Without CMOS PS4 Blocks Access to Games; Internet Investigates
Internet user known as Forest has confirmed rumors of a problem with the PlayStation 4 console's CMOS battery. It seems that after it fails, the PS4 really does block access to all games, even those on disc.
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Jacob Blazewicz
April 12, 2021
PlayStation 5 Sales Beat Other Consoles in UK
Despite shortages, PlayStation 5 is selling great and exceeding the results achieved by other consoles.
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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
April 9, 2021
Production of PS5 is Stalled by Lack of Parts for $1
In May, it will be half a year since the launch of PlayStation 5, and the purchase of Sony consoles remains difficult. The blame for the lack of hardware on the shelves turns out to be small chips, the production of which costs only a dollar.
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Hubert Sledziewski
April 8, 2021
PS5 Has Serious Problem With Displaying SDR Image
According to Digital Foundry experts, SDR content on PlayStation 5 is not displayed properly. Dark colors blend together and details present in a scene are lost.
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Bart Swiatek
March 29, 2021
Sony Employees Get a Hefty Bonus for PS5
PS5 sales have remained at record levels for months. More than 4.5 million units were purchased in 2020 alone, and Sony wants to produce another 18 million in 2021. This will benefit Japanese company's employees, who will receive hefty bonuses due to the good sales of the 9th-gen console.
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Ewelina Krzykala
March 29, 2021
PS4 Won't Launch Games if Internal Battery Dies
A clock error can render the PS4 nearly useless. All it takes for this to occur is for the console's internal battery to die, effectively rendering it incapable of running games.
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Arkadiusz Strzala
March 25, 2021
Chip Shortages - Factories are Waiting, Electronics Prices Will Increase
The prices of electronics (not just consoles, GPUs and smartphones) will continue to increase in the coming months. All because of a chip manufacturing problem that is affecting the entire industry.
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Jacob Blazewicz
March 23, 2021
Nintendo Switch Pro Leak Reveals Performance and Release Date
Information from Bloomberg indicates that the new version of the Nintendo Switch console - known as „Pro” - may debut on the market at the end of this year. According to reports, the device will offer processing power similar to PlayStation 4 Pro.
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Bart Swiatek
March 18, 2021
Nintendo Will Upgrade Switch - Bigger OLED and 4K Maybe Later This Year
As Bloomberg reporters have learned, Nintendo plans to refresh its console later this year. The new Nintendo Switch model is expected to get a 7-inch OLED and a video output that transmits 4K video to our TV.
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Michal Ciezadlik
March 4, 2021
No PS5 for Christmas, Stock Shortages to Last Until 2022
Problems with the purchase of PS5 may continue for several more months - until the beginning of 2022. The head of PlayStation, Jim Ryan, promises to improve this aspect, but is unable to promise that all willing to buy the console under the Christmas tree this year will be able to do so.
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Paul Musiolik
February 24, 2021
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Pro Coming Later This Year
Nintendo Switch Pro remains a topic raised in the category of rumors and speculations, although all signs in seem to say that any moment now we will hear some official news about the console. Rumor says it's supposed to hit the market this year.
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Karol Laska
February 23, 2021
Indian Gamers Go to War With PS5 Scalpers
Scalpers continue to be a nuisance for people looking to purchase PlayStation 5. However, gamers from India want to make life a bit harder for scalpers and have found a way to at least curb their operations.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 22, 2021
PS5 Scalpers Attempt to Improve Their Image
In an interview with the editors of one of the industry websites, the so-called scalpers - intermediaries who buy goods in bulk and resell them for profit - complain about how badly their business has been perceived recently.
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Bart Swiatek
February 11, 2021
Sony Announces PS5 Launch in China Despite Shortages
Sony has confirmed the launch date of PlayStation 5 in China. It looks like gamers there (and elsewhere) will have to be patient.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 8, 2021
Sony Blames Lack of PS5 in Stores on Component Suppliers
Since its release, the availability of the PS5 still leaves much to be desired. According to Sony, the main obstacle to increasing PS5 production is the shortage of semiconductors and other components.
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Adam Lukaszewski
February 5, 2021
PS5 Production Costs Exceed Its Price
One sentence included in Sony's latest financial report indicates that the Japanese company is selling PlayStation 5 consoles at a loss. The production costs of a single unit are higher than its price.
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Bart Swiatek
February 5, 2021
PS5 With Great Launch Despite Shortages; Sony's Financial Results
Sony is pleased with PS5's great launch. The console, despite problems with availability and a higher price than the PS4, recorded equally good sales, enabling the Japanese company to earn record money.
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Paul Musiolik
February 3, 2021
Xbox Series X and S Shortages May Last Until June
Microsoft is warning of availability issues for the Xbox Series X|S. Stock shortages could occur up to June this year.
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Paul Musiolik
February 2, 2021
Nintendo Switch With 80 Million Consoles and Over 530 Million Games Sold
We know the latest sales figures for Nintendo Switch and software dedicated to this platform. Customers around the world have already purchased nearly 80 million units of the console. Games for this device are also very popular.
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Bart Swiatek
February 1, 2021
Hot Developments on PS5 in Japan; Police Disperse Angry Mob
PlayStation 5 shortages in Japan are causing quite a stir. Police were called to one of Yodobashi Camera stores in Tokyo to calm an angry mob that nearly trampled the employees.
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Paul Musiolik
February 1, 2021