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  • Hand holding up a DualSense controller in front of a TV showing the Spider-Man splash screen.
    3

    The meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library

    Digital game licenses aren't perfect, which is why you might see a padlock icon blocking you from PS5 games.

    By Roger Fingas 6 days ago Read More
  • GTA 6's Jason drives his convertible down a highway while Lucia leans out the window.
    9

    We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse

    Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.

    By Alec Hively 6 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a game disc being inserted into a PS5.
    20

    Here's how much the PlayStation 5 cost in 2020 vs. 2026

    The PS5 hasn't seen a major price cut or bundle like its predecessors. Instead, you'll pay even more for one today than at launch.

    By Calvin Wankhede 6 days ago Read More
  • A PS5 Pro shines bright, emanating rainbow spectrum of light along its base, against a dark blue background.
    5

    GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP

    A shortage has driven resale prices through the roof.

    By Alec Hively 7 days ago Read More
  • Video game screenshot of a car driving through cherry blossom leaves.
    2

    Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PS5 on January 26

    The racing game's first expansion will also be available early next year.

    By Kris Holt 9 days ago Read More
  • A Sony PlayStation 5 with a DualSense controller against a black background.
    3

    How to fix distorted audio on your PS5

    Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting.

    By Jack Whitcombe 11 days ago Read More
  • An original
    13

    The original PlayStation 2 security chip has been reverse engineered

    A long‑hidden PS2 security component has finally been decoded, revealing surprising design choices and opening the door to fresh hardware insights.

    By Luke James 14 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot of a dilapidated subway station from Metro 2033 Redux.
    0

    Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month

    Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 16 days ago Read More
  • A split screenshot of Ghost of Yōtei that compares the visual fidelity of the raytracing mode and a raytracing mode with AI upscaling enabled.
    1

    Sony brings AI upscaling to the base PS5

    Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support Quick Spectral Super Resolution.

    By Kris Holt 16 days ago Read More
  • A white gaming console
    1

    Sony implements a lottery system to deal with the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan

    Gamers in Japan will have to prove they actually use their PS consoles to be able to buy a PS5 Pro.

    By Mariella Moon 18 days ago Read More
  • Marketing image for the new achievements showing a Gears of War game.
    1

    Xbox just unveiled Mythic Achievements, which are basically PlayStation platinum trophies

    They signal to the world that someone has fully completed a game. And they apply retroactively to titles you've already finished.

    By Lawrence Bonk 18 days ago Read More
  • PlayStation 5 console and controller on yellow background.
    8

    What type of power cord does a PS5 use?

    You probably don't think much about your PlayStation's power cord unless it needs to be replaced. If that time comes, here's what to know.

    By Gabriela Vătu 21 days ago Read More
  • Close-up shot of the top of a PS5 from the front, with a PS5 controller and game boxes nearby.
    3

    Vertical or horizontal: Does it really matter how you set up your gaming console?

    Your PS5 or Xbox Series console can use either setup, but you should consider what's best for your space first.

    By Thomas Godwin 21 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding a PS5 DualSense controller in front of a screen showing Marvel's Spider-Man.
    0

    The latest PlayStation update made PSSR 2.0 the default for PS5 Pro owners

    Your PS5 Pro will now automatically make supported games look even better without you having to dig into menus for an obscure toggle.

    By Husain Parvez 25 days ago Read More
  • PS5 Slim Digital Edition and disc version side-by-side, each with a controller.
    5

    PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which is the better buy?

    The PS5 has both disc-based and digital-only consoles; the right one for you depends on how you play your games and what else you use the console for.

    By Max Miller 26 days ago Read More
  • A lineup of headsets
    4

    Sony unveils new PlayStation Pulse wireless headsets with 'planar magnetic' sound tech

    Sony has introduced the PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets, which feature planar magnetic drivers.

    By Mariella Moon 1 month ago Read More
  • The Sony PSX (2003) console being revealed by Ken Kutaragi.
    2

    What was the PSX? The souped-up PS2 rarely sold outside of Japan

    The PSX isn't just an alternative name for the first PlayStation. It was also a failed Sony console that never got a release outside Japan.

    By Dave Meikleham 1 month ago Read More
  • A PlayStation 5 DualShock remote is held up against a PlayStation Store backdrop.
    8

    How to get your cut of PlayStation's $7.85 million settlement

    Sony should soon be issuing payments for a class-action lawsuit, but your cut will likely be quite small.

    By Luke James 1 month ago Read More
  • A GameCube on an orange background.
    6

    GameCube vs PS2: Which retro console is more powerful?

    The GameCube and PS2 had different strengths in their exclusive libraries and extra features, but which one had more horsepower for rendering games?

    By Deven McClure 1 month ago Read More
  • A person holding a GameCube controller.
    6

    PS2 or GameCube: Which retro console emulates better?

    The GameCube and PS2 both have mature emulation ecosystems. If you're new to the scene, here's the one that's easier to emulate and why.

    By Dave Meikleham 1 month ago Read More
  • A closeup of a man holding a PS5 controller with the console in the background.
    3

    How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to last?

    The PS5 controller has various longevity concerns to consider, including its battery life and overall useful lifespan.

    By Dave Meikleham 1 month ago Read More
  • Illustration of the Grand Theft Auto logo to the left on a purple to orange gradient. At the center and the right are the black and white limited edition DualSense controllers themed on Grand Theft Auto 6.
    17

    Pre-orders for Sony's GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10

    At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.

    By Anna Washenko 1 month ago Read More
  • Until Dawn 2 screenshot
    0

    Until Dawn 2 launches January 28

    The interactive slasher Until Dawn 2 takes place on a tropical island and stars ‘Stranger Things’ actor Dacre Montgomery.

    By Matt Tate 1 month ago Read More
  • A person holding a video game controller as a game plays on a TV in the background.
    4

    Everything announced during the PlayStation State of Play double header

    Sony showed off expansions for Crimson Desert and Ghost of Yōtei, Grand Theft Auto 6 controllers and much more.

    By Kris Holt 1 month ago Read More
  • Lego PlayStation on brown table
    7

    Lego's near 1:1 PlayStation set launches on October 1

    The detailed Lego replica of the first PlayStation console also features two miniature dioramas of classic PlayStation games.

    By Matt Tate 1 month ago Read More
  • A PlayStation 5 and controller.
    1

    How to watch the PlayStation State of Play double header

    We're sure people will be very chill and normal in the chat for this one.

    By Kris Holt 2 months ago Read More
  • PlayStation Store homepage
    29

    'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says

    The company was responding to a suit accusing it of violating California law.

    By Matt Tate 2 months ago Read More
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