Sony has announced that PS Remote Play is now compatible with Android TV devices running Android TV OS 12 or newer. This means that PlayStation gamers can now stream their PS4 and PS5 games to their TVs and other streaming devices using the PS Remote Play app.

The update is currently available on the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) and the Sony Bravia XR A95L TV. Theoretically, any streaming device with Android TV OS 12 or newer should be compatible, but Sony didn’t explicitly say so in the announcement. However, the company did say that PS Remote Play will be coming to more Android TV devices in the near future.

This is a significant expansion of PlayStation integration with Android TV devices. Previously, PS Remote Play was only available on smartphones and tablets. Now, PlayStation gamers can enjoy their games on a larger screen, with a more immersive experience.

In addition to PS Remote Play, Sony has also announced a number of other features for PlayStation gamers. For example, registered gamers in the US and UK can now use voice commands to navigate between Sony’s help pages and check for new PS5 features.

Later in September, PlayStation will also launch more features for the PS App on both iOS and Android devices. For example, gamers will be able to see another person’s Share Screen before joining a group on the PS App.

Sony has also made a number of other improvements to the PS5 console, including support for Dolby Atmos, larger M.2 SSDs, and haptic feedback for accessibility purposes.
Overall, this is a positive update for PlayStation gamers. The expanded integration with Android TV devices gives gamers more ways to enjoy their games. The new features for the PS App and PS5 console are also welcome additions.

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Sony has announced the upcoming PlayStation Plus games for September. These games will include Saints Row, Black Desert Traveler Edition and Generation Zero from September 5 to October 2. Here is what you can expect from these titles:

Saints Row (2022)

Saints Row 2022 is an action-adventure game developed by Volition and published by Deep Silver. Deep Silver wanted to return to the classic play style of the open-world adventure and rebooted the entire franchise with the 2022 instalment. This time, your character forms his gang to take over the city with the help of a few friends. The game also supports co-op mode, where you can invite friends and start progressing through the story. There are numerous funny emotes and execution styles, which makes the game more fun.

Generation Zero

Generation Zero is an open-world stealth-action shooter game in a world where machines have taken over. You can collaborate with your friends to explore a vast open world map inspired by the Swedish Cold War era. With a seamless co-op mode, combine your skills with friends and help each other participate in the resistance. Scavenge parts from fallen machines to gain experience and grow stronger. The game progresses by building and fortifying your bases across the island.

Black Desert Traveler Edition

Black Desert is an open-world MMORPG(Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game). You will spawn as an adventurer who has lost all his memories, and you will journey through the world to uncover the truth. Team up with your friends and work through the role you want to play to fight back against the forces that threaten your world. For those wondering what this Traveler edition has to offer, the contents of this bundle are provided below:

Black Desert Game Access (Base Game)

• Value Pack (15 Days) x1
• Pearl Box – 1000 x1
• Polar Bear x1
• Horse Emblem: Tier 7 White Horse (Female) x1
• Trainer’s Flute (30 Days) x1

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Nintendo has long been rumored to be working on a successor to the original Switch handheld console. The next gen entry is expected to offer a notable bump in performance thanks to more powerful hardware, but now, we might have a fair idea just how capable this Switch 2 model could be.

Nintendo Switch 2 could be on the same level as the Xbox One & PS4

Interestingly enough, the information this time around weren’t shared by some tipster or an anonymous source. Rather, the details comes from Activision Blizzard’s CFO Armin Zerza. To elaborate, the executive in an email sent to Nintendo stated that Activision can ‘make something compelling for NG (next generation) switch as well’. Apparently, the development plans for new the titles for the upcoming Switch 2 model is thanks to the handheld console being ‘closer’ in performance to Gen8 platforms.

The 8th Gen consoles are basically the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. In terms of raw performance, these consoles operated within a performance range of between 1.3 TFLOPS and 1.84 TFLOPS (FP32) and featured 8GB of RAM. However, the next gen Switch console can possibly output up to 4 TFLOPS from its new Nvidia Tegra T239 processor. This chipset is the customized variant of the Tegra T234 chip that features Team Green’s Ampere architecture and 2,048 CUDA cores.

