The Last of Us Part 1 using DualSense, 3D audio for PS5 tech showcaseThe Last of Us Part 1 looks set to be a real showcase game for the PS5, and not just graphically, but also in how Naughty Dog plan to takes advantage of key features like the DualSense controller's haptic feedback.Posted 5 days ago by Lee Brady 0
Sony registers new PS5 modelSony will be altering the PS5 design seemingly to help manufacturing processes after a new specification was registered. This is not a PlayStation 5 Pro, but rather a slight alteration.Posted 1 month ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 5
PS5 new firmware update releasedSony has released a new PS5 firmware update called Version 22.01-05.10.00 that comes in at just over 1GB and is available to download now.Posted 1 month ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 3
PlayStation has a preservation team to ensure "history isn’t forgotten" [updated]The PlayStation game preservation project was announced by a new senior build engineer. Now, it has been reigned in as he clarified his role in the potential PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP emulation rumours that started circulating.Posted 3 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 2
PlayStation 5 firmware update finally implements long-requested featurePlayStation 5 is getting a long-requested feature this week: VRR support. On supported HDMI 2.1 compatible screens, Variable Refresh Rate functionality allows players to sync their display to the output of the PS5.Posted 3 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 3
PS5 TV picture settings broken by new firmware featureThe major PlayStation 5 update that Sony released recently included the addition of an Auto Low Latency Mode. Unfortunately, it appears this has locked some users out of the TV picture settings and required a workaround.Posted 3 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 0
PS5 new firmware update releasedSony has just released a firmware update for the PS5 called 22.01-05.02.00. Where the last one was an exciting overhaul to the PS5 interface, this one is a nice and relaxing ride.Posted 3 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 7
PS5 new firmware update releasedPlayStation 5 has a new firmware update which is labelled Version 21.02-04.51.00. It comes in at 914MB and is available to download right now. The patch note is joyous.Posted 4 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 7
PlayStation finally announce PS5 faceplates and three new DualSense controllersPlayStation has announced a new range of PS5 accessories on PlayStation Blog, which are set to release in January 2022. The long-awaited faceplates will be available alongside three additional DualSense controller colours.Posted 7 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 13
PS5 third-party controllers revealed, starting at £199/$199A third-party PS5 controller from SCUF is on the way in 2022. The controller is named Reflex and there are three separate models. It is compatible with PS5 and PC, with prices starting at £199.99/$199.99 for the base version.Posted 7 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 14
Sony files patent for weird PlayStation mobile controllerA new Sony patent that shows a mobile device snugly nestled between a DualShock 4-like controller has been uncovered. This patent might indicate Sony’s intentions of becoming a force in the mobile market.Posted 8 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 6
PS5 CMOS battery death will lock you out of PlayStation Plus libraryThe CMOS battery issue that haunted the PS4 also seems to pose a threat on PS5, but it will no longer prevent the player from playing purchased games upon the death of the component.Posted 8 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 15
God of War PC port outsourced to Canadian developer Jetpack InteractiveSanta Monica's God of War (2018) is coming to PC next year, causing quite the stir amongst hardcore PlayStation fans. It has been revealed that the studio making the port happen is Vancouver-based Jetpack Interactive.Posted 9 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 0
PS4 CMOS battery issue fixed with Update 9.00, preventing death of old consolesLast week, Sony released Update 9.00 for the PS4. While there were a host of small adjustments, it has also fixed the CMOS battery issue that would kill your console if the Sony servers were down.Posted 10 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 3
PlayStation 5 has sold over 1 million units in JapanThe PlayStation 5 has sold big in Japan with over 1 million units sold in 43 weeks, far outpacing the time taken for PS4 to sell the same amount of units. The disk-drive unity has outsold the digital edition nearly 8/1.Posted 10 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 0
"Sony rules with an iron fist": PS5 Pro leaks and more with Moore's Law is DeadGaming hardware podcaster and insider Tom from Moore's Law is Dead speaks about the potential PS5 Pro releasing in 2023, what the specs and hardware could look like, and presenting sources under a strict Sony curfew.Posted 10 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 4
New lighter PS5 model appears on shelvesA PS5 hardware revision that shed 300g and revised the screw has been long rumoured and was essentially confirmed when official documentation was published by Sony. Now, this new model has hit shelves.Posted 11 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 5
Sony chief says PS5 chipset target reached, more consoles will be sold soonSony seems ready to begin stepping up the production of PS5 consoles after it secured a target number of chipsets which will allow the company to meet the massive shipment target.Posted 11 months ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 3
First PS5-compatible third-party SSD confirmed to be Seagate FireCuda 530The PS5 is now getting the ability to expand the SSD storage from the base 800GB, and we now know the first compatible drive. The Seagate FireCuda 530 NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD offers a range of extra memory options.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 10
