News stories tagged with #Sony
PlayStation 6: Prices Expected Between $699 and $1,000 Amid Supply Chain and Market Pressures
The upcoming PlayStation 6 is expected to retail between $699 and $1,000, with manufacturing costs estimated at around $760, driven by high memory prices due to AI-related supply shortages. Analysts predict premium pricing for next-gen consoles, including Microsoft’s Project Helix, while Sony may leverage new technologies to reduce costs. Despite potential price cuts, the competitive landscape makes a high-end launch increasingly likely.
Sony Raises Prices for PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Portal by Up to €100 Starting April 2026
Sony has officially announced price increases for all PlayStation 5 console models and the PlayStation Portal Remote Player, effective April 2, 2026. Prices will rise by up to €100, with the standard PS5 at €649.99, the Digital Edition at €599.99, and the PS5 Pro at €899.99. The PlayStation Portal will increase by €30 to €249.99. Sony cites ongoing global economic pressure and rising memory component costs, particularly DRAM shortages due to high demand from AI companies like OpenAI, as key reasons. This marks the second consecutive price adjustment following a hike in August 2025 and comes despite the upcoming PS6 release, disappointing consumer hopes for discounts.
Sony Raises Prices for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro – Steam Machine Emerges as Affordable Alternative
Sony is set to significantly increase prices for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal due to a DRAM shortage and rising hardware costs. The PS5 Slim could rise to €649.99, the Digital Edition to €599.99, and the PS5 Pro to €899.99. Valve is seizing the opportunity to launch its Steam Machine as a competitively priced alternative, leveraging PC upscaling technologies.
Sony Plans Native Frame Generation from 2027 – ASUS Unveils New ROG Cetra Open Wireless Earbuds
Sony has confirmed the introduction of native frame generation for future PlayStation consoles, set to launch in 2027 in collaboration with AMD and based on FSR 4 with machine learning. The technology will boost frame rates using artificial intelligence and marks a strategic shift toward shared platform solutions. Meanwhile, ASUS unveiled the ROG Cetra Open Wireless Earbuds, wireless earbuds with open-ear technology designed for gamers, emphasizing comfort and high audio quality during extended use. Previously, Sony surprised players with automatic refunds for microtransactions in Highguard following the game’s server shutdown in March 2026.
Sony announced several major updates for the PlayStation platform in March 2026. These include the release of AAA titles such as Madden NFL 26, Metal Eden, and Persona 5 Royal for PlayStation Plus starting March 17, expanded support for the enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) in games like Silent Hill f and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and a temporary PlayStation Network outage. Sony also confirmed that frame generation technology will arrive eventually, while an insider downplayed the likelihood of a dedicated PlayStation PC launcher.
Sony is facing a $2.7 billion lawsuit in the UK over alleged monopoly practices on the PlayStation Store, while simultaneously launching the Hyperpop Collection for PS5 accessories. Meanwhile, the gaming industry commemorates the 15th anniversary of Crysis 2 and reflects on key historical moments, including the Anti-Cracker Law and Dell’s acquisition of Alienware.
PS5 Pro Gets Enhanced PSSR Technology: Resident Evil Requiem Debuts First
An enhanced version of Sony's PSSR upscaling technology, based on AMD's FSR 4 and the joint Amethyst project, debuts today in Resident Evil Requiem for the PlayStation 5 Pro. Powered by an improved AI neural network, the technology boosts image quality, particularly in complex textures like hair. Additional games will support the feature starting in March, without requiring a firmware update.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – PC Version with PS5 Upscaling and Manageable System Requirements
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach releases on March 19 for PC and requires a GeForce GTX 1660 even at low settings, which is relatively low for a blockbuster title. The game supports advanced upscaling technologies including NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, Intel XeSS 2, and Guerrilla’s PICO technology, along with 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios. It also introduces ultrawide support and handheld optimizations, offering a wide range of graphics settings for diverse PC configurations.