If this rumor is true, then the Switch 2 could possibly offer around 10 times the power of its predecessor. While this is a huge jump over two generations, Nintendo hadn’t updated its Switch series in years, except a Lite model and an OLED refresh. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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The PlayStation 5 (PS5) has been a massive success in the gaming industry since its launch in November 2020. Despite supply chain issues and manufacturing challenges during the pandemic, the PS5 has managed to break records and outsell its predecessor, the PS4, in the same timeframe. Sony has announced that the PS5 has sold more than 13.4 million units as of July 2021, making it the fastest-selling console in the company’s history. The PS5’s impressive sales numbers can be attributed to its improved hardware, including a faster SSD and advanced haptic feedback in its DualSense controller, as well as its impressive lineup of exclusive games such as “Spider-Man: Miles Morales” and “Demon’s Souls.” With its continued success and a strong pipeline of upcoming games, the PS5 looks poised to remain a major player in the gaming industry for years to come. Even so, the PS6 is something that every console fan will be looking forward to, and now, Sony enthusiasts have something to be excited about.

Rumors of a new PlayStation 6 (PS6) have been circulating on the internet, fueled by a tweet from WorryWartGamer claiming that a hardware designer for the console has been recruited, with PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny as the candidate. Sony is not expected to release the PS6 before 2028, but that doesn’t mean they can afford to pause development. YouTuber RedGamingTech believes that the PlayStation 5 Pro may be sacked due to Sony’s limited resources being focused on implementing company partnerships, hardware and software development, and worldwide marketing for the PS6. 

Furthermore, the possibility of a modular PS5 console has already been rumoured, which could prompt Sony to abandon plans for a PS5 Pro or PS5 Slim. With the groundwork for the PS6 already in motion, producing a purported detachable disk drive model would allow Sony to release a PS5-like console and move on to creating a new console that will meet the expectations of fans.

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The eighth-generation console wars have come to an end with the introduction of the PS5 and the Xbox Series S/X. Sony, with the PS4, was the company that managed to sell the most products. Although the Xbox side did not meet expectations, the real surprise came from Nintendo. The Switch, introduced in 2017, exceeded everyone’s expectations and has become the popular handheld console that has outsold the PS4. Here are the details…

The Nintendo Switch has outsold the PS4, but Nintendo sees tougher times ahead

According to the latest reports, the Nintendo Switch has sold over 122.5 million units as of the end of 2022, surpassing both the legendary Game Boy and Sony’s PlayStation 4 to become the third best-selling gaming console of all time. However, looking at the last nine months of 2022, we see that sales have dropped to 14.91 million from 18.95 million during the same period the previous year. Additionally, total revenue has declined by 5.6%.

There are two basic reasons for this. Firstly, game sales fell by 4% despite the release of the new Pokemon Scarlet/Violet titles (which totaled an impressive 20.61 million units), unable to offset the decline. The second reason is the inability to supply enough products in the market due to the global chip crisis. Although the number of products has increased with the disappearance of the pandemic from our lives, this time demand has decreased.

Although the company has lowered its expectations for next year, exclusive games could change that. Titles like Zelda, which has a massive fanbase, can drive much higher console sales on its own. Another highlight in the company’s report is the preference of users. While sales of the Nintendo Switch with an OLED screen increased, there was a decrease in sales of the standard and lite models. This indicates that users want better and more powerful hardware.

It’s worth remembering that the Nintendo Switch just surpassing the PlayStation 4 in sales does not mean it is taking the lead in the eighth-generation console wars. Sony and Microsoft have prioritized the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, while Nintendo has not yet shown a new console that it is working on and continues to sell the device, which was released in 2017, with minor improvements. For this reason, it is possible to say that the PS4, which has sold approximately 120 million units, is still the winner!

Nintendo said last year that the transition to its next console is “a major focus for us,” and it could start becoming more urgent soon. It’ll be interesting to see if the Switch can hang around long enough to become the best selling console of all time, but Nintendo will have to sell around 33 million more units to surpass the PlayStation 2.

