Tag Archives: PlayStation 5

5 years on from release, the PlayStation 5 has now managed to surpass the lifetime sales of the PS3 in the US with over 26.7 million units.

The world of Avatar is returning to the fighting game scene, but this time, it's getting a dedicated title all to itself. A new studio, Gameplay Group International, has revealed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a new one-on-one fighter featuring a hand-drawn 2D art style that perfectly captures the look …

In a welcome update, the PlayStation Store now allows you to publish written reviews for games which you own – though only on browsers so far.

Almost half a decade following its Early Access launch, the popular survival crafter Valheim is finally set to come to PlayStation 5 some time next year.

Sony has now announced its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium line-ups for September, including WWE 2K25, Crow Country, Green Hell and more.

The PS5 is finally getting its much-feared price hike in the US, with all three versions of the PlayStation console increasing by $50.

Following its successful Early Access launch on PC, the Sims-like inZOI is set to come to PlayStation 5 in 2026 – with an Xbox release “under consideration.”

As part of Sony’s latest fiscal earnings report, the console maker revealed that the PS5 has now surpassed 80 million units shipped.

The latest PS5 beta firmware update will allow for multi-device pairing using the DualSense controller – as well as a somewhat mysterious Power Saver mode.

The video games industry is bigger than it's ever been, with the Nintendo Switch becoming one of the best selling consoles of all time and the PS5 currently outpacing the PS4 despite supply setbacks. Even so, it is surprising to see just how lucrative the current generation has been for Sony, with the PS5 having generated more profit than all previous PlayStation consoles combined.

The PlayStation 5 has finally surpassed the PS4 in terms of monthly users – with the current-gen system accounting for roughly 2/3rds of all active systems.

After just 3 years, Sony’s ‘new’ PlayStation Stars loyalty rewards program is winding down later this year - fully shutting in 2026.

Sony has announced the line-up of titles set to leave PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium next month, with Monster Hunter Wilds headlining the departees.

Following their removal earlier this year, Sony is now bringing their fan-favourite PlayStation console themes back to PS5 via a firmware update.

The PS5 Digital Edition console is now £70 more expensive in the UK than it was at launch five years ago. Europe, Australia and New Zealand also hit by price hikes.

Nacon has unveiled its latest wireless gaming headset: the RIG 900 Max HS, officially licensed for PlayStation 5. This headset boasts dual-mode wireless connectivity and promises exceptional audio quality and a comfortable, lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for gamers seeking a premium gaming audio experience when playing on …

Despite suffering from supply chain issues for years, the PS5 has more than made up for the time lost – with the console having now sold over 75 million units.

The PlayStation 5 has now surpassed Nintendo’s NES with over 65 million total consoles shipped since the system's launch in late 2020.

Hotline Miami 2 is being pulled from PS5 in Australia due to an overlooked ban on the game in the country. Refunds are now being sent out.

Over the past generation, we have seen Sony increasingly embrace the PC gaming market more and more, bringing its back catalogue of games to the platform, as well as some select day-one releases. In an unsurprising move however, the PlayStation manufacturer has now reaffirmed the fact that consoles will remain the company’s core priority.

Since as far back as 2022, we have been hearing rumours, leaks and other various reports claiming that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro, with plans to launch sometime in 2024. While the console manufacturer has yet to officially unveil this mid-gen refresh, the unannounced console was reportedly an …

Sony has commenced the rollout of the latest PS5 system update, version 24.04-09.40.00. Of the update's features, the most important is the update to Discord integration, finally allowing users to join calls directly from the console, just as you have been able to on Xbox. While Discord support has previously …

There have been a few PlayStation 5 Pro leaks recently. At this point, all signs are pointing to the upgraded console arriving later this year, featuring an overclocked CPU and a beefer GPU with greater ray-tracing abilities. Now, a new report has added to all of this, corroborating the specs, while also confirming game developer's plans to support the updated hardware. 

The PlayStation 5 has recently been updated with a new design, commonly called the “Slim” version. This new version is smaller and lighter, and is gradually replacing the original version. The external differences between the new and older models are pretty obvious. However, it's unclear what has changed on the …

We're a few days away from the launch of Insomniac's next big PlayStation exclusive, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The sequel to the 2018 game is set for a big launch, as the game has garnered rave reviews from critics.  Reviews went live for Spider-Man 2 today. Based on over 100 reviews …

Sony has rolled out its latest PS5 Software update to all users, enabling new features and improvements for the console. The headlining feature here is an increase in M.2 SSD storage compatibility. Following this update, you’ll now be able to add an extra 8TB of storage to the PS5 console. …

The PS5 has reached a new sales milestone, with Sony confirming that over 40 million units of the new-gen console have been sold. It didn't reach this milestone as quickly as the PS4, but that can primarily be chalked up to significant supply issues during the console's first two years …

While stock shortages have hampered the sales potential of the PS5 somewhat, the console has still sold a lot of units since launching in 2020 and this year, supply has greatly improved. We may see stocks sell out again later this year though, as Sony is reportedly planning a price …

Razer has introduced a new customisation product called Razer Skins. These skins are designed to personalise various devices, providing a precise fit and a range of new designs.  Crafted with 3M vinyl materials, Razer Skins offer resistance against scratches and scuffs. Rigorous testing ensures that each skin fits the device, …

MSI has recently unveiled its latest flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD, the Spatium M480 Pro. This SSD is constructed with high-density 3D NAND flash, delivering 7400MB/s sequential read and 7000 sequential write speeds. The Spatium M480 Pro SSDs are available with 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB of storage capacity. …