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What do Americans Play on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S?
Thanks to analytics company Newzoo, we learned what kind of next-gen games Americans played in the first days after the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 17, 2020
PlayStation 5 in Black; Fans Paint the Consoles on Their Own
Many people were disappointed when it turned out that the PS5 would be available only in white. Subsequently, some fans decided to paint the console in their preferred color on their own.
hardware & software
Bartlomiej Sagan
November 16, 2020
RT in Watch Dogs Legion on Consoles Corresponds to Medium-class PC
According to analyses of available game materials, the console version of Watch Dogs: Legion offers average quality ray tracing. At least when we compare it with the capabilities of powerful PCs.
video games
Paul Musiolik
November 15, 2020
First Reviews: Demon's Souls - The Perfect Remake
Demon's Souls enjoys really great reviews from critics. Sony can be pleased with this launch title, and soulslike players can rub their hands in glee for a great opening of the new generation.
video games
Karol Laska
November 14, 2020
First (Few) Dead PS5s Reported
Shortly after the release of the PS5 in the USA and Japan, the first reports about the falling consoles appeared on the web. However, there are not too many of them, which gives hope that Sony has made sure the quality of its device is top notch.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 13, 2020
Games Available in PS Plus Collection Playable on Both PS5 and PS4
It turns out that we will also be able to play games included in the PS Plus Collection on PlayStation 4, but we will need PlayStation 5 to access it.
hardware & software
Karol Laska
November 12, 2020
PS5 Has a Hidden Web Browser
One of the features that the PlayStation 5 lacks is an easily accessible web browser. But as it turns out, the console has a hidden application that enables us to surf the web... under certain conditions.
hardware & software
Christian Pieniazek
November 12, 2020
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
PS5 Re-introduces Wishlists in PS Store
As predicted, the wishlists returned to PlayStation Store. For now, however, only on PS5.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
November 11, 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 Remembers; Free PS5 for First Owner of PS4 and PS4 Pro
Joey Chiu, one of PlayStation's most devoted fans, was appreciated by Sony. The company presented him with a PS5 along with all its launch titles.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
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
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
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