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Yesterday, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the new videogame subscription service for the PlayStation dubbed the PlayStation Plus. The service is Sony’s answer to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass and is expected to launch across most PlayStation Network territories by the first half of 2022.

Now, ahead of its launch, the Indian pricing of the subscription service has leaked revealing how much the new PlayStation Plus will cost across different tiers. According to a tweet by Industry insider Rishi Alwani, the new service will start at Rs 800 per month ($11) for the PlayStation Plus Extra subscription.

India pricing for PS Plus Extra and Premium confirmed. pic.twitter.com/30wgXH5A5b

— 0xSkeptic (@RishiAlwani) March 29, 2022

The PlayStation Plus Premium subscription on the other hand is said to be priced at Rs 1,000 per month ($13), Rs 2,500 ($33) for a quarterly subscription, and Rs 6,000 ($79) for a 12 months subscription.

For those unaware,  the PlayStation Plus Extra will provide players with a catalog of 400 downloadable games including blockbuster hits from the PlayStation Studios catalog and third-party partners.

On the other hand, the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription provides all the benefits from the Extra tier and adds up to 340 additional games including PS3 games available via cloud streaming and beloved classic games available in both streaming and download options from the original PlayStation, PS2, and PSP generations. This tier will also offer time-limited game trials so so customers can try select games before they buy.

At launch, Sony plans to include titles such as Death Stranding, God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Mortal Kombat 11, and Returnal to the PlayStation Plus service. SIE has also revealed the prices of their subscription service for various territories like the US, Europe, UK, and Japan which you can check out on their official blog post.

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Yesterday, we reported that Sony is preparing to introduce a new videogame subscription service for the PlayStation this week. Now, the company has officially announced this service, revealing that it is a fusion between the PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now and retains the PlayStation Plus name.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) states that the new subscription service will be made available in three tiers. The first is the PlayStation Plus Essential, which is basically the service in its current state and provides users with at least 2 free games every month along with access to multiplayer.

The next tier dubbed the PlayStation Plus Extra will provide players with a catalog of 400 downloadable games including blockbuster hits from the PlayStation Studios catalog and third-party partners.

The PlayStation Plus Premium subscription provides all the benefits from the Essential and Extra tiers and adds up to 340 additional games including PS3 games available via cloud streaming and beloved classic games available in both streaming and download options from the original PlayStation, PS2, and PSP generations. This tier will also offer time-limited game trials so so customers can try select games before they buy. It would be interesting to see if this service will also be made available for new titles so users can try them before they buy.

At launch, Sony plans to include titles such as Death Stranding, God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Mortal Kombat 11, and Returnal.

Sony has also assured that most PlayStation Network territories will have the new PlayStation Plus service by the end of the first half of 2022. SIE has also revealed the prices of their subscription service for various territories like the US, Europe, UK, and Japan which you can check out on their official blog post.

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Sony has just launched a new system software beta for the PS4 and PS5 which brings many quality of life changes to the operating system along with some new features. The most intriguing out of these is the voice command preview which will enable users to use voice commands on their Playstation 5 consoles pretty much like a voice assistant. So let’s check out all the changes that come with the new software beta.

New Party Chat Options

Open and Closed Parties (PS5 and PS4 betas)

• When you start a party, you can now select either an open party or a closed party:
  • An open party lets your friends see and join the party without an invite. Friends of party members can also join.
  • A closed party is only for players you invite

Voice chat reporting feature update (PS5 beta)

• If you want to report something that someone in a party said, there are now visual indicators for you to identify who was speaking. This will help PlayStation Safety take appropriate action based on your report.

• Share Play update (PS5 beta)
  • Start Share Play directly from the voice chat card. You no longer need to start Share Screen first to use Share Play.

• Voice chat volume (PS4 beta)
  • You can now individually adjust the voice chat volume of each player in a party on PS4, just like on PS5.

New PS5 UI Features

• Filter by genre
  • Playstation has added an option to filter your game collection by genre, letting you quickly find specific types of game experiences.

• Keep in Home
  • You can now keep the games or apps you choose on your home screen by selecting “Keep in Home” with the (options) button.
  • You can keep a maximum of five games and apps on each home screen with this feature.

