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Launch Date of PS5 Rather Unlikely to be Threatened

Paul Wozniak, 28 March 2020, 21:26

A Sony spokesperson in an interview with Bloomberg assured Sony that PlayStation 5 launch should take place as planned. We also learned that the upcoming launches of Sony's games should not encounter any delay either.

Launching Games on PS5 is Supposed to be as Simple as Watching Netflix

Paul Wozniak, 28 March 2020, 20:47

Kotaku editor Jason Schreier reports that launching the game on PlayStation 5 should be as easy as watching Netflix. Sony is said to want to make the players more willing to play short runs, not just when they have plenty of free time.

PS5 - Silent Running Thanks to Constant Power Consumption

Christian Pieniazek, 19 March 2020, 21:05

Sony has been extremely slow in revealing the well-hidden cards related to PlayStation 5. The information revealed in yesterday's presentation of this console gives us hope that we will be dealing with a much quieter hardware than PlayStation 4.

Experts Summarize PS5 Presentation - SSD and Bad Marketing

Jacob Blazewicz, 19 March 2020, 17:45

The industry speaks out about the specs of PlayStation 5. Most of the experts highlight the great importance of Sony's SSD, and some people preach of the nonsense of the term teraflop. Jason Schreier, on the other hand, focuses on yesterday's conference itself, which he considers a huge marketing failure.

PS5 - Sony Disclosed Full Specs of the Console

Michael Kulakowski, 18 March 2020, 18:17

During the Road to PlayStation 5 presentation, Sony's Mark Cerny presented technical specs of the new console of the Japanese giant. If we look at the selected hardware components, we find that the device will theoretically be several to as much as twenty percent slower than Xbox Series X.

Analysts: Launch of PS5 and Xbox Series X May be Delayed

Frozen, 14 March 2020, 18:12

DFC Intelligence believes that due to the coronavirus pandemic, next-gen consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X) may make their market debut later than expected.

Microsoft Will Stream Xbox Series X and Project xCloud Presentation

Damian Gacek, 12 March 2020, 15:08

After postponing of the GDC, Microsoft decided not to give up and announced that its panels will be held anyway - in the form of livestreams. Although the event is scheduled for 2 days and 14 presentations, the greatest attention of the players is certainly attracted by the presentation related to Xbox Series X and Project xCloud.

Xbox Series X Eight Times More Powerful Than XOne - New Specs Data

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 February 2020, 22:22

Phil Spencer from Microsoft has disclosed further details about Xbox Series X. The device will be more than eight times more powerful than the original Xbox One and will be equipped with previously unseen features.

The Official Website of PS5 Launches

Christian Pieniazek, 04 February 2020, 23:36

The official website of PS5, through which Sony has confirmed this year's release of the console, has been launched. The manufacturer also encourages you to subscribe to the newsletter and promises to provide „amazing” information about the device.

God of War Creator: PS5 Will be Revealed Soon

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 17 January 2020, 12:58

David Jaffe, the developer who worked on the God of War and Twisted Metal series, seems confident that the PS5 will be presented in the next 4 weeks. This is consistent with numerous rumors coming from uncertain sources.

Leaks: We Won't See PS5 on E3 2020; Sony Skips the Show Again

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 January 2020, 22:46

Michael Pachter from Wedbush Securities reports that Sony is not going to show up at E3. Again. Meanwhile, there are more or less reliable rumors on the web about when PlayStation 5 will be presented.

New Leaks Show PS5 DevKit and DualShock 5 Controller?

Conrad Hazi, 06 January 2020, 13:52

New photos of the PlayStation 5 development kit have been uploaded to the web. This time, in addition to the console itself, you can see the new model of the dedicated gamepad - presumably DualShock 5.

Leak: PS5 Pre-orders will Launch in March

Paul Wozniak, 05 January 2020, 22:57

According to unofficial information, pre-orders of PlayStation 5 will start as early as March this year. On January 7, during Sony's conference, we may see the next-gen console for the first time.

CES 2020: Sony's „Unique Vision of the Future” Might be PS5?

Jacob Blazewicz, 30 December 2019, 23:30

Sony has posted an intriguing message on its website. The company intends to show „a unique vision of the future” at CES 2020, which many people read as an announcement of PlayStation 5's official reveal.

Nvidia: GeForce RTX 2080 More Powerful Than PS5 and Xbox Series X

Bart Woldanski, 27 December 2019, 11:55

Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, made it clear at GTC China 2019 that the GeForce RTX 2080 is more efficient than the chipset installed in next-gen consoles that will debut in late 2020.

PlayStation 4 Firmware Gets 7.02 Update

AS, 19 December 2019, 22:23

PlayStation 4 is receiving its second update this month, to version 7.02. It is designed to improve the performance of the system. The upgrade is not the smallest, as we'll need at least 470 MB of free disk space. Can we expect even more revolutionary PS4 updates?

Xbox Scarlett May be Up to Five Times More Efficient than Xbox One X

Bart Woldanski, 10 December 2019, 14:46

We'll have to wait a bit, before the official information about Project Scarlett, the ninth generation console from Microsoft, will be released. However, there are some leaks concerning its specifications, and according to the latest of them, the stronger version of the upcoming hardware is supposed to be even several times more efficient than Xbox One X.

