Fleshlight Launch Review: A Look At The Retired Model (2024)

Spoiler alert: Fleshlight Launch has been discontinued (BUMMER!). But they’ve released a new Fleshlight Universal Launch version which we recently reviewed on Fleshlight Universal Launch review.

I was super sad to hear that the Fleshlight Launch – one of my favorite BJ machines – was discontinued. Since Fleshlight and Kiiroo stopped working together, there’s no way to get your hands on a Fleshlight Launch.

But all is not lost! The Launch may be dead, but nobody can keep a great idea down for long.

In fact, these new competitors have made some serious improvements on the old Fleshlight Launch. The Autoblow A.I., the Kiiroo Keon, and the Quickshot Launch have all built on the Launch’s work to create something EVEN BETTER.

Hard to believe, right? But it’s true! 

And if you don’t believe me, let’s jump right into this guide to the top alternatives to the Fleshlight Launch:

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Top Alternatives For Fleshlight Launch Review

After some serious testing, these three products are my favorite alternatives to the Launch. All three are amazing auto masturbators that work well with Fleshlight products.

Obviously they’re all pretty pricey. But if you use discount code SEXUALALPHA when checking out on the Kiiroo website, you can enjoy $25 off the Kiiroo Keon! That’s right: I love the Keon so much I went and partnered up with Kiiroo.

And if you’re curious about your other options, you can check out the best blowjob simulators here.

Another great alternative to the Launch is the Fleshlight Universal Launch which we reviewed on our Fleshlight Universal Launch review. Think of it as the new and improved version of the Launch – like a sequel, if sequels were ever as good as the original.

Or if you want the fun of a Fleshlight without the price tag, read my guide to making a homemade Fleshlight here.

Otherwise, I’ve kept the original Fleshlight Launch review below, in case you want to remember the good times with your faithful BJ machine. (Don’t cry because it’s over… smile because it happened!)

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Here’s the TL;DR:

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What’s in the Launch Box?

Opening my Fleshlight Launch package kinda felt like opening an Xbox on Christmas when I was a kid. Huh, not exactly the same feeling when you’re now the one buying your stuff. But it felt DAMN close!

I really liked that it came in a discreet brown box, just showing my name, address, and some blurb as with my other Fleshlight orders from Interactive Life Forms (ILF).

I rushed it inside my room, opened it, and found the Launch’s big black box. The packaging itself looks high-end, with a list of its specs on one side. It could easily pass off as an appliance box to someone who’s not familiar with, uhm… the Fleshlight brand.

I flipped the box open, got rid of the black Styrofoam panel, and found the following contents:

• The Fleshlight Launch wrapped in plastic;
• A universal charging USB cable;
• A quick set-up card;
• A short manual;
• An authenticity card for 1-year warranty activation;
• A black envelope with information and instructions on interactive content access

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Launch Design and Features

Once I removed the plastic from the device, I was not at all surprised by its sheer size. I mean, if you already own a Fleshlight or two, you know that they’re already bigger than your average flashlight.

I was amazed at how COMPACT the Fleshlight Launch is, knowing that it needed to make room for all its electronics stuff and a full-sized moving Fleshlight. But for first-time Fleshlight and Launch owners, the size will surprise you.

As far as first impressions go, it looked a BIT CLUNKY. Its black, glossy-textured plastic material with some silver highlights kinda reminds me of a sophisticated coffee machine. Then, you’ll find two LED buttons on the front, touch surfaces on both sides, and a charging port on the back.

What I like the most is its soft, rubber bottom base. Every time I used the Fleshlight Launch, it positioned itself comfortably against my body. I never experienced any discomfort, even when I used it at faster stroke speeds.

The cushioned material was unfortunately not designed to support the Launch’s weight. I’m glad I was unboxing the device on my bed OR ELSE… Buh-bye $$$.

Though it’s a solid machine, it’s still an electronic device wrapped in one consumer-grade plastic box.

So, yes, it can survive the typical oh-my-hands-are-full-of-lube roll on a carpeted floor. But I doubt it will remain intact after falling on hardwood or tile floors.