Voice Command (Preview)

• Playstation is testing the voice command feature on PS5 consoles for finding and opening games, apps, and settings, as well as controlling media playback.
• To get started, enable Voice Command (Preview) from the Settings menu. Then, call out “Hey, PlayStation!” and ask your PS5 console to find a game, open an app or setting, or control playback while enjoying a movie, TV show, or song.
• Do note that this feature is currently available in English for beta participants with accounts registered to the U.S. and U.K.
  

PlayStation has confirmed the final system software updates will be available globally later this year. Players selected to participate in the betas will receive email invitations when the updates are available to download tomorrow. To check out the complete changelog of this new beta program, click this link.

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The Japanese tech giant Sony released their PlayStation 5 consoles back in November 2020. Although never officially announced, the company had planned to stop making the PS4 by the end of 2021. However, a new report has surfaced stating otherwise.

According to a new Bloomberg report, Sony will continue producing PlayStation 4 consoles throughout 2022 as it navigates disruptions to the global supply chain that have limited output of its PlayStation 5.

As per the report, industry insiders have stated that Sony has told its assembly partners that it would continue making the PS4 throughout 2022. The strategy is expected to add about a million PS4 units this year to help alleviate some pressure on the company’s PS5 production.

PlayStation chief Jim Ryan has said that Sony had planned to make a quick transition to the latest hardware (PS5) which has been hindered due to the global pandemic slowing down software development across the gaming industry making for a relatively weak portfolio of must-have exclusive games. The pandemic also triggered a surge in hardware demand making the most basic components scarce which has resulted in the PS5 being hard to find on the market.

Sony’s PlayStation division will continue to rely on the PS4 to provide a substantial portion of its revenue while it figures out solutions for the slower-than-expected PS5 production pace and online scalpers choking off the retail supply of the newer console.

Amid the PlayStation 5 supply chain difficulties, Sony is also exploring new avenues. The brand is preparing to release more powerful virtual reality headsets to take advantage of the recent metaverse boom. The company recently revealed the PSVR 2 at CES 2022. Sony also seems interested in the fast-emerging EV sector as the brand showcased the Vision-S 01 and Vision-S 02 EVs at CES 2022.

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Sony is gradually winding down a number of features that were prominent with its PlayStation 4 console, as greater attention is now shifting to the PS5. Sony has notified its registered users of the PS4 via email of plans to discontinue the PlayStation Communities by April 2021.

The PlayStation Communities has provided a fertile platform for gaming enthusiasts and fans to interact, play games and discuss related interests. It had grown to become a melting pot of ideas and competition among users prior to the release of the successor Console, the PS5. Back in March 2020, Sony had discontinued the PlayStation Communities app from the PlayStation Store and gradually limited its functionalities.

The impending shutdown of the Communities feature follows the discontinuation earlier this month, of rental and movie purchases via the PlayStation Store, applicable for all current versions of the gaming console: PS4, PS4 Pro and PS5.

Sony has adduced some reasons behind the decision to pull the plug on the Communities feature, amidst a general realignment of features on the PlayStation Store. It stated that due to massive growth in subscription-based and ad-based entertainment services on its various consoles, the need for the feature was no longer necessary.

Sony also informed its customers that these changes will not come to force before August 31st this year and users can still access their purchased movie and TV content via the PlayStation Store.

The unfolding moves by Sony, even though aimed at providing high-quality content and services to its existing customers (PS4 users inclusive) could also be viewed with apprehension by owners of the PS4 console that their devices may become totally obsolete anytime soon. However, Sony is quite oblivious of this perception and has assured continuous support of the PS4 via regular updates and upgrades of its firmware for better and continuous performance.

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In yet another setback for games developer CD Projekt, its highly anticipated game, Cyberpunk 2077 has moved from one controversy to the other since its arrival last week, as it is being reported that it is unplayable on Sony‘s PlayStation PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox One S consoles. Disappointed gaming fans have therefore accused the developer CD Projekt Red of doing little to provide widely compatible versions of the game, saying that the Cyberpunk 2077 is riddled with unacceptably poor graphics and several game-crashing bugs.