PS5's first software beta adds M.2 SSD supportThe PS5 should be getting expanded SSD memory support very soon, according to a support page listing on Sony's site. This will allow you to increase the 800GB internal storage by up to 4TB.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 4
PS Vita receives its final digital games as Sony shutters new submissions [update]PlayStation Vita will never receive another new game, as no more submissions will be accepted. Celebrate the Vita's send off with the console's final two new games, then cry quietly to yourself.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 17
New PS5 Digital Edition model that's lighter than the original spotted in JapanSome eagle-eyed industry insiders have spotted a PS5 Digital Edition hardware revision that does two things: drops the weight by 300 grams and revises the design for the base screw.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 4
PS5 is "comfortably the market leader" in UK console salesThe PS5 is apparently the best-selling console in the UK by a large margin, according to GamesIndustry.biz chief Christopher Dring.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 1
PSVR 2 with 4K OLED screens will launch at the end of next year - reportSony could be planning to release its new virtual reality headset next year, an anonymous source for Bloomberg reports.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 3
Two new DualSense controllers will release next monthSony has announced two new colours of the DualSense controller — Midnight Black and Cosmic Red — to join the initial white version.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 20
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console announcedSony has finally unveiled the PlayStation 5 console and has also surprised the world with an all-digital version of the console. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will be available with no disc drive.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 4
Sony unveils a new limited-edition The Last of Us Part 2 themed PS4 Pro bundleSony has unveiled a new limited-edition The Last of Us Part 2 themed PS4 Pro bundle that will launch alongside the game in June.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 8
Sony unveils new PlayStation 5 DualSense controllerSony has unveiled the new controller for the PlayStation 5. The DualSense aims to improve immersion in video games and features, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and a built-in microphone.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 30
PS5 full specs revealed including a 10.28 TFLOPs GPU, 825GB Custom SSD and moreSony has finally broken its silence on its next-generation console, the PS5. Finally, we have a full list of specs including a custom AMD GPU boasting 10.28 TFLOPs of power, a custom 825GB SSD and more.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 21
Happy Birthday to PlayStation 2, 20 years old todayThe PlayStation 2 is 20 years old today, with its original launch in Japan taking place on March 4th, 2000. It remains the most successful games console of all time and a beloved memory of many a 30-year-old.Posted 2 years ago by Sam Quirke 7
New patent suggests the PS5's controller could monitor a player's sweat and heart rateA patent filed by Sony details a controller sleeve that can be used to monitor a player's heart rate and sweat. The data collected can then adjust a player's gaming experience, including difficulty and other factors.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 26
A Patent Filing Published in Japan Details What Could be the PS5 ControllerImages from a patent filed in Japan by Sony Interactive Entertainment show what is rumoured to be the new controller for the PlayStation 5.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 6
Price Predicted to be $400 for Upcoming PlayStation 5PlayStation's Lead System Architect Mark Cerny promised players the price of the console would be appealing, but what exactly does that mean?Posted 3 years ago by Rebecca Smith
PS5 FAQ – What Do We Know?In light of all of the new information from Mark Cerny's recent interview, we've put together a comprehensive list of everything we know so far about the PlayStation 5.Posted 3 years ago by Dave Horobin
Retail Price for PS5 Will Be "Appealing" Considering Its Features, Says CernyAccording to Peter Rubin, the writer of the recent Wired exclusive that teased the next PlayStation console, a question was raised regarding the new system's price.Posted 3 years ago by Sam Quirke
The Next PlayStation Revealed: Backward Compatibility, SSD Storage, 8K GraphicsPlayStation's Lead System Architect Mark Cerny goes into detail on what players can expect from the next PlayStation console.Posted 3 years ago by Rebecca Smith
Sony's New PSVR Patents Aim to Improve In-Game and Live ExperiencesThe two latest patents to emerge from the United States detail extra functionality when using the PSVR headset for viewing live events and personalising in-game events.Posted 3 years ago by Rebecca Smith
3dRudder Motion Controller Revealed for PlayStation VRA anybody who has used PlayStation Move controllers will attest, navigation through the game while using them can sometimes be a bit of a pain. The 3dRudder hopes to solve this.Posted 3 years ago by Rebecca Smith
Sony Files Patent for Wireless PlayStation VRThe latest patent submitted by Sony focuses on another of their peripherals -- this time, it looks like they're hoping to make a wireless version of PlayStation VR.Posted 3 years ago by Rebecca Smith
Alpine Green DualShock 4 Controller Arrives Next MonthIf you're one of those people who likes to collect controllers, you may be interested in a new Dualshock 4 variant that's arriving in North America next month -- the Alpine Green controller.Posted 3 years ago by Rebecca Smith