possible experience for players.”
The FlexStrike Wireless Fighting Stick (hereinafter ‘FlexStrike’) is an arcade stick compatible with PC and PS5, first unveiled in June 2025. As the first ‘official arcade stick controller’ for the PS5, it drew significant attention from gamers. While it was originally scheduled for release in Korea on August 7, this delay has left its launch date uncertain.
The FlexStrike package includes the arcade stick, a USB wireless receiver (dongle), a USB cable, three types of gate restrictors that allow for physical control of the joystick’s range of motion, and a dedicated carrying case for safe storage. As an official first-party arcade stick, it boasts fast response times even in wireless mode and features a low-noise design with switches that offer a satisfying tactile impact.
More detailed information regarding the FlexStrike can be found on the official blog.
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