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News Phwoar! Here's a View of the PS5's Rear
Ooh, Matron
In case you missed it, this is what the PlayStation 5 looks like from behind. The image – which appears to have been uncovered on a Chinese website – shows two USB ports, an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a power connector. All of the inputs are, as you’d expect, surrounded by vents, which all contribute towards the console’s...
Random The Internet Is Discussing PS5's Mysterious Bolt
Nuts
Sony is failing to spoon-feed the media with meaningful PlayStation 5 information to write about, and so the press is beginning to lose its collective mind. The latest flight of fancy: a mysterious bolt spotted atop the next-gen console’s monolithic form, located between the outer-white panels and glossy black sandwich filler. Just what does...
News PS5 Fan Noise First Impressions Are Promising
Silent but deadly
First impressions of the PlayStation 5’s fan noise are promising, as Japanese publications Dengeki Online and 4Gamer have both suggested that the console runs extremely quietly. This is despite the system powering demanding next-gen titles like Godfall and Astro’s Playroom under hot studio lights for over an hour. Sony’s...
News Unofficial DualSense PS5 Controller Images Show Us the Tech Inside
A look inside the DualSense
Are you waiting patiently for Sony to provide a teardown of the PlayStation 5? Us too, but until then, take a look at this. A South American tech company named Evzen Elite Technology has posted some interesting images of the DualSense PS5 controller on its Instagram, and they appear to give us our first look inside the...
News Sony Using Air Freight to Meet PS5 Demand This Holiday
Sky high expectations
Sony will fly PlayStation 5 hardware to the United States in order to meet demand this holiday, it seems. The story comes courtesy of Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad, who revealed on Twitter that the company has booked flights from October to ship next-gen systems to retailers. This is obviously a faster method of haulage...
Quiz Guess the Launch Prices of These PlayStation Products
That's Jimbo's job
The PlayStation 5 price and release date are the two most important details Sony is yet to reveal as we close in on the launch of the next-gen console, but before we can get to that, we need to take a trip down memory lane. Do you know the prices of previous PlayStation systems and peripherals when they launched? Have you done the...
News PS5 Comes with Display Stand, Other Box Contents Confirmed
Stand up
PlayStation 5 will ship with a display stand – in Hong Kong, at least. The item – named ‘Base’ here – has been listed alongside other contents that will be included in the console’s box on a distributor’s website. It was uncovered by analyst Daniel Ahmad, although there’s no mention of a PS5 price and
News New PS4 Console Bundles Include FIFA 21 in Europe
Plus a controller package
Yes, we finally have a release date for a new PlayStation console hitting the market this year! The PlayStation 4 system bundle that includes FIFA 21 in Europe, that is. What did you think we were talking about!? From 9th October 2020, football fans (that's the real type of football) will be able to pick up a brand new PS4...
News PS5 Too Big? Save Space Under Your TV with PS5 Wall Mount
Accessory to launch alongside PS5
Word on the street is that the PlayStation 5 is a bit of a giant. Sony has yet to disclose dimensions for its curvy white console, but basic estimates pin it as the company's largest machine yet. Will it fit into your gaming setup? Until Sony decides to open its mouth, it's all a bit of a guessing game. It wouldn't...
News PS5 Doesn't Have an Optical Audio Port
Sound
Once again we’re relying on second-hand information to better understand the PlayStation 5, because it’s not like Sony to come out and tell us what it’s got planned for the platform, is it? So according to The Verge, the Japanese giant’s next-gen console will not have an optical audio port; it’s hardly surprising given the PS4 Slim...
News PS5 Uses Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6 for Improved Performance
An under-the-hood upgrade
Documentation submitted by Sony in Peru reveals that the PlayStation 5 will take advantage of Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6, meaning that its wireless performance will be better than the existing PlayStation 4. While it’s hardly a surprise that the Japanese giant is using the latest standards available for its next-gen...
News PS5 Production Reportedly Being Doubled to Meet Demand
10 million units by year end
Sony is increasing its output of PlayStation 5 consoles, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The publication released a report earlier this year which stated Sony would be making fewer PS5 units for launch than it did for PS4. However, this new story suggests the platform holder will in fact be increasing...
Poll Which Version of the PS5 Do You Plan to Buy?
