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Brand
Sony
Original Release Date
November 19, 2020
Original MSRP (USD)
$399.99 (Digital Only), $499.99 (Disc Drive)
Weight
Digital Edition now weighs 3.4 kg & base version weighs 3.9 kg

PlayStation logo in front of Ghost of Yotei's protagonist and a Death Stranding 2 character.
When & Where To Watch PlayStation's February 2025 State Of Play

PlayStation is finally providing 2025 updates with a February State of Play, and despite having just been announced, the broadcast is almost here.

Kratos holding the Blades of Chaos as he looks upon Olympus in God of War
God Of War Rumor Suggests The Classic Trilogy May Soon Be Remastered

The classic God of War games may soon make a triumphant return as a recent rumor claims the original trilogy is being remastered for modern systems.

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The PlayStation Store logo over a blurred library of games.
Sony Allegedly Delisting "Spam" PS5 Games Following The Nearly 24-Hour PlayStation Network Outage

Sony has allegedly removed several “spam” and “shovelware” games from the PS5 storefront following a 24-hour outage to the PlayStation Network.

A phone with the Playstation Logo on it next to a PS5
Sony Gives Back To Players After The Nearly 24-Hour PSN Outage, But There's A Catch

After the PlayStation Network was down and out for almost 24 hours, Sony has decided to give back as an apology, but with a caveat.

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PlayStation logo on a blue background
The PlayStation Network Service Has Been Restored After Nearly 24 Hours, Confirmed By Sony

After nearly 24 hours of downtime that caused mass chaos among PlayStation fans, the PlayStation Network is finally back up and running.

The PS Logo in front of Kratos and Nathan Drake looking exhausted.
Sony's Silence Regarding The PSN Outage Could Mean A DDoS Attack Is To Blame, Tom Warren Claims

The extensive PSN outage that started on February 7 might be the result of a targeted attack rather than any more innocuous service issues.

Astro Bot and Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in front of the PlayStation logo.
PSN Is Down For Over 18 Hours, Fans Hope It's Not A Repeat Of The Great Outage Of 2011

The PlayStation Network has been down for nearly a day and PlayStation fans are recalling the outage of 2011 as they wait for Sony to restore service.

A car from Forza Horizon 5 with a PlayStation 5 next to it.
I'm Glad Forza Horizon 5 Is Coming To PS5 - It Finally Signals The Start Of Xbox's Best Era

Forza Horizon 5 is finally making the jump to PlayStation 5, which is phenomenal news as it finally marks the start of Xbox’s best era.

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Peter Parker from Spider-Man 2 stands next to a PlayStation logo. Miles fights against Sandman in the background.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Proves Sony Must Change Its Approach To PC Ports

The disastrous state of many PlayStation games on PC shows that Sony needs to take a different approach to their ports to ensure their success.

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A collage including Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima, Eve from Stellar Blade, and Logan from Marvel's Wolverine
Sony's Rumored State Of Play Presentation Must Prioritise One Game Above All Else

With another State of Play presentation rumoured to be broadcast in February, the time has come for Marvel's Wolverine to make another appearance.

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The protagonist of Ghosts of Yotei looking at a mountain in the distance, with a PlayStation logo.
PlayStation State Of Play Could Be Coming To Celebrate Valentine's Day, Sources Say

As the gaming industry's major players provide updates on what to expect in 2025, a reliable source is predicting a Sony State of Play in February.

Forza Horizon 5 with PlayStation logo.
Xbox’s Newest PS5 Port Might Be Its Biggest Sacrifice Yet

Forza Horizon has felt like it would never leave Xbox, but it seems like Microsoft wants to bridge the gap between them and PlayStation.

A PS5 and a DualSense controller on either side of the PS Plus logo.
PlayStation Plus 2026 Plans Prove Sony Is Finally Embracing The PS5, 5 Years Too Late

Sony has redoubled its for the PS5 with a major new PlayStation Plus decision, but with the PS6 on the horizon, it seems too little, too late.

Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3 looking concerned at a PlayStation 5
If You Accidentally Got Into Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Early On PS5, There's A Way To Undo It

PS5 players who accidentally ed Patch 8 early in Baldur's Gate 3 will want to roll back to the previous version—here's how to do it.

Ellie from The Last of Us Part 2 with the Switch and Xbox logo behind her.
Nintendo & Xbox Are Already Leaving PlayStation In The Dust For 2025

While Xbox and Nintendo are set to have a phenomenal 2025 thanks to new hardware and exciting games, PlayStation may have its worst year yet.

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Son Wukong from Black Myth: Wukong looking stern next to the PlayStation Logo.
If You Loved Black Myth: Wukong, Don't Miss Out On This New PS5 Game

Black Myth: Wukong fans have a lot to look forward to across the next few years, especially one of PlayStation’s most-anticipated exclusives.

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PS5 console next to a black Xbox Series X console on a green and black background.
Xbox Series X/S Has Sold Fewer Consoles Than Its Predecessor, But PS5 Far Sured PS4 Sales

The Xbox Series X/S has been outsold by the Xbox One in 2024, whereas the PS5 has asserted itself as the most sold PlayStation console of 2024.

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The PlayStation logo on a blue background
The PlayStation Store's Top s Have Been Revealed & Some Of The Titles Are Shocking To See

Looking back at the PlayStation Store's top s from 2024 reveals some interesting insights and head-scratching conclusions for this generation.

Aloy contemplates her next move in the Horizon Forbidden West story trailer
Horizon MMO Allegedly Canceled After NCSOFT "Falls On Hard Times"

The long-rumored Horizon MMO s the latest canceled live service games as Sony's plans begin to falter.

Deacon St. John running from a freaker horde with the PlayStation logo transposed on top of them.
"What An Absolute Waste": Fans Of Bend & Bluepoint Livid After Studio Games Cancelled Without Warning

Fans of Bluepoint Games and Bend Studios are expressing their frustration as more news comes out about the surprising cancellation of their games.

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