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The Best PS5 SSDs in 2026: Speedy NVMe storage for your console
By Jarred Walton, Paul Alcorn last updated
Our tests show the best PS5 SSDs to buy.

Best SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATA
By Paul Alcorn last updated
We recommend the best SSDs for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.

Valve Steam Machine price hike similar to Steam Deck's 45% increase, company confirms
By Jowi Morales published
Valve engineers hinted that the nearly 45% price increase on the Steam Deck applied to the Steam Machine as well. This brings the estimated original price to under $750 for the base console.

Sony increases prices for refurbished PS5 slims by $100
By Jowi Morales published
Sony increased prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim consoles, following its move last month to make brand-new models more expensive.

PS5 Linux loader goes public, turning ‘Phat’ consoles into full Linux PCs
By Luke James published
Only PS5 Phat consoles on older firmware 3.00, 3.10, 3.20, 3.21, 4.00, 4.02, 4.03, 4.50, or 4.51 are supported.

Sony increasing PlayStation 5 prices across all consoles, starting April 2
By Hassam Nasir published
The PlayStation Portal is also affected.

Sony will bring ML-based frame generation to PlayStation consoles
By Jowi Morales published
PlayStation 5 architect Mark Cerny said in an interview that Sony will add frame-generation technology to the console in the future, but didn't specify which console will get it or when.

Linux hacked onto a PS5 to turn Sony's console into a Steam Machine
By Hassam Nasir published
Best of both worlds?

Sony-led program offers PS5 rentals starting at $13.50 a month in the UK across 12, 24, or 36-month leases
By Hassam Nasir published
No ownership, just epic play while it lasts

PlayStation 5 ROM keys leaked — jailbreaking could be made easier with BootROM codes
By Jowi Morales published
The PlayStation 5's ROM keys have allegedly been leaked. This breach could make it easier for hackers to jailbreak the system, but they still have to deal with other security features of the console.
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