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Samsung 980 Pro Heatsink Model Is Coming for PlayStation 5

By Aaron Klotz 12 October 2021

Samsung is releasing a new model of the 980 Pro designed specifically for the Playstation 5. This model comes with a large heatsink, to keep the SSD cool in the PS5's airflow restricted enviroment.

PS5 Will Get M.2 SSD Support Tomorrow

By Myles Goldman 14 September 2021

Following months of beta testing, Sony will push a software update to PS5 that will let users add M.2 SSD Storage.

Sony press material showcasing the PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 side by side.

Sony Introduces First PS5 Revision With "Cheaper" Construction

By Aaron Klotz 01 September 2021

It's lighter and quieter than the original PS5

Fast Load Times: PlayStation 5 Tested With Expansion SSD

By Aaron Klotz 07 August 2021

You are no longer stuck with just 650GB for PS5 only games

Game File Sizes on PlayStation 5 Are 60% Smaller Thanks To Crazy Compression Tech

By Aaron Klotz 20 May 2021

Sony's Kraken compression technology is incredibly effective, shrinking PS5 game sizes as low as 60%.

PlayStation Will Connect With Discord Following Investment Round

By Andrew E. Freedman 03 May 2021

Sony Interactive Entertainment has invested in Discord, and PlayStation will get some form of Discord functionality.

First Big PS5 Update Adds External Storage, Social Features

By Ian Evenden 13 April 2021

The first system update for the PlayStation 5 brings many tweaks, but doesn't fix its biggest problem.

Sony Reportedly Plans to Support PS5 Storage Upgrades This Summer

By Nathaniel Mott 26 February 2021

Sony reportedly plans to add support for additional internal storage to the PlayStation 5 sometime this summer.

CD Projekt Red: Console Cyberpunk 2077 Players Can Request Refunds

By Keith Mitchell 14 December 2020

Due to the performance-related issues of Cyberpunk 2077 running on the PS4 and Xbox One, CD Projekt Red is recommending refunds through digital stores.

PlayStation 5 Fan Lottery Responsible for Noisier Consoles

By Keith Mitchell 01 December 2020

Sony is reportedly using various fan models in different PS5 consoles.

PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Front View

Hands-On: PS5 DualSense Controller Gets Rumble Over Bluetooth Via DS4Windows

By Keith Mitchell 01 December 2020

DS4Windows Version 2.1.18 adds Rumble and Lightbar support for the DualSense controller in Windows 10.

PlayStation 5 Review: Tower of Power

By Andrew E. Freedman 12 November 2020

Update The Sony PlayStation 5 takes everything that worked about the PS4 and modernizes it, with a faster CPU and GPU, speedy SSD and a new controller that provides a multi-sensory experience.