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Nintendo Switch With Great Results; Wii Sales Exceeded

Adrian Werner, 03 February 2022, 12:10

Nintendo Switch sales have surpassed 100 million copies. Thus, the console overtook the Wii and became the third biggest bestseller among the company's platforms.

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.

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.

User Converted an Old Laptop Into a Steam Console

Arkadiusz Strzala, 31 December 2021, 16:23

A Linux specialist has created his own version of the Steam Machine. The insides come from an old laptop that was about to be scrapped, and the casing from a 3D printer.

PC was the King Among Gaming Platforms in 2021

Miriam Moszczynska, 19 December 2021, 22:12

HowLongToBeat once again treated us with a summary. This time we received a ranking of the most popular gaming platforms of 2021.

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Cracked; PS5's Security May be Compromised

Michael Zegar, 14 December 2021, 21:55

An exploit has been released for version 9.0 of the PS4, enabling users to install their own software on the console - including pirated games. It should also work on PS5, but due to lack of hardware for testing, the crackers are unable to verify this.

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.

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 is Done With Backward Compatibility; Reasons Include Licensing

Miriam Moszczynska, 17 November 2021, 15:47

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S will not receive any more backward compatible titles. Microsoft has exhausted both legal and technical options that allowed games from previous generation consoles to be launched.

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.

Dwayne „The Rock” Johnson Will Celebrate Xbox's 20th Birthday

Przemyslaw Dygas, 10 November 2021, 16:12

On the occasion of the upcoming 20th birthday of Xbox, the company has invited a well-known actor to collaborate. The event will be attended by Dwayne „The Rock” Johnson.

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 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 Shuts Down the Production of Unofficial Panels for PS5

Paul Musiolik, 17 October 2021, 17:19

The dbrand company received a C&D letter from Sony, forcing them to cease production of the black side panels for the PS5 - Darkplates.

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.

Youtuber Stacks Broken PS4s Demanding Right to Repair

Miriam Moszczynska, 07 October 2021, 13:33

An American youtuber stacked a tower of forty-two PlayStation 4 consoles to draw attention to the serious problem of not having the right to repair electronic devices.

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.

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.

Switch 4K May Never Happen; Confusion Surrounding Nintendo

Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 September 2021, 22:58

According to Bloomberg, some studios have received Switch devkits from Nintendo, which support 4K resolution. The company denies these claims.

You Can Now Run Games on PS4 With Dead CMOS Battery

Arkadiusz Strzala, 22 September 2021, 17:25

The CBOMB issue related to the CMOS battery on the PS4 may have become a memory now. The console with updated firmware enables us to run games even with the wrong date set.

Even Cheap SSDs Work With PlayStation 5

Przemyslaw Dygas, 22 September 2021, 14:53

A week ago PlayStation 5 received support for M.2 SSD drives. It turns out that even the slowest models work well with the console.

PlayStation 5 More Efficient Thanks to Latest Update

Przemyslaw Dygas, 21 September 2021, 13:14

It looks like PS5's performance can be improved with the usual updates. This is evidenced by the recently released patch.

New PS5 as Seen by Digital Foundry; Cooling Passes the Test

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 September 2021, 17:40

The editors of Digital Foundry and Gamer Nexus tested the new model of PlayStation 5. The conclusion? The refreshed version of the console does not differ from the previous ones.

Firmware 9.0 Enables Us to Browse PS5 Trophies on PS4

Hubert Sledziewski, 15 September 2021, 16:51

PlayStation 4 has received system update 9.0, which adds a highly anticipated feature. Starting today, you can view trophies from PS5 on PS4.

Switch Gets Bluetooth Update; We'll Finally Connect Wireless Headphones

GRG, 15 September 2021, 13:47

Nintendo has added long-awaited support for wireless headphones in the latest Switch update.

New PS5 Not as Hot as Suggested

bachehe, 10 September 2021, 12:48

Thanks to the new cooling system, the CPU in the refreshed PS5 will be slightly cooler, but at the expense of RAM temperatures.

New Xbox as Early as 2022? Microsoft May Want to Shock Sony

Hubert Sledziewski, 08 September 2021, 17:42

News has emerged online that Microsoft is preparing an upgraded version of the Xbox Series S console for 2022. It would offer more power than the standard XSS at a price lower than Xbox Series X.

PS1 Games on Xbox Series X and S in 4K and 60 FPS

Hubert Sledziewski, 18 August 2021, 19:13

The creators of the Modern Vintage Gamer channel on YouTube have used the Xbox Series S console to emulate the first PlayStation. Thanks to the properties of the software and the power of the new hardware, the games run at 4K and 60 fps.

Even Microsoft Laughs at the Name Xbox Series X

Arkadiusz Strzala, 13 August 2021, 16:14

Microsoft has some distance from its own branding and naming. A slightly belated, but recently published original meme regarding the Xbox Series X console is proof of that.

First Impressions From Xbox's Night Mode

Arkadiusz Strzala, 09 August 2021, 16:22

Microsoft is testing Night Mode on the Xbox console. This mode introduces changes in image color taking care of player health at night. A treat also for those who like the color orange.

