Sony shows off Project Defiant, its first wireless fight stick for PS5 and PC

Something to look forward to: Sony Interactive Entertainment has introduced its first wireless fight stick. Codenamed Project Defiant, the arcade-style controller is designed to provide gamers more flexibility when playing their favorite fighting games. We don't have a ton of details to go on at this hour, but here is what we do know so far.

At the heart of the controller is a custom-designed digital stick featuring toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (circle, square, and octagon). You also get buttons with mechanical switches, a touchpad similar to the one found on the DualSense wireless controller, and an onboard storage compartment for spare restrictor gates and the PS Link USB adapter.

Sony says the chassis affords an ergonomic and comfortable feel, adding that the controller can wirelessly wake up your PS5 simply by pressing and holding the PS button.

Speaking of wireless, the controller leverages Sony's PS Link technology ...