US EditionSony Announces Project Defiant, Its First-Ever Wireless Fight Stick Controller Designed for PS5 and PC
- Sony announced Project Defiant, its first wireless fight stick controller for PS5 and PC, scheduled for release in 2026.
- Sony developed Project Defiant to offer fighting game players ultra-low latency and flexible wired or wireless connections using PlayStation Link technology.
- The controller includes a custom-designed, premium digital stick from Sony, features mechanical switch buttons, a touchpad similar to the DualSense controller, and offers easily swappable restrictor gates in three distinct shapes—square, circular, and octagonal—to suit different playstyles.
- Sony includes a carrying case with a special lever gap for stick protection, and price estimates range from $200 to $250, though exact cost is unconfirmed.
- Project Defiant’s 2026 launch suggests alignment with new fighting game releases, and Sony plans to provide more details before release.
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Sony's All-New First-Party PlayStation Fight Stick 'Project Defiant' Goes On Sale in 2026
It's 2025, and Sony PlayStation has finally designed its own wireless fight stick for PS5 and PC.Edwin Foo, VP of product development at Sony Interactive Entertainment, said the stick — codenamed internally as Project Defiant — will give players "more flexibility to play their favorite fighting games." Sony promises ultra-low latency through a wireless connection on PS5 or PC, as well as the option to play with a wired connection. This is essent…
Sony unveils its first ever wireless fight stick for PS5 and PC, Xbox and Switch owners have a sub-$100 alternative
Last Updated on June 5, 2025 Sony has finally stepped into the world of fight sticks with their own official controller. Called Project Defiant, this is the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, made especially for the PlayStation 5 and PC. While many companies have made fight sticks before, some officially licensed ...
Project Defiant PS5 fight stick: predicted price, release date and specs
(Credit: Sony)🆕 Sony unveiled a new PlayStation peripheral during its State of Play event🕹️ It’s a PS5 fight stick codenamed Project Defiant💰 The fight stick is due out next year and is expected to cost at least $200👊 It could release alongside the upcoming PS5 exclusive Marvel Tokon: Fighting SoulsSony has unveiled its PS5 fight stick controller codenamed 'Project Defiant', which is the brand's first official wireless fight stick set to rel…
Sony Unveils Project Defiant, Its First Wireless Fight Stick for PS5 and PC
Sony has unveiled a new arcade-style controller called Project Defiant, designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony teased it briefly during Wednesday’s State of Play, then followed up with more details in a blog post. While it doesn’t launch until 2026, it’s already shaping up to be a solid companion for titles like Mortal Kombat: Legacy […]
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