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Availability Problems with Xbox Series X|S May Last Several Months

Availability Problems with Xbox Series X|S May Last Several Months

Microsoft has a problem with the availability of Xbox Series X|S. The company reveals the reason and reveals when we can expect normal console deliveries.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

November 16, 2020

Availability Problems with Xbox Series X|S May Last Several Months
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
Smoking Xbox Series X and Other Issues; Microsoft Investigates [Update #2]

Smoking Xbox Series X and Other Issues; Microsoft Investigates [Update #2]

With the release of Xbox Series X, the first information about mechanical failures appeared. The hottest (literally) thing right now is the case of smoking console. Microsoft is investigating the subject, and we've checked what other problems the users are facing.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

November 13, 2020

Smoking Xbox Series X and Other Issues; Microsoft Investigates [Update #2]
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
Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut

Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut

Xbox's CEO Phil Spencer said on Twitter that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have had the best launch in the history of the brand.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

November 12, 2020

Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut
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
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 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
Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here

Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here

We have lived to see the launch of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Thus, the new generation of consoles officially began.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

November 10, 2020

Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here
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
Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced

Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced

The Xbox Series X / S features a Western Digital drive based on a standard M.2 NVMe PC interface. The drive can be removed, which should makes it swapping quite easy.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

November 9, 2020

Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced
Xbox Series S Games Are Smaller Than Xbox Series X Versions

Xbox Series S Games Are Smaller Than Xbox Series X Versions

Xbox Series S offers slightly more than 360 GB of storage space that can be used for games. Fortunately, releases optimized for the weaker console weigh much less compared to Xbox Series X versions.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

November 8, 2020

Xbox Series S Games Are Smaller Than Xbox Series X Versions
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 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
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
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