Main topic: Sale on Sony's PlayStation 5 and accessories
Key points:
1. Sony's PS5 disc model is currently on sale for $449, a 10% discount from its original price of $500.
2. The PS5 has seen active improvements since its release, including software updates and increased storage limits.
3. Accessories such as the DualSense Wireless Controller and PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset are also on sale.
PlayStation fans are unimpressed with the trio of new free game downloads for PS5 in September, citing low quality and a lack of interest due to a busy release schedule and recent price increase of PlayStation Plus.
A new PlayStation sale offers a wide range of cheap PS4 and PS5 games, with some critically acclaimed titles available for just $1.49 until September 13.
Sony's PS5 sales in the UK have increased by 42% month-on-month, with the yearly total up by 60%, driven by discounts and improved supply, leading to PlayStation accessories dominating the sales chart. The top-selling games in the UK for August include FIFA 23, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, and Rockstar titles such as Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
The latest software update for the PlayStation 5 adds features such as 3D Audio support, larger capacity M.2 SSDs, assist controller functionality, enhancements for social features, streaming capability for Android TV OS 12 devices, new voice commands, and the ability to mute the console's beep sound.
Sony has expanded the availability of its Remote Play app to certain Android devices running TV OS12, allowing users to play their PS5 or PS4 on different screens.
Sony's next State of Play livestream will focus on updates to previously announced games for PlayStation consoles, including indie titles, third-party experiences, and upcoming games for PSVR2, suggesting there won't be any PlayStation Studios games featured.
Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5 is leveraging the console's technology to enhance graphics, audio, gameplay, and storytelling, with improved ray tracing, faster traversal, detailed character models, immersive haptics, and 3D audio.
PlayStation 5 owners have the opportunity to claim a free game from a selection of 12 titles if they activate their console before October 20, 2023, with considerations regarding availability through subscription services and avoiding duplicates from bundles.
PlayStation is offering a limited-time promotion where customers who purchase and activate a PS5 can receive a free exclusive game from a select list, including popular titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and God of War Ragnarök.
Sony's handheld gaming console, PlayStation Portal, has gained significant pre-order sales worldwide, challenging initial doubts and making a statement in the console rivalry, with Japan already selling out of the device.
Sony has confirmed the release of a slim version of the PlayStation 5, featuring a smaller form factor, increased storage, and the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, although it does not offer significant upgrades in terms of gaming performance.
Sony has announced slimmer versions of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, featuring reduced volume and weight compared to previous models, with the addition of 1TB storage and an option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, however, the new PS5 Digital Edition has increased in price by $50.
Sony has quietly increased the price of the digital edition of the PS5 by $50 in the United States, making it more expensive to buy starting in November.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will be able to stream select PlayStation 5 games without downloading them, including popular titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West, with high-quality resolution options and enhanced audio capabilities.
Sony is set to launch cloud-streamed PS5 games on PS5 consoles in Japan, Europe, and North America in October, offering hundreds of games to stream for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
Sony is launching cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members, allowing them to stream popular PS5 games and titles in their game library at various resolutions, with a minimum internet speed of 38mbps required for the highest resolution.
Sony has revealed details about its PlayStation 5 (PS5) Access Controller, previously known as "Project Leonardo," which is designed to improve accessibility for players with disabilities, featuring a unique circular pad for customizable controls, though release information has not been announced yet.
Sony has announced a new PlayStation 5 Slim model with a 30% reduction in size, along with two new accessories, and it will be the only version available once older models sell out, with a higher price tag of $449.99 for the digital edition.
Sony's release of the PS5 Slim, a smaller and more conservative revision of the original console, reflects a changing landscape in the gaming industry where console revisions and high-powered specs are becoming less significant.
Sony has quietly introduced a new feature on the PlayStation 5 that allows users to check for updates for games that are not on the home screen.
Sony Interactive Entertainment may be one step closer to bringing Trophy support for PS5 games to PC, according to a new PS5 Trophy list discovered by TrueTrophies.
Sony has released details about its PS5 cloud streaming feature, including bandwidth recommendations and a list of countries where the service will be available.
Rumors suggest that Sony may be releasing a PlayStation 5 Pro model with impressive specifications, including an eight-core Zen 2 CPU, 60 compute units RDNA 3 custom GPU, and 16GB GDDR6 memory, offering significant performance improvements for 4K gaming and Ray Tracing.
The refreshed PS5 model, which is 30% smaller and has a slight visual redesign, is set to release in November, but Sony is not cutting the price and is offering a separate vertical stand for an additional cost.
The PS5 console was the best-selling platform in the USA last month, with the Spider-Man 2 themed PS5 DualSense controller being the top-selling gaming accessory.
The PlayStation 5 (PS5) Slim, bundled with Spider-Man 2, is reportedly set to release in the U.S. on November 8, priced at $559.99, and will feature a smaller design with 1TB storage and the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive; the new PS5 model will become the only model available once the current inventory is sold out.
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 Slim console will require an internet connection to pair its disc drive add-on during installation, raising concerns about hardware connectivity and the reliance on an authentication server.
Sony's upcoming PS5 Disc version may require an internet connection for the optical drive to work, according to images of the PS5 bundle box, raising concerns about potential issues if the authentication server were to be shut down in the future.
Sony's upcoming slim version of the PlayStation 5 requires an internet connection to pair the disc drive with the console, potentially indicating the implementation of hardware DRM to prevent users from using aftermarket drives or modifying the device, which could lead to issues when Sony eventually abandons the PS5 servers.
Sony has released an update for the PlayStation 5 that includes improvements to music controls, PlayStation VR2 settings, and voice commands, with detailed update notes provided.
Sony is expecting a steady supply of PlayStation 5 consoles for the 2023 holiday season, marking the first time since its launch in 2020 that units will be readily available, potentially boosting its Game and Network Services segment, which is the company's largest business by sales.
Sony expects strong sales for the PS5 during the upcoming holiday season, especially with the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and the rumored launch of the PS5 'Slim' model.
Sony expects robust holiday sales for PlayStation 5 largely due to the highly anticipated release of Spider-Man 2, as the company has established itself as a leader in the console war through its focus on producing top-tier video games.
Sony will release a new PlayStation 5 slim model with an optional Blu-ray disc drive, but the disc drive will require an internet connection to pair with the console for the first time, likely to prevent piracy and ensure the device can only be used with one console at a time.
Sony expects one of its best seasons for console sales this Christmas, with PlayStation 5 stock now in "full supply," but regards PlayStation VR2 as a "nascent business."
PlayStation enthusiasts can expect significant discounts on first-party games, hardware, and popular titles like God of War, Uncharted, The Last of Us, and Spider-Man during Black Friday 2023, with the possibility of PS5 console discounts and the introduction of the new PS5 'Slim' model.
Sony expects strong sales for the PlayStation 5 this holiday season, as the supply chain issues that plagued the console are finally resolved, and the company anticipates reaching its self-imposed target of 25 million units shipped in 2023.
Sony is confident that customers will have no difficulty purchasing a new PS5 this holiday season, and with the release of popular games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and a new slim version of the console, Sony expects one of the strongest seasons in console sales.
