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New PS5 as Seen by Digital Foundry; Cooling Passes the Test
The editors of Digital Foundry and Gamer Nexus tested the new model of PlayStation 5. The conclusion? The refreshed version of the console does not differ from the previous ones.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
September 17, 2021
Black PS5 Would be a Good Match; Sony Unveils Pulse 3D Headphones Midnight Black
Sony has unveiled a new color for its Pulse 3D wireless headphones. As with the DualSense pad, they will be available for purchase in Midnight Black. Maybe a black PS5 to match them will be coming next?
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
September 16, 2021
Firmware 9.0 Enables Us to Browse PS5 Trophies on PS4
PlayStation 4 has received system update 9.0, which adds a highly anticipated feature. Starting today, you can view trophies from PS5 on PS4.
hardware & software
Hubert Sledziewski
September 15, 2021
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Big PlayStation 5 Update Coming Tomorrow With M.2 SSD Support [UPDATED]
Tomorrow, the latest and second major system update for the PlayStation console will be available for download. It will introduce significant new features.
hardware & software
September 15, 2021
New PS5 Not as Hot as Suggested
Thanks to the new cooling system, the CPU in the refreshed PS5 will be slightly cooler, but at the expense of RAM temperatures.
hardware & software
bachehe
September 10, 2021
PS5 Exceeded PlayStation 4 Sales in Japan
The PlayStation 5 needed only nine months to cross the threshold of one million units sold in Japan. Thus, the console is faring better than the PS4.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
September 9, 2021
SSDs Tested in PS5; No Major Differences in Performance Found
Digital Foundry tested the performance of SSDs in PlayStation 5 in PS4 and PS5 games, as well as transferring data between the internal and test drives.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
August 8, 2021
Nostalgic Gamer Repainted PS5 in PS1 Grey - See Photos
A PlayStation fan decided to give his PS5 a little color and painted the console and its DualSense gray. Thanks to this the device resembles the PS1.
hardware & software
Hubert Sledziewski
August 6, 2021
PS5 Broke Even and Started to Turn Profit for Sony
Sony has confirmed that the standard version of PlayStation 5 broke even. So the Japanese company has reasons to be happy.
hardware & software
Martin Nothing
August 5, 2021
Sony Boasts Impressive Results for PS4, PS5 and PS Plus
Sony has disclosed updated sales figures for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, as well as the number of PS Plus subscribers.
video games
Adrian Werner
August 4, 2021
WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5
Western Digital has confirmed that its WD_BLACK SN850 SSD with heatsink is fully compatible with the PS5 after the recent console firmware update.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
July 31, 2021
PS4 Firmware 9.0 Adds Option to Browse Trophies From PS5 Games
Sony has released a test firmware update to version 9.0 on PS4, which enables us to preview trophies from games released on PS5.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
July 31, 2021
PS5 Will Support Internal SSDs; Sony Tests New Firmware
PlayStation 5 will finally enable us to add an internal SSD. For now, it's only in beta of the console's new update, but Sony has already revealed what models we should be looking for.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
July 29, 2021
PS5 is Sony's Fastest-selling Console; Decent Results for Exclusives
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shown off the sales figures for the PlayStation 5 console. We've also learned how some of the games available on PS5 are faring, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
July 28, 2021
Sony „Slimmed Down” PlayStation 5 Digital
Documentation available on the web indicates that Sony will begin shipping a new version of the PlayStation 5 Digital console to stores at the end of this month. The changes made by the manufacturer are minimal, but have translated into reduced weight.
hardware & software
Michael Kulakowski
July 20, 2021
Massive PS4 Mining Rig Was Used for FIFA Ultimate Team Coins
What was thought to be a crypto mine turned out to be a bot farm mining FIFA Ultimate Team coins. There's new information on the thousands of PS4 consoles found in Ukrainian warehouse.
hardware & software
Adam Krolak
July 18, 2021
PS4 and Xbox One Shortage in the US
There have been big problems with getting new PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles and DualShock 4 gamepads in the U.S. for a while now, with most major stores not offering them, or used pieces of they do.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
July 12, 2021
Tons of PS4s Discovered in Crypto Mine in Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) discovered a huge cryptocurrency mine consisting primarily of PlayStation 4 consoles. Criminals found a way to turn it into a profitable business.
hardware & software
Konrad Sarzynski
July 12, 2021
PS5 Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 Improves Performance
Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 for PlayStation 5 is now available for download. The new update focuses on improving the performance of the console.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
July 8, 2021
PS4 Firmware 8.52 Available for Download
Firmware update numbered 8.52 has been released for the PlayStation 4 console. Owners of the aforementioned hardware did not receive much, but the fact that Sony continues to support it is encouraging.
hardware & software
June 22, 2021