To physical or not to physical
That there are two versions of the PlayStation 5 came as a bit of a shock, and it’s something we haven’t really discussed yet. Unlike what’s being rumoured for Xbox – that is two disparate models, with a more affordable alternative to the Xbox Series X still to be announced – Sony’s essentially unveiled two...
News Ghost of Tsushima PS5 Console Concept Is Sharper Than a Samurai Sword
Blades of chaos
These custom PlayStation 5 console designs are getting better, and this Ghost of Tsushima concept created by, er, XboxPope is more than a match for the recent God of War design. This one’s a little less ostentatious, using black and red colouring to associate it
News God of War PS5 Shows a Custom Design Concept for Next-Gen System
Fatherly love
The design of the PlayStation 5 has divided fans and critics alike, but there’s no doubt that the shape of Sony’s next-gen system is memorable. Some communities have taken to creating their own custom consoles, and this God of War makeover is one of the best we’ve seen thus far. It comes courtesy of a Spanish fan page, and has...
Rumour Alleged Photo of PS5 from Factory Emerges
But is it real?
A photograph of what is purported to be the PlayStation 5 has apparently emerged online, although it appears to originate from a Discord server before being shared on the popular ResetEra forums. The image does seem to be authentic, although with coronavirus limiting travel around the world, it’s unclear whether Sony engineers even...
News PS5 Is Gorgeous in Person, There Are Surprising Features
"It's a marvel"
The reaction to the PlayStation 5’s hardware design has been generally positive, but many are still in a state of shock over the system’s aesthetics. It’s certainly an “out-there” design, and while it’s unforgettable, it can only really be described as unorthodox. Speaking with the PlayStation Blog, marketing bigwig Eric...
News PS5 Fans Dream of an All Black Console with These Mock-Ups
Paint it black
So, what do you think of PlayStation 5's predominantly white colour scheme? As with the DualSense PS5 controller, the console adopts a two-tone look that's pretty polarising, especially coming off the matte black PS4. It's a bold, risky new direction for the hardware, and as such, not everyone is going to love it. As you might...
News PS5 Memes Are Rife as the Internet Reacts to Console Reveal
It's everything but a console
Nothing can escape the internet's desire to meme. Everything is a potential candidate for hilarity -- especially if an object looks remotely like a different object. Through rudimentary image editing, we can all revel in the shared joy of poking fun at pretty much anything. And yes, that inevitably includes PlayStation...
News PS5 Size Appears to Be Huge As the Internet Estimates Dimensions
Nothing official yet
How big is PlayStation 5? How much room will PS5 take up in your living space? If we're to believe a bunch of fan-made estimates, Sony's next-gen console is shaping up to be a real giant. The company has yet to share official dimensions of the standard PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, so we don't know the exact measurements right...
News PS5 Digital Edition Exists for Consumers Who 'Purchase Solely Digitally'
Jim Ryan on PS5's hardware strategy
Surprising many fans at the PlayStation 5 event was the reveal of the console itself, and it's certainly a striking bit of kit. Whatever you think of the white and black console, Sony also surprised us with a second SKU of the next-gen machine -- a Digital Edition, one without a disc drive. We weren't necessarily...
Gallery PS5's Design Is Unorthodox But Unforgettable
A new kind of console
We’ve had a few hours to solidify our thoughts on the PlayStation 5’s hardware design, and we’re going to need a little longer. This is the boldest, strangest console that Sony has ever cooked up, but it’s certainly memorable, isn’t it? Remember, you’ll be able to purchase the next-gen system with or without a 4K...
News Yes, the PS5 Can Be Placed On Its Side
Horizontal or vertical
Are you wondering whether the PlayStation 5 can actually be placed sideways? All of the initial promotional material for Sony's next-gen console showed the machine in an upright position, leading many fans to question whether it has to be positioned vertically. Fortunately, that's not the case. Sony has released a couple of...
News PS5 Console Revealed, Standard and Digital Only Edition
Next-gen is here
Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5, but that's not all. There will actually be two versions of the PS5: the standard edition that has a disc drive, and the digital edition, which doesn't have a disc drive. The latter will be the cheaper option. What do you think of Sony's next-gen console? We'll update this article...
Why can't you download games and updates on PS4?
Why can't you download a PlayStation 4 game or update when there should be enough room on the hard drive? How come your PS4 won't let you download any new PS4 games or patches? When you go to download or install a new game or patch for your PS4, sometimes it might claim you don't have enough space in...
