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Xbox Series S Will Run Backwards Compatible Games in Xbox One S Quality
Arkadiusz Strzala, 12 September 2020, 21:18
Xbox Series S has been officially announced as Microsoft's most affordable console. The lower price, however, is associated with some compromises. One of them is the lack of support for the graphical improvements found in games on Xbox One X.
PS5 Box Contents Revealed
Paul Musiolik, 11 September 2020, 20:54
We've learned the contents of the PlayStation 5 launch kit. A nice addition that we'll find in the box will be an official stand that will enable us to put our device vertically.
PS4 Game With Next-gen Upgrade Has a Special Sticker
Agnes Adamus, 11 September 2020, 20:42
Immortals: Fenyx Risin is available for pre-orders. Sobsequently, the game's box cover design was revealed. For releases on PlayStation 4, it contains a small sticker that indicates that a free upgrade for PS5 is available.
Sony Plans a Mysterious Panel on PAX Online
Paul Wozniak, 11 September 2020, 20:39
An information Sony will appear with an hour-long panel in the virtual event PAX Online has surfaced on the web. For now we do not know what we will see.
Rumor: Xbox Series V is Microsoft's Third Next-gen Console
Agnes Adamus, 11 September 2020, 19:29
Twitter user Idle Sloth, who specializes in news related to the Xbox brand, suggested that Microsoft is working on another version of ninth generation console. It is to be called Xbox Series V.
Developers Claim Xbox Series S is Too Weak
Paul Musiolik, 11 September 2020, 14:12
According to developers, Xbox Series S is too weak as a platform. The console's specs raise legitimate concerns among them.
PS5 Launch in mid-November
Paul Musiolik, 11 September 2020, 11:27
PlayStation 5 will appear on sale in mid-November. The launch is being announced through the Japanese branch of Amazon and Brazilian sources, who have accessed the official manual for the console's remote.
Xbox Series X and S Unboxing and Size Comparison
Paul Wozniak, 10 September 2020, 19:49
First unboxing videos of Microsoft's upcoming consoles have surfaced on the web.
Xbox Series S Said to be a Big Burden for Microsoft
Paul Musiolik, 10 September 2020, 12:58
According to the latest rumors, Microsoft will be subsiding a lot to Xbox Series S and Series X. All this to keep the price of the device low in the upcoming battle with Sony.
Here's a List of Confirmed Launch Titles for Xbox Series X and S
Michael Kulakowski, 09 September 2020, 21:43
We have collected for you all confirmed and potential launch titles that will appear on the upcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Both systems will appear on November 10, this year.
„Xbox Series S Means Trouble,” Says Remedy's Technical Producer
Jacob Blazewicz, 09 September 2020, 21:29
Sasan Sepehr from Remedy Entertainment commented on the announcement of the Xbox Series S console. The technical produces is happy with the platform as a player, but from the developer's perspective he considered it a „trouble”.
Xbox Series X Price and Launch Date; Pre-orders in 2 Weeks
Paul Musiolik, 09 September 2020, 20:00
Pre-orders of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles will start on September 22, this year. The launch date of both consoles has been confirmed as November 10, 2020.
Xbox Series S Spawns a Flood of Memes
Bart Swiatek, 09 September 2020, 12:27
Yesterday's information about Xbox Series S caused a real storm on the web, and the most exciting part is the look of the new console. Internet users compare the device to various characters and devices - among others, a washing machine, a cooker and a tape recorder.
Pre-orders on Gold PlayStation 5; Prepare to Break Your Piggy Banks
Karol Laska, 08 September 2020, 20:41
One of the most prestigious luxury goods stores will soon add PlayStation 5 with a gamepad and headphones to its range. Each of these devices will be covered in genuine gold.
Price and Launch of Xbox Series X and Series S Officially Revealed [Updated]
Bart Swiatek, 08 September 2020, 20:05
New information on the price of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles has appeared on the web. It was accompanied by a video presenting the appearance of the second device.
Xbox Series S Specs - Leak Suggests We Will Play in 120 FPS
Agnes Adamus, 08 September 2020, 19:04
The existence of Xbox Series S was finally confirmed today. Although Microsoft did not reveal too many details about the console, there were some leaked promotional materials surfaced on the Internet. They contain the console's official specs.
British Chain Store Suggests New Info on PS5 is Coming Tomorrow
Bart Swiatek, 08 September 2020, 14:47
The British chain store GAME suggested on Twitter that we may get a PS5-related announcement tomorrow. Given Microsoft's recent moves, it seems likely for Sony to announce the launch date and price of its ninth generation platform.
