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Now that the modern gaming console shortage is effectively over, won't someone think of the poor scalpers? Hopefully not—if they get stuck with thousands of dollars in unsold inventory, well, that's just too bad. Of course, that's easier said then done if you happen to stumble upon a particularly good deal and are in...
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Sony's gaming handhelds have typically been potent portables with expansive feature sets for their time. The original PSP could play audio and video off memory sticks, and it even had a web browser—impressive stuff for a handheld device in 2004, three years before the iPhone. The PS Vita had an OLED screen and...
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What once was gaming's biggest yearly event has been called off once again this year. E3 has been canceled amid waning interest in attending the event among the industry's biggest companies.
As was the case for most events during the recent COVID pandemic, E3 was forced to cancel its coveted event during the years...
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It's hard to believe it, but it's already been more than two years since the launch of the PlayStation 5. That system released on November 12th, 2020—not that anyone could find one at that time. This November will mark the 3rd year since the console's release, and that's the same interval between the release of the...
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Sony has spent the last few years porting some of its carefully guarded exclusive games to PC. We've seen Spider-Man, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Uncharted, and more. Up next is The Last of Us, Part 1, which will probably be Sony's biggest release yet given the popularity of the HBO series. Sony and developer Naughty Dog have...
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Sony expressed concerns in new documents that, if the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard-King deal goes through, Call of Duty games will be buggier on its PlayStation consoles. The documents from Sony are in response to the provisional findings of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concerning the Microsoft...
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It took a bit to arrive, but the PlayStation 5 finally supports Discord voice chat with the latest system update (version 7.0) that has begun rolling out to both iterations of the game console (disc and disc-less). This is a feature that Xbox Series X|S owners have been enjoying since last September, though the...
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So you're sitting down to watch the big game today, and now you realize that your TV is just not doing it for you anymore. Whether you're on a budget or are looking to spring for some seriously punchy, crispy OLED goodness, here's a list of great TV deals to fit just about any space in your domicile...
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Have you been in the market for new audio gear? Perhaps some thermonuclear protection is in order as well, in addition to crystal-clear audio? You may need a new pair of buds for your workout playlist, and we've found some great deals on Bose products and more for lots of different use cases. Check these out...
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Well, we're in the final week before Super Bowl LVII, and a new TV is the last thing you need to get your party ready. Lucky for you, a good number of TVs are on sale at prices up to 55% off. Check out what we've found to improve the display in your living rooms!
Samsung has been a top dog among display...
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We're only a week and a day from Super Bowl Sunday! Maybe you already grabbed yourself a new TV, but are still thinking you might want to step up the audio game. Well, we've searched for the best deals on soundbars so you can enjoy the sounds of players hitting on the field and musical hits during the halftime...
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From the Raspberry Pi to PlayStation 5s and Xbox Series X, supply chain shortages across the tech industry have hit everyone. In the case of the PlayStation 5s, however, Sony says finding a PS5 will probably get more accessible this year.
The company claims the PS5 shortage is over, according to its PlayStation...
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So you couldn't get tickets to the big game. Let's face it, not many folks do. Super Bowl tix are crazy expensive and you can still catch the game and half-time extravaganza in the comfort of your living room, with some friends, family and festivities. Thanks to some awesome discounts on TV deals, upgrading your...
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Sure, your phone plays music, but does it play music well? Those with audiophile leanings might want to take note of Sony's latest portable music players, the Walkman NW-ZX707 (above) and NW-A306. The product naming is pretty nebulous, and the feature sets are maybe a bit esoteric. They have FTCAP3 high-polymer...
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It's hard to believe, but the PlayStation 5 will be three years old this November. The console has only recently overcome supply shortages but some are already clamoring for an upgraded model. According to Tom Henderson of InsiderGaming—historically known as a reliable leaker of game information—while the fifth...
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Speaking from experience, it's not a great feeling to flip on a game console and see visual glitches on the screen caused by faulty hardware, or have it not even power up at all. So when I saw a report earlier this week that standing up a PlayStation 5 vertically was a "guaranteed recipe for disaster," I breathed a...
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Gaming is one of the largest industries in the world. It provides entertainment, interaction, community, and just plain fun. With as many gamers as there are in the world, it's no surprise that accessibility is a big deal. To that end, at CES this year, Sony introduced a new accessibility controller for the...
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AFEELA is a joint venture between Sony and Honda that presented its first prototype as a new type of mobility at CES 2023. Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) has a corporate purpose of "Move people, through the pursuit of innovation with diverse inspirations," and looks to take on Tesla in the electric and autonomous...
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Emulation enthusiasts rejoice, for a popular PlayStation 3 emulator has reached a major milestone. The team behind RPCS3 has managed to make the entire PS3 library loadable.
Let us be clear, "loadable" does not necessarily mean playable, but it is quite an achievement nonetheless. Effectively, this means there is...
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Perform a Google search (or Bing search, if that's your thing) for the best noise cancelling headphones and you'll find that Sony often makes the cut with either its WH-1000XM4 or the newer WH-1000XM5. One reason the previous generation model still makes the cut is because the bang-for-buck is hard to beat. However...
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Sony is accepting preorders for its premium DualSense Edge wireless controller for the PlayStation 5, which releases in about five weeks (January 26, 2023). It sports several upgrades over the standard DualSense controller, though they apparently come at the expense of battery life. Sony acknowledges this in a...
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The Federal Trade Commission has voted to issue an administrative complaint against Microsoft Corp.'s acquisition of game developer Activision-Blizzard. The announcement follows Microsoft's agreement with Nintendo concerning the highly-popular Call of Duty franchise.
Just a mere two days ago, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer...
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