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PlayStation Store: October 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In October, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 led the PS5 charts in the US and the EU, and BeamNG.drive landed in the top 3 on both charts. Meanwhile, Hard Bullet dominated the PS VR2 charts. Check out […]
PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Deals 2026
This year, PlayStation’s Black Friday Deals kick off early on PlayStation Store! Starting tomorrow, Wednesday November 4, you’ll find deep discounts up to 75% off*, across thousands of PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 games, expansions, and DLC. Below is a small preview of just some of the titles that will be discounted as part of […]
20 years of PlayStation Store – devs share the great games that surprised them most
For 20 years, PlayStation Store has connected players with games of all shapes and sizes, from blockbuster adventures to indie delights and everything in between. To mark the occasion, we asked developers from PlayStation Studios and third-party studios to reflect on a great game from the past 20 years that caught them by surprise. Not […]
How to clean your PlayStation 5 without damaging it
Your PS5 requires occasional maintenance to run at its best, but it only needs a light touch.
Change these PlayStation 5 settings before GTA 6 comes out
For the best experience playing the new Grand Theft Auto 6, you're going to want to make some adjustments.
4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5
The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawbacks in this awkward console generation.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 552: Pumpkins and Pines
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, y’all! Sid, O’Dell, and Kristen are back this week to talk about the big games of October, some you might have missed, a blast from the past, and what remains this year. Stuff We Talked About The Cast Thanks to Dormilón for […]
Pauly Shore Bringing Newest Special ‘Road Comic: Live From Portland’ To PlayStation 5 In November
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Pauly Shore is set to release a new half-hour stand-up special, Road Comic: Live from Portland, via PlayStation 5 on November 1. Shore’s special is one of the first ever made available for free on-demand viewing via Live TV streaming on the gaming console, joining recent specials from the likes of Jeremiah Watkins, […]
Xbox Wants To Be More Profitable Than PlayStation And Nintendo By 2030
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has an ambitious goal: not only to make Xbox more lucrative, but to surpass the profit margins of its biggest gaming rivals, Sony and Nintendo. Speaking to CNBC , Sharma said Microsoft was working to achieve this goal by mid-2030 and had a variety of plans in place, from focusing on more exclusive titles to gaining more ground in the cas
Top 20 PlayStation 5 games released so far in 2026
PlayStation 5 is now in its sixth year, a point in the console cycle when hardware is typically approaching a transition. But Sony has indicated it plans to take a different trajectory. The company announced a global price increase for the system amid continued demand and rising manufacturing costs. As of April, the standard PS5 is priced at $649.99, up from
The PlayStation 5 just might be Sony's final Blu-Ray player
Between Sony's plan to end PlayStation disc production and discontinuing its Blu-ray players, the future looks grim for physical media.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting November 3: Dead Island 2 , Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered , and Monster Train 2 . If you haven't claimed October's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday. Long consider
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2
Tackle the sun-kissed undead, uncover ancient relics, and jump aboard a train for a deckbuilding journey through Heaven, Hell and beyond. Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2 form your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November, with all available to play from Tuesday November 3 to Monday, November 30. Let’s […]
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals returns from 30 October to 12 November 2026
PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals returns to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam from 30th October to 12th November 2026, with discounts on PS5 peripherals and disc versions of PS5 games from PlayStation Studios. Highlights of this year’s 11.11 Power Deals include: The 2026 PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals promotion will be available at participati
You can finally see who's talking in voice chat on PlayStation 5 — here's how
You don't have to guess who's loudly eating chips in your PlayStation 5 party anymore - now you can see who's speaking in real-time.
A jailbroken PlayStation 5 can play PS2 discs, but Sony is giving users a tough choice
We mean that in the Faustian bargain sense.
6+ ways you can use your PlayStation 5's USB ports
You can do more than charge your controllers with the USB ports on your PS5. Here are some of the possibilities.
A whole host of Steam PC games can now run locally on a jailbroken PlayStation 5, including Portal, Left 4 Dead 2, and many more
I never thought I'd see the day.
Here's how much PlayStation Plus cost in 2010 vs. 2026
Sony's gaming service has changed a lot in recent years, and the price reflects that.
There's a chance your PlayStation 5 is plugged into the wrong HDMI port
Your PS5 will look great plugged into any HDMI port on a modern TV, but only some unlock its full suite of display features.
'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi sides with Sony on the physical discs debate
The debate about Sony's plan to stop making physical PS5 discs has raged since this summer.
No la obstruyas: este es el gran riesgo de sobrecalentamiento al usar el truco de moda que podrÃa destruir tu PlayStation
Las redes sociales promueven remedios caseros para enfriar dispositivos electrónicos; los expertos advierten sobre posibles daños permanentes en el hardware por una mala circulación de aire
PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In September, Marvel’s Wolverine led the PS5 charts in the US, followed by EA Sports FC 27, while in the EU, EA Sports FC 27 led the PS5 charts, followed by Marvel’s Wolverine. Check out the full listings […]
Speicherkrise: Nächste Xbox und Playstation 6 könnten absurd teuer werden
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Sony's PlayStation Pulse headset arrives on November 19 for $100
Pre-orders open on October 29.
PlayStation Indies: 9 must-play horror games for the spooky season
There is joy in being a little scared. From pleasantly spooky atmospheres to frights that make your fingers fidget on the controller. Our team has played many horror-themed indie games, from cozy to creepy, and we’re excited to share some of our favorites to keep players frightened and having fun this Halloween season. CloverPit What’s […]
PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now
Embark on a new adventure with PlayStation Store’s latest promotion, Planet of the Deals, which is live now. Players can browse hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games featured in the deals and which are discounted for a limited time.* You can preview a selection of titles right now with the below list. Then, head to […]
The latest PlayStation firmware may have already been cracked ahead of GTA 6
Hackers aren't giving up at cracking the Playstation 5's latest firmware as evidenced by a new video showing an apparent kernel exploit.
New Steam Deck plugin means you can customise your Steam Achievement pop-ups to match Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, or anything your heart desires
The Achievement Customizer gives you full control over your wee pop-ups.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 551: Quadruple Duty
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, y’all! Sid, Tim, O’Dell, and Kristen are back this week to talk about some of the spooky games they have been playing, how 2026 may go down in gaming history, and titles we’ve missed. Plus, Tim interviews Jeff Negus, Narrative Director, Infinity […]
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk and more
This month, descend into the criminal underworld of early 20th-century Sicily in Mafia: The Old Country, brave a deadly frontier filled with awe-inspiring machines in Horizon Forbidden West, or take on hordes of fungal enemies with an outrageous arsenal of futuristic weaponry in the fast-paced co-op action Mycopunk, releasing day one into October’s PlayStati
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