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Digital archivists rush to save PS3 game data before Sony shuts down the store forever in 2027
By Hassam Nasir Published
Sony is shutting down PSN for PS3 consoles next year, so preservationists are being asked to wake up from their slumber to archive everything before it's too late.

Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028
By Zak Killian Published
While Nintendo remains a holdout, this announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-edge gaming.

PlayStation is removing over 500 movies from UK customers' accounts with no refunds
By Hassam Nasir Published
The movies will be removed by September 1, 2026.

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.

Sony confirms PS4 and PS5 digital games don't require an online check-in every 30 days
By Hassam Nasir Published
After the initial check, the license turns permanent.

New PlayStation DRM requires an online check-in every 30 days for digital games
By Hassam Nasir Published
PS4 and PS5 consoles are now apparently subject to a new DRM policy requiring users to check-in online every 30 days to maintain access.

PlayStation 3 emulator makes Cell CPU 'breakthrough' that improves performance in all games
By Luke James Published
Developers behind the open-source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 claim that they’ve achieved a breakthrough in emulating the PS3's Cell Broadband Engine processor.

Modder combines the guts of two PS1 consoles into one custom PCB, adds microSD card and HDMI support
By Hassam Nasir Published
A PS1 with "nothing but pros; no cons."
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