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SONY LAUNCHES FIGHTSTICK AND MONITOR IN AUGUST

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, JUL 18, 2026

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Sony is releasing its new FlexStrike fight stick and a 27-inch gaming monitor in August, with the stick launching alongside Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PS5.

The FlexStrike fight stick arrives August 6th for $199.99, with preorders opening June 12th at 10AM ET. Sony plans to add PC support after the initial PS5 launch. The company has not yet announced pricing or specific launch details for its 27-inch gaming monitor, though it will also debut in August. The FlexStrike timing aligns with the release of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a PlayStation-published fighting game. The arcade-style stick targets competitive and casual fighting game players looking for dedicated hardware on console.

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