Sony's New PlayStation Gaming Gear: Full Breakdown of FlexStrike, 27-Inch Monitor, and Pulse Elevate

Price and pre-orders
The FlexStrike has a recommended retail price of $199.99 USD / €199.99 / £179.99 / ¥34,980 . Pre-orders open on June 12, 2026, at 7:00 AM Pacific (10:00 AM Eastern) in the US, and at 10 AM local time in the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg . It will be sold through PlayStation Direct in limited quantities and at participating retailers .

Launch and compatibility
The global launch is set for August 6, 2026, timed to coincide with the release of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls . The stick is compatible with PS5 and PC .

Key specs
Sony is emphasizing latency and a hassle-free tournament experience. The FlexStrike connects via ultra-low-latency PlayStation Link wireless or a wired USB-C connection; a hands-on report confirmed 4ms latency when using PlayStation Link . The stick features a custom-built digital stick, mechanical switch buttons, and a tool-less gate swap mechanism . It also includes a textured anti-slip base, a built-in rechargeable battery, and a sling carry case for easy transport to events . An interesting multiplayer feature allows two FlexStrike sticks to connect to a single PS Link USB adapter for local versus play .

27-Inch PlayStation Gaming Monitor: A Desktop Hub with a Built-In Charger

Sony's move into gaming monitors is targeted squarely at players who want a high-quality desktop display that integrates seamlessly with the PlayStation ecosystem .

Price and pre-orders
The monitor is priced at $349.99 USD / ¥49,980 . Pre-orders begin on June 5, 2026, through PlayStation Direct and Best Buy in the United States, and at participating retailers in Japan .

Launch and availability
The launch date is August 27, 2026, but only in the United States and Japan. Sony has confirmed there is no UK or EU launch date at this time .

Key specs
The display is a 27-inch QHD (2560×1440) IPS panel with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support . It runs at up to 120Hz on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz on a compatible PC or Mac . Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, two USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio output . The defining aesthetic feature is the integrated DualSense charging hook built into the stand, which can charge a standard DualSense or DualSense Edge controller .

Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers: Still Shrouded in Mystery

Announced in late 2025 and reiterated in the June 2026 updates, the Pulse Elevate are Sony's first desktop gaming speakers designed to complete the PlayStation desktop setup .

Unfortunately, concrete launch information remains scarce. Sony has only stated the speakers will launch later in 2026 . No specific date, price, or pre-order window has been confirmed .

What is known comes from the September 2025 introduction: the speakers feature planar magnetic drivers, built-in woofers, and support for Tempest 3D AudioTech on PS5 . They use PlayStation Link for ultra-low latency and lossless wireless audio but also include Bluetooth support for connecting to a TV or smartphone . The Pulse Elevate are designed to pair visually and functionally with the 27-inch gaming monitor .