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Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sony) Sony has a new PlayStation-branded arcade-style fight stick coming soon. The controller, dubbed Project Defiant, was just announced during the June 2025 State of Play showcase. It should pair nicely with some of the best fighting games on PS5 as well as the recently announced Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and the Arc System Works fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Project Defiant Wireless Fight Stick - Teaser Trailer - YouTube The teaser only showed the stick, but more details were revealed in a subsequent PlayStation blog post. There Sony revealed that the controller can wirelessly connect to a PS5 or PC using PlayStation Link technology, though you can optionally plug it in via a USB-C cable. You may like I just tested this arcade stick for PS5 and PC — and it's nearly perfect for fighting game fans I just tested this PS5 arcade stick — and it’s the best you’ll find on a budget This is the most customizable PS5 and PC arcade stick I’ve tested — and I can’t get enough According to Sony, the Link allows for "ultra-low latency" with the aim of facilitating precise responses when pressing buttons or moving the stick. The Project Defiant fight stick is "custom designed" by Sony and features at least eight buttons with mechanical switches. It's a digital stick, so you can move it orthogonally but not freely in any direction. There is also a touchpad similar to the one on the DualSense controller and interchangeable restrictor gates. The controller will also come with a carrying case that includes a lever gap to keep the stick safe. Sony did not share a release date beyond 2026 instead saying that more details would come in the "months ahead." Those details will include the actual device name and eventually the launch date. But we'll have to wait and try one for ourselves to see if it's one of the best fight sticks for PS5. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. More from Tom's Guide Sony QLEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more? Sony’s 2025 TVs take cinematic presentation seriously — but their premium prices have me worried Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: How do Sony's latest flagship stack up? 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