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.
A console modder has created a custom PCB featuring components from the original PS1 and PS One motherboards. The PCB also integrated an XStation to add native microSD card support and an HDMI modkit to enable 1080p HDMI out to modern displays. The entire motherboard consumes less than 2 watts and runs at just 3V.
PlayStation 5 consoles are once again receiving price hikes due to the global economic crisis. The disc and digital editions of the base console are $100 more expensive now, while the PS5 Pro is up $150, now costing $900. You still have a few days to secure these consoles before the new pricing comes into effect from April 2.
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.
A new report from PSprices claims that Sony has been experimenting with cheaper prices on a variety of titles for certain users. Since November 2025, gamers in at least 68 regions have been getting personalized, discounted prices across 150+ games, including Sony's first-party exclusives.
Reports from around the gaming world are heavily pointing toward the end of Sony's first-party AAA games being available on PC. Single-player PlayStation Studios titles are apparently now going to be assess on a game-by-game basis for launch on PC, with the general strategy pivoting to keeping them on console indefinitely.
Sony is offering PlayStation 5 hardware for rent to customers in the UK. The selection includes PS5 consoles, controllers, PSVR 2, and even the PlayStation Portal. The cheapest offer starts from £9.50 per month for a base PS5 Slim, with leases for 12, 24, or 36 months. You can also pay a flat £19.50/month to get the console on a rolling basis with no commitments.
News that Star Wars Racer Revenge is now essential for the latest PlayStation 5 jailbreaks has sent physical copy prices skyrocketing, sparking a frenzy among collectors and gamers alike.
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.
You might be able to buy PlayStation games once and own them across PC and PS5 together, similar to Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere. A new "Cross-Buy" feature has been datamined inside PlayStation Store, added only a few months ago, hinting that it's been in the works for quite some time and might be releasing soon.