Mission Defiant is Sony’s first wi-fi combat stick for PS5 and PC

Sony has simply unveiled the primary wi-fi combat stick designed by the corporate itself. It does not have an official product title but, however it’s at present codenamed Mission Defiant. The arcade-style controller makes use of the PlayStation Hyperlink wi-fi expertise to hook up with the PS5 and the PC. Sony says the expertise supplies an ultra-low latency connection that permits “exact in-game response” to each press on its buttons and each motion on its joystick. Gamers can even plug the gadget into their PC or their console through a USB-C connection in the event that they need to be certain that there is not any lag

The corporate stated it customized its controls and used “toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (sq., circle, and octagon),” in addition to mechanical switches for its buttons. Sony additionally used the identical contact pad on the combat stick because the one discovered on the DualSense wi-fi controller. Along with having the ability to management the motion on display, the stick has the flexibility to wirelessly get up the PS5 by urgent the PS button in the identical means a DualSense controller can.

The combat stick has a storage compartment for its restrictor gates and the PS Hyperlink USB adapter. It additionally sounds just like the gadget will ship with a sturdy carrying case, so you possibly can take it safely with you when wanted. Sony has but to announce Mission Defiant’s pricing and launch date, however it’s planning to make the combat stick obtainable for buy someday in 2026, maybe in time for gamers to have the ability to use it to play Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The tag combating recreation, which can be popping out subsequent 12 months, was developed by the studio behind the Responsible Gear franchise.