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2020 Belonged to Nintendo Switch

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 January 2021, 13:41

The past year (although tragic in many respects) turned out to be extremely successful for Nintendo. Switch did well all over the world, and in the UK the console sold better than the PS4, PS5, XONE and XSX/S combined.

Microsoft's Deal With Duracell is Why we Have AA Batteries in Xbox Pads

Karol Laska, 07 January 2021, 20:19

If you thought AA batteries were a thing of the past, Microsoft's decision to include them in the controllers for new Xbox must have surprised you. The company's deal with Duracell is to blame for this state of affairs.

How About Xbox Series X/S Controller With DualSense Features?

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 January 2021, 16:31

Microsoft may be interested in creating a new controller for Xbox Series X/S. This is suggested by a survey in which the company asks console buyers if they are interested in the features offered by the DualSense controller.

Ikea Always Ahead; PS5 and XSX Mock-ups Help Us Choose Furniture

Agnes Adamus, 05 January 2021, 18:29

The Ikea chain store decided to make quite an interesting move - it created mock-ups of PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. They are designed to make it easier to choose a TV cabinet that will be able to fit a next-gen console.

PS5 Crushed by Switch in Japan; Worst Launch in History of Sony Consoles

Paul Musiolik, 05 January 2021, 15:51

The poor availability of PS5 in Japan annoyed the local gamers. The choir of discontent was joined by analysts who presented sales data for Sony's console, suggesting that the Japanese company has given up its home market.

Record Amount of 3.4 Million PS5 Units Delivered to Stores

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 December 2020, 19:56

DigiTimes reports that Sony has shipped 3.4 million units of PlayStation 5 to the stores. This data, although unconfirmed, seems to be in line with the information provided so far.

New PS5 Update Finally Enables Choice of Game Version

Karol Laska, 22 December 2020, 19:49

The latest PlayStation 5 update has added a message that asks users to confirm exactly what version of the game they want to run.

FIFA 21 on PS5 and XSX Offers Truly Next-gen Visuals

Bart Swiatek, 21 December 2020, 13:10

A video published on YouTube shows the difference in graphics between the 8th- and 9th-gen consoles in FIFA 21. Owners of PS5 and Xbox Series X / S received a much nicer title.

How Scalpers Threaten the Development of PlayStation 5

Tom Borys, 17 December 2020, 21:41

It turns out that groups of users wmo purchase PS5 from online stores in bulk can seriously damage the financial performance of the entire ninth generation.

PlayStation Direct Coming to Europe; PS5 Available Directly From Sony

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 December 2020, 20:10

PlayStation Direct coming to Europe. This is evidenced by the job offer for a Sony Store Director (directly linked to PlayStation Network) on our continent.

PS5 Second-hand Sales Much Better Than Xbox Series X/S

Arkadiusz Strzala, 11 December 2020, 17:07

On the aftermarket PlayStation 5 sells almost twice as well as Microsoft's competitors. Almost 60,000 copies of next-gen consoles have found their way to the StockX auction website.

40% of New Xbox Users Chose Series S

Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 10 December 2020, 13:59

Microsoft has shared data that say that over 40% of new Xbox users have chosen Xbox Series S.

Project Athia a Two-year PS5 Exclusive; Sony Presents Other Games

Agnes Adamus, 07 December 2020, 21:47

Sony presented a new trailer containing games that are heading for the PS5. Among the featured titles we find Horizon: Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, Destruction AllStars and Project Athia. Interestingly, the Japanese company has 2 years of exclusivity for the last of the games.

Director of Thor: Ragnarok Invites To World of Dreams Inspired by Xbox

Milosz Szubert, 07 December 2020, 20:36

Microsoft has released a new video advertising the Xbox Series X console, called Lucid Odyssey. It was directed by the well-known New Zealand director Taika Waititi, and starring youtuber and streamer MoonLiteWolf.

Parody of Eminem's Song Mocks PS5 Shortages

Bart Swiatek, 07 December 2020, 11:55

A parody of a song by the famous rapper Eminem appeared online. The spot refers to Christmas and ridicules problems with the availability of PlayStation 5 consoles.

