Sandisk's new PS5 SSDs cost up to $2,960, that's five PlayStation 5 consoles
Thanks to AI, gaming is no longer the most affordable type of entertainment
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Security researcher just turned the PS5 into a Linux PC, and it can run GTA V at 60fps
A novel exploit lets certain PS5 units boot Ubuntu and run PC games at high frame rates, though the setup resets after every reboot
Sony's latest PlayStation DRM policy is causing widespread confusion (updated)
Facepalm: Console enthusiasts recently discovered another form of DRM policy reportedly implemented by Sony in games purchased on PlayStation systems. However, users are still debating how serious the policy is for long-term game ownership. AI-generated support messages and Sony's reluctance to directly address the issue have only added to the confusion.
Former boss Shuhei Yoshida thinks day-one PlayStation launches on PC would be a mistake
Delayed PC ports are "printing money" without hurting PS5 sales, Yoshida argues
In context: Shuhei Yoshida spent nearly four decades at Sony, from 1986 until his retirement in 2025. The executive was also part of the original PlayStation team since 1993, which means he knows a thing or two about how you run a successful video game business.
The PlayStation 5 is powered by a GPU roughly equal to which PC graphics card?
Is it closest to a Radeon, GeForce, or Intel graphics equivalent?
Modder turns a PS5 into a Linux Steam Machine, runs GTA V with ray tracing
Full exploit chain lets the console boot a custom Linux kernel
Insider says Sony is scaling back PC releases for first-party PlayStation games
Sony rethinks PC strategy as Steam numbers plateau
PlayStation 5 outsold the Switch 2 during the holidays, helped by Ghost of Yōtei
Helldivers 2 and MLB The Show also played a role
A modder turned the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 into one console
The Ningtendo PXBOX 5 shares cooling, power, and a single HDMI output
An obscure Star Wars game just became gold for PS5 hackers
A $20 PS4 game just turned into a $400 jailbreak tool
PlayStation 5 ROM keys may be out in the wild, opening new possibilities for emulation
What we know so far: Over the past few days, unknown hackers have leaked the security keys Sony uses to safeguard the PlayStation 5's chain of trust. Known as BootROM keys, the data could – at least in theory – dramatically accelerate the PS5 hacking scene, cracking open what has long been a black box of custom hardware logic and tightly controlled encryption methods.
Red Dead Redemption bound for PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series, mobile port coming courtesy of Netflix
Revisit an old classic or explore it for the first time
Sony made a PS5 gaming monitor that mostly just charges your controller
Featuring an IPS panel with a 240Hz refresh rate
PlayStation 5 sales rose last quarter despite Sony's price hike, boosted by Ghost of Yōtei
Console hits 84.2 million lifetime sales as software revenue and live-service titles climb
Someone turned a $120 PlayStation 5 mining board into a working gaming PC that run Cyberpunk 2077
It's not without its issues, though
The Halo remake is headed to PlayStation in a major exclusivity shift
Halo: Campaign Evolved will intro expanded story content, split-screen co-op, and high-fidelity
Looking ahead: Microsoft will release its remake of Halo: Combat Evolved on PC and PlayStation 5. The iconic exclusive joins titles like Forza and Gears of War in crossing over, marking another step in Xbox's vision to let players play where they play and challenging an exclusivity paradigm Redmond calls "antiquated."
PlayStation 5 sales overtake PS3 as overall gaming spending jumps 10% in the US
Check out the most popular games on all platforms last month
Sony once again calls the PlayStation 5 its "most successful" console ever, despite the PS2's sales crown
Figures aren't adjusted for inflation
Insomniac finally releases the first bloody gameplay trailer for Wolverine
Developers said forget trying to get a Teen rating–we're going straight for the M
This DIY "briefcase" PS5 is 60% smaller than the original, even with its built-in 15-inch display
Modder ditched Sony's oversized cooler for a server-grade heatsink and 3D-printed fan
PlayStation 5 prices are going up in the US starting tomorrow
Sony's PS5 gets $50 more expensive on August 21
PlayStation 5 surpasses 80 million units: keeping pace with PS4, devastating Xbox Series
Leadership tells investors to expect a shift away from "hardware"
The big picture: The PlayStation 5 isn't slowing down – 80 million units sold proves that. But behind Sony's strong numbers is a strategic pivot that could reshape the future of gaming. Executives say they're moving away from a "hardware-centric business model" toward building platforms, communities, and cross-device experiences. If the shift sticks, the PS6 might not just be the next console – it could be the last.
Sony officially unveils FlexStrike wireless fight stick for PlayStation and PC
PS Link dongle adds flexibility but comes with caveats
Sony begins beta testing PS5 Power Saver mode, expands DualSense pairing options
PS5 Power Saver beta fuels speculation about upcoming handheld
PlayStation doubles down on slow, "thoughtful" PC porting strategy
We've been seeing newer titles, but Sony still wants to maintain an exclusivity window