Interesting Artistic Concept for PS5 Cooling
Arkadiusz Strzala, 04 September 2020, 20:28
How It Works magazine features an illustration of PlayStation 5's cooling system. That said, this is just an artistic vision, an attempt to imagine the interior of PS5's unusual case.
PS5 Without Optical Audio Port
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 01 September 2020, 14:38
The PS5 will offer no optical audio port. Sony is committed to wireless solutions.
PS5 Without Backwards Compatibility With PS1, PS2 and PS3
Agnes Adamus, 31 August 2020, 22:13
Ubisoft has disclosed information on backward compatibility on PS5. It follows that it will only cover titles released on PS4. Previous generations will not be supported by this feature.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart With Choice of Resolutions and Frame Rates
Bart Woldanski, 28 August 2020, 21:03
We learned that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the announced PS5 exclusive, will eun in 4K resolution, but only at 30 frames per second. However, Insomniac Games has provided for two graphic modes.
Sony Invites to PS5 Pre-order Registration
Jacob Blazewicz, 27 August 2020, 12:06
Sony opened registration for pre-orders of PlayStation 5. Unfortunately, for the time being the offer only applies to US residents.
Activision Confirms: New Call of Duty Will Cost More on PS5 and XSX
Jacob Blazewicz, 26 August 2020, 22:21
We have learned the price of Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War releases on all platforms. Unfortunately, people wishing to play on PS5 and XSX will have to pay more, and perhaps not only for the new CoD.
Nvidia's CEO: Second Half of 2020 to be the Best Gaming Period Ever
Arkadiusz Strzala, 21 August 2020, 20:32
The year 2020 did not start well. The pandemic made life difficult for most of us. However, it seems that the second half of the year will be very good for gamers. Or at least that's is what Jen-Hsun Huang, the head of Nvidia, says.
How do PS5 Games Use the New Controller? DualSense Through the Eye of Devs
Christian Pieniazek, 20 August 2020, 21:25
Developers working on the games coming to PlayStation 5 have shared how their projects will take advantage of the unique capabilities of the DualSense controller. Speakers included developers of games such as Gran Turismo 7, Horizon: Forbidden West, Deathloop and Godfall.
PS5 Commercial - Welcome to the World of Immersion
Milosz Szubert, 20 August 2020, 20:40
An ad for PlayStation 5 was released on the web. It first leaked from Hungarian source, but a few hours later it will was also officially displayed in other countries.
PS5 and Xbox Series X Launch - Leak From Fortnite Turns Up the Heat
Adrian Werner, 20 August 2020, 12:13
Fortnite may has just told us when we can expect the launch of Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Additionally, there have been rumors about the price of these consoles.
Here's the Dashboard of Xbox Series X
Michael Kulakowski, 19 August 2020, 21:16
Microsoft presented a trailer showing the appearance and functionality of the new menu of the Xbox Series X console, which will debut in November this year. The refreshed dashboard with new features will also appear on Xbox One and in the mobile application.
Xbox Series S Specs - What's Inside Xbox Series X's Little Brother?
Arkadiusz Strzala, 19 August 2020, 17:57
The cheaper version of Xbox Series X, or Series S, can be up to 61% cheaper. Leak of console's specs shows that the explanation lies with the smaller number of GPU's computing units.
Observer System Redux - Visual Comparison on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Arkadiusz Strzala, 18 August 2020, 20:50
GameSpot has published a video that compares the visuals of Observer: System Redux with the older version of the game, thus showing the capabilities of next-gen consoles.
Xbox Series X in New Photos From Xperion E-arena
Arkadiusz Strzala, 18 August 2020, 13:34
A Twitter user has published new photos of the Xbox Series X console. They come from Xperion E-arena from a Saturn store, and the device shown there is a prototype.
Sony Develops New VR Goggles; Not Necessarily for PS5
Agnes Adamus, 18 August 2020, 00:01
On Sony's Japanese website there was an advertisement for an engineer constructing VR goggles. However, it was not posted by the R&D department of PlayStation, which may suggest that the device will not be suitable for PS5.
Xbox's Boss: „Our Goal Isn’t to Outsell Other Consoles”
Bart Swiatek, 17 August 2020, 11:33
Xbox's boss, Phil Spencer, said during the Animal Talking podcast that his company does not want to sell more consoles from competing companies. It is more important to build services that can be used by owners of various devices.
