PS5 Hardware Wave: New Sony Accessories Bring Fight Sticks, Monitors, and Speakers to PlayStation

If you've been following Sony and PlayStation news about PS5 hardware, you've probably noticed a pretty clear trend recently. Instead of just focusing on consoles and games, Sony is now pushing a full lineup of accessories that seem designed to turn your setup into a more complete ecosystem.

First up is the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, and honestly, you might not even be the target audience for this one. It's being launched alongside Marvel Tokon Fighting Spirit, the new fighting game from Arc System Works, the same team behind Dragon Ball FighterZ. The idea is pretty straightforward: if you're getting into competitive fighting games on PlayStation, this is the official controller designed for it.

You're looking at a June 12 release date, and it's priced at $199.99.

It also comes with a small carrying backpack, which makes it feel like Sony is leaning into the whole offline fighting scene again, where players bring their own gear to local setups and tournaments. That matters more in fighting games than in most genres because even small input delays over online play can mess with timing, which is why a lot of players still prefer wired or same-room matches when things get serious.

Even with all that in mind, it's still a niche product. If you're not already deep into fighting games, especially on PS5 hardware, it's probably not something you're going to pick up. But for that specific community, it's clearly built with intention, especially with the official tie-in to Sony and Marvel Tokon Fighters.

Sony is also bringing back something you haven't really seen from them in a while: a PlayStation-branded monitor.

This time around, it's not just for PS5 hardware either. It's also built to work with PC setups, which makes it a bit more flexible than older attempts from the PS3 era, when Sony experimented with 3D TVs and PS3 monitors during the whole 3D gaming push.

This new monitor is a 27-inch 1440p 240Hz display. That's a pretty good gaming spec sheet on paper, especially if you're playing fast-paced games on PlayStation or PC. At around $350, the price sits in a competitive but not cheap category.

The catch is, it has an IPS display, not an OLED display.

That's where things get a bit tricky, because in the same price range, other companies like Dell, Acer, and MSI are already pushing OLED monitors with similar specs, sometimes even at lower prices. OLED is usually the big selling point for contrast and visual quality, especially for gaming setups where you want deep blacks and more punch.

Sony's angle here seems to be quality IPS tuning rather than chasing OLED. Their IPS panels are generally considered strong, even if they don't match OLED performance. So what you're really paying for here is a mix of PlayStation branding and a display tuned for PS5 hardware integration and Sony's ecosystem.

It's set to launch on August 27, and it's expected to be sold through retail partners like Best Buy, with availability also planned in Japan. If your setup is built around PlayStation and you want everything to match the ecosystem, this monitor is exactly what you're looking for.

Then there's the most interesting part of this whole PS5 hardware rollout: the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. These are designed to replace traditional desktop speaker setups and expand Sony's audio ecosystem beyond headsets. If you've used Sony's previous audio gear like the Pulse Explore earbuds, you probably already know they're decent but not perfect.

On the other hand, the Pulse Elite headset has been a standout for many users, which is why these speakers are getting more attention.

The Pulse Elevate speakers are designed to connect directly to your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation Portal via Sony's PS Link adapter, which delivers low-latency wireless audio. That means you're not dealing with the usual delay you sometimes get with Bluetooth audio. At the same time, you can still connect them to your phone or PC via Bluetooth, so they're not locked to PlayStation hardware.

They come in both white and black, matching the typical PlayStation design language, and they're built for desktop setups rather than home theater systems. Sony originally hinted at a $200 price point when they were first shown, but the final pricing hasn't been confirmed yet, and they're expected to launch later this year.

This is the kind of product that's clearly aimed at replacing older desktop speaker systems, especially for users who are already deep into Sony and PlayStation hardware. If you're still using traditional PC speakers, this is basically Sony's pitch to bring you into their wireless audio ecosystem instead.

What makes this more interesting is how it fits into Sony's wider audio strategy.

If you already use their 1000X series headphones or earbuds, you're probably familiar with how strong their noise cancellation and wireless performance are. That same focus on clean audio and stable connections seems to carry over to these desktop speakers as well.

Across all three products, you can see the same pattern. The fight stick is aimed at competitive gaming on PS5 hardware. The monitor is designed to sit at the center of a PlayStation-and-PC hybrid setup. And the speakers are meant to lock your audio into the Sony ecosystem without needing third-party gear.

It also shows how Sony and PlayStation are extending the PS5 generation further than just consoles. Instead of winding things down, they're still building out accessories that make the system feel more like a full platform.

Even if not everything hits the same level of appeal, the direction is clear. Sony is pushing PS5 hardware into more parts of your setup, whether that's your desk, your audio, or your competitive gaming gear.