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PlayStation at 30: the console that made video games cool

Sony's entry into the video game industry marked a significant shift in the console gaming landscape.
Nintendo's strategic withdrawal from partnership with Sony set the stage for the PlayStation's eventual rise.

PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst says "striking balance" between AI and human-made games will be crucial for industry's future

AI's role in gaming demands a balance between innovative AI experiences and human-crafted content.

PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida Leaving Sony After 31 Years

Shuhei Yoshida, a key figure in PlayStation's history, is leaving Sony after 30 years, planning to continue his involvement in the gaming industry.

Sony Reveals New PS5 Sales Figures, Says A Mix Of Single-Player And Live-Service Games Are Coming

Sony's PS5 console shipments declined 29% in Q2 FY2024, but service revenue surged by 12% fueled by strong third-party game sales.

Sony Talks Concord's Failure And The Hard Lessons Learned From It

Sony aims to improve future game releases by implementing rigorous testing and evaluation processes after the failed launch of Concord.

Concord's gone, but that's not really the headline: PlayStation shut down two studios it only recently acquired, reportedly leaving over 200 staff in limbo

Firewalk Studios and its game Concord are permanently closed after disappointing performance, affecting around 210 jobs and embodying challenges in the gaming industry.

PlayStation at 30: the console that made video games cool

Sony's entry into the video game industry marked a significant shift in the console gaming landscape.
Nintendo's strategic withdrawal from partnership with Sony set the stage for the PlayStation's eventual rise.

PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst says "striking balance" between AI and human-made games will be crucial for industry's future

AI's role in gaming demands a balance between innovative AI experiences and human-crafted content.

PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida Leaving Sony After 31 Years

Shuhei Yoshida, a key figure in PlayStation's history, is leaving Sony after 30 years, planning to continue his involvement in the gaming industry.

Sony Reveals New PS5 Sales Figures, Says A Mix Of Single-Player And Live-Service Games Are Coming

Sony's PS5 console shipments declined 29% in Q2 FY2024, but service revenue surged by 12% fueled by strong third-party game sales.

Sony Talks Concord's Failure And The Hard Lessons Learned From It

Sony aims to improve future game releases by implementing rigorous testing and evaluation processes after the failed launch of Concord.

Concord's gone, but that's not really the headline: PlayStation shut down two studios it only recently acquired, reportedly leaving over 200 staff in limbo

Firewalk Studios and its game Concord are permanently closed after disappointing performance, affecting around 210 jobs and embodying challenges in the gaming industry.
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Bloomberg: Sony is working on a handheld PS5 console

Sony is exploring a true handheld console that plays PS5 games natively, differing from the existing PlayStation Portal.

Sony Reportedly Working on New Handheld That Will Play PS5 Games Natively

Sony is developing a handheld device to natively play PS5 games, challenging both Nintendo's Switch and potential Microsoft devices.
The project is still in early stages and may take years to launch, with uncertain market plans.

How Sony could reclaim handheld gaming from Nintendo and the smartphone

Sony is reportedly developing a new portable PlayStation device after a long hiatus since the Vita's release.

Sony is reportedly working on a PS5 portable

Sony is exploring a new portable console capable of running PS5 games, though it may take years before launching.

Sony Reportedly Developing A PS5 Portable System

Sony is reportedly developing a PS5 handheld competing with Switch 2 and Steam Deck.

Sony's New Handheld Report Gets Backing, Possible 'Prototype' May Exist

Sony is reportedly developing a new handheld console capable of running PS5 games natively.

Bloomberg: Sony is working on a handheld PS5 console

Sony is exploring a true handheld console that plays PS5 games natively, differing from the existing PlayStation Portal.

Sony Reportedly Working on New Handheld That Will Play PS5 Games Natively

Sony is developing a handheld device to natively play PS5 games, challenging both Nintendo's Switch and potential Microsoft devices.
The project is still in early stages and may take years to launch, with uncertain market plans.

