🕹️ PlayStation Reveals New Arcade-Style Fighting Stick at State of Play
- NFD NEWS
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
In a surprising hardware reveal during today’s PlayStation State of Play, Sony announced a new arcade-style fighting stick designed specifically for the PS5 and PC—aimed at fighting game fans and competitive players alike.
🥋 A Fighting Stick Built for Next-Gen Brawlers
The new fighting stick, called the PlayStation FightPad Pro, features:
🥊 Premium Sanwa Denshi parts for a responsive, authentic arcade feel.
🎮 A sleek, low-profile design with an adjustable wrist rest for extended play sessions.
🌈 RGB lighting customization and swappable faceplates to match your personal style or your favorite fighter.
🧩 Full compatibility with PS5, PC, and select PS4 titles.
⚙️ Why Now?
Sony says the move was driven by the continued surge in fighting game popularity, with Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Marvel: Tokon Fighting Souls all lighting up the competitive scene.
We’re supporting our players with the tools they need to perform at their best,” a Sony rep said. “This is a stick built for the modern fighting community—whether you’re in the lab or on the tournament stage.”
🏆 What Makes it Special?
Key features setting it apart:
🎯 Hot-swappable stick and button modules, making repairs and customization easier than ever.
🔊 Built-in audio and chat controls for clean communication in team-based games.
⚡ Low-latency response to ensure every input hits as fast as possible.
🗓️ When Can You Get It?
The PlayStation FightPad Pro will be available for pre-order in August, with an expected release in November 2025—just in time for the holiday fighting game tournaments.
🧠 Final Thoughts
For fighting game fans, this new stick is a game-changer—a high-quality, next-gen piece of gear that’s designed to elevate your game and your setup.
Stay locked to NoFallDamage.net for hands-on impressions, performance reviews, and customization tips once this stylish new fighting stick hits the ring.
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