Sony’s new battle stick and gaming monitor launch in August

Sony is sharing new particulars about a few of its upcoming gaming-focused {hardware}, together with pricing and August launch dates for its FlexStrike battle stick and its 27-inch monitor.

The FlexStrike battle stick will likely be obtainable beginning August sixth — the identical day as the brand new PlayStation-published preventing sport Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls — and can price $199.99. Preorders start on June twelfth at 10AM ET. Initially, the FlexStrike will work simply on PS5, however Sony says that PC help will likely be rolled out someday after launch. The stick will include a sling carry case and a built-in rechargeable battery.

Sony goes into extra element in regards to the battle stick in a new video:

Sony’s new 27-inch PlayStation-branded gaming monitor launches on August twenty seventh and can price $349.99, with preorders beginning on June fifth at 10AM ET. The monitor has a 2560 x 1440 IPS show with VRR, and Sony says it helps as much as 120Hz with the PS5 and PS5 Pro and as much as 240Hz with suitable PCs or Macs. The monitor has a devoted hook that may come out from the again of the monitor to cost a DualSense controller, too — seems tremendous useful.

The firm additionally says that its Pulse Elevate wi-fi audio system, introduced final September, will launch “later this year.” Sony hasn’t given a worth, however says that it’s going to have extra to share “soon.”