Despite reporting a 29 per cent slump in operating profit for its second financial quarter ending September 30, Sony had a strong year in its PlayStation division. In its earnings report, the company announced it sold 4.9 million PlayStation 5 units, up from 3.3 million …
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PlayStation Portal Remote Player Launches November 15th
Sony’s PlayStation Portal remote player will be available this November 15th in select markets for 199.99 USD | 219.99 EURO | 199.99 GBP | 29,980 YEN. The 8-inch handheld device is now available for pre-order in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, …
Sony Announces Smaller PS5 with Detachable Disc Drive
Sony on Tuesday announced redesigned PlayStation 5 models that are smaller in size by “more than 30%, and weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous models.” The new model which can be regarded unofficially as the “PS5 Slim” has the same “technology features …
Insomniac Games Details New Accessibility Features Coming to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
The release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is just over two weeks away and Insomniac Games has detailed some of the key accessibility features players can expect to see in the game. The studio says it implemented useful features from previous Marvel’s Spider-Man games and Ratchet …
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 New Trailer Shows an Expanded New York
Ahead of its October 20th release on the PlayStation 5, Sony has released a new State of Play trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 giving a first look at the newly expanded Marvel’s New York and more gameplay information. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming with new …
Sony’s Handheld PlayStation Portal Remote Player Launches Later this Year for $199.99
Previously codenamed Project Q during its first reveal in May, Sony has now revealed more information about its upcoming PlayStation handheld that launches later this year for 199.99 USD | 219.99 EURO | 199.99 GBP | 29,980 YEN. The device will be a dedicated remote …
New PS5 Beta Adds Support for Dolby Atmos and Up to 8TB of M.2 SSD Storage
Sony’s latest PS5 beta software update comes with a host of new features, including updates to accessibility, Dolby Atmos support for compatible devices, up to 8TB of M.2 SSD expansion, and UI improvements. The beta update is rolling out to invited participants and selected countries …
Sony Has Sold More than 40 million PS5 Units Globally
Sony has announced the PlayStation 5 has sold more than 40 million units. Despite launching the console at a challenging time during the COVID in 2020, Sony managed the situation well and can now keep up with consumer demands. In January, the PS5 surpassed 30 …
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 New Story Trailer Teases More Action and Villains
Sony and Insomniac Games have released a new story trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and it’s exciting. The new trailer showcased at the San Diego Comic-Con begins with Harry Osborne rallying Peter Parker to help “heal the word.” We also saw more of Kraven the …
Sony Announces a PlayStation Showcase for Wednesday, May 24th
Sony’s next PlayStation Showcase takes place next Wednesday, May 24th, and it is expected to be a major one featuring upcoming games from its first-party studios. The event will be broadcasted live at 1PM Pacific Time / 9PM British Time on the official PlayStation YouTube …
Sony Rolls Out PS5 System Software Update with Discord Integration and Support for 1440p
Sony has rolled out its next major PS5 system software update featuring Discord voice chat integration, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support for 1440p resolution, updates to UX, accessibility and social enhancements. The update is available globally; all PS5 owners can download and apply today. One …
Sony Says People ‘Should Now Have a Much Easier Time’ Getting PS5 Consoles
Ahead of its lineup of games and accessories for the new year, Sony has launched a new PS5 commercial and started some fresh marketing. Earlier in January, PlayStation chief Jim Ryan confirmed the PS5 console shortage was over, and Sony has now reiterated that again …
Sony Has Now Sold More than 30 million PlayStation 5 Consoles Globally
Sony has sold more than 30 million PlayStation 5 consoles to date, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan announced during the company’s CES 2023 presentation. The sales figure represents a 5 million increase since the company released its November sales report. Despite increasing the price …
Sony’s Project Leonardo is a Customizable Accessibility Controller for PlayStation 5
Sony has been pushing the boundary for accessibility in its recent games, including a bunch of customizable options in God of War Ragnarök and The Last of Us Part I and 2 so players with disabilities can enjoy the games. While Sony’s work has been …
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Comes to the PS5 in Fall 2023
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch on the PlayStation 5 in fall 2023. Sony made the announcement in a PlayStation blog post on Thursday. The title from Insomniac Games was first revealed in September 2021 at a PlayStation showcase, but no information was shared concerning it …
Sony Rolls out New PS5 Update Globally with 1440p Support
After testing 1440p support for PS5 in a beta software update released in July, Sony has officially rolled out the feature alongside some new features globally. The latest update to the PS5 adds 1440p HMDI video output, gamelists, and new social features. Players with compatible …