Nex-gen Hair in FIFA 21

Paul Musiolik, 04 December 2020, 17:56

With the new generation of consoles, FIFA 21 enters a new level of realism. EA Sports has implemented completely new player hair physics on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Many may be surprised, but the difference is huge.

Fan Prepares Impressive Cyberpunk 2077-themed Xbox Series X

Jacob Blazewicz, 04 December 2020, 17:18

User Game Reaper 187 is preparing an impressive custom Xbox Series X. The console will be decorated with panels with inspired by Cyberpunk 2077. The project should be ready for the game's launch.

PS5 Pro May Have A Dual GPU

Paul Musiolik, 03 December 2020, 18:40

A patent filed by Sony indicates that PS5 Pro with two GPUs is under consideration. The console would offer a significant increase in computing power.

Microsoft Focuses on Games, Not Consoles

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 December 2020, 18:14

Microsoft is not hiding its interest in video games, which was also confirmed by Satya Nadella during the recent investor call. The CEO assured that the company's efforts are focused on providing players with the games and services they expect.

Dirty Spots Are Definitely Not The Black PS5 Users Hoped For

Bart Swiatek, 01 December 2020, 17:16

Some owners of Sony's next-gen platform report strange, dirty spots on their console. Worse still, the dirt cannot always be removed.

Single Player Games More Popular Than Ever, Claims Sony's Research

Paul Musiolik, 01 December 2020, 16:16

Activities in PS5 are one of the biggest surprises of the console's system. It is a direct response to the ever-increasing popularity of single player games and a solution to their most common problems.

PS5s Differ in Noise Volume Depending on Installed Fan

Bart Swiatek, 01 December 2020, 13:56

The editors of French website Les Numeriques have put several PlayStation 5 consoles together and discovered that some PS5 sub-models are equipped with a different, slightly louder fan.

PS5 With Record-breaking Launch in the UK

Paul Musiolik, 01 December 2020, 13:08

PlayStation 5 breaks sales records. Information from the UK market shows that Sony's latest console has outbid the great result achieved by PS4 and bested its direct competitor, the Xbox Series X|S.

eBay Battles Offers Selling PS5 Photos

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 29 November 2020, 19:19

Continuation of the story about PlayStation 5 shortages. This time, unfair users are auctioning console's photos. They hope that those looking for the device will not read the description and make a impulsive purchase. eBay decided to tackle the problem.

Microsoft Works on Improving Game Performance on XSX / S

Filip Wegrzyn, 27 November 2020, 19:20

Microsoft has advertised Xbox Series X as the most powerful console in the world, but it turns out that current it doesn't fulfill this promise. Benchmarks in some games are worse than on PlayStation 5 and the Redmond giant confirms this and points out that work has already begun on improving the performance of selected titles.

PS5 Update Removes Spontaneous Game Uninstallation and Controller Issues

Adrian Werner, 27 November 2020, 13:32

PlayStation 5 received update 20.02-02.26.00. Thanks to it, the console will no longer remove games from the drive without our knowledge. Also problems with charging the controller will disappear.

PS5 Shortages Ridiculed in Fan-made Advertising

Bart Swiatek, 26 November 2020, 13:04

A short film, prepared by PlayStation fans, who ridicule console shortages, appeared on the web.

PS5 With Best Debut in PlayStation's History

Adrian Werner, 26 November 2020, 10:24

The launch of PS5 was a great success. The device recorded a better debut than any previous PlayStation family console.

FIFA 21 Upgraded on PS5 and XSX/S But Not on PC

Karol Laska, 24 November 2020, 20:57

We got to known the improvements planned for FIFA 21 on PS5 and XSX/S and they are really promising - including the technologies used by the DualSense controller, for example. Visual changes will not appear in the PC version of the game.

Scalpers are Buying Up PS5s; Their Stocks Are Bigger Than in Stores

Tom Borys, 24 November 2020, 19:09

There have been reports of organized groups buying up PS5 consoles to sell them later for profit.