News Some First Party Studios Don't Know What Sony's PS5 Console Looks Like
Allegedly
What will the PlayStation 5 console look like? Our community has had its say, but we're none the wiser on what form the real deal will take. The DualSense controller may offer some clues with its two-tone design, but other than that and an
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Suits Up with PSVR Hardware Bundles
Launch day and date with the game
Sony is about to have one heck of a summer on PlayStation 4. Obviously, we all know about The Last of Us: Part II in June and Ghost of Tsushima in July, but Marvel's Iron Man VR is set to release right in between this pair of blockbusters. Coming 3rd July, the PSVR exclusive puts you in the red and yellow suit of...
News The Last of Us 2 Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console Revealed
Plus other accessories
Sony has just unveiled a special edition PlayStation 4 Pro console, featuring a design based on The Last of Us: Part II. Over on the PlayStation Blog, the Japanese giant has revealed the latest in a long line of limited edition consoles. Most of Sony's exclusive games have received similar treatment, and now it's the turn of...
News PS4 Console Sales Surpass 110 Million with 41.5 Million PS Plus Subscribers
That's a lot of moolah
As part of its financial results for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2020, Sony has provided another sales update for its PlayStation 4 console. The platform has now sold through 110.4 million units in total, up from the 106 million it reported earlier this year at CES 2020. Joining those stats is the number of PlayStation...
Guide PS5 FAQ - Tech Specs, Price, Release Date, PS Plus, DualSense, and More
All the information on PlayStation 5
It's time to start talking about the PS5. Now that Sony has finally begun lifting the lid on its next-gen console, we now know a whole lot more about what to expect going forward. Of course, we don't know everything just yet, but we have a much clearer picture of what PS5 will be capable of. So, what information...
Guide 15 Secret Things You Might Not Know Your PS4 Can Do
PlayStation 4's best kept secrets
The PlayStation 4 is nearing the end of its lifespan, and over the years it's changed quite a lot. Through countless system software updates, Sony has added all kinds of bells and whistles to the console's interface -- so many, in fact, that a lot of people may not even be aware of some of them. No matter how long...
News Remember That PS5 Spider-Man Tech Demo? That Was Running on an Early, Low-Speed Devkit
Marvelous
You can always rely on the users of Reddit to dig deep into their favourite topics. While we wait to get our first proper glimpse of PlayStation 5 gameplay, then, here’s a fascinating tidbit: the Marvel’s Spider-Man tech demo which emerged last year demonstrating the speed of Sony’s next-gen system was based upon an “early,
News PS5 Will Deliver Richer, More Detailed Worlds
But it's more than that
As you’d expect from a console transition, PlayStation 5 will deliver “richer, more detailed worlds” than ever before. That’s according to Remedy’s lead programmer Sean Donnelly, who was asked hypothetically by Official PlayStation Magazine how its third-person shooter Control could be improved by Sony’s new...
News PS5 Is Attracting an Obscene Amount of FUD Right Now
Fear factor
The world is in lockdown, and apparently people have got far too much time on their hands. Following the reveal of the PlayStation 5 recently, there’s been a real uptick in FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) surrounding the forthcoming format – much of it completely baseless. One particularly amusing fairy-tale that’s doing the...
Exclusive PS5 to Receive Terafloppy Disks, Proprietary Hardware That Will Boost Teraflops Count
Optional add-on will enhance PS5 GPU power
There's a new weapon in the next-gen console war, and it's called the teraflop. Enthusiasts have taken one glance at the technical specifications for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and have decided that the latter's 12 t
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Being Bundled with PS4 Consoles in Japan
Will it come west?
We're just a couple of weeks away from the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4. To celebrate the arrival of this long-awaited revival, Sony and Square Enix have teamed up for an official bundle pack, allowing fans to buy a PS4 console with a copy of the game in the box. The catch is that, right now, it's only been...
