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Looks Like PlayStation 6 Already has a Scheduled Launch Date

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 November 2022, 11:49

The PlayStation 5 isn't going anywhere yet, but Sony has sort of revealed when we can expect the next console to debut.

Xbox Series S Accused of Limiting Consoles; Accuser Vanishes From Internet

Kamil Kleszyk, 18 October 2022, 12:48

Xbox Series S is a potato - this is the opinion of a Rocksteady studio employee about Microsoft's device. It is the aftermath of recent reports about the limitations faced by Gotham Knights on all current-gen consoles.

Xbox Tests Interface Changes; Users Unsatisfied

Hubert Sledziewski, 12 September 2022, 11:59

Microsoft is testing a new home screen interface for Xbox Series X and S consoles, and it is expected to be introduced in 2023. One of its most prominent features will be recommendations.

Xbox Series S Games Will Run Better; MS Rolls Out Fixes

Przemyslaw Dygas, 05 August 2022, 14:09

Microsoft has released a new set of developer tools for the Xbox Series S. They will enable developers to make better use of the console's capabilities.

Biomutant With Free Update on PS5 and XSX/S

Hubert Sledziewski, 06 July 2022, 21:36

RPG Biomutant will soon be available on PS5 and XSX/S. Owners of the PS4 or XOne versions can expect a free next-gen update. It will offer three graphic modes.

PS5 Pro in 2023 or 2024, Suggests TCL Conference

Konrad Sarzynski, 25 May 2022, 22:10

More reports may point to a release date for the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful version of the PS5 console. The TCL conference mentioned either 2023 or 2024.

Sony Promises to Significantly Ramp Up PS5 Production

Sonia Selerska, 11 May 2022, 14:45

PlayStation makers announce a 56% increase in PS5 production in their fiscal year summary. They're not worried about the decline in PS Plus subscribers.

Xbox Series S With Optical Drive? Microsoft Has a New Patent

Przemyslaw Dygas, 11 May 2022, 13:31

Microsoft may be working on an external device for the Xbox Series S. It would enable us to run physical, not just digital copies of games.

PlayStation 5 Records Worse Results Than a Year Ago

Adrian Werner, 10 May 2022, 13:30

Problems with the availability of components seem to significantly hamper Sony's efforts. For this reason, sales of the PlayStation 5 console in the first quarter of this year were significantly lower than a year ago.

PS5 Starts to Lose to Xbox Series X in Sales

Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 04 May 2022, 14:12

This year's console sales figures show that Microsoft is coming out on top. PlayStation 5 is slowly losing its leadership position.

PS5 With Better Image Quality; List of Games Supporting VRR

Patryk Michas, 26 April 2022, 11:22

The PlayStation 5 will get a new feature that will improve the quality of displayed games. The update will hit the console this week.

Unnoticeable Changes to Xbox Series X, or Microsoft School of Upgrades

, 12 April 2022, 14:09

Hardware changes in consoles are a pretty normal occurrence. In the case of Xbox Series X, the upgrade is expected to save money - both for gamers and Microsoft.

Sony Could be Working on PlayStation 3 Emulation for PS5

Adrian Werner, 03 April 2022, 16:33

Rumors have surfaced online that Sony is working on enabling PlayStation 3 games to be emulated on the PlayStation 5 console.

Xbox Games Will Run Better With AMD's FSR 2.0 Technology

Arkadiusz Strzala, 24 March 2022, 14:35

AMD announces that the FSR 2.0 technology is coming to Xbox Series X/S consoles. It will be made available on devkits and appear in games. For gamers, this means better performance and higher resolutions.

Xbox Chief on 'Great Upcoming Games' and Excitement About State of Decay 3

Dawid Wanat, 14 March 2022, 21:59

Xbox Game Studios has a lot of talented developers. Phil Spencer wants the company to provide a steady stream of great games.

Sony May Have Quietly Upgraded DualSense Controllers

Hubert Sledziewski, 14 March 2022, 14:58

The new color versions of the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 may have receive some major improvements. Interestingly, Sony has not officially announced this.

Here's How PS VR2 Will Look Like

Michael Zegar, 22 February 2022, 20:19

The final looks of the PlayStation VR2 helmet and the new Sense controllers have been revealed. We also learned a bit about the device's ventilation system, adjustable lenses, and how the goggles connect to the PS5.

