Sony simply dropped some extra particulars about its upcoming wi-fi battle stick, together with the actual title. Throughout improvement, it was referred to as Challenge Defiant but it surely’s formally referred to as the FlexStrike.
That is the very first battle stick controller designed by Sony Interactive and it is suitable with each PS5 and PC by way of both a wired or wi-fi connection. It is also extraordinarily simple on the eyes, as you possibly can see under.
Preventing video games require exact inputs with no lag, and wi-fi controllers aren’t usually the popular possibility. Nonetheless, FlexStrike capitalizes on the PlayStation Hyperlink expertise to ship “ultra-low latency wi-fi” gameplay. This requires the included PS Hyperlink USB adapter, which is suitable with USB-C ports.
The controller options angled surfaces and a non-slip base so it should not transfer round throughout frantic play periods. It additionally features a custom-designed digital stick and mechanical change buttons. It even encompasses a touchpad, so it boasts nearly each enter discovered on a standard DualSense.
The aforementioned adapter can be utilized to attach two FlexStrike controllers without delay, or to pair a single controller with Sony’s Pulse Elite headset or Pulse Discover earbuds. An ordinary DualSense may also stay linked to a PS5 on the similar time, for menu-diving and the like.
The FlexStrike controller will likely be accessible someday in 2026. We do not have a value but, however we do know that it ships with a nifty carrying case.