News PS5's SSD Has Developer Dreaming Big and Thinking of New Frontiers
"My mind was racing"
Fans may be bickering about teraflops as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X comparisons continue to dominate social media, but developers are clear:
News PS5 Is Coming Sony Insists, As Official Website Is Updated
Holiday 2020 release window reiterated
The official PlayStation 5 website has been updated, following last week’s behemoth blowout from lead architect Mark Cerny. The page now says ‘PS5 is coming’ and reiterates the console’s Holiday 2020 release date. It also includes brief information on the device’s
News More Developers Sing PS5's Praises After Tech Specs Reveal
Sony potentially keeping more secrets
The difference between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X’s tech specs has been discussed in detail all over the web since last week’s big reveal. We now know that Sony’s system is marginally less powerful in terms of teraflops, but
News PS5's Brain Melting Deep Dive Has Been Watched Over 12 Million Times
That's a lot of headaches
Proof that even with the worst marketing strategy since those wailing babies Sony can still command insane levels of attention: PlayStation 5 architect Mark Cerny’s fake Game Developers Conference speech has been watched over 12 million times since debuting earlier in the week. That’s
News Here's How PS5 Handles Expanded Storage
External HDDs, NVMe drives to work with PS5
The PlayStation 5 comes packing an 825GB SSD, where you'll be able to store all your PS4 and PS5 games. However, with lots of big titles being the size they are these days, that's going to fill up pretty quickly. Will you be able to expand PS5's on-board storage? The answer is a definitive "yes", and...
News Microsoft Beats PS5 to the Punch with Impressive Xbox Series X Features
When will Sony respond?
While we’d expected this year to be all about PlayStation 5, a combination of coronavirus and Sony’s general reluctance means we’ve had to make do with a logo thus far. Fortunately, that similar-looking symbol has gone on to become one of the most liked gaming images in Instagram history, but there’s no doubt that...
News PS5 Will Ship 6 Million Units in Just a Few Months, Analyst Predicts
Big beginning
Sony’s stressed the importance of transitioning PlayStation 4 owners to the PlayStation 5 as fast as possible, and one analyst believes it could ship six million next-gen consoles by 31st March next year. With a November launch likely, it means that the organisation would have about five months to get that many systems into retail,...
News PS4 Sales on the Decline as PS5 Draws Near
Next-gen approaches
Sony has just posted its latest financial report, covering the third quarter of fiscal year 2019. This covers the holiday season, and it's pretty clear that PlayStation 4 sales are beginning to fall. As you can see in Sony's presentation, sales were down 20 per cent year-on-year for its gaming sector. The company attributes this...
News Is a New PSVR Launching Alongside PS5 This Year?
New version incoming, apparently
We already know that PlayStation VR will be compatible with the PlayStation 5, but will Sony have a new headset in stores alongside its next-gen system? Given the potential price tags involved, it seems unlikely, but the company behind immersive virtual reality experiences like Titanic VR seems to know something we...
News To the Surprise of No One, PS4 Was the US' Best-Selling Console of the Decade
Big win
PlayStation 4’s success has already been very well documented, but just in case you needed a swift reminder: Sony’s system was the best-selling hardware in the United States for the past decade. That means no other device outsold it in the 2010s, despite the console not launching until November 2013. It’s hardly a surprise, of course:...
News PS5 Is a Key Influence on Sony's Upcoming Range of TVs
New 8K and 4K displays designed with PS5 in mind
We'll be honest, we don't know a whole lot about the technical side of televisions. However, we do know that a lot of modern displays aren't built around console gaming. Depending on your TV, you could run into some pretty hefty input lag, imbalanced colours, or other issues while using your...
News PSVR Reaches Sales Milestone of 5 Million Units
A virtual success
Sony's CES 2020 conference has just concluded, and contained a fairly substantial portion of PlayStation goodness. Jim Ryan himself took to the stage to showcase the PS5's official logo and tease more information coming soon, but he also rattl
News PS4 Sales Smash Past 106 Million Units Milestone
A staggering number of games sold
It wasn’t that long ago that Sony was celebrating the PlayStation 4’s success as the second best-selling home console of all-time, but the holiday season has been kind to the hardware, and it’s now reached a sales milestone of 106 million units. The statistic was confirmed by group president Jim Ryan during...
News PS5 Devkit Leaks Again with New Images of the Console and Controller
Cleaner reveals all
In case you were still suspicious of the presumed PlayStation 5 development kit shots that have been doing the rounds across the internet these past couple of months, one more leak may tip you over into becoming a believer. That's right, even more images of the console developers are using across the globe to make PS5 games on...
