Tag: Ces

  • News Yes, You Can Play PS5 Games Inside Sony's Electric Car

    High tech

    Sony once again showed off its upcoming electric car AFEELA at CES 2024, which it’s creating in conjunction with Honda. As you’d expect, it’s a pretty high-tech vehicle – and this short video from IGN shows off the insides. Unsurprisingly, you’ll find a dazzling array of features and functions, including the ability to Remote...

  • News Gran Turismo Dev to Collaborate with Sony Honda on Real-Life Car

    Test drive AFEELA in Gran Turismo 7 for free

    Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital, already at the heart of so many different projects, will collaborate with Sony Honda Mobility on its real-life electric vehicle, AFEELA. The partnership was announced during the Japanese giant’s CES 2024 press conference overnight, although exactly what the...

  • News There Are More People Playing PS5, PS4 Than Ever Before

    An enormous 123 million, actually

    Sony announced that monthly active users for PlayStation – which will primarily consist of PS5 and PS4 players, but may include a few PS3 stragglers, too – eclipsed all records in December 2023, as they totalled 123 million account logins overall. This could include multiple users on the same system, but...

  • News PS5's Controller Used to Drive Sony's Real-World Car on Stage at CES 2024

    The real driving simulator

    Sony is making an electronic vehicle named AFEELA in collaboration with Honda, and the companies once again used CES 2024 as an opportunity to provide an update on its progress. Among lots and lots of babble about mobility – and a brief wishy-washy segment about AI – the firm enjoyed a rapturous response as it drove...

  • News Sony Hasn't Entirely Forgotten About Patapon Either

    Feverrr

    In addition to showing some prototype footage of a Gravity Rush movie during its CES 2024 press conference, the firm also debuted a couple of clips of a Patapon project during its TorchLight showcase. The overlay explains that the company’s new studio space can be used for “IP development” including in gaming and anime. We’ve...

  • News Gravity Rush's Movie Adaptation Makes a Surprise Cameo at CES 2024

    Katch it if you can

    Of all the things we expected to see during Sony’s CES 2024 presentation, Gravity Rush was probably bottom of the list. The cult cel-shaded superhero series from Japan Studio, which sees topsy-turvy protagonist Kat manipulating gravity in order to fly around its world, has been rumoured to be getting a live action adaptation...

  • Live Watch Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference Right Here

    Electronics avenue

    Looking to watch Sony’s CES 2024 press conference? Then you’ve come to the right place. Look, we’ll be upfront with you right out of the gate: this is the Consumer Electronics Show, so don’t expect a particularly heavy emphasis on PlayStation at all. We should get a glimpse into the manufacturer’s overarching strategy,...

  • Guide What Time Is Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference?

    The first briefing of the year

    Looking for what time is Sony's CES 2024 press conference? The Japanese manufacturing titan may have shifted its focus to entertainment in recent years, but it remains a consumer electronics giant — and has been a permanent fixture at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for decades now. This year is no...

  • News Here's When to Watch Sony's First Press Conference of 2024

    But don't expect a focus on PlayStation

    Sony’s first press conference of 2024 is just days away, but perhaps don’t set your expectations too high. The Consumer Electronics Show will get underway next week, and as is always the case, the Japanese giant will host its own press conference. While we’d expect references to PlayStation, the focus on...

  • News PS5, PSVR2 Likely to Feature at Sony's CES 2023 Press Conference

    January starts strong

    Well, this can’t be right, can it? Sony doesn’t do press conferences anymore! Apparently, the Japanese juggernaut still has a bit of a love affair with CES, though, and while you should never expect major PlayStation announcements at the event – well, it’s fair to point out that PSVR2 is literally in the livestream’s...

  • News Nyko Shows Off New PS Vita Accessories

    Start your starter kits

    Accessory manufacturer-to-the-stars Nyko has revealed an all new line-up of trinkets for PS Vita, ranging from rudimentary chargers to ergonomical battery boosters. The Power Grip, much like the 3DS Power Grip, will boost battery life while adding in a controller-like feel. The PS Vita Starter Kit bundles together a case,...

  • News Netflix is Coming to PS Vita

    Ready your queue

    Sony's executive deputy president Kaz Hirai took to the stage at CES today to announce that Netflix will be bringing its video streaming service to PlayStation Vita in the United States. Hirai added that Netflix is aiming to have the app ready for the system's launch come 22nd February. It's unclear whether Europe will see the app...

  • News AT&T Reveals US 3G Data Plans for PS Vita

    No contract required

    AT&T announced at CES today that it will offer two data plans tor 3G PS Vita owners in the United States. For $14.99, users will recieve 250MB of monthly data , while $25 (not $24.99, oddly) will net you a 2GB monthly limit. Best of all, there's no contract. The wireless carrier also announced that users will receive a free...