PlayStation VR 2 Launch Possibly Later Than Expected

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 February 2022, 19:43

As it turns out, Sony is still in talks with Tobii AB to provide one of its PlayStation VR 2 goggle technologies.

PS5 Sells Worse Than PS4; Sony Wants to Release 10 Live-service Games by 2027

Hubert Sledziewski, 02 February 2022, 17:21

Sony has released its financial report for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. From it, we learned that PS5 is selling worse than PS4, but probably still better than XSX|S. What's more, the Japanese company wants to release 10 live-service games by the end of 2026.

PS4 Achievements Swapped for PS3 Ones Fuel PS5 Backward Compatibility Hopes

Michael Zegar, 25 January 2022, 20:08

Yesterday, Internet users reported that trophies from the PS4 were swapped for those of the PS3. Many see in this anomaly a confirmation of the theory that the future implementation of backward compatibility in PS5.

Dying Light 2 With Free PS5 and XSX/S Upgrade

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 January 2022, 11:53

New Dying Light 2 trailers show off the graphics modes available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Techland also confirmed that the game will have a free current-gen upgrade.

PS5 Shortage Drives Increased PS4 Production

Piotr Sadowski, 12 January 2022, 12:35

Problems with the availability of PlayStation 5 have been dragging on for quite some time. In order to cope with the shortage, Sony decided to extend the production of its last-gen consoles.

Xbox Series X/S Consoles Sell Brilliantly; Phil Spencer Brags about Results

Adam Krolak, 11 January 2022, 22:15

The Xbox Series X/S continues to be a highly coveted commodity. According to Phil Spencer, it is the fastest selling console in Microsoft's history.

Playstation VR2 Might Hit the Stores This Year

Adrian Werner, 06 January 2022, 17:34

Read about the new reports suggesting a release date of PlayStation VR2 and hinting at the type of games Sony plans for the hardware.

PS VR 2 Officially Unveiled; Specs Revealed

Dawid Wanat, 05 January 2022, 15:03

Sony revealed official specs and name for PlayStation VR's successor. PlayStation boss Jim Ryan personally hosted the presentations of the next-generation VR device.

Assassin's Creed Day Gift - Origins Soon in 60 FPS on Consoles

Michael Zegar, 21 December 2021, 21:32

Today we celebrate Assassin's Creed day. On this occasion the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of AC Origins will soon receive a patch adding support for 60 fps.

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition With Strange Next-gen Upgrade Policy

Hubert Sledziewski, 17 December 2021, 21:51

The boxed version of GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is finally available in stores. Despite this, controversy continues to follow Rockstar, because while the game purchased on XOne can be upgraded to a dedicated XSX|S version, the PS4 edition doesn't have such option for the PS5.

Black and Pink PS5 Now Official

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 December 2021, 20:03

Sony has finally revealed its own interchangeable case plates for PlayStation 5. What's more we're also getting new matching DualSense colors.

Gamers Prefer PS5 to Xbox X/S Series - Survey Leaves no Doubt

Dawid Wanat, 13 December 2021, 16:09

PlayStation 5 has more fans among gamers than Xbox Series X/S. This is according to a survey by DFC Intelligence, which brought some interesting conclusions.

2022 Will Bring More Game Delays and Hardware Shortages

Adrian Werner, 09 December 2021, 14:00

Analysts predict that in 2022, the pandemic will continue to cause major delays in game development and further trouble with hardware availability.

PlayStation 5 was the Most Popular Gift Idea in the US

Przemyslaw Dygas, 07 December 2021, 13:22

Research on gift ideas in the US leaves no illusion - the PS5 is hugely popular.

Xbox Series S Wins Black Friday in the US

Damian Gacek, 28 November 2021, 22:50

According to the latest data, the best-selling console in the U.S. on Black Friday is the Xbox Series S. It surpassed the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.

Retailers Mark PS5 Packagings in a Bid to Scare Off Scalpers

Arkadiusz Strzala, 24 November 2021, 16:22

Japanese distributors of PS5 are marking their packaging to make it harder for scalpers to resell them. One idea is to put the buyer's name on the box, for the buyer's information.

