Sony revealed its upcoming fight stick, Project Defiant, during yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play. This wireless arcade stick is designed specifically for fighting games, and interestingly, Sony seems to be steering away from the popular leverless Hitbox-style layout. The decision to go wireless is also notable, as it’s still a rarity in the genre, aside from recent offerings like the Victrix Pro FS and the Hori Fighting Commander Octa Pro.
The PS5 stick features all eight main buttons on the right side, with option and auxiliary buttons placed on the left. Its sleek design clearly marks it as a member of the PlayStation hardware family. Players can still connect the joystick via USB-c as well. Sadly, the Project Defiant experience won’t be available until later in 2026.
Sony also shared a few more details about Project Defiant in a recent blog post.
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