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DualSense Will Have Removable Front Panel

DualSense Will Have Removable Front Panel

A video that appeared on the web shows some new details about PlayStation 5's DualSense controller, such as the removable front panel.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

November 3, 2020

DualSense Will Have Removable Front Panel
Microsoft Announces Special Livestream on Xbox Series X/S Launch

Microsoft Announces Special Livestream on Xbox Series X/S Launch

On November 10, at 11 AM PT a special stream will be held to celebrate the launch of Xbox Series X and S consoles, organized by Microsoft. There will be many attractions, including talks with developers of games aimed at the next-gen platform.

hardware & software

Milosz Szubert

November 3, 2020

Microsoft Announces Special Livestream on Xbox Series X/S Launch
The Witcher 3 on XSX Eradicates Fast Travel Loading Screens

The Witcher 3 on XSX Eradicates Fast Travel Loading Screens

Youtuber, who received a copy of the Xbox Series X from Microsoft, published a gameplay from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Interestingly, when using fast travel, the game loads so fast that no loading screens are displayed.

video games

Bart Swiatek

November 3, 2020

The Witcher 3 on XSX Eradicates Fast Travel Loading Screens
Sony Abandons PSVR? No Support on PS5

Sony Abandons PSVR? No Support on PS5

PlayStation 5 games will not support PSVR. UploadVR has received confirmation that purchasers of Hitman 3 and No Man's Sky will need to purchase their versions on PS4 if they want to use VR features on PlayStation 5.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

November 2, 2020

Sony Abandons PSVR? No Support on PS5
Sony Shuts Down Unofficial PS5 Case Panels

Sony Shuts Down Unofficial PS5 Case Panels

It will be long before we can buy a black case for PS5. The unofficial panel maker is shutting down the business after Sony threatened the company with a lawsuit.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

November 2, 2020

Sony Shuts Down Unofficial PS5 Case Panels
Watch Dogs: Legion and AC: Valhalla With Native 4K Only on PC

Watch Dogs: Legion and AC: Valhalla With Native 4K Only on PC

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla and Watch Dogs: The Legion will offer native 4K only on PC. The console versions will run in dynamic resolution from 1440p upwards.

video games

Paul Musiolik

November 1, 2020

Watch Dogs: Legion and AC: Valhalla With Native 4K Only on PC
List of PS5-incompatible PS4 Games Includes Assassin's Creed [Updated]

List of PS5-incompatible PS4 Games Includes Assassin's Creed [Updated]

Today, a list of Ubisoft's PS4 games that will not be compatible with PlayStation 5 has been revealed. Everything seems to indicate that Sony's new console won't be able to run e.g. Assassin's Creed: Syndicate.

video games

Paul Wozniak

October 31, 2020

List of PS5-incompatible PS4 Games Includes Assassin's Creed [Updated]
PS5 Will Assist Gamers with Disabilities

PS5 Will Assist Gamers with Disabilities

PlayStation 5 will feature a range of solutions to make playing easier for users with disabilities.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

October 30, 2020

PS5 Will Assist Gamers with Disabilities
Sony Wants to Sell 7.6 million PS5s by April 2021

Sony Wants to Sell 7.6 million PS5s by April 2021

Sony's plans are ambitious and the words of CFO Hiro Totoki prove it. The company wants to make a lot of money by the end of the fiscal year, although it realizes that every sold unit of PS5 will equal loss.

hardware & software

Karol Laska

October 29, 2020

Sony Wants to Sell 7.6 million PS5s by April 2021
XSX/S Compatibility Was Tested Across 500 Thousand Hours of Gameplay

XSX/S Compatibility Was Tested Across 500 Thousand Hours of Gameplay

Jason Ronald from Xbox informed on Twitter about the backwards compatibility range of Xbox Series X / S. We also learned how much time has been spent testing the feature.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

October 29, 2020

XSX/S Compatibility Was Tested Across 500 Thousand Hours of Gameplay
PlayStation App Gets an Overhaul Before the Launch of PS5

PlayStation App Gets an Overhaul Before the Launch of PS5

Sony has launched a new version of its PlayStation mobile app for Android and iOS devices. It offers a refreshed interface, native integration with PlayStation Store and extensive remote management capabilities for PlayStation 5.

hardware & software

Milosz Szubert

October 29, 2020

PlayStation App Gets an Overhaul Before the Launch of PS5
New Ad Compares PS5 Launch to Conquest of Space

New Ad Compares PS5 Launch to Conquest of Space

Sony has released the launch ad for PlayStation 5. It is quite a bold advertisement - it compares to the console's launch to exploration of space.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

October 28, 2020

New Ad Compares PS5 Launch to Conquest of Space
PS5 Pre-orders Completely Outshined Results of PlayStation 4

PS5 Pre-orders Completely Outshined Results of PlayStation 4

The gamers went after the PS5 like hungry wolves. After 12 hours, the number of pre-orders is as large as after 12 weeks for PlayStation 4.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

October 28, 2020

PS5 Pre-orders Completely Outshined Results of PlayStation 4
Details on God of War's Upgrades on PS5

Details on God of War's Upgrades on PS5

Santa Monica Studio has revealed that 2018's God of War will offer an improved gameplay experience on PlayStation 5 compared to current generation. What resolution and performance can we expect?

video games

Bart Woldanski

October 27, 2020

Details on God of War's Upgrades on PS5
PS5 Unboxing Videos, First Impressions and Comparisons

PS5 Unboxing Videos, First Impressions and Comparisons

The web was flooded with videos from unboxings of PlayStation 5 and the industry's first impressions of Sony's next-gen appeared in numbers, among which praise for the capabilities of the DualSense controller takes first place.

hardware & software

Christian Pieniazek

October 27, 2020

PS5 Unboxing Videos, First Impressions and Comparisons
Devil May Cry 5 on Xbox Series S Without Ray Tracing

Devil May Cry 5 on Xbox Series S Without Ray Tracing

We learned today that the special edition of Devil May Cry 5, which will go to Xbox Series S consoles will not support ray tracing technology.

video games

Paul Wozniak

October 27, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 on Xbox Series S Without Ray Tracing
Xbox Series X/S Interface Officially Revealed

Xbox Series X/S Interface Officially Revealed

Microsoft has released an extensive video showing the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S console interface.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

October 27, 2020

Xbox Series X/S Interface Officially Revealed
First Custom PS5 Cases Available on Sale

First Custom PS5 Cases Available on Sale

If you don't like the white PlayStation 5, you can now pay for your own customised case in one of five colors. Nothing stands in the way of having a red PS5.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

October 24, 2020

First Custom PS5 Cases Available on Sale
DiRT 5 Dev: GPU Power Difference in Next-gen Consoles is Irrelevant

DiRT 5 Dev: GPU Power Difference in Next-gen Consoles is Irrelevant

According to the developer of DiRT 5, the differences in GPU power between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles do not matter much in the development process.

hardware & software

Bart Woldanski

October 23, 2020

DiRT 5 Dev: GPU Power Difference in Next-gen Consoles is Irrelevant
PS5 May Reward Us for Unlocking Achievements

PS5 May Reward Us for Unlocking Achievements

PlayStation 5 may reward players for unlocked trophies. This was noted in a recent video highlighting console's interface.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

October 19, 2020

PS5 May Reward Us for Unlocking Achievements