Last updated: 15 September 2026 Yes, a PlayStation Portal can now be used without owning a PS5. Players with an adult PlayStation account, an active PlayStation Plus Premium membership and a suitable Wi-Fi connection can use Cloud Streaming to play supported PS5 games directly on the PS Portal without connecting to a PS5 console. That…
PS5 Pro owners have received another welcome update from Sony, as a new PS5 system software beta changes how the console handles its upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology. The latest beta automatically enables the “Enhance PSSR Image Quality” setting on PS5 Pro. This means compatible games that were designed around the previous version of…
PlayStation and Xbox players have access to thousands of games, but only a relatively small number consistently attract substantial daily audiences. Free-to-play shooters, football games, open-world adventures and online multiplayer titles usually dominate the most-played rankings. At present, games such as Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Rocket League, EA Sports FC and Grand Theft…
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 costs £34.99 on PS5 in the UK in 2026. Players with an active PlayStation Plus subscription can currently see a discounted price of £17.49, with the offer listed as ending on 6 August 2026 at 04:59 PM UTC. The Season Pass is sold separately at £25.99, or £8.57 for…
Sony has officially increased PlayStation Plus prices for new subscribers in several regions, including the UK, citing ongoing market conditions and rising operational costs across the gaming industry. The updated pricing affects both one month and three month subscription plans, adding to growing concerns about the increasing cost of gaming for PlayStation users. While current…
If they want the best overall PlayStation handheld in 2026, the PS Vita is the better choice for most gamers. It offers more advanced hardware, dual analog sticks, a better display, and the ability to play many PSP games through backwards compatibility and homebrew software. However, the PSP still remains an excellent handheld for retro…
Marathon Xbox playtime vs PlayStation shows a clear answer based on April 2026 data: Xbox currently lasts longer in terms of player engagement and average playtime, while PlayStation 5 delivers a more visually immersive experience. Although both consoles offer similar performance levels, Xbox leads in hours played per user, making it the preferred choice for…
The reason why PS5 prices are going up in 2026 is mainly due to rising global inflation, increased production and supply chain costs, and consistently high demand for the console. Sony has adjusted its pricing strategy to reflect these pressures while continuing to position the PlayStation as a premium gaming product. As a result, buyers…
As of late March 2026, the PS Plus free games April 2026 lineup has not been officially announced by Sony, but strong predictions suggest a lineup led by Lords of the Fallen, alongside Atomic Heart and Sifu or a similar indie action title. These expectations are based on Sony’s consistent release patterns, game lifecycle timing,…
Sony is currently testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store, meaning some PS5 users are seeing different prices for the same digital games. Instead of a fixed price for all players, Sony is experimenting with personalised discounts ranging from about 5 percent to 17.6 percent on selected titles. The company is running controlled A/B tests…