US EditionSony Reveals Project Defiant Arcade Fighting Stick
- Sony introduced its first official fight stick, known as Project Defiant, during its State of Play event held in early June 2025.
- The announcement followed Sony's intent to enter the fighting game peripheral market, leveraging PlayStation Link technology for ultra-low latency wireless connections.
- Project Defiant features an ergonomic black-and-white design matching PlayStation 5 hardware, eight mechanical switch buttons, toolless interchangeable restrictor gates in three shapes, and a built-in compartment for accessories.
- Sony stated the controller supports both wireless PlayStation Link and wired USB-C connectivity to PS5 and PC, and includes a sling carry case to protect the device during transport.
- Sony plans to launch Project Defiant in 2026 alongside a new 4v4 Marvel fighting game, suggesting a broader push into fighting games and related hardware.
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The State of Play on June 4th had not only announced games, but also a brand new device. During its event, Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled Project Defiant, a wireless arcade stick designed internally for PlayStation 5 and PC. It formalizes its entry into the world of combat game hardware, a domain previously dominated by third-party manufacturers.
Project Defiant marks Sony's entry into the arcade stick market with an innovative model designed for competition.
Sony finally enters the ring with its own wireless fight stick, specially designed for PS5 and PC. Under the internal name Project Defiant, the new control promises to offer what many fighting games players have been waiting for: precision, speed and flexibility. According to Edwin Foo, VP product development at Sony Interactive Entertainment, this stick will offer players “more flexibility to play their favorite fight titles.”
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