PS5 Will Run Games in Native 4K
Aleksandra Dziwinska, 16 August 2020, 16:56
Developers working with PlayStation 5 confirm that running 4K games on the console is not a problem.
Quiet Running is Xbox Series X's Big Advantage
Bart Swiatek, 13 August 2020, 15:17
Taking part in a web podcast, Phil Spencer - the head of Xbox brand - boasted that the Xbox Series X works very quietly, just like the Xbox One X. According to him, this is due to a well-designed housing and cooling system.
PS5 May be Unable to Handle Games in Native 4K
Bart Woldanski, 13 August 2020, 14:32
According to unofficial reports, PlayStation 5 may have problems getting enough performance in games running in native 4K resolution. The PS5 is once again expeced to be inferior to Xbox Series X.
DualSense With Significantly Stronger Battery Than DualShock
Milosz Szubert, 12 August 2020, 17:10
A new photo of the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 has been released online, showing a battery capacity of 1560mAh. By comparison, DualShock 4 offers about 1000 mAh.
Microsoft Confirmed November Launch of Xbox Series X
Karol Laska, 11 August 2020, 23:08
We will see Xbox Series X in stores from this November, and several dozen new games are expected to be released with it by the end of the year.
Unboxing of Xbox Series X and S Controller
Adrian Werner, 11 August 2020, 15:13
There is a video on the web, showing the unboxing of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S controller. It depicts the white version of the controller.
PS5 Said to be More Expensive Than XSX; Weak Spot Discovered
Paul Wozniak, 10 August 2020, 17:09
Insider known as Dusk Golem wrote on the ResetEra forum that PlayStation 5 will be more expensive than Xbox Series X. He also pointed out a weakness in Sony's console, which is to be poor hardware optimization for multi-platform games.
Xbox Series S Confirmed
Adrian Werner, 10 August 2020, 13:39
The fan managed to buy a controller for the Xbox Series X console. Thanks to the instructions attached to it, we know that the cheaper and weaker version of the platform will be called Xbox Series S.
Sony Secures PS5 Exclusives From Other Publishers
Adrian Werner, 09 August 2020, 18:46
According to new reports, Sony is fighting very aggressively for exclusivity. The company is said to have made make such offers to every major publisher.
PS5 - Rumors of Full Backwards Compatibility With PS4
Arkadiusz Strzala, 06 August 2020, 14:28
Will we be able to run all PS4 games on Sony's new PlayStation 5? So it would seem according to the information provided on Twitter by the user who modifies video games.
Microsoft Doesn't Intend to Abandon Xbox Live Gold Subscription
Adrian Werner, 06 August 2020, 11:09
Microsoft has cut off speculation by saying that there are currently no plans to abandon the requirement to pay for the Xbox Live Gold subscription for multiplayer play on consoles.
PS5 Accessories Presented
Bart Swiatek, 05 August 2020, 13:12
The PlayStation 5 website posted additional information about the various accessories that can be bought for the console. These include Pulse 3D Wireless Headset, controller charging station, multimedia remote control and camera.
Xbox Will Get a New Microsoft Store - First Screenshots
Adrian Werner, 04 August 2020, 13:31
Were shown how the new version of Microsoft Store for Xbox consoles will look like. It is to be both prettier and faster, as well as more functional.
DualShock 4 Won't Work With PS5 Games; List of Compatible Devices
Paul Wozniak, 03 August 2020, 21:13
Today, Sony has presented a list of devices originally designed for PS4, which will also receive support on the next-gen console - PlayStation 5. Interestingly, the DualShock 4 pad will not work with games dedicated exclusively to PS5.
Rumor: PS5 Controller and Its Battery Life
Bart Swiatek, 03 August 2020, 12:27
According to a new rumor, the controller for PlayStation 5 - DualSense - runs on a single charge 3-4 hours longer than DualShock 4. The hardware is also expected to have an improved touchpad and slightly different L1 and R1 buttons.
PS5 Show in August? Rumors About Next State of Play
Jacob Blazewicz, 31 July 2020, 13:36
It looks like we'll be seeing another PlayStation game show soon. Venture Beat's Jeff Grubb suggests that Sony will be hosting another episode of State of Play in early August.
PS5 - Sony May Soon Reveal Console's Menu
Bart Swiatek, 30 July 2020, 13:00
An industry insider known as Tidux revealed on Twitter that Sony may soon show us the look of PlayStation 5's main menu.