- PlayStation has delayed the launch of the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick
- The company says production delays have caused the hardware to be delayed
- The PlayStation 5 device will no longer launch on August 6, but “at a later date”
PlayStation has released an update on the release of its FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, announcing that the hardware has been delayed.
FlexStrike was originally set to release on August 6, but now, in an updated PlayStation Blog post, the company has confirmed that “due to unexpected production delays” “it will launch at a later date.”
“We’re working to make sure we deliver the best possible experience for our players with FlexStrike, so we’re spending extra time putting the finishing touches on the product,” PlayStation said.
“We apologize for this delay and look forward to bringing the FlexStrike experience to the community when it launches.”
Pre-orders for the fight stick opened on June 12, but the company confirmed that players can check their order status through PlayStation Direct and will receive communications regarding their order.
“Players who pre-ordered through another retailer should look for updates directly from that retailer or contact them with any questions,” it added.
FlexStrike is a PS5 peripheral and costs $199.99 / £179.99.
TechRadar’s senior review writer Harry Padoan got the chance to test the combat staff earlier this year and wrote that it “hits the right notes” performance-wise when tested against Marvel Token: Fighting Soulsand is “approachable and straightforward to use” and “offers ultra-low latency in both wired and wireless capacity.”
Elsewhere, Sony has announced plans to end production of physical game discs. While remaining silent on the backlash, the company recently released an ad for FlexStrike, which received massive pushback.
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