Sony shares release date and pricing details for its latest PlayStation accessory

Sony announced Bluetooth technology FlexStrike wireless fight stick last JulyAnd now we know when it will ship and how much it will cost: $200, with pre-orders opening on June 12 and a release date of August 6.

The new stick is scheduled to launch alongside Marvel Toukon: Battle of Soulsa new fighting game from developer Arc System Works, the team behind the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue franchises.

Unlike other fight sticks, Sony designed the FlexStrike to integrate with the PlayStation ecosystem. It has DualSense-style controls including the touchpad, share, options, and L3 and R3 buttons, which should make it easy to use all of the controller’s functions while gaming, unlike other sticks that use a generic button layout to support multiple platforms.

If you just want to use it to control your character in a fighting game, you can leave the DualSense wireless controller connected to your PS5 to navigate menus. FlexStrike can also connect to Pulse elite wireless headphone via the PS Link USB Adapter, allowing for ultra-low latency voice and voice chat, as well as connecting to another FlexStrike via the link for live matches.

Sony claims that the FlexStrike is capable of input delay of up to 4ms and up to 40 hours of battery life.

Sony designed the stick to provide a comfortable position for your wrists and hands, as well as making it thinner than traditional fight sticks. It has a built-in storage compartment to hold the PS Link USB adapter and cables. It even comes with its own carrying bag.