Sony’s new fight stick and gaming monitor launch in August
Sony says its FlexStrike fight stick and 27-inch PlayStation monitor arrive in August, with preorders starting in June.
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Sony is adding more PlayStation-branded gaming gear, led by a $199.99 FlexStrike fight stick and a $349.99 27-inch monitor. The company also says its Pulse Elevate wireless speakers are still coming later this year.
Sony is making new toys for game players. One is a big special controller for fighting games, and the other is a computer screen made for games.
The fight controller is like a tiny arcade machine you can carry in a bag. It will come out in August, and Sony says it will work on PlayStation 5 first, then later on computers too.
The screen will also come out in August. It can show fast-moving games smoothly, and it even has a little hook to charge a PlayStation controller. Sony also says speakers are coming later this year, but it has not said the price yet.
Analysis
Sony’s gaming gear lineup grows
Sony says two new gaming-focused accessories are close to release: the FlexStrike fight stick and a 27-inch PlayStation-branded monitor. The fight stick is scheduled for August 6, 2026, which lines up with the launch of Sony’s new fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. It will cost $199.99, and preorders open on June 12 at 10AM ET.
The FlexStrike is initially a PS5 accessory, but Sony says PC support will come later. Sony also says the stick includes a sling carry case and a built-in rechargeable battery. That makes it look like a portable, tournament-friendly accessory rather than a stationary controller replacement.
The monitor arrives later in the month, on August 27, 2026, and will cost $349.99. Sony says it uses a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel with variable refresh rate support. According to the company, it can go up to 120Hz with PS5 and PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz with compatible PCs or Macs. It also has a pop-out hook on the back designed to charge a DualSense controller, which ties it more closely to PlayStation use than a generic display.
Sony additionally says its Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, first announced last September, are still planned for later this year. No price is available yet, and Sony says more details are coming soon. Taken together, the announcements show Sony continuing to expand its gaming hardware around its consoles while also leaving some room for PC use.
Key points
- The FlexStrike fight stick launches on August 6, 2026 and costs $199.99.
- Preorders for the fight stick start on June 12 at 10AM ET.
- Sony’s 27-inch gaming monitor launches on August 27, 2026 and costs $349.99.
- The monitor supports 1440p, VRR, up to 120Hz on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz on compatible PCs or Macs.
- Sony says Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will arrive later in 2026, with pricing still to come.
If Sony’s timing holds, the new gear could give PlayStation fans a cleaner path into fighting games and high-refresh gaming with matching accessories. The monitor’s PS5 and PC support also gives Sony a way to appeal to players who move between console and computer.
The FlexStrike is PS5-only at launch, so anyone hoping for immediate PC use will have to wait. The monitor’s premium pricing may also limit how many players buy it, especially when standard gaming monitors can offer similar specs without the PlayStation branding.