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Launch Tech Specs

The Fleshlight Launch measures 12.75” high, 6” wide, and weighs around 3.30 lbs. (without a Fleshlight). If you include a full-sized Fleshlight in there, it could weigh about 4.40 lbs. in total.

It’s a surprisingly compact device, given its dimensions.

Just think of the size as holding an inflated football in your lap. The Launch is just an inch taller and a couple of inches narrower than a well-inflated football (*not the partially deflated ones Tom Brady used, JK*).

But then, try hiding this ‘football’ inside your regular Ikea drawer. Yup, didn’t think it will fit as well as your Fleshlight and other sex toys, right? The Fleshlight Launch seriously takes some space, so you have to choose your hiding spot wisely.

Of course, you can always put it on display, minus your go-to Fleshy.

Friend: Hey, what’s that man?

You: (*cue sweaty palms and emotionless face*) Oh, just the new coffee machine I bought on eBay.

Friend: Cool!

You: (phew!)

Friend: Lemme try!

You: Sure. Err, what?!

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Fleshlight Model Compatibility

*Warning: DO NOT ATTEMPT to stuff your Fleshlight inside your Launch without reading this.*

Fleshlight Launch is compatible with ALL regular-sized Fleshlight sex toys.

According to the folks at Fleshlight, Go and Flight adapters are in the works. But in the meantime, here’s a list of compatible Fleshlight sex toys that don’t work with the Launch.

The internal length for Turbo/Ice sleeves and their standard full-sized counterparts might be the same. But there’s a tiny bit of difference in their case structure.

THAT MEANS if you only have a Fleshlight Turbo or Ice, make sure to buy a standard full-sized case to hold the sleeve.

If it’s your first time ordering a full-sized Fleshlight along with the Fleshlight Launch, go with any compatible full-sized models we’ve included on our list.

My personal recommendation is the Stamina Training Unit (STU). It’s not too intimidating for beginners. BUT it still offers intense stimulation and builds your stamina, so you last longer in bed.

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How to Use the Fleshlight Launch

Charging the Fleshlight Launch

The Fleshlight Launch does not come with any power brick (DANG!). But you can charge the device using its USB micro-charger cable attached to any of your existing devices’ power bricks.

I used my 5-watt iPhone charger (and my 12-watt iPad charger on some occasions), and it worked fine. No crazy chargers exploding, thank God.

You simply plug the charger cable into the back of the unit. You’ll notice the power button turning RED. This means that the Launch is charging.

Wait around 6-9 hours or until the power button turns GREEN. A green light indicates that the device is fully charged.

After one full charge, the device should run around 2 hours straight (I didn’t last that long for one session, TBH). If you forget when you last charged, a flashing red power button indicates that it’s running low on battery.

This is a sign that you should charge it. If you insist, and the red lights start blinking quickly, you only have around 5 minutes before the device shuts down. AS WELL AS YOUR ORGASM.

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Interface and Operation

The Fleshlight Launch is jam-packed with a bunch of features in one simple interface. Although it’s designed to be intuitive, it takes some practice. And I mean SERIOUS PRACTICE before you get the hang of things.

But worry not! I got you covered.

So, when you’re holding the Launch, you’ll see two LED buttons on the front. The lower power button turns the device on or off. You also use this button to start or stop the device’s stroking action.

Meanwhile, the top mode button (with the square) allows you to alternate between manual and interactive mode settings.

On either side of the device, you’ll see two touch surfaces. Swiping the LEFT side or using the control surface allows you to adjust the stroke speed. The RIGHT side, on the other hand, enables you to control the stroke length.

Holding down the power button for 2-3 seconds activates the Fleshlight Launch in its default interactive mode (the manual mode should be the default IMHO). Blinking blue light means that the device is in Bluetooth pairing mode.

To initiate the interactive mode, you need to connect the gadget via Bluetooth to your smartphone’s FeelConnect app. Only then can you sync it to any (video or VR) interactive content. You know they’re paired successfully when the mode button turns solid blue.

To use the device in manual mode, you have to press the mode button for 2-3 seconds. This can be frustratingly tricky for a lot of users (me at times).

