- PlayStation has delayed the launch of the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick
- The company says production delays have caused the hardware to be postponed
- The PlayStation 5 peripheral will no longer launch on August 6, but "at a later date"
PlayStation has issued an update on the release of its FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, announcing that the hardware has been postponed.
The FlexStrike was originally slated 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 ensure we deliver the best possible experience to our players with FlexStrike, so we’re taking extra time to put 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.
The FlexStrike is a PS5 peripheral and costs $199.99 / £179.99.
TechRadar's senior reviews writer Harry Padoan got the chance to test out the fight stick earlier this year, writing that it "hits the right notes" performance-wise when tested against Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and is "approachable and straightforward to use," and "offers ultra-low latency in both wired and wireless capacities."
Elsewhere, Sony has announced plans to end physical game disc production. While remaining silent against the backlash, the company recently posted an advertisement for the FlexStrike, which received massive pushback.
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