ninth generation Latest news (2)

Przemyslaw Dygas, 22 September 2021, 14:53

A week ago PlayStation 5 received support for M.2 SSD drives. It turns out that even the slowest models work well with the console.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 21 September 2021, 13:14

It looks like PS5's performance can be improved with the usual updates. This is evidenced by the recently released patch.

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 September 2021, 17:40

The editors of Digital Foundry and Gamer Nexus tested the new model of PlayStation 5. The conclusion? The refreshed version of the console does not differ from the previous ones.

Arkadiusz Strzala, 16 September 2021, 15:37

Sony has unveiled a new color for its Pulse 3D wireless headphones. As with the DualSense pad, they will be available for purchase in Midnight Black. Maybe a black PS5 to match them will be coming next?

GRG, 15 September 2021, 15:35

Tomorrow, the latest and second major system update for the PlayStation console will be available for download. It will introduce significant new features.

bachehe, 10 September 2021, 12:48

Thanks to the new cooling system, the CPU in the refreshed PS5 will be slightly cooler, but at the expense of RAM temperatures.

Adrian Werner, 09 September 2021, 14:10

The PlayStation 5 needed only nine months to cross the threshold of one million units sold in Japan. Thus, the console is faring better than the PS4.

Hubert Sledziewski, 08 September 2021, 17:42

News has emerged online that Microsoft is preparing an upgraded version of the Xbox Series S console for 2022. It would offer more power than the standard XSS at a price lower than Xbox Series X.

Adrian Werner, 06 September 2021, 15:30

The former head of Sony Worldwide Studios predicts that budgets for PlayStation 5 exclusives will be in the order of $200 million for the biggest games.

GRG, 27 August 2021, 15:01

The founder of TT Games shows how Sony may have misled gamers, with a key effect from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart being possible even on the PlayStation 3.

Paul Musiolik, 21 August 2021, 16:31

Black Myth: Wukong has been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which will increase the visuals quality. The latest video presenting the gameplay once again impresses.

Hubert Sledziewski, 18 August 2021, 19:13

The creators of the Modern Vintage Gamer channel on YouTube have used the Xbox Series S console to emulate the first PlayStation. Thanks to the properties of the software and the power of the new hardware, the games run at 4K and 60 fps.

Paul Musiolik, 17 August 2021, 13:56

Xbox Series X has received a test system update. Alpha Skip 2109.210813-2200 adds support for high-resolution interface.

Arkadiusz Strzala, 13 August 2021, 16:14

Microsoft has some distance from its own branding and naming. A slightly belated, but recently published original meme regarding the Xbox Series X console is proof of that.

Arkadiusz Strzala, 09 August 2021, 16:22

Microsoft is testing Night Mode on the Xbox console. This mode introduces changes in image color taking care of player health at night. A treat also for those who like the color orange.

Paul Musiolik, 08 August 2021, 19:17

Digital Foundry tested the performance of SSDs in PlayStation 5 in PS4 and PS5 games, as well as transferring data between the internal and test drives.

Martin Nothing, 05 August 2021, 17:18

Sony has confirmed that the standard version of PlayStation 5 broke even. So the Japanese company has reasons to be happy.

Adrian Werner, 04 August 2021, 13:10

Sony has disclosed updated sales figures for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, as well as the number of PS Plus subscribers.

Paul Musiolik, 31 July 2021, 21:55

Western Digital has confirmed that its WD_BLACK SN850 SSD with heatsink is fully compatible with the PS5 after the recent console firmware update.

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 July 2021, 16:54

PlayStation 5 will finally enable us to add an internal SSD. For now, it's only in beta of the console's new update, but Sony has already revealed what models we should be looking for.

Hubert Sledziewski, 28 July 2021, 19:26

Sony Interactive Entertainment has shown off the sales figures for the PlayStation 5 console. We've also learned how some of the games available on PS5 are faring, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 28 July 2021, 11:35

Xbox Series X/S consoles have been selling very well since their launch last year, with an estimated 6.5 million units purchased to date.

Michael Kulakowski, 27 July 2021, 22:36

Shawn Layden, formerly one of the key figures in the decision-making process for Sony Interactive Entertainment, expressed his concern over the recent consolidation in the digital entertainment industry. According to Layden, the merger of development studios and major companies is a threat to game diversity and will hinder the further growth of interest in gaming platforms.

Michael Kulakowski, 20 July 2021, 19:54

Documentation available on the web indicates that Sony will begin shipping a new version of the PlayStation 5 Digital console to stores at the end of this month. The changes made by the manufacturer are minimal, but have translated into reduced weight.

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 15 July 2021, 15:51

Cory Balrog, the director responsible for the latest installments of the God of War series, claimed on Twitter that PS5 prices are too high and should vary by region.

Michael Kulakowski, 14 July 2021, 19:04

Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's gaming division, spoke positively on PlayStation 5's controller, and hinted that he's not ruling out a new version of the Xbox Series X|S gamepad in the future that would take advantage of the competition's ideas.