You’ll know that manual mode is on and Bluetooth pairing is off, nonetheless, when the mode button has NO LIGHT.

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Manual Mode of the Launch

Activating the manual mode gives you direct control over the device’s stroke speed, length, and starting position. All you have to do is swipe or tap the left and right control strips.

Adjusting the stroke speed means focusing on the left-side control strip. Swipe away if you want faster strokes, then swipe towards you if you want slower strokes.

Focusing on the right-side control strip allows you to adjust the stroke length and starting positions. Swipe away for longer strokes, then swipe towards you for shorter strokes.

If you want to adjust the stroke starting position, simply tap any of the three outlined spots you can find on the right control strip. Starting the stroke higher entails tapping the furthest spot. Then, tap the nearest spot to start the stroke lower.

Pressing the power button once stops or starts the device. If you want to turn off the device completely, hold the power button down for 3 seconds.

I usually stick to the same stroke speed, though the Fleshlight Launch delivers up to 180 strokes per minute (3 strokes per second). The textures from the Fleshlight sleeve alone can get pretty intense easily.

But all these manual adjustments can take a LOT OF WORK AND FOCUS! What’s a man gotta do for some hands-free action?

Playing manual is great at first, but things can get unreal and robotic (no variations!) that you start thinking you’re just playing with another toy robot.

Thank you, next!

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Fleshlight Launch Interactive Virtual reality VR Experience

Using Fleshlight Launch’s interactive mode is where you’ll feel the kind of sexual experience that’s as close to the real thing as possible. (Now, we’re talking!) It offers subtle strokes and speed variations and a fully automated interactive experience. (Keep going!)

With more surprises and less predictability, you feel like something (or someone) is involved in your pleasure. You can even make your experience hands-free, with the right angle and a bit of creativity.

So, what do you do?

• Download the FeelConnect app on your smartphone. It’s available for both iOS and Android users. (Sometimes, the app will prompt you to have a firmware update.)
• Open the app and scan the QR code from your preferred website (FeelMe.com, PornHub Interactive, UFeel.tv) to connect your phone and Fleshlight Launch device to the content.
• Go to the interactive category video, click sync interactive toy to video, then select “Watch in App.”

Now, you just sit back, relax, and enjoy the interactive show. Easy-peasy!

You can also sync your favorite content with the Fleshlight Launch. Just check the scripted videos posted on the RealTouchScripts site and download what you like.

You can even create your own video scripts or interactive content by downloading the following software:

• EroScripts — the community where people share their scripts and new users can learn how to create their own
• Buttplug — the software you need to connect your web browser with the Fleshlight Launch
• Synchyndink — this is the hardware synced movie player by Buttplug
• Funscripting add-on for Blender — use this to write your scripts for the Launch
• Scriptplayer — this is a stand-alone player with lots of functionality. You can use it for scripting your videos.

Want more? Connect the Fleshlight Launch to some awesome VR goggles and good headphones.

Check out Kiiroo’s VR ShineCon goggles with headphones. They are iOS and Android compatible and work great with PornHub VR videos too.

With the Fleshlight Launch out of stock, Kiiroo Keon connects seamlessly with these VR headsets and interactive videos. If you need to know more, we have a Kiiroo Keon review!

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My Fleshlight Experience with Launch

Manual Mode Experience

After familiarizing myself with the Launch’s buttons and functions, I wanted to get right into the action.

I was excited to use it after a hectic day at work, starting with the manual mode. I got my STU and inserted it inside the Fleshlight Launch. Lubed up and turned it on.

Just the first stroke at the lowest speed setting got me saying, “Woah!” Then upwards, “oohhhhhhh”… I then thought to myself, “this is sweet.”

Keeping both hands steady on the Launch and seeing my go-to Fleshy work me up and down, I became speechless. I never thought this automatic action was possible in my 30+ years of existence.

It felt as if someone was in the middle of the action, yet I was just by myself controlling the Fleshlight Launch with my hands and focusing on my pleasure.

The fact that this device was imposing its non-stop stroking action just to get me off was too much and too close for me to finish. So, I hit “pause.” (Huh! Gotcha!)

