Sony PlayStation to Drop Disc Drives in 2028, Developer Says Cut Hardware
Sony PlayStation removes disc drives in 2028. Developer Sohei Niikawa argues the console should be cut entirely if it goes fully digital.
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Sony PlayStation Accused of Using Bots to Defend Disc End
YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead alleges Sony PlayStation used social media bots to counter backlash over ending physical disc production by 2028.
Sony Switches PlayStation Store to Local Currencies in Latin America
Sony switches the PlayStation Store in Latin America from US dollars to local currencies starting August 20, simplifying pricing for regional gamers.
PS6 Rumors Suggest Sony May Prioritize Handheld Over Home Console
Rumors suggest Sony may make a handheld the primary PS6 device. Fans demand a shared game library and worry about high pricing for native portable gaming.
PS5 Bounty Hits $15K as Louis Rossmann Challenges Sony Hypervisor
Louis Rossmann offers a $15,000 bounty for a PlayStation 5 hypervisor bypass on firmware 13.42+, aiming to enable homebrew and alternative OS support.
Sony Offers Free PlayStation Plus Premium Year to Select Users
Sony is offering a free 12- month PlayStation Plus Premium upgrade to select subscribers as a retention strategy, though eligibility criteria remain unclear.
PS6 to Outsell Project Helix 2.5x in 2028 Console Cycle
S&P Global forecasts PlayStation 6 shipments will outsell Project Helix by 2.5x in 2028, while Xbox struggles with declining hardware sales.
Sony Faces $457 Million Lawsuit Over PlayStation Pricing and Disc Phase-Out
A Dutch consumer group is suing Sony for $457 million, alleging PlayStation games are overpriced as the company phases out physical discs in 2028.
SharpEMU Boots Demon’s Souls as PS5 Emulation Hits New Milestone
SharpEMU boots Demon's Souls and KytyPS5 reaches loading screens, marking early PS5 emulation milestones on PC.
PlayStation Network Region Locks Trap Digital Games as Users Move
Sony's PlayStation Network locks accounts to the original region, forcing users to create new profiles and lose digital games and trophies when moving abroad.