Sony: PS5 Pro in the Middle of Next Generation?

Paul Wozniak, 06 December 2019, 23:57

In an interview for Game Informer, Sony's executive vice president of hardware and operations engineering, Masayasu Ito, suggested that an improved version of the console might also be available next to PlayStation 5 after some time. However, one of the editors of Kotaku reports that PS5 launch titles will not be available on PS4.

450 Million Sold Consoles Land PlayStation a Guinness Record

Michael Kulakowski, 03 December 2019, 23:45

Sony has announced that PlayStation has been included in Guinness World Records as the most popular home console brand in history. More than 450 million PlayStation family systems have been sold in the 25 years of its existence on the market.

Xbox Scarlett Devkits Still Rare? „Microsoft Wants to Surprise Sony”

Jacob Blazewicz, 01 December 2019, 21:31

Tom Warren from The Verge spoke on Xbox Scarlett devkits. According to the editor, Microsoft has made its development kits available only to few developers, and the development of the platform is much less advanced than in the case of PlayStation 5.

Unofficial Photo of PS5 Devkit With Controllers

Paul Wozniak, 01 December 2019, 20:47

Another unofficial photo of the developer version of PlayStation 5 has appeared on the web. It confirms its unusual appearance and most likely also shows the new DualShock 5 controllers.

Phil Spencer: „Nobody's Asking for VR”; Xbox Scarlett is Not About That

Jacob Blazewicz, 26 November 2019, 12:38

Phil Spencer from Microsoft commented on the support of virtual reality by the Xbox Scarlett console. Xbox's boss said that the company does not focus on VR at the moment, as this is not what customers expect from it.

Rumor: PS5 is More Efficient in Games Than Xbox Scarlett

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 November 2019, 11:54

There are new rumors about the performance of ninth-generation console devkits. According to a reliable source, PlayStation 5 is currently performing better in games than the competitive Xbox Scarlett.

Xbox Scarlett Bets on Power, Price and Backward Compatibility

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 November 2019, 11:52

Phil Spencer and Aaron Greenberg from Microsoft commented on the Xbox Scarlett console. They did not reveal any specifics, but assured us that the company had learned from Xbox One's debut and that the new platform would be able to hold its ground in terms of both power and price.

Xbox Scarlett for Holidays 2020; Microsoft Launches Console Replacement Program

Michael Kulakowski, 28 October 2019, 23:53

In several selected countries, Microsoft started offering an installment plan called Xbox All Access, designed for new Xbox One users, with the possibility of free hardware replacement on the next-generation console. Its terms and conditions confirm that Xbox Scarlett will debut in stores at the end of 2020.

PS5 Devkit Photo and PSX, PS2, PS3 and PS4 Compatibility Rumors

Paul Wozniak, 19 October 2019, 12:16

One Twitter user who is behind the leak of The Last of Us 2's release date has informed fans not to sell their PSX, PS2, PS3 and PS4 games. This may suggest that the latest Sony console will be compatible with older versions. Additionally, a photo od PS5 devkit has been uploaded to the web.

GTA 6 Very Likely to Become PS5 Launch Title

Paul Wozniak, 09 October 2019, 13:56

A 2018 leak, which revealed the specs of PlayStation 5, also revealed the list of launch titles (including exclusives) for the new Sony console and heralds the next version of the company's VR device. Among the games that will appear on PS5 is GTA VI.

PS5 Devkits - Rumors About Console's Appearance Were True

Adrian Werner, 09 October 2019, 13:12

Reports from August about the unusual appearance of PlayStation 5 devkits have been confirmed, and we've also learned that the console will use 100GB discs and offer backward compatibility with PS4.

PlayStation 5 Officially Announced - Launch Date Revealed

Bart Swiatek, 08 October 2019, 17:46

Sony has officially announced the PS5 console. The device will have a number of new features, a modern gamepad with adaptive triggers, and will be available in stores in 2020.

PS4 - Firmware 7.0 Launches This Week

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 07 October 2019, 14:06

Firmware 7.0 will become available to PlayStation 4 users this week. The new version of the software will focus on doubling the number of participants in Parties and making the Remote Play function available on Android.

Microsoft Denies Rumors About 4K Camera in Xbox Scarlett

Agnes Adamus, 06 October 2019, 21:09

A few days ago there were rumors that Xbox Scarlett will be equipped with a 4K camera for streaming content. Microsoft decided to deny these reports. The spokesman for the company informed that no such technology is currently being developed.

Death Stranding - Limited Edition PS4 Pro Announced

Bart Swiatek, 25 September 2019, 11:04

During the State of Play stream, a limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro console model was announced, featuring a visual theme from Death Stranding, the new title of Hideo Kojima. The device will hit the market in November.

Microsoft and Xbox Go Carbon Neutral

Barth Faryna, 24 September 2019, 19:17

Microsoft joins the fight for a better future for our planet and becomes part of the „Playing for the Planet” initiative. In addition, the company announces the creation of the first consoles completely neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions.