SSDs Tested in PS5; No Major Differences in Performance Found

Paul Musiolik, 08 August 2021, 19:17

Digital Foundry tested the performance of SSDs in PlayStation 5 in PS4 and PS5 games, as well as transferring data between the internal and test drives.

Nostalgic Gamer Repainted PS5 in PS1 Grey - See Photos

Hubert Sledziewski, 06 August 2021, 19:44

A PlayStation fan decided to give his PS5 a little color and painted the console and its DualSense gray. Thanks to this the device resembles the PS1.

PS5 Broke Even and Started to Turn Profit for Sony

Martin Nothing, 05 August 2021, 17:18

Sony has confirmed that the standard version of PlayStation 5 broke even. So the Japanese company has reasons to be happy.

Sony Boasts Impressive Results for PS4, PS5 and PS Plus

Adrian Werner, 04 August 2021, 13:10

Sony has disclosed updated sales figures for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, as well as the number of PS Plus subscribers.

WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5

Paul Musiolik, 31 July 2021, 21:55

Western Digital has confirmed that its WD_BLACK SN850 SSD with heatsink is fully compatible with the PS5 after the recent console firmware update.

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Adds Option to Browse Trophies From PS5 Games

Paul Musiolik, 31 July 2021, 21:37

Sony has released a test firmware update to version 9.0 on PS4, which enables us to preview trophies from games released on PS5.

PS5 Will Support Internal SSDs; Sony Tests New Firmware

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 July 2021, 16:54

PlayStation 5 will finally enable us to add an internal SSD. For now, it's only in beta of the console's new update, but Sony has already revealed what models we should be looking for.

Sony „Slimmed Down” PlayStation 5 Digital

Michael Kulakowski, 20 July 2021, 19:54

Documentation available on the web indicates that Sony will begin shipping a new version of the PlayStation 5 Digital console to stores at the end of this month. The changes made by the manufacturer are minimal, but have translated into reduced weight.

Nintendo Employee on Switch OLED: Don't Buy If You Don't Need a New Display

Hubert Sledziewski, 07 July 2021, 20:31

The announcement of the Switch OLED console met with a negative response from gamers. Meanwhile, a Nintendo marketer advises that those uninterested in the new display should stick with the Switch or Switch Lite.

Nintendo Unveils the Switch OLED Model

Matt Buckley, 06 July 2021, 19:08

After months of speculation about a “Switch Pro,” Nintendo finally reveals the OLED Model, an upgraded version of the Switch featuring a 7-inch OLED screen, a LAN Port, and more. Plus, the new model will arrive this October.

Xbox One Will Run Next-gen Games Through Streaming

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 June 2021, 17:39

Will it be possible to run games from the Xbox Series X/S on the Xbox One? Of course not, but Microsoft plans to change that with its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.

Microsoft is Already Working on Successors to Xbox Series X/S

Christian Pieniazek, 10 June 2021, 17:53

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series X/S are not its last consoles. The Redmond giant is already working on new devices, but we will have to wait a long time before get or even see them.

PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88

Paul Musiolik, 02 June 2021, 11:10

The PS3 OS has been updated to version 4.88. However, do not expect any new features. Only security of the console has been improved.

Sony Said to be Working on New PS5 Revision; Console is to Break Even Soon

Michal Ciezadlik, 28 May 2021, 14:12

There are many indications that a new PlayStation 5 model is about to hit the market. Last month, Sony filed a patent that may suggest that an improved revision of the console is already in the pipeline.

Rumor: Nintendo Switch Pro Announcement Before E3 2021

Jacob Blazewicz, 27 May 2021, 13:40

Nintendo may finally reveal a refreshed version of its latest console. According to Bloomberg agency's sources, the new Switch model will hit the market later this year.

PS5 Will Be Hard to Buy Even in 2022

Konrad Sarzynski, 11 May 2021, 18:57

PlayStation 5 is still hard to buy even though it's been more than six months since its release. New predictions have emerged that Sony won't be able to meet demand for the PS5 in 2022 either.

PS5 May Get Cheaper CPU and New Design in 2022

Martin Nothing, 06 May 2021, 18:53

The previous generation of consoles set a new trend with refreshed versions of hardware and the current generation may continue it. However, no one expected that a new version of the PlayStation 5 with a cheaper AMD processor could go into production so soon.

Upgraded Switch Coming This Year

Adrian Piotrowski, 03 May 2021, 16:17

Nintendo has ambitious plans for its flagship Switch console. An upgraded version of the hybrid device is due out this year, and the Japanese giant is also aiming to beat the sales performance of the Nintendo Wii.

PS5 Shortages Until 2022; Sony Considered Redesign

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 April 2021, 20:28

PlayStation 5 shortages will continue for a long time to come. Sony's Hiroki Totoki confirmed in an investor call that there's no chance of a drastic increase in shipments this fiscal year, even after the company considered redesigning the console.

New PS5 Firmware Update Said to Boost Console Performance

Milosz Szubert, 27 April 2021, 18:19

Sony has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5, numbered 21.01-03.10.00. It weighs in at just over 900 MB and its main purpose is to improve the console's performance.