PlayStation users have enjoyed several unique hardware releases recently, with the latest launch of a new line of vibrant controllers and console skins occurring just a few weeks ago. The lineup featured three “Hyperpop” colors that fans absolutely adore, but it seems Sony is only beginning its 2026 hardware releases.

A brand-new piece of unique, officially licensed hardware is set to drop in just a matter of days—but players may want to hold on to their wallets for this one (via PS Direct).

PlayStation Gets New Hardware On April 9

PlayStation and Sony are set to release the official new Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition controller on Thursday, April 9, 2026. It’s a unique, officially licensed Street Fighter 2 fight stick that works with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, as well as Windows PC.

Fight stick controllers are nostalgic novelty items designed from old-school arcade controls, where fighting games like Street Fighter 2 used joystick and large button layouts. In the 2010s, the introduction of “leverless” controllers replaced the joystick with directional buttons.

The popular leverless design on controllers like this one allows for faster and more consistent inputs because they eliminate the physical delay from the joystick and function more like keyboards, offering highly precise, digital inputs that many players prefer for classic fighting games.

Today, players often choose fight sticks or leverless controllers for better precision and accuracy. While they don’t automatically improve performance and come with a relatively hefty price tag, they preserve the authentic arcade experience, and many competitive players swear by them.

Hold On To Your Wallets

While the new Street Fighter 2 fight stick is beautifully designed and will be a hot item for fans of old-school fighting games, it’s going to cost players a pretty penny, retailing for around $300 USD. The controller is officially available for pre-order now on the PlayStation Direct website, scheduled to be available on April 9.

The controller is listed as including the following unique features:

• Fully Customizable Leverless Fight Stick with 16 movable buttons, hot swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches, and removable top plate to adjust button positioning or change switches.
• A premium slim size, built-in storage for your switches, button caps, light rings, button covers.
• Avoid accidental DQs with the built-in Tournament Lock Switch allowing you to disable the top bar. Easily switch between PS5, PS4, and PC with the built-in console switch mode.
• Millions of Color Combinations: Customize RGB light rings around the buttons for a standout display that outshines the competition, adjustable via the Victrix Control Hub app.

If you’re a PlayStation gamer interested in acquiring your own Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick, the Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition controller launches in just a few weeks. You can pre-order now to ensure you receive it at the earliest possible shipping time.

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