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 Plus subscribers are refusing to download the latest batch of free games, expressing their dissatisfaction with Sony's recent decisions and the lackluster selection of games offered.
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.
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.
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.
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 Plus Extra and Premium subscribers may be getting free games including NieR Replicant, Star Ocean The Divine Force, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, and Unpacking, as leaked by Deal Labs.
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 confirmed the full lineup for September's PlayStation Game Catalog, including games like NieR Replicant, Unpacking, and others, all playable from September 19.
Sony's PlayStation Plus service offers different tiers with various games and perks, but recent price hikes and underwhelming game offerings have left some subscribers dissatisfied and canceling their memberships.
PlayStation Plus subscribers in September will receive Planet Coaster, the highly-rated construction and management simulation game, as a surprise addition to the lineup.
The PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 has received rave reviews, being hailed as one of the best RPGs ever regardless of platform, with critics praising its depth and epic gameplay.
PlayStation Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium offer subscribers access to 20 free games, with PS Plus Essential subscribers only receiving three games for the month of September.
The PlayStation Store is currently offering discounts on over 2,000 PS4 and PS5 games, including notable titles like XCOM 2, which is being discounted from $59.99 to just $2.99.
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.
PlayStation Plus has announced the list of games that will be removed from the Extra and Premium tiers in October 2023, including titles like Far Cry 4, Far Cry 5, The Medium, and Yakuza 3-5 Remastered.
Teardown, a highly-rated indie game, will be released on PS5 on November 15th and will be available through PS Plus Extra, offering players the freedom to creatively tear down environments and objects.
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.
PlayStation Plus Essential's free games for October 2023 have been announced, including The Callisto Protocol, Weird West, and Farming Simulator 22.