How Sony could reclaim handheld gaming from Nintendo and the smartphone

Sony is reportedly developing a new portable PlayStation device after a long hiatus since the Vita's release.

Sony is reportedly working on a PS5 portable

Sony is exploring a new portable console capable of running PS5 games, though it may take years before launching.

Sony Reportedly Developing A PS5 Portable System

Sony is reportedly developing a PS5 handheld competing with Switch 2 and Steam Deck.

Sony's New Handheld Report Gets Backing, Possible 'Prototype' May Exist

Sony is reportedly developing a new handheld console capable of running PS5 games natively.
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#streaming-services

Crunchyroll will soon paywall most of One Piece

Sony plans to restrict access to One Piece episodes on Crunchyroll, requiring a subscription for content beyond the first 206 episodes, frustrating fans.

Save up to $1,100 on this Sony Bravia 7 and Bar 8 bundle at Amazon for Black Friday

Amazon is offering a holiday bundle deal that could save up to $1,100 on a Sony Bravia TV and soundbar for movie buffs.

Crunchyroll will soon paywall most of One Piece

Sony plans to restrict access to One Piece episodes on Crunchyroll, requiring a subscription for content beyond the first 206 episodes, frustrating fans.

Save up to $1,100 on this Sony Bravia 7 and Bar 8 bundle at Amazon for Black Friday

Amazon is offering a holiday bundle deal that could save up to $1,100 on a Sony Bravia TV and soundbar for movie buffs.
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#console-sales

Here's How Many PS2s Sony Made In Its Lifetime

The PlayStation 2's production number of 160,636,885 units has been confirmed by former executive Shawn Layden.

PS5 Pro Pricing Has Not Had 'Negative Impact' on Sales, Says Sony President

Sony believes the PS5 Pro's pricing has not negatively affected overall PS5 sales.

Here's How Many PS2s Sony Made In Its Lifetime

The PlayStation 2's production number of 160,636,885 units has been confirmed by former executive Shawn Layden.

PS5 Pro Pricing Has Not Had 'Negative Impact' on Sales, Says Sony President

Sony believes the PS5 Pro's pricing has not negatively affected overall PS5 sales.
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#kraven-the-hunter

Sony's Dark New Superhero Movie Embraces Its R-Rating

Kraven the Hunter is crucial for Sony's cinematic universe survival; its performance may determine the future of the Sonyverse.

Kraven the Hunter's director would really like it if you all just forgot about those rubbish recent Sony Spider-Man films for a minute and "give our film a chance"

Chandor urges fans to give Kraven the Hunter a chance despite past film disappointments in Sony's Spider-Verse.

Sony's Dark New Superhero Movie Embraces Its R-Rating

Kraven the Hunter is crucial for Sony's cinematic universe survival; its performance may determine the future of the Sonyverse.

Kraven the Hunter's director would really like it if you all just forgot about those rubbish recent Sony Spider-Man films for a minute and "give our film a chance"

Chandor urges fans to give Kraven the Hunter a chance despite past film disappointments in Sony's Spider-Verse.
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#gaming

Forget the PlayStation Portal, as now Sony is reportedly working on a new handheld that will let you play your PS5 games anywhere

Sony is developing a non-cloud based portable console to compete in the handheld market.

Sony is developing a new handheld console, says new report

Sony is developing a new handheld console to compete with Nintendo and Xbox, capable of playing PS5 games.

PlayStation 5 Pro is now available globally, with some exceptions

Sony's PS5 Pro will not be available in India and other regions due to regulatory restrictions on 6GHz wireless bands.

Sony is in talks to buy FromSoftware's parent company

Sony is negotiating to acquire Kadokawa, aiming for significant control over FromSoftware and its strong portfolio in the gaming and anime sectors.

The Morning After: Our verdict on the PS5 Pro

PlayStation 5 Pro offers premium gaming experience comparable to high-end devices, yet is still more affordable than a gaming PC.

Here are the six most surprising things I've learned about the PS5 Pro so far

The PlayStation 5 Pro has excellent gameplay but suffers from frustrating data transfer issues.