Phew! That was intense!

I drank a glass of water on my bedside table, lubed up yet again, and got back into action. With more focus (yeah, right!), I started with shorter stroke lengths and chose the lowest starting point.

This setting focused on the tip of my penis. I then went for longer strokes and adjusted the device to the highest starting point because obvs., I don’t want to neglect the entire shaft of my penis.

I mixed the stroke speeds and lengths. I was going crazy with the swipes. And then BOOM! (We know what happened next.)

I took a deep breath, and an unsettling emotion started to creep in.

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Interactive Mode Experience

After a couple of weeks of use and exploring different sleeves from my collection, I realized that playing manual was great the first few times. But the novelty wears off with the limited settings and robotic variations.

So, I tried playing with the device once again in interactive mode, taking advantage of my free 1-month access to interactive porn videos. (*Yay for free videos!*)

There wasn’t A LOT of content when I first started using the Fleshlight Launch, though.

I chose the 10-minute video with two white chicks talking, seducing, and pleasuring me. I was surprised to see the Launch spring into action, with variations in stroke lengths and speed.

I felt as if someone else was making all the pleasurable decisions for me. I looked back, left, and right, only to find that nobody was inside the room with me.

Damn, this device is making me paranoid! As the girls err the device was working me, I observed a missed stroke or a bit of delay here and there.

These hiccups are not that noticeable unless you pay enough attention. But all this is understandable since we’re playing with new tech.

The full immersion and unpredictability of it all were more than enough to get me off – even way faster than in manual mode (and that’s saying something).

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Controls

Using the Fleshlight Launch’s manual and interactive modes requires some practice, but once I got the hang of it, swiping the left and right control strips was very easy. You only need to get used to holding the device in place.

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Stimulation

Manual mode gave me MORE control over the starting point, stroke speed, and stroke length. On the other hand, interactive mode took control AWAY from me.

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Penetration

Penetrating the Fleshlight Launch is just like penetrating any of my go-to Fleshlights with my lubed-up penis. The only difference is I’m not doing most of the work anymore. I only needed to keep the device in place.

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Lube experience

When I tried edging in manual mode, I had to reapply some lube. That’s like 2 reapplications for a 30-minute sesh. And it was just all over my hands and affecting how I swiped the left and right buttons. My advice? Apply some lube on your penis and sleeve before you insert it into the Launch. This shouldn’t be that much of an issue if you’re on interactive mode.

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Intensity

Depends on the Fleshlight sleeve you put into the Launch. If you use it with a tight Fleshlight with varied, intense textures (think Stoya), then you’ll get off in no time. That’s why I often pair it with sleeves with uniform nubs (e.g., STU) if I want to take my time.

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Tightness

Again, this depends on the sleeve. The tighter your sleeve, the more intense the sensations and the faster the experience.

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Realism

The Fleshlight Launch offers a very realistic experience when I put it in interactive mode. With variations in lengths, speeds, etc., you’ll feel like a real girl is taking control of your experience.

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Suction effect

Depends on the Fleshlight sleeve (again). But lemme tell you, the STU gives the most intense suction out of all the Fleshlights I’ve tried with the Fleshlight Launch. (THINK getting the best blow of your dreams.)

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Variation

Aside from variations in manual mode, you’re getting more variations (even unpredictable ones) in interactive mode. What I love most about the Launch is it works with any full-size Fleshlight. That’s like having actual sex with different girls each time.

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Smoothness

Fleshlight Launch’s movements in manual mode are seamless. I experienced a few hiccups in interactive mode – just slight delays, but nothing that’ll deter the experience.

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Noise

Defo NOT AS LOUD as some cheap automatic strokers and blowjob machines I’ve tried. But the mechanical sounds are noticeable, especially at the highest speed settings. If you’re afraid your roommates might hear you, just put some background music to muffle the sounds.

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Clean-up

Cleaning the Fleshlight Launch is super easy. If there’s lube on the control strips or the padded bottom part gets cum, I just spray a bit of water (or some sex toy cleaner) and wipe it with damp cloth. Your Fleshlight sleeve would be the one requiring major clean-up. If you need help with that, we have this helpful guide on how to clean a Fleshlight.

