Sony introduces a Japan-exclusive Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition priced at ¥55 000, launching on November 19 with strict regional software locks.
Gaming console sales have hit historic lows in the US market as repeated price increases from Microsoft and Sony impact consumer demand.
US console hardware sales have plummeted in 2026, with Xbox hitting an all-time low and PlayStation seeing its lowest figures since 2013 amid widespread price hikes.
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro faces prolonged supply shortages, with market stabilization not expected until early 2027 as prices in China exceed ¥7 000.
The PS5SX2 emulator for jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles now supports physical PS2 discs, allowing games to be copied to storage and played via internal or external drives.
US console sales have plummeted to historic lows as record-high prices and memory component shortages threaten the industry with a crisis reminiscent of the 1980s.
US console sales hit record lows in 2026 as average prices for Xbox and PlayStation units climbed to unprecedented levels.
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has criticized Sony's 2028 plan to end physical disc production, citing concerns over brand reputation and consumer ownership.
Sony is partnering with independent developers to revive classic PlayStation franchises, with a new Ape Escape title reportedly in the works.
Sony is considering licensing its dormant PlayStation franchises to third-party developers to revive classic titles while internal studios focus on current projects.
Former PlayStation head Shawn Layden warns that next-gen consoles priced at $1000 may fail if they lack significant technical innovations.
Thrustmaster has launched the T-GT III direct-drive steering wheel, an officially licensed peripheral for Gran Turismo 7 priced at $749.99.
Sony is rolling out QSSR, an AI-powered upscaling technology for the standard PS5, enabling developers to enhance graphics performance across existing titles.
Sony's upcoming Project Canis handheld will feature a 3nm AMD chip, RDNA 5 graphics, and PSSR 3.0 technology, targeting a 2027 release with a price range of $399 to $499.
Sony now requires Japanese customers to prove 60 hours of gameplay on a registered account to be eligible to purchase the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Sony has patented a PlayStation controller capable of processing contactless payments via NFC and Bluetooth to simplify the game purchasing process.
Nippon Ichi Software is in talks with Sony to find a compromise regarding the potential discontinuation of physical PlayStation game discs by 2028.
Sony is testing a new PlayStation Store rewards program that grants users wallet credit for purchasing specific game titles.
Sony is launching a limited-edition Lisa-themed DualSense controller and a co-branded merchandise collection, with sales starting in October.
Sony is seeking to patent an AI-driven system capable of autonomously diagnosing and repairing software malfunctions across its range of consumer electronics.
