Three years into its lifespan and just in time for the upcoming holiday season, Sony and PlayStation have officially revealed the brand new look and slim models for the PlayStation 5 - which according to the PlayStation Blog have
been "reduced in volume by more than 30%, and weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous models", plus an updated 1TB SSD internal storage to boot.
The brand new models will still come in two versions customers can choose from - the standard disc version which allows physical media and Blu-Ray discs to be played, while the digital version has the option for users to add an Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disc Drive - which will be sold separately.
PlayStation 5 - Same Immersive Power. New Slimmer Size.
You can check out the trailer revealing the new redesigns above. The new units will be available starting this November, and you can find out more details on the upcoming PS5 Slims via the PlayStation Blog here.
Those looking to migrate to the next generation of PlayStation this month may want to place their orders online if they haven't yet, as Sony has announced via their PlayStation Blog that PS5 launch day orders will be "online only" - meaning the system won't be available for pick up and purchase at stores and retailers when it launches on its respective dates across the world.
Taking the current global pandemic situation into account, Sony is discouraging fans and users from camping out or looking to line up for a PS5 unit when it launches. Those that have already pre-ordered at their respective retailers should be able to do so, but new customers will have to make their purchases online and confirm it from there.
The PlayStation 5 will launch on November 12 in major territories like the US and Japan, with other countries to follow on November 19.
As the world braces for the inevitable new generation of video consoles coming out this holiday season, Sony has announced that they are holding a Playstation 5/ PS5 Showcase event this September 16 at 1:00 PM (PDT). As Microsoft has already announced the price and details for their Xbox Series S and X consoles, this many be the long awaited announcement for the PS5's pricing and release date, as well as a few new gaming reveals and announcements.
Fans of video games and Playstation may want to subscribe or maintain their Playstation Plus plans this September for the PS4, as the Playstation Blog has revealed the next slate of games that will be free for users to get the entire month of September - Capcom’s Street Fighter V and PUBGCorporation’/ s MMO Battle Royale game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”. Both games are quite popular in the multiplayer market, with Street Fighter V being the latest installment in the long running fighting game franchise. However, the version that will be up for free will be the base version of SFV - and those who want to get the rest of the DLC characters and content will have to purchase and upgrade to the latest version of the game -Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.
You can read up more details, as well as the announcement of Street Fighter V PS4 Tournaments, over at the Playstation Blog! These games become available this September!
With just a month to go before it releases for various gaming platforms worldwide, Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix's Avengers game has been putting up the hype to have fans play a unique video game adventure featuring Earth's Mightiest Heroes and fan favorite characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Black Widow. However, the DLC content for that game has taken a MAJOR SWING in a direction that will leave some fans excited (or divided) - and that's having your friendly neighborhood webslinging hero Spider-Man as an EXCLUSIVE post-launch character for Playstation sometime in Early 2021.
Spider-Man Coming to Avengers as Sony Exclusive - IGN News Live - 08/03/2020
As reported by IGN, the news was announced over at the Playstation Blog. After announcing the likes of Hawkeye as Downloaded Content heroes that are coming to the game after it launches this September, Spider-Man's reveal as a Playstation exclusive character tilts things in the console's favor while the Xbox Series X, PC, and Stadia versions of the game won't be getting the character at this point. It's no surprise either - given that Marvel's Spider-Man by Insomniac Games was also a Playstation exclusive for the PS4 and is one of the best superhero games ever made.
Marvel's Avengers will be hitting platforms starting September 4th.
After announcing "The Future of Gaming" and revealing the Playstation 5 hardware in all of its white and black glory in their digital event last June, Sony and Playstation have followed up with fans and consumers wondering if past peripherals and devices can still be used for the upcoming new device. Thanks to a Playstation Blog post, we got that answer as well as a few specifics:
Which existing PS4 peripherals/accessories will work on PS5? Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games. The Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5). The DualShock 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work with supported PS4 games. Both the PS Move Motion Controllers and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller will work with supported PS VR games on PS5.
Pretty much good news for Arcade Stick users who are into fighting games! As for Dual Shock 4 controllers, only supported PS4 games will allow those to be used. Find out more via the Playstation Blog post!
Showcased at the official Playstation Blog and giving fans an idea of how the titles for the "Future of Gaming" and next generation system will be, Sony has revealed a sneak peek of the Playstation 5/PS5 Box Art - starting with the stylish presentation of Insomniac Games' expansion title to their 2018 hit "Marvel's Spider-Man" with "Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales".
As you can see, the PS5 box for PS5 games is similar to its predecessor the PS4, but instead of the gradiant blue with the white logo for that console it's replaced by white and the black "PS5" logo instead.
In case you missed the announcement trailer, here it is again:
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Announcement Trailer | PS5
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be a launch title released alongside the PS5 when it releases on the 4th quarter of 2020.
