Sony Details 2026 Hardware Lineup: FlexStrike, Monitor, Speakers
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced new details on its 2026 hardware lineup, including release dates, pricing, and pre-order information for several peripherals. The lineup includes the PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick, a new 27-inch gaming monitor with a built-in DualSense charging hook, and the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. The FlexStrike is scheduled to launch on August 6 alongside the fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The gaming monitor will launch in the U.S. and Japan on August 27. Pricing and a release date for the Pulse Elevate speakers have not been announced.
What’s verified
The PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick is set to launch on August 6, 2026.
The FlexStrike will cost $199.99 (€199.99 / £179.99 / 34,980 yen) according to one source, and $200 according to another.
The FlexStrike features wireless PS Link connectivity, a built-in touchpad, swappable restrictor gates (square, octagon, circle), and includes a sling carry case.
Sony’s new 27-inch gaming monitor launches on August 27 in the U.S. and Japan, priced at $349.99 (49,980 yen).
The monitor has a QHD IPS display (2560×1440), supports up to 120 Hz on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and includes a retractable DualSense charging hook.
Pre-orders for the gaming monitor open on June 5.
The Pulse Elevate wireless speakers are planned for release in 2026, but no price or specific date has been announced.
Where accounts differ
One source states that pre-orders for the FlexStrike fight stick begin on June 12, while another states pre-orders start on June 2.
One source lists the FlexStrike price as $199.99, while another lists it as $200.
Not yet confirmed
One source reports that the FlexStrike was originally called “Project Defiant” and was announced at PlayStation’s June 2025 State of Play presentation. No other source confirms this.
One source provides detailed specifications for the FlexStrike’s button layout and mechanical switches, including the presence of a Lever Mode Switch and Lock Button. These details are not confirmed by the other source.
The Pulse Elevate speakers are described by one source as featuring planar magnetic drivers, AI-enhanced noise rejection, and up to 12 hours of battery life. The other source only notes they are wireless speakers designed to complement the monitor.
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Sources: polygon.com, gamespot.com
