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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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