Hubert Sledziewski, 13 July 2021, 19:30

Xbox brand chief Phil Spencer and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty have given an extensive interview to the Guardian. The men admitted that they intend to take risks when developing future games, including single-player productions, not all of which are to be supported long after release.

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 July 2021, 15:44

Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 for PlayStation 5 is now available for download. The new update focuses on improving the performance of the console.

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 July 2021, 13:05

Dark Souls III is the next game to receive FPS Boost support on the Series X/S Xboxes. Thanks to this, the last installment of the iconic trilogy finally enables us to play at 60 fps on Microsoft consoles.

Michal Ciezadlik, 07 July 2021, 15:12

Microsoft intends to bring upscaling technology to Xbox Series X|S consoles. New software employees are being sought for this purpose.

Milosz Szubert, 30 June 2021, 19:50

Phil Spencer, the head of the Xbox brand, was recently a guest on the Unlocked podcast hosted by IGN. During the conversation, Spencer talked about, among other things, the lessons Microsoft has learned from the Xbox One era, and what the future may hold for the platform and the Xbox Game Studios family.

Hubert Sledziewski, 21 June 2021, 14:38

Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, wants cross-play features in more games released on PlayStation consoles.

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 June 2021, 15:19

Deep Silver has rushed its Metro Exodus upgrade for Xbox Series X/S consoles a bit. As a result, the next-gen update to the game (including improved ray tracing) is now available for download on Microsoft's platforms.

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 June 2021, 17:39

Will it be possible to run games from the Xbox Series X/S on the Xbox One? Of course not, but Microsoft plans to change that with its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.

Patrick Kubiak, 10 June 2021, 13:53

PlayStation 5 and the DualSense controller got a software update. The list of changes introduced by Sony is short, but the update should positively affect the experience of owners of the company's latest console.

Michal Ciezadlik, 28 May 2021, 14:12

There are many indications that a new PlayStation 5 model is about to hit the market. Last month, Sony filed a patent that may suggest that an improved revision of the console is already in the pipeline.

Michael Kulakowski, 26 May 2021, 20:45

Epic Games has released a video showing off the capabilities of the Unreal Engine 5 technology. At the same time, its developers have confirmed that an early and trial version of the technology is now available to game, animation, and film makers worldwide.

Paul Musiolik, 26 May 2021, 12:19

PS Plus service has reached 47 million active users. Sony intends to invest even more in the development of its network.

Milosz Szubert, 21 May 2021, 14:45

According to data from independent analytics group Ampere Analysis, the PlayStation 5 sold more than twice as well as the Xbox Series X/S in the first quarter of this year. However, both of these platforms were clearly beaten by the Nintendo Switch.

Martin Nothing, 13 May 2021, 19:32

The requests of gamers around the world have apparently been heard. The DualSense controller known from PlayStation 5 will receive new alternative color variants. What versions will join the standard white model?

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 May 2021, 21:32

More than 25 games for PlayStation 5, including plenty of new IPs. That's what Sony Interactive Entertainment's plans look like according to Hermen Hulst.

Konrad Sarzynski, 11 May 2021, 18:57

PlayStation 5 is still hard to buy even though it's been more than six months since its release. New predictions have emerged that Sony won't be able to meet demand for the PS5 in 2022 either.

Hubert Sledziewski, 06 May 2021, 19:42

During the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, a Microsoft representative admitted that the company does not make money on Xbox consoles. Profits are generated by paid services, games and add-ons, so there's no expectation that the Redmond giant will give up its 30 percent profit margin on Microsoft Store.

Martin Nothing, 06 May 2021, 18:53

The previous generation of consoles set a new trend with refreshed versions of hardware and the current generation may continue it. However, no one expected that a new version of the PlayStation 5 with a cheaper AMD processor could go into production so soon.

Konrad Sarzynski, 04 May 2021, 14:38

Discord and Sony are teaming up. The popular messenger is to be integrated with PlayStation Network, making it easier for gamers to communicate. Sony has acquired Discord's shares, but the company will remain independent.

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 April 2021, 20:28

PlayStation 5 shortages will continue for a long time to come. Sony's Hiroki Totoki confirmed in an investor call that there's no chance of a drastic increase in shipments this fiscal year, even after the company considered redesigning the console.

Adrian Werner, 28 April 2021, 12:41

Microsoft's financial report showed great results for its Xbox division. It reported big increases in revenue from console, game and service sales.

Bart Swiatek, 28 April 2021, 11:33

Sony has released another financial report, which includes information on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 console sales.

Milosz Szubert, 27 April 2021, 18:19

Sony has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5, numbered 21.01-03.10.00. It weighs in at just over 900 MB and its main purpose is to improve the console's performance.

Michal Ciezadlik, 20 April 2021, 21:32

Demo versions of games on consoles are not something common these days. Especially in the case of PS5, where in the entire PS Store we can find only 3 titles offering free demos. In a discussion on forums we can hear voices that owners of Sony's new console want more demos.