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No SSD Revolution in PS5; Xbox Series X Loads Games Faster

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

No SSD Revolution in PS5; Xbox Series X Loads Games Faster
PS5 Designer: „It was Supposed to be Even Bigger”

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

PS5 Designer: „It was Supposed to be Even Bigger”
PlayStation 5 Without 8K and VRR Support on Launch

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

PlayStation 5 Without 8K and VRR Support on Launch
Account Sharing Will be Even Easier on PS5

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

Account Sharing Will be Even Easier on PS5
PS5 Interface Presentation; Quicker, Better, but Not Perfect

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

PS5 Interface Presentation; Quicker, Better, but Not Perfect
PS5 Will Introduce Gameplay Timer

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 Will Introduce Gameplay Timer
PS5 for the Lazy; Set Graphics and Difficulty Through Console System

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

PS5 for the Lazy; Set Graphics and Difficulty Through Console System
Sony Releases Series of PS5 Tutorial Videos

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 Releases Series of PS5 Tutorial Videos
Sony Confirms No SSD Expansion for PS5 Right After Launch

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

Sony Confirms No SSD Expansion for PS5 Right After Launch
PS5 Pre-order Limit Reached in Japan

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 Pre-order Limit Reached in Japan
PS5 Without Support for 1440p

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

PS5 Without Support for 1440p
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
Head of PlayStation: PS4 Will Remain the Dominant Console in 2022

Head of PlayStation: PS4 Will Remain the Dominant Console in 2022

The head of Sony Interactive Entertaiment emphasized how important for the company are the users of PlayStation 4, which is expected to remain the dominant console across 2022. He also suggested that exclusives could appear on the PS4 for several years.

video games

Bart Woldanski

November 2, 2020

Head of PlayStation: PS4 Will Remain the Dominant Console in 2022
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
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
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
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