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PS5 Launch in Selected Countries; Availability Issues and Crazy Prices
PlayStation 5 has debuted in selected countries. However, it is currently impossible to purchase the console unless on auction sites where vendors set outrageously high prices.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
November 12, 2020
Cross-gen Games will be Developed for Several More Years
A lot of water may pass under the gaming bridge before developers stop supporting PlayStation 4. Sony Interactive Entertainment's vice president has admitted that the company actively encourages the development of games for both generations of consoles.
video games
Paul Musiolik
November 11, 2020
Sony Explains Why the PS5 Doesn't Support 1440p
The shortcomings of PS5's system are due to Sony's philosophy of console development. Can something change in this aspect? Yes, but there is one condition - you have to inform the Japanese company that there is a need for the change.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 10, 2020
Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here
We have lived to see the launch of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Thus, the new generation of consoles officially began.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
November 10, 2020
No SSD Revolution in PS5; Xbox Series X Loads Games Faster
Tests conducted by internet users and industry journalists show that, contrary to expectations, Xbox Series X handles the loading of games better than PlayStation 5 - despite the theoretically slower SSD used in Microsoft's console.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
November 10, 2020
PS5 Designer: „It was Supposed to be Even Bigger”
PlayStation 5's designer Yujin Morisawa said in a press interview that his initial plans were for the PS5 to be even bigger than the device that would eventually appear on the market.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
November 10, 2020
Sony Considered Bigger Increase of Video Game Prices
$70 for a video game is still not enough. According to Bloomberg, Sony was considering even higher prices. Voices related to the increases have their source among the CEOs of video game publishers.
video games
Agnes Adamus
November 9, 2020
PlayStation 5 Without 8K and VRR Support on Launch
The editors of Digital Foundry had the opportunity to test the capabilities of PlayStation 5. The following report shows that for now Sony's new console does not support 8K resolution and VRR and ALLM functions.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
November 9, 2020
Account Sharing Will be Even Easier on PS5
PS5 will simplify sharing accounts with other people. This way we can still share digital versions of games with our friends.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 9, 2020
Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced
The Xbox Series X / S features a Western Digital drive based on a standard M.2 NVMe PC interface. The drive can be removed, which should makes it swapping quite easy.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
November 9, 2020
PS5 Interface Presentation; Quicker, Better, but Not Perfect
An editor of Digital Foundry has prepared a short video, in which he presents and discusses PS5's system menu.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 8, 2020
Xbox Series S Games Are Smaller Than Xbox Series X Versions
Xbox Series S offers slightly more than 360 GB of storage space that can be used for games. Fortunately, releases optimized for the weaker console weigh much less compared to Xbox Series X versions.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 8, 2020
PS5 Will Introduce Gameplay Timer
Sony will introduce a new feature on PlayStation 5: a gameplay timer. This feature, well known to Steam and Nintendo Switch users, will enable us to see how many hours you've spent in a given title.
hardware & software
November 7, 2020
PS5 for the Lazy; Set Graphics and Difficulty Through Console System
Further information on PS5's menu appears. Players have discovered an option that few mentioned. The enables us to change game settings directly in the system.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 6, 2020
Sony Releases Series of PS5 Tutorial Videos
Three videos were released on the official PlayStation support channel on YouTube as an introduction to PlayStation 5. The platform will debut in on November 12 or 19, depending on the region.
hardware & software
Milosz Szubert
November 6, 2020
Sony Confirms No SSD Expansion for PS5 Right After Launch
Sony has confirmed earlier reports that claimed the PlayStation 5 console will not offer the option expand SSD memory right after launch.
hardware & software
Karol Laska
November 6, 2020
PS5 Pre-order Limit Reached in Japan
The official Japanese PlayStation blog informed that the limit of PlayStation 5 consoles that could be pre-ordered in this country has been reached. In addition, it was announced that Sony's next-gen won't be available in stores due to the coronavirus.
hardware & software
Milosz Szubert
November 5, 2020
PS5 Without Support for 1440p
Monitor owners who were planning to buy the PS5 will not be happy. Sony confirmed that its latest console will not support the popular resolution.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 5, 2020
XSS May Not Support Native Full HD in Watch Dogs Legion
Ubisoft has revealed that it aims for dynamic 1080p resolution in Watch Dogs: Legion on Xbox Series S. Microsoft's weaker console will offer ray tracing, however.
video games
Bart Woldanski
November 4, 2020
Xbox Series S Offers Barely Over 300 GB of Storage And it's a Problem
We have bad news for people planning to buy Xbox Series S. It turns out that the platform will offer only 364 GB of storage space for games and user applications.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
November 4, 2020