Forget the PlayStation Portal, as now Sony is reportedly working on a new handheld that will let you play your PS5 games anywhere

Sony is developing a non-cloud based portable console to compete in the handheld market.

Sony is developing a new handheld console, says new report

Sony is developing a new handheld console to compete with Nintendo and Xbox, capable of playing PS5 games.

PlayStation 5 Pro is now available globally, with some exceptions

Sony's PS5 Pro will not be available in India and other regions due to regulatory restrictions on 6GHz wireless bands.

Sony is in talks to buy FromSoftware's parent company

Sony is negotiating to acquire Kadokawa, aiming for significant control over FromSoftware and its strong portfolio in the gaming and anime sectors.

The Morning After: Our verdict on the PS5 Pro

PlayStation 5 Pro offers premium gaming experience comparable to high-end devices, yet is still more affordable than a gaming PC.

Here are the six most surprising things I've learned about the PS5 Pro so far

The PlayStation 5 Pro has excellent gameplay but suffers from frustrating data transfer issues.
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#black-friday

The Morning After: It's Black Friday!

Black Friday brings significant discounts on popular tech products, making it a perfect time to shop for gadgets.

The Best Black Friday Camera Deals

Black Friday offers great opportunities to upgrade cameras and accessories.

Sony's New High-End Gaming Monitors Are $100 Off At Amazon

Sony's Inzone gaming monitors M10S and M9 II are now discounted for Black Friday, offering high-performance features for competitive PC and PS5 gamers.

This beach-worthy portable Sony Bluetooth speaker is 25% off for Black Friday

The Sony Ult Field 1 speaker offers exceptional sound quality and is ideal for social gatherings despite having a less impressive battery life than its predecessor.

You should be taking this Sony Bluetooth speaker (that's less than $100 right now) to the beach

The Sony Ult Field 1 speaker delivers impressive sound quality, making it ideal for parties despite its shorter battery life.

The Morning After: It's Black Friday!

Black Friday brings significant discounts on popular tech products, making it a perfect time to shop for gadgets.

The Best Black Friday Camera Deals

Black Friday offers great opportunities to upgrade cameras and accessories.

Sony's New High-End Gaming Monitors Are $100 Off At Amazon

Sony's Inzone gaming monitors M10S and M9 II are now discounted for Black Friday, offering high-performance features for competitive PC and PS5 gamers.

This beach-worthy portable Sony Bluetooth speaker is 25% off for Black Friday

The Sony Ult Field 1 speaker offers exceptional sound quality and is ideal for social gatherings despite having a less impressive battery life than its predecessor.

You should be taking this Sony Bluetooth speaker (that's less than $100 right now) to the beach

The Sony Ult Field 1 speaker delivers impressive sound quality, making it ideal for parties despite its shorter battery life.
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#video-games

Sony Looking To Acquire Elden Ring Dev From Software - Report

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, which would include rights to From Software's future games like Elden Ring.

Sony Said to Be in Talks to Buy FromSoftware's Parent Company

Sony is negotiating to acquire Kadokawa, aiming to expand its entertainment portfolio.

PS5 Pro's actual specs and the launch day list of upgraded games revealed

The PS5 Pro offers enhanced specifications over the original PS5, including a more powerful GPU and increased memory.

Sony announces more than 50 enhanced games available for PS5 Pro at launch

The PlayStation 5 Pro offers enhanced game versions and significant upgrades, marking an exciting refresh for gamers.

FromSoftware parent company confirms Sony's acquisition interest

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, but no final decision has been made yet.

Concord collapses, Firewalk falls it's a brutal year for game development

Sony officially closes Firewalk Studios after the failure of its hero shooter Concord and reassesses its live-service gaming strategy.
Concord becomes one of the largest flops in gaming history, costing Sony hundreds of millions.
Sony faces challenges in its ambition to expand live-service and mobile gaming.

Sony Looking To Acquire Elden Ring Dev From Software - Report

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, which would include rights to From Software's future games like Elden Ring.

