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What do Americans Play on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S?

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

What do Americans Play on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S?
PlayStation 5 in Black; Fans Paint the Consoles on Their Own

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

PlayStation 5 in Black; Fans Paint the Consoles on Their Own
RT in Watch Dogs Legion on Consoles Corresponds to Medium-class PC

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

RT in Watch Dogs Legion on Consoles Corresponds to Medium-class PC
First Reviews: Demon's Souls - The Perfect Remake

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 Reviews: Demon's Souls - The Perfect Remake
First (Few) Dead PS5s Reported

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

First (Few) Dead PS5s Reported
Games Available in PS Plus Collection Playable on Both PS5 and PS4

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

Games Available in PS Plus Collection Playable on Both PS5 and PS4
PS5 Has a Hidden Web Browser

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 Has a Hidden Web Browser
PS5 Launch in Selected Countries; Availability Issues and Crazy Prices

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 Launch in Selected Countries; Availability Issues and Crazy Prices
PS5 Re-introduces Wishlists in PS Store

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

PS5 Re-introduces Wishlists in PS Store
Cross-gen Games will be Developed for Several More Years

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

Cross-gen Games will be Developed for Several More Years
Sony Remembers; Free PS5 for First Owner of PS4 and PS4 Pro

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 Remembers; Free PS5 for First Owner of PS4 and PS4 Pro
Sony Explains Why the PS5 Doesn't Support 1440p

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

Sony Explains Why the PS5 Doesn't Support 1440p
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”
Sony Considered Bigger Increase of Video Game Prices

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

Sony Considered Bigger Increase of Video Game Prices
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