In the Age of Jailbroken Consoles, Xbox Says the One to Mod First Wins
People are modding their PlayStation 5s and porting 'Halo' to browsers. Xbox thinks that may be the next use case for Project Helix.
Gizmodo — AI5 min read
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PS5 homebrew storefront with over 1,600 free PS5 and PS4 games taken down by Sony
Over 1,600 PS4 and PS5 games have been made free on jailbroken PS5 units thanks to Overdrive. The homebrew was quickly shut down after going viral, but was quickly revived through forks and re-releases under new accounts.
Tom's Hardware AI3 min read
A PS5 homebrew update gives old PS2 discs a reason to leave the shelf
PS5SX2’s new disc autoplay beta lets a jailbroken PS5 copy and launch physical PS2 games. It gives old collections another use, though setup requirements and limited testing keep this firmly in enthusiast territory.
Digital Trends — AI4 min read
The meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library
Digital game licenses aren't perfect, which is why you might see a padlock icon blocking you from PS5 games.
Engadget4 min read
We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Engadget4 min read
Here's how much the PlayStation 5 cost in 2020 vs. 2026
The PS5 hasn't seen a major price cut or bundle like its predecessors. Instead, you'll pay even more for one today than at launch.
Engadget5 min read
GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP
As the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches, gamers are scrambling to maximize gameplay with the most advanced consoles on the market. Advertised as PS5 Pro Enhanced, the game comes as Sony faces a shortage of its popular console.
Engadget4 min read
PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to
Modder Sword has released PS5SX2 for the PlayStation 5, allowing gamers to play discs from previous PlayStation 2 games.
Tom's Hardware AI4 min read
Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PS5 on January 26
The racing game's first expansion will also be available early next year.
Engadget2 min read
Two mystery PlayStation products have leaked — one might be a PlayStation Portal OLED
Is Sony about to announce a new PlayStation Portal game streaming handheld? The Wi-Fi Alliance recently certified two unannounced PlayStation products of some kind, and the certification documents indicate that they could be updates to the PlayStation Portal, which might mean we're getting the OLED…
The Verge - All Posts2 min read
How to fix distorted audio on your PS5
Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting.
Engadget5 min read
Used PS5 Pros now cost $1,399 at GameStop, 50% more than new ones
The price increase on refurbished PS5 Pros comes as the console remains out of stock at MSRP on various retailers, including directly from Sony. Best Buy and Walmart have new units in stock, but at around $1,500 each.
Tom's Hardware AI5 min read
Modder brings original Xbox emulation to jailbroken PS5
The original Xbox can now be emulated on the PS5 thanks to a solo developer's port of Xemu, a popular Xbox emulator.
Tom's Hardware AI4 min read
The original PlayStation 2 security chip has been reverse engineered
A long‑hidden PS2 security component has finally been decoded, revealing surprising design choices and opening the door to fresh hardware insights.
Engadget4 min read
Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console
Nacon announced what the company is claiming is the world's first officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller with a built-in screen for adjusting settings like joystick sensitivity or remapping buttons right on the gamepad.
The Verge - All Posts2 min read
Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month
Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.
Engadget2 min read
Sony’s Bringing Its Best PS5 Pro Tech to the Regular PlayStation 5… Kind Of
Sony’s been spending so much time and energy pushing the PlayStation 5 Pro as hard as it can go that it seemed that the six-year-old PS5 was getting short shrift.
Gizmodo — AI3 min read
Sony brings AI upscaling to the base PS5
Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support Quick Spectral Super Resolution.
Engadget2 min read
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