Sony Said to Be in Talks to Buy FromSoftware's Parent Company

Sony is negotiating to acquire Kadokawa, aiming to expand its entertainment portfolio.

PS5 Pro's actual specs and the launch day list of upgraded games revealed

The PS5 Pro offers enhanced specifications over the original PS5, including a more powerful GPU and increased memory.

Sony announces more than 50 enhanced games available for PS5 Pro at launch

The PlayStation 5 Pro offers enhanced game versions and significant upgrades, marking an exciting refresh for gamers.

FromSoftware parent company confirms Sony's acquisition interest

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, but no final decision has been made yet.

Concord collapses, Firewalk falls it's a brutal year for game development

Sony officially closes Firewalk Studios after the failure of its hero shooter Concord and reassesses its live-service gaming strategy.
Concord becomes one of the largest flops in gaming history, costing Sony hundreds of millions.
Sony faces challenges in its ambition to expand live-service and mobile gaming.
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#black-friday-deals

Sony Black Friday deals include the WH-1000XM5 headphones for $100 off

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are discounted to $298, with superior noise cancellation and battery life, making them a top choice for wireless headphones.

This Sony Bravia is the TV I most recommend - and it hit an all-time price at $999 for Black Friday

The Sony Bravia XR X90L is highly recommended for its performance, usability, and impressive discounts ahead of Black Friday.

These Sony headphones are a fan favorite - and $150 off for Black Friday

Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones offer excellent sound quality and 30-hour battery life, now on sale for $198 during Black Friday.

Sony Black Friday deals include the WH-1000XM5 headphones for $100 off

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are discounted to $298, with superior noise cancellation and battery life, making them a top choice for wireless headphones.

This Sony Bravia is the TV I most recommend - and it hit an all-time price at $999 for Black Friday

The Sony Bravia XR X90L is highly recommended for its performance, usability, and impressive discounts ahead of Black Friday.

These Sony headphones are a fan favorite - and $150 off for Black Friday

Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones offer excellent sound quality and 30-hour battery life, now on sale for $198 during Black Friday.
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#playstation-5

Sony's making a handheld console to compete with Nintendo and Microsoft

Sony is developing a handheld console to play PS5 games anywhere, potentially expanding its audience in the portable gaming market.

Sony is reportedly working on a handheld PS5

Sony is developing a portable console to play PS5 games, competing against Nintendo and responding to the resurgence of handheld devices.

PS5 Price Cut For The Holidays Edited Out Of New Sony Trailer

Sony's PS5 Slim discount was removed from a marketing trailer, drawing online mockery for its insignificance compared to Xbox's promotions.

PS5 Slim Gets A $70 Price Drop For The Holidays

Sony is lowering the price of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition to $380 for a limited time during the holiday season.

DualSense Edge, Pulse Accessories Are Reportedly Coming in a New Colourway

Sony plans to release PlayStation 5 accessories in black, including the DualSense Edge controller and Pulse Elite headset, likely within a month.

New PS5 Peripherals, Fortnite Limited Edition Controller Launched in India

Sony has launched new PlayStation 5 peripherals in India, including a Chroma Collection and a Fortnite Limited Edition controller.

Sony's making a handheld console to compete with Nintendo and Microsoft

Sony is developing a handheld console to play PS5 games anywhere, potentially expanding its audience in the portable gaming market.

Sony is reportedly working on a handheld PS5

Sony is developing a portable console to play PS5 games, competing against Nintendo and responding to the resurgence of handheld devices.

PS5 Price Cut For The Holidays Edited Out Of New Sony Trailer

Sony's PS5 Slim discount was removed from a marketing trailer, drawing online mockery for its insignificance compared to Xbox's promotions.

PS5 Slim Gets A $70 Price Drop For The Holidays

Sony is lowering the price of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition to $380 for a limited time during the holiday season.

DualSense Edge, Pulse Accessories Are Reportedly Coming in a New Colourway

Sony plans to release PlayStation 5 accessories in black, including the DualSense Edge controller and Pulse Elite headset, likely within a month.