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Overall Verdict

Was the $200+ purchase worth it?

Oh, hell yes! Especially for a pleasurable experience that you can repeat over and over again.

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What Other People Think About It

Since the Fleshlight Launch is on the pricier side of the sex toy spectrum, I wanted to dig in if users are equally enjoying it.

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Price and Where to Buy

The Fleshlight Launch retails at $200 apiece. Prices may vary depending on your location, preferred shipping day, and promo code.

But since we’re here, and you’re looking for a full-blown masturbation experience, buy some VR goggles and headset too. You’ll spend around $300 for the BEST EXPERIENCE.

Oh, and there’s the $10-per-video rental fee or the $99.95 yearly membership fee.

You can get one at Fleshlight, Kiiroo, and Lovehoney’s official websites.

But sadly, the Launch has been discontinued. (Why go through all this trouble, Dainis? Why? Why? Why?)

Wait…

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How Does The Fleshlight Launch Compare To Other Blowjob Machines?

Fleshlight Launch vs. Fleshlight Quickshot Launch

The Quickshot Launch may be similar in concept to the Fleshlight Launch, but it’s only compatible with the Quickshot series. 

That makes it ideal for targeting your go-spots. You can get the right amount of friction at the right places. 

Sadly, Quickshot Launch isn’t as good at offering a realistic penetration experience as the original Launch. 

The Fleshlight Launch can be connected via Bluetooth to the Feelme website and sync up to interactive content, making your experience very lifelike. 

The Quickshot Launch doesn’t offer such luxuries, but it’s still a great addition to a porno sesh.   

The Quickshot Launch is faster at 250 strokes per minute, so it can bring you some truly intense sensations. 

It’s also lighter and easier to hold even if your hands are covered in lube since it has handles with buttons. 

The Fleshlight Launch is basically a large tube with touch controls, so it can easily get away from you when it runs at full speed.

Interested in learning more? Read our in-depth review here.

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Fleshlight Launch vs. Autoblow A.I.

The Autoblow A.I. aims to mimic the experience of getting a blowjob rather than emulating penetrative sex, so its opening is shaped like a mouth and the stimulation works a bit differently than with Fleshlight Launch. 

It’s not like the whole sleeve goes up and down on your shaft like with the Launch. 

A mechanism moves just the middle part of the sleeve, making it stretch around your penis. The completely-closed design of the sleeve causes some suction. 

This toy also has an A.I. or random mode, which the Launch doesn’t have. It’s ideal if you prefer a bit of variety as opposed to a steady stimulation rhythm.

Meanwhile, the Launch lets you play with different Fleshlights, so you can enjoy different textures. While with the Autoblow, you get what you get. 

On the whole, I think that the Fleshlight product is made of better materials and it’s sturdier. 

The lack of a “random” function didn’t really bother me, cause I can always sync it up to interactive content for a similar effect.

Still, you do you. *wink*

Here’s the full review of this beauty. 

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Alternatives

If you’re looking for the next best thing to the Fleshlight Launch that delivers the most satisfying interactive automated pleasure, I cannot recommend Kiiroo Keon enough.

For just $249, you get a more powerful and compact device that you can charge faster and use longer. I suggest ordering the Keon at Kiiroo’s official website.

You get excellent customer support and warranty if you buy directly from these folks. And I went ahead and negotiated with them, so you get $25 off.

Just use my code SEXUALALPHA upon checkout. (You’re welcome.)

If you’re looking for more enhancements in your sessions, signup for FeelMe AI for the best AI technology in making your 2D adult-type videos into interactive ones that interact with your Keon!

Looking for more options? Check out the best blowjob toys here!

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Final Thoughts

Fleshlight Launch is becoming a new favorite for die-hard FLyers and new users alike.

If you want to enjoy every texture of your Fleshlight sleeves or simply want to take your masturbation experience to a whole new level, this is the device to get.

Yes, there’s not much interactive content just yet, and syncing still needs some work. But the Launch paired with my go-to VR headset got me off many times and never failed to entertain me.

So, what are you waiting for?