Main topic: Sale on Sony's DualSense controllers for PS5
Key points:
1. DualSense controllers are on sale for $49, matching the previous low price.
2. This is a discount of more than 30% from the usual price of around $70.
3. The sale ends on August 20th and is available in various color options.
Main topic: Justification for the $50 price tag of Red Dead Redemption's Nintendo Switch and PS4 release.
Key points:
1. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes the $50 price is commercially accurate.
2. Frustrations include lack of multiplayer option and no quality update since 2010 release.
3. The inclusion of Undead Nightmare expansion justifies the higher price, according to Zelnick.
Main topic: Roblox will be available on PlayStation in October.
Key points:
1. Roblox will be released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
2. The game will be free to download on PlayStation.
3. Sony fans will have access to the full catalog of Roblox experiences, indicating cross-platform compatibility.
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.
Best Buy is currently offering a wide range of discounts on tech products, including a $900 discount on a 55-inch LG C3 OLED TV and the best PS5 internal SSD for $89.
PlayStation Plus will be offering six new games in September, including titles like NieR Replicant and Unpacking, as Sony's PS Plus subscription price increase takes effect.
Resident Evil 4 is currently on sale for PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PC, offering players a chance to experience the highly acclaimed remake at a discount.
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.
PlayStation is set to release a premium collection of metallic-colored console covers and DualSense controllers inspired by the depths of planet Earth, with pre-orders starting on October 4.
Fans of Mortal Kombat can get their hands on the premium edition of Mortal Kombat 1 early, which includes exclusive characters and features, for $109.99 at Amazon and Best Buy.
Cyberpunk 2077 is on sale ahead of the release of its new expansion, offering a chance to experience the game's improvements, while other games like Sea of Thieves, Titanfall 2, and State of Decay 2 are also discounted.
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.
Limited Run Games will be releasing physical versions of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden on PS4, with pre-orders available soon, featuring different editions ranging from the standalone game to a S.E.E.S. Edition priced at $199.99 that includes various collectibles and a 1:1 replica of the Evoker weapon.
Capcom president Harushiro Tsujimoto believes that the current $60 retail price for video games is too low, stating that development costs have significantly increased and that higher prices would be a healthy option for the industry.
The PlayStation Store is currently running a sale on extended play games, offering discounts up to 80% on Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of popular titles.
The Raspberry Pi 5 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with a faster processor, upgraded GPU, and improved memory configurations, and it is now available for pre-order starting at $60.
The PlayStation Portal, Sony's handheld device for PS5 Remote Play, is available for pre-order in the US and UK from various retailers, with a global launch date set for November 15th, 2023.
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.
Ahead of Amazon Big Deal Days, several highly anticipated PS5 games and gear are on sale including Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for $43, WD Black SN850X 1TB SSD for $70, and SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Wired Headset for $160.
Retailers, including Amazon, are already offering discounts on PS5, Switch, and Xbox games ahead of the upcoming Prime Day Round 2 event.
