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  • First photos of PlayStation 5 devkit leaked on the web

    First photos of PlayStation 5 devkit leaked on the web

    Earlier this month, Sony revealed some enticing details about the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. In an interview, CEO Jim Ryan stated the DualShock controller that’ll come bundled with the PS5 will feature haptic technology and adaptive triggers. According to Sony, haptic technology will allow gamers to truly feel a broader range of feedback. The second innovation is called adaptive triggers, will be incorporated into the L2/R2 trigger buttons. Sony says that these two innovations when combined ‘can produce a powerful experience that better simulates various actions’.

    “Developers can program the resistance of the triggers so that you feel the tactile sensation of drawing a bow and arrow or accelerating an off-road vehicle through rocky terrain,” explained Sony

    Besides, the company said it’ll stick with the existing naming pattern, which essentially means that the next console will be officially called the PlayStation 5. Finally, the company also confirmed its plans to release the PS5 sometime during the 2020 holiday season. Now, leaked photos of the console’s devkit have surfaced on the web.

    The photo falls in line with previously leaked patent sketches of the PS5. We can see several front-facing ports as well as multiple vents. Besides, the top of the console features a V-shaped design, which happens to be Roman numeral V. Elsewhere, we can see a big circle on the console’s right, which rumors indicate will allow 4K live streaming at the press of a button. The leaked image also shows as many as six USB ports, along with the standard eject, reset, and standby buttons.

    That said, even if this leak is genuine, there’s no guarantee that the actual finished product will look similar to the PlayStation 5 devkit.

    Sony has confirmed its plans to release the PlayStation 5 during the 2020 holiday season. Though we can expect plenty of photos and rumors to emerge before the company officially unveils the PS5 next year. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • PlayStation 5 to be more environment-friendly

    PlayStation 5 to be more environment-friendly

    Sony recently announced in a blog post about its commitment to making the PlayStation 5 more environment-friendly. The UN Environment committee plans to join hands with the video game industry to make it more sustainable.

    CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan said that the next PlayStation 5 will consume less power while in rest mode. According to him, one million PS5 owners using the feature would save enough electricity to power nearly a thousand homes. Besides, Sony wants to provide reference material for developers who want to make games that create sustainability.

    Sony will also work on several campaigns to create awareness, such as informing customers via messaging about energy-saving features in their consoles. Also, the company plans to launch PS VR games and applications that could bring awareness about climate issues.

    “There is an undeniable opportunity for leaders in the games industry to take a stand and support the UN Environment team by communicating the importance of preserving natural resources for generations to come. At PlayStation, we believe games have the power to ignite social change through educating people, evoking emotions, and inspiring hope. We could not be more proud to be part of the Playing for the Planet Alliance and the commitments announced. We look forward to seeing what the industry can achieve together,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan.

    Sony also bragged about how it has been revising its production to become more energy-efficient and environment-friendly. According to the company, changes to the PlayStation 4 have already saved around 16 million metric tons of carbon emissions. Besides, Sony believes that this number will rise to 29 million metric tons over the next ten years.

    Elsewhere, the PlayStation 5 is also expected to feature a built-in SSD and offer 8K gameplay support. As far as release and pricing goes, Sony hasn’t revealed a specific price point or an exact release date yet, but multiple sources indicate that the PS5 won’t be released before April 2020.

  • PlayStation 5: Everything we know so far

    PlayStation 5: Everything we know so far

    We already know that Sony has already begun work on its next-generation console – the PlayStation 5. However, we haven’t heard anything substantial so far from the company itself. Luckily, analysts and fans just can’t stop talking about it, giving us an idea about what’s next. Hence, without wasting a beat, here’s an article about all the key details we’ve gathered about the PS5 so far:

    PlayStation 5 release date

    Sony is expected to publicly unveil the hardware roadmap for PS5 on February 21, 2019. However, the hardware reveal date hasn’t been announced yet. That said, sources indicate it could happen between August to September 2019.

    As far as release goes, Sony is rumored to release the PS5 in the United States and Japan on November 16, 2019. Release for Tier 2 regions, which include Australia and Europe, has been planned for November 23, 2019. While the 25th Anniversary Limited Edition PS5 is slated for a release by December 3rd, 2019.

    PlayStation 5 rumored specifications

    We already know for a fact that game studios are already developing titles for the PS5. According to credible industry insider Marcus Sellers, third party studios have had access to PS5 dev kits since early 2018. Thanks to that, key specs of the upcoming PS5 have been tipped at. Hence, we have a fairly good idea about the upcoming console’s hardware.

    Just like the PS4 and PS4 Pro, Mark Cerny is the lead system architect for the PlayStation 5. At the core of the PS5, there’ll be an AMD accelerated processor unit or APU – a chip which includes both the CPU and GPU.  It’ll be a desktop class APU unlike the PS4 which features a mobile-class APU – meant for notebooks.

    The APU unit in the upcoming PS5 will pack 8-cores, 16 threads, and will be based on the latest 7nm manufacturing process. As far as GPU goes, the PS5 will likely feature a custom GPU, based on the upcoming Navi architecture.

    Even the memory is expected to receive an upgrade, as the PS5 will likely come equipped with the faster GDDR6 RAM, compared to GDDR5 found on the PS4. In terms of storage, the PS5 will most likely come with a 2TB HDD, as the size of games keeps increasing.

    Rumor also has it that next-gen consoles will be based on flash storage, which will make noticeably them faster and quieter. Another big focus on the PS5 would Virtual Reality. The AMD APU mentioned above has been designed with VR in mind.

    Elsewhere, an industry analyst also indicates the PS5 will almost certoianly feature backwards compatibility. Mat Piscatella, analyst with NPD group suggests he’ll be surprised if the PS5 didn’t support backwards compatibility.

    Readers, however, should take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing is official for now.