Coil Whine in Your PS5? You Might Look for A Displaced Sticker

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 November 2020, 21:52

Are you having problems with the volume of PlayStation 5? There's a chance that the discovery of Frank Keienburg from Supercell might help. After dismantling the console the developer found a rather unexpected cause of coil whine.

Amazon Customers Get Cat Food and Massage Devices Instead of PS5

Paul Wozniak, 20 November 2020, 21:38

Amazon customers report that instead of the PlayStation 5 they receive parcels containing cat food and toys.

HDMI in PS5 Slower Than in Xbox Series X

Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 November 2020, 19:55

Info has come to light that the HDMI connection in PlayStation 5 is not fully compliant with the 2.1 standard and has lower bandwidth than Xbox Series X. Is Sony offering a worse cable, or are the console or its software at fault?

„Other” Takes Up to 100 GB of PS5's Storage; What's That and How to Free It?

Christian Pieniazek, 20 November 2020, 16:14

PlayStation 5 has a relatively small SSD, with sometimes as much as 100GB of SSD being taken up by mysterious 'Other'. As it turns out, there is a simple way to get rid of most of this mysterious data.

It'll be Long Time Before Games Will Show the Full Potential of PS5

Christian Pieniazek, 20 November 2020, 14:07

Jim Ryan, the CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, says that we will have to wait quite some time for games that will show us the full potential of the PS5 console. The developers need time to harness the new platform, and over a hundred million PS4 owners cannot be left hanging.

PS5 Outsells XSX/S in Japan, But Both Are Sold Out

Michael Kulakowski, 18 November 2020, 22:52

In the first few days after launch, PS5 sales in Japan were more than five times higher than that of Xbox Series X/S. During that period, Sony's new console found almost 120 thousand buyers.

London Metro Station Celebrates the Launch of PS5

Milosz Szubert, 18 November 2020, 22:32

The Oxford Circus station of London metro has changed its entry signs to ones inspired by PlayStation controller buttons. This was done for tomorrow's launch of PlayStation 5 in the UK.

Downloading Bug on PS5 Requires Console Data Wipe

Bart Swiatek, 17 November 2020, 19:12

Players who already have a copy of their PS5 report a serious mistake that can permanently block the ability to download games and applications in some situations. One solution seems to be to restore the console to its factory settings.

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

Adrian Werner, 17 November 2020, 19:08

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.

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

Paul Musiolik, 16 November 2020, 23:18

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.

PlayStation 5 in Black; Fans Paint the Consoles on Their Own

Bartlomiej Sagan, 16 November 2020, 14:27

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.

RT in Watch Dogs Legion on Consoles Corresponds to Medium-class PC

Paul Musiolik, 15 November 2020, 19:46

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.

Xbox Series X|S is Bought Mainly for Game Pass

Paul Musiolik, 14 November 2020, 18:34

The vast majority of people who decided to buy Xbox Series X|S have a Game Pass subscription. Microsoft knew well what to advertise its device with.

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

Paul Musiolik, 13 November 2020, 20:10

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.

Ubisoft Explains Its Cross-progression System

Adrian Werner, 13 November 2020, 15:11

Ubisoft has clarified doubts about the cross-progression system, which allows for transferring progress in the game between different hardware platforms.

First (Few) Dead PS5s Reported

Paul Musiolik, 13 November 2020, 13:01

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.

Games Available in PS Plus Collection Playable on Both PS5 and PS4

Karol Laska, 12 November 2020, 22:19

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.

PS5 Has a Hidden Web Browser

Christian Pieniazek, 12 November 2020, 22:13

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.

Xbox and Call of Duty Consume Tons of Network Resources in the UK

Christian Pieniazek, 12 November 2020, 21:58

On the day the Xbox Series X/S made its debut, the UK recorded record data consumption. This result, however, was influenced by many more factors, including the updates for Call of Duty games and the pre-load of Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War.

Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut

Bart Swiatek, 12 November 2020, 21:18

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.