New PS5 Peripherals, Fortnite Limited Edition Controller Launched in India

Sony has launched new PlayStation 5 peripherals in India, including a Chroma Collection and a Fortnite Limited Edition controller.
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God Of War Rumors Shut Down By Kratos Actor Christopher Judge

Christopher Judge explicitly stated that any rumors about new God of War projects are false.
#gaming-technology

Gaming's Streaming Wars Are Here For Real Now

Cloud gaming is rapidly progressing as major companies innovate and invest, shifting its perception from niche to mainstream.

PS Portal beta update allows cloud streaming

PS Portal now offers cloud streaming for PS5 games, enhancing its functionality as a handheld device.

PS5 Pro Launched in Select Markets With Over 50 Enhanced Games Confirmed

Sony's PS5 Pro offers significant performance upgrades and enhanced graphics features over the original PS5, available in select markets now.

Gaming's Streaming Wars Are Here For Real Now

Cloud gaming is rapidly progressing as major companies innovate and invest, shifting its perception from niche to mainstream.

PS Portal beta update allows cloud streaming

PS Portal now offers cloud streaming for PS5 games, enhancing its functionality as a handheld device.

PS5 Pro Launched in Select Markets With Over 50 Enhanced Games Confirmed

Sony's PS5 Pro offers significant performance upgrades and enhanced graphics features over the original PS5, available in select markets now.
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#fromsoftware

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's owner Kadokawa confirms takeover interest from Sony, but says "no decision has been made at this time"

Sony has received a letter of intent to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, but no decision has been made as of yet.

Sony is apparently in talks to buy FromSoftware, the makers of Elden Ring

Sony is reportedly close to acquiring Kadokawa, significantly increasing its stake in FromSoftware.

Sony reportedly in talks to buy Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer

Sony is in negotiations to acquire Kadokawa, enhancing its portfolio with stakes in notable gaming and entertainment franchises.

Report: Sony To Buy Owners Of Elden Ring Developer, FromSoftware

Sony is negotiating to purchase Kadokawa Corporation, which owns significant gaming franchises, marking a strategic move against Xbox's acquisitions.

Sony is reportedly in talks to buy Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware's owner Kadokawa

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, potentially bolstering its portfolio of games and entertainment properties.

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's owner Kadokawa confirms takeover interest from Sony, but says "no decision has been made at this time"

Sony has received a letter of intent to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, but no decision has been made as of yet.

Sony is apparently in talks to buy FromSoftware, the makers of Elden Ring

Sony is reportedly close to acquiring Kadokawa, significantly increasing its stake in FromSoftware.

Sony reportedly in talks to buy Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer

Sony is in negotiations to acquire Kadokawa, enhancing its portfolio with stakes in notable gaming and entertainment franchises.

Report: Sony To Buy Owners Of Elden Ring Developer, FromSoftware

Sony is negotiating to purchase Kadokawa Corporation, which owns significant gaming franchises, marking a strategic move against Xbox's acquisitions.

Sony is reportedly in talks to buy Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware's owner Kadokawa

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, potentially bolstering its portfolio of games and entertainment properties.
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Sony releases Alpha 1 II flagship mirrorless camera

The Sony Alpha 1 II enhances its predecessor with improved AI autofocus, better stabilization, versatile display, and upgraded connectivity.

Sony will trial cloud streaming for the PS5 Portal

Sony is launching beta cloud streaming for PlayStation Portal, a move aimed at enhancing user engagement after initial criticisms.
#kadokawa

There's something far more interesting, and potentially worrying, about that rumour that Sony is buying FromSoft's parent company

Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa could negatively affect the anime and manga industry, prompting concerns about monopoly power.

Sony's potential purchase of Dark Souls developer may change the Japanese tabletop industry

Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa may significantly impact the Japanese tabletop gaming industry.

There's something far more interesting, and potentially worrying, about that rumour that Sony is buying FromSoft's parent company

Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa could negatively affect the anime and manga industry, prompting concerns about monopoly power.