PS5 Will Need Less Power; Sony Joins "Playing for the Planet”

Barth Faryna, 23 September 2019, 14:03

Sony joins the fight for the future of our planet and becomes part of the „Playing for the Planet” initiative. Its aim is to take all possible actions to, among others, reduce the emission of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere through appropriate management of energy consumption.

PS5 Pro Will Debut Along Basic Version of PlayStation 5?

Bart Swiatek, 20 September 2019, 11:15

Japanese industry journalist Zenji Nishikawa suggests that the PS5 will launch in two variants - more efficient and less efficient. In the past, Nishikawa was the source of a confirmed leak of Nintendo Switch Lite.

AMD Zen 2 Will Dramatically Reduce Development Time of PS5 Games

Konrad Serafinski, 01 September 2019, 20:55

Tim Ash of BoxFrog Games believes that AMD Zen 2 processor that will power PlayStation 5 and Xbox Scarlett are a major step forward and will dramatically reduce game development time.

Sony's New Patent Reveals the Appearance of PS5? [Updated]

Conrad Hazi, 22 August 2019, 11:20

An infographic included in Sony's new patent, showing the potential appearance of the upcoming PlayStation 5 console, has been published on the web. This is probably not the final design of the device, but it shows the overall concept adopted by the manufacturer.

PS5 May be Announced in 6 Months; Ghost of Tsushima on Next-gen?

Bart Swiatek, 13 August 2019, 22:00

Summary of the email content that is reportedly being sent by Sony to its marketing partners has appeared on the web. The news suggests that the presentation of PlayStation 5 will take place on February 12, next year. One of the titles dedicated to the next-gen hardware would be Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch.

Xbox Scarlett Will Bet on Smooth Gameplay and Quick Loading

Bart Swiatek, 13 August 2019, 15:27

Talking to Gamespot, Phil Spencer, the Xbox brand manager, said that with next-gen consoles his company wanted to focus on gameplay smoothness and fast data loading. In his opinion, this is supposed to allow for a significant improvement in playability.

100 Million Copies of PS4 Sold; Sony Breaks a Record

Konrad Serafinski, 30 July 2019, 14:36

Sony has presented its latest financial report. The company has sold a total of 100 million PlayStation 4 units, making the PS4 the fastest console ever to reach this goal.

According to Devs, PS5 is More Powerful Than Xbox Scarlett

Conrad Hazi, 18 June 2019, 15:33

According to developers who have had the opportunity to work with next-gen console dev kits, PlayStation 5 offers greater performance than Xbox Scarlett. Game developers also point out that powerful consoles will allow the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Microsoft: Xbox Scarlett Won't be Our Final Console

Paul Wozniak, 14 June 2019, 16:24

Phil Spencer, head of the Xbox brand, announced that Scarlett will not be the final Microsoft console. He also talked about the xCloud streaming service and the future of Xbox consoles.

Xbox Scarlett Revealed - 120 FPS, Raytracing, SSD as Main Features

Konrad Serafinski, 10 June 2019, 00:01

Microsoft's conference on E3 2019 finally brought the expected announcement of a new console - Xbox Scarlett. The device will offer 120 FPS gameplay, raytracing support and several other new features like SSD.

Xbox Scarlett Reveal on E3 2019

Jakub Mirowski, 09 June 2019, 16:00

We can be reasonably sure that during today's Microsoft conference as part of the E3 2019 fair we will see the next console of the Redmond giant. This is indicated by a message hidden in photos published by the company.

Sony's CEO Believes Consoles are a Niche

Agnes Adamus, 24 May 2019, 12:02

On May 21 a meeting for Sony investors - Investor Relations Day 2019 took place. As part of the event, the CEO of the Japanese company - Kenichiro Yoshida - spoke on the establishment of cooperation with Microsoft. In his speech, he said that consoles are now a niche in the gaming market.

Sony Announces Limited PS4 Days of Play Edition

Bart Swiatek, 10 May 2019, 12:26

During PlayStation's State of Play event, Sony announced a new model of PlayStation 4. The device will stand out with steel color and feature a 1TB hard drive.

Xbox Anaconda More Powerful than PS5?

Bart Swiatek, 23 April 2019, 16:29

According to Ainsley Bowden, founder and editor-in-chief of Seasoned Gaming, the next generation of Xbox consoles will be more powerful than PlayStation 5. The information comes from anonymous insider sources.

New Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Officially Announced

Bart Swiatek, 17 April 2019, 16:29

During yesterday's Inside Xbox presentation Microsoft officially announced the new Xbox One model. Xbox One S All-Digital Edition doesn't have any physical drive and will be launched in May this year.

PlayStation 5 Launch at the End of 2020?

Christian Pieniazek, 17 April 2019, 15:11

Unofficial reports about the potential release date of PlayStation 5 have surfaced on the web. It seems that the console will not be available in stores until the end of 2020.

PS5 Confirmed with Ultra-Fast SSD

Christian Pieniazek, 17 April 2019, 13:10

The new console by Sony will be equipped with a fast SSD to completely change the gaming experience. In addition, the Japanese giant shared first details about the new PlayStation, and also revealed that selected developers had already put their hands on PS5 dev-kits.