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.
Main topic: Sony's PlayStation Portal remote-play device for PlayStation 5.
Key points:
1. PlayStation Portal is an eight-inch LCD screen device that allows remote play of PS5 games.
2. It has DualSense features like haptic feedback and can stream games through WiFi.
3. PlayStation Portal does not run apps locally and does not support cloud game streaming.
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.
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.
Sony Interactive Entertainment will hold a State of Play presentation on September 14, focusing on updates to previously announced games for PlayStation platforms, including indie and PS VR2 highlights as well as major upcoming titles from third-party partners.
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 has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus in September 2023, which includes titles such as Nier: Replicant ver.1.22474487139 and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.
Sony has announced that its next State of Play stream, which will focus on indie and third party titles, will be hosted on PlayStation's YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok accounts at 5PM ET on September 14, providing updates on major releases and PS VR2.
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 State of Play event showcased upcoming titles for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including expansions for Resident Evil 4 and Tales of Arise, a funny walking simulator, and an epic trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launching on February 29, 2024.
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.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 for at least three months, with a release date set for February 29, 2024, guaranteeing the game's exclusivity until May 29, 2024.
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.
Retailers, including Amazon, are already offering discounts on PS5, Switch, and Xbox games ahead of the upcoming Prime Day Round 2 event.
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.
Sony has lowered the price of nearly 3,000 games on the PS Store, offering new deals and discounts until October 25th.
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 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.
There are lingering video game deals for PS5, PS4, Switch, and Xbox still available after Prime Day.
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 PlayStation 5 Slim is set to be released on November 10th, along with a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 bundle priced at $559.99 in the US.
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."
Sony is expecting "record-breaking sales" for the PlayStation 5 this year, aiming to ship 25 million units by 2023, with the company citing strong product offerings and the availability of consoles during the holiday season as key factors for their optimism.
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.