Here's Why PS5 Games Take Up Less Space Than PS4 Versions

Michael Zegar, 22 November 2021, 13:04

Some PlayStation 5 games weigh up as much as 50% less than the PS4 versions. PS5's lead system designer has revealed the trick behind it.

Xbox Series S Sales Exceed Expectations Outstripping Series X

Milosz Szubert, 18 November 2021, 15:41

According to data from analyst firm Ampere, the Xbox Series S console is selling better than its more powerful brother, the Xbox Series X, in „several key markets”. Microsoft's consoles, however, lag behind the PlayStation 5.

Fortnite Most Popular Among PS5 Owners; Sony Celebrates Console's Birthday

Milosz Szubert, 12 November 2021, 17:57

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the PlayStation 5 launch, Sony published a list of ten titles in which the PS5 owners spent the most time. On top of the list was a free Fortnite.

PS5 Supplies Uncertain; Sony Dashes Hopes

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 November 2021, 15:07

The PlayStation 5 will remain barely available for a long time to come, at least judging by recent reports about Sony's plans.

PS5 Security Cracked; Sony Rewards Crackers

GRG, 08 November 2021, 15:44

A known cracker has deal with PlayStation 5's security measures and unlocked the debug mode. However, he refuses to share the details, and Sony is happy to pay for it.

Jumbo Jets Packed With PS5 Consoles Have Arrived in Europe

Arkadiusz Strzala, 03 November 2021, 14:51

Sony is showing how much they care about gamers. To make sure everyone who wants to buy a PS5 for Christmas can do so, the company is delivering the consoles using jumbo jets. „F5” keys ready to battle scalpers?

PS5 With Excellent Sales Despite Shortages

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 October 2021, 14:03

The PlayStation 5 will likely beat PS4 sales in first year, even though the new console remains hard to come by.

State of Play Returns This Wednesday; See What Sony has in Store

Hubert Sledziewski, 22 October 2021, 20:03

This Wednesday will reveal another episode of the State of Play series, in which Sony announces games to be released on PS4 and PS5. This time we have news about titles created by third-party companies.

Intel Doesn't Believe in Electronics Prices Dropping Before 2023

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 October 2021, 17:34

Intel's CEO believes that component shortages (and thus high electronics prices) will be with us until at least 2023.

PS5 Gets Another Performance Update

Agnes Adamus, 20 October 2021, 16:22

Sony has released firmware 21.02-04.03.00 for the PS5 console. The patch weighs in at 913.5MB and introduced only stability and performance improvements.

Sony Tests New PS5 Feature; Sharing Screenshots Made Easier

Artur Flaga, 19 October 2021, 16:50

Sony is testing a new PS5 feature - automatically sending recorded video to your phone.

PS5 has Overtaken Nintendo Switch for the First Time in the US

Adrian Werner, 19 October 2021, 14:36

For the first time in 33 months, more PlayStation 5 consoles were sold in the U.S. market than Nintendo Switch.

Sony has a Simple Method for PS5 Scalpers

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 October 2021, 14:10

The PlayStation 5 will be available for purchase directly from Sony, but with some restrictions that may be aimed at scalpers.

PS5 Will Let You Check Out Games Before Purchase - UK Tests New Feature

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 03 October 2021, 21:53

Residents of the UK can test temporarily Death Stranding: Director's Cut and Sackboy: A Big Adventure on PlayStation 5. However, the debut of the new service has not been without controversy.

The Touryst is the First PS5 Game in 8K

Michael Zegar, 01 October 2021, 19:14

Adventure game The Touryst has recently been ported to PS5. Interestingly, the title is rendered in native 8K on that platform, making it the first console game to run in that resolution. There's a catch, however...

Phil Spencer Predicts Further Problems With Console Supply in 2022

Jacob Blazewicz, 01 October 2021, 15:31

Would-be buyers of 9th-gen platforms shouldn't expect things to improve. Phil Spencer believes that the problems with console supply will be felt even next year.

Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5 and More With Dolby Vision Support on Xbox Series X|S

Michael Zegar, 28 September 2021, 20:28

Xbox Series S|X consoles are now able to support Dolby Vision technology in video games. Thanks to it we can expect much more realistic reproduction of colors in our favorite titles.