In a swift move to restore confidence, and in response to the outcry, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has taken the decision to remove Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store and has gone further to offer full refunds to those users who purchased the game via its online store.

In a statement, SIE says it strives to maintain excellent customer satisfaction, which standard was breached by the performance of Cyberpunk 2077, hence it is offering a full refund for all gamers who have purchased the game through the PlayStation Store. Sony also said it will be removing Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store until further notice.

Sony, with this move, also prevents PS4 Pro and PS5 users from further purchasing the game digitally, even though these versions are far more stable.

CD Projekt has tendered its apologies for the stated problems users of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox One faced and has promised to fix all issues and improve the overall experience.

The developer also stated that all efforts are in place to bring Cyberpunk 2077 back to the PlayStation Store as soon as possible, stressing that all earlier purchased physical and digital copies of the game will continue to receive technical support and updates as part of the improvement strategy for a better user experience for the game.

CD Projekt has also stated that there are no plans to pull out Cyberpunk 2077 from the Xbox digital store.

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The PlayStation 5 (PS5) was scheduled to launch last Thursday, June 4. However, the launch had to be postponed to tomorrow, June 11, due to the ongoing protests as a result of the murder of George Floyd, and in a larger picture, the racism against Black people.

While a lot of folks are excited about Sony’s next-gen console, the PlayStation 4 (PS4) is still a great console to pick up. Here are four reasons why the PS4 is still worth buying even though the PS5 is on the horizon.

• Price
  
  With the launch of the PlayStation 5, we expect the PS4 will get a price cut. And if you don’t want to pick up a brand new unit, you will also find great deals on used and refurbished units. A significant percentage of these used units will be from owners of the PS4 who want to purchase the new PS5, and some may even list their consoles with their collection of games.
  
  
  
• An Impressive Game Library
  
  Talking about games, the PS4 has an impressive library filled with hundreds of games. With exclusive titles such as God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Uncharted 4, Days Gone, Horizon: Zero Dawn, The Last of Us Remastered, and several others. Be rest assured you won’t be in a short supply of quality games to play for a long while.
• New Games Coming Soon 

  Still talking about games. Just because the PS5 is coming doesn’t mean the PS4 will no longer get new games. There are a number of big titles that are coming soon such as The Last of Us II, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel’s Avengers, Cyberpunk 2077, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. 

• Continued Support 

  Sony discontinued the PlayStation 3 (PS3) in 2016, roughly 3 years after the PS4 was announced. Also, the last game for the PS3 (FIFA 19) was released in September 2018, five years after the PS4 was announced. Based on these two dates, we expect the PS4 will get new games and support for a few more years, making it a worthy buy even in 2020.

If you have been considering purchasing the PS4, the aforementioned points should help you make up your mind. So go ahead, pick one up and have some fun.

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The whole world is going through troubled times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the severely affected countries by the virus are under lockdown in order to maintain social distancing. Because of this, several business industries are suffering in a way they had never dreamt of. But the current situation has turned out to be favorable for the gaming industry as the sales of consoles and games surged higher.

To stop the spread of the coronavirus, people around the world are being advised to stay home and follow social distancing as much as possible. Some countries even went ahead and ordered total lockdown to enforce people to stay indoors.

Thus, people have nothing to do (those who can’t work from home) other than stream media and play video games. According to an analysis by Gamesindustry.biz on the recent data from Games Sales Data (GSD), the consoles and games sale climbed between March 16 and 22.

Ever since Microsoft and Sony started hinting the release of their next-generation gaming consoles, the sales of consoles declined in recent months as people are waiting to invest in the latest products expected to release in the holiday season. However, the current situation urged people to buy the existing current-gen consoles like PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. 

As per the data, the sales of consoles rose to 155%, which is significantly higher in recent times. The consoles’ sales in Australia were up by 285.6%, 250% in the UK, 140.6% in France, 84% in Italy, and 66% in Spain. Whereas, digital game downloads were up by 52.9% in 50 markets without including Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Interestingly, even physical games sales jumped to 82%.

During these hard times, video gaming has become a viable option to kill time for most people according to the sales data.

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