Sony's potential purchase of Dark Souls developer may change the Japanese tabletop industry

Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa may significantly impact the Japanese tabletop gaming industry.
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Sony's MDR-M1 Are Excellent Wired Studio Headphones

Sony's MDR-7506 headphones are a long-time staple in studios due to their affordability and durability.

Horizon Zero Dawn's Second Lego Set Is Coming And It Won't Break The Bank

The new Lego Horizon set features detailed playable robots from the game and is part of a growing partnership between Lego and Sony.
#earbuds

Sony LinkBuds Open review

The LinkBuds Open redefine open-ear earbuds with innovative design and features like Spatial Audio.

Sony LinkBuds Open in for review

The Sony LinkBuds Open offer an innovative open-ear design with a distinctive aesthetic but raise concerns about their price and feature set.

Sony LinkBuds Open review

The LinkBuds Open redefine open-ear earbuds with innovative design and features like Spatial Audio.

Sony LinkBuds Open in for review

The Sony LinkBuds Open offer an innovative open-ear design with a distinctive aesthetic but raise concerns about their price and feature set.
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PlayStation Plus Premium update for November announced

Sony continues to refresh PlayStation Plus Premium with popular games, including the return of GTA V, enhancing subscriber engagement.

We'll See An Updated Sony-Honda Afeela Prototype At CES

Afeela is set to launch in 2025 as a software-driven electric vehicle that integrates entertainment content from Sony.

Preorder Venom 4K Collection With Limited-Edition Action Figure For $50 Off

Venom: The Last Dance concludes the live-action trilogy with a new collection including all films and a collectible figure.

Still hoping that Sony will give up on its PSN account requirement for PC games? Think again, as its president says it exists in the name of safety

Sony is committed to keeping the PSN requirement on PC despite player dissatisfaction.

PlayStation 5 Pro review: A superpowered $700 console for gamers who won't buy a PC

PS5 Pro is for gamers seeking high performance; ignore it if you're satisfied with the existing PS5.
It's not an upgrade for all owners, but rather for dedicated fans wanting better graphics and performance.
#airpeak-s1

Sony will discontinue its pricey Airpeak S1 camera drone in March

Sony will stop selling the Airpeak S1 drone by March 31, 2025, impacted by poor market reception and reviews.

Sony is discontinuing its $9,000 Airpeak S1 pro photography drone

Sony is discontinuing the Airpeak S1 drone, revealing challenges in competing with other brands and an eventual decision for the drone's future.

Sony will discontinue its pricey Airpeak S1 camera drone in March

Sony will stop selling the Airpeak S1 drone by March 31, 2025, impacted by poor market reception and reviews.

Sony is discontinuing its $9,000 Airpeak S1 pro photography drone

Sony is discontinuing the Airpeak S1 drone, revealing challenges in competing with other brands and an eventual decision for the drone's future.
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#playstation-5-pro

Sony Confirms PS5 Pro Specs And All 50+ Upgraded Games At Launch

The PlayStation 5 Pro launches November 7, featuring notable upgrades in specs and over 50 enhanced games.

PlayStation Boss Wants PS5 Pro To Continue 10-Year Generation Cycle

Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro with a $700 price tag and emphasized a commitment to a 10-year console lifecycle. It's not a next-gen console.

Sony Confirms PS5 Pro Specs And All 50+ Upgraded Games At Launch

The PlayStation 5 Pro launches November 7, featuring notable upgrades in specs and over 50 enhanced games.

PlayStation Boss Wants PS5 Pro To Continue 10-Year Generation Cycle

Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro with a $700 price tag and emphasized a commitment to a 10-year console lifecycle. It's not a next-gen console.
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We Finally Know How Many PS3s Were Ever Made

Sony has officially confirmed the production number of PS3 consoles at 88,159,116 units manufactured between 2006 and 2016.

PlayStation's Wolverine Director Is Now Heading Xbox's Perfect Dark: Report

Insomniac Games has changed leadership for Marvel's Wolverine, seeking to infuse new creative direction into the game's development.
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