Tag Archives: PlayStation 5

SCUF Gaming has announced the Omega, a high-performance controller officially licensed for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. The controller features 1K polling, Omron mechanical switches, and TMR thumbsticks designed for increased durability.  The SCUF Omega features 11 additional customisable inputs, including rear paddles, side-action buttons, and G-keys. For the …

The past few years in particular have felt pretty bleak for the video games industry, with the rise and fall of countless live-service games creating volatility, while the influx of gen-AI has led to continuous price hikes across the board. Despite all this, the head of 3rd parties at PlayStation ‘Christian Svensson’ has claimed that “there are no dire times for the industry ahead as far as I'm concerned.”

85% of all PlayStation 4 and PS5 game sales during the past Quarter (ending 31st of March 2026) were digital titles, with just 15% physical.

May’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up arrives on the 5th, including the latest EA Sports FC entry, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols.

PlayStation owners will soon need to verify their age in order to use Sony’s communication features such as voice chat and direct messages.

Sony has officially lifted the curtain on its “Project Amethyst” collaboration with AMD, confirming that machine learning-based frame generation is headed to PlayStation hardware. The news comes alongside the debut of PSSR 2.0, which has recently been rolled out to 12 games. This update finally leverages the full AI capabilities …

Sony has launched PlayStation Flex in the UK, a hardware leasing programme that allows gamers to rent a PlayStation 5 for a monthly fee with no upfront cost. Developed in partnership with London-based fintech firm Raylo, the programme marks a shift in Sony's strategy, targeting audiences who may not want …

The PS5 has now officially outsold the PlayStation 3, with Sony’s latest console having shipped over 92 million units since launch.

Despite launching almost 4 years ago, Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 7 is continuing to see over 2 million monthly players.

Despite seeing a drop compared to last year (and the arrival of the Switch 2), Sony’s PlayStation 5 is still the best-selling console of 2025 so far in the UK.

PlayStation Plus is getting a day-one addition next month, with Skate Story launching on PS Plus Extra / Premium on the 8th of December.

Celebrating the console’s 5th birthday, Sony has shared a bunch of interesting player stats pertaining to the PlayStation 5.

As part of the company’s latest fiscal report, Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 has now sold over 84.2 million units – surpassing the Xbox 360.

Sony may be planning to introduce cross-buy between its PlayStation 5 and PC titles according to newly datamined details.

5 years on from release, the PlayStation 5 has now managed to surpass the lifetime sales of the PS3 in the US with over 26.7 million units.

The world of Avatar is returning to the fighting game scene, but this time, it's getting a dedicated title all to itself. A new studio, Gameplay Group International, has revealed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a new one-on-one fighter featuring a hand-drawn 2D art style that perfectly captures the look …

In a welcome update, the PlayStation Store now allows you to publish written reviews for games which you own – though only on browsers so far.

Almost half a decade following its Early Access launch, the popular survival crafter Valheim is finally set to come to PlayStation 5 some time next year.

Sony has now announced its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium line-ups for September, including WWE 2K25, Crow Country, Green Hell and more.

The PS5 is finally getting its much-feared price hike in the US, with all three versions of the PlayStation console increasing by $50.

Following its successful Early Access launch on PC, the Sims-like inZOI is set to come to PlayStation 5 in 2026 – with an Xbox release “under consideration.”

As part of Sony’s latest fiscal earnings report, the console maker revealed that the PS5 has now surpassed 80 million units shipped.

The latest PS5 beta firmware update will allow for multi-device pairing using the DualSense controller – as well as a somewhat mysterious Power Saver mode.

The video games industry is bigger than it's ever been, with the Nintendo Switch becoming one of the best selling consoles of all time and the PS5 currently outpacing the PS4 despite supply setbacks. Even so, it is surprising to see just how lucrative the current generation has been for Sony, with the PS5 having generated more profit than all previous PlayStation consoles combined.

The PlayStation 5 has finally surpassed the PS4 in terms of monthly users – with the current-gen system accounting for roughly 2/3rds of all active systems.

After just 3 years, Sony’s ‘new’ PlayStation Stars loyalty rewards program is winding down later this year - fully shutting in 2026.

Sony has announced the line-up of titles set to leave PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium next month, with Monster Hunter Wilds headlining the departees.

Following their removal earlier this year, Sony is now bringing their fan-favourite PlayStation console themes back to PS5 via a firmware update.

The PS5 Digital Edition console is now £70 more expensive in the UK than it was at launch five years ago. Europe, Australia and New Zealand also hit by price hikes.

Nacon has unveiled its latest wireless gaming headset: the RIG 900 Max HS, officially licensed for PlayStation 5. This headset boasts dual-mode wireless connectivity and promises exceptional audio quality and a comfortable, lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for gamers seeking a premium gaming audio experience when playing on …