Sony Japan stops production of various PlayStation 4 models to meet demand for PlayStation 5
4 years ago

Sony Japan stops production of various PlayStation 4 models to meet demand for PlayStation 5

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Sony Japan has reportedly stopped production of a majority of PlayStation 4 models. The report added that if one were to go buy a PS 4 model in Japan, they can only purchase the 500 GB Jet Black ‘slim’ design. Sony PlayStation 4 Pro Twitter users also shared the news, saying how shops had notices for buyers that said the items will not be restocked as the manufacturer has stopped the production for the same. As per one gamer in Japan, the models PS 4 500GB Glacier White, PS 4 1TB Jet Black, PS 4 1TB Glacier White, PS 4 2TB Jet Black, and PS 4 Pro 1TB Glacier White will no longer be available in the country. “Dear customers: due to the manufacturer ending production, the following products will not be restocked.” ・PS4 500GB Glacier White ・PS4 1TB Jet Black ・PS4 1TB Glacier White ・PS4 2TB Jet Black ・PS4 Pro 1TB Glacier White pic.twitter.com/nub3lxcJGX — Cheesemeister January 3, 2021 With the halt in production of the older generation, Sony is also looking forward to making gamers jump to the latest generation fast.

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PS5 Pro releases in days, here’s where to pre-order in the UK
2 months, 1 week ago

PS5 Pro releases in days, here’s where to pre-order in the UK

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle, however, has remained a PlayStation Direct …

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 Pro console will launch in November
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 Pro console will launch in November

The Independent  

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Sony PS5 Slim launched in India
9 months ago

Sony PS5 Slim launched in India

The Hindu  

Sony announced on Tuesday that it is finally launching its PlayStation 5 Slim series in India which was released globally in October 2023. Measuring 96mm x 358mm x 216mm, the PS5 Slim series is 25% lighter than the vanilla PS5. Under the hood, the device comes with the x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU, AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine, and …

Sony to launch PS5 Pro in 2024, eyeing GTA 6 launch in 2025: Report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sony to launch PS5 Pro in 2024, eyeing GTA 6 launch in 2025: Report

India TV News  

Sony is reportedly planning to release a Pro version of its PlayStation 5 later this year to further push the sale of its current generation console. The Pro version of the PS5 is expected to come with updated hardware capabilities and is likely to be priced higher than the base variant of the PS5. According to Serkan Toto, CEO of …

Sony unveils new PlayStation 5 in slimmed down model with game-changing feature - and you don't have to wait long for it
1 year, 2 months ago

Sony unveils new PlayStation 5 in slimmed down model with game-changing feature - and you don't have to wait long for it

Daily Mail  

New models will include a detachable disk drive sold together or separately Sony has unveiled the latest generation in its console gaming line, with a slimmed-down and stripped-back version of the PlayStation 5. Sony has unveiled the latest generation in its console gaming line, with a slimmed-down and stripped-back version of the PlayStation 5 The new PS5 will include a …

PlayStation 5 is back in stock, pre-order starting from March 10: What to expect?
1 year, 10 months ago

PlayStation 5 is back in stock, pre-order starting from March 10: What to expect?

India TV News  

Sony has recently announced the PlayStation 5 has been restocked in India and those who are willing to buy it can pre-order the same from March 10 onwards. During the forthcoming restock, the new PS5 will be available for pre-order online from the following: ShopAtSC GamesTheShop Amazon Flipkart Vijay Sales Croma Reliance Digital All the above e-commerce websites will let …

Sony PlayStation 4 Likely To Be Phased Out By 2025, PS5 Supply Chain Remains An Issue
2 years, 7 months ago

Sony PlayStation 4 Likely To Be Phased Out By 2025, PS5 Supply Chain Remains An Issue

News 18  

PlayStation maker Sony has said that it plans to phase out the PlayStation 4 by 2025. Sony recently shared its long-term plans, and the company has said that it won’t have a single in-house title that will be made for the PlayStation 4 starting 2022. Possibly the most striking: their expectation that by 2025 or early 2026, nearly a third …

Sony and Microsoft are planning to launch a new PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X consoles in 2023
2 years, 7 months ago

Sony and Microsoft are planning to launch a new PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X consoles in 2023

Firstpost  

Sony & Microsoft are set to upgrade the PS5 & the Xbox Series X consoles next year. Given how Sony and Microsoft update their gaming consoles with a more powerful “Pro” version a couple of years after they launch a new console, rumours regarding updated versions of the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles have been making the rounds ever …

Sony to ramp up PS5 manufacturing as shortages ease
2 years, 7 months ago

Sony to ramp up PS5 manufacturing as shortages ease

Live Mint  

With supply chain snarls resolving, Sony Group Corp's gaming head said on May 26 that the tech conglomerate aimed to push up manufacturing of its PlayStation 5 console. At an investor event, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan said, "We're playing on a major ramp up in PS5 manufacturing this year, allowing us to bridge the gap versus PS4." "I …

Sony PS5 To Be Back In Stock On January 18 Via ShoptAtSC. Details
2 years, 11 months ago

Sony PS5 To Be Back In Stock On January 18 Via ShoptAtSC. Details

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid reports of Sony deciding to producing more PlayStation 4 or PS4 gaming consoles, the latest-gen PS5 will be back in stock on January 18 at 12pm in India, the media has reported. Notably, this would be the first sale of the PS5 in India this year and it is also likely to be avilable on Croma, Flipkart, …

Sony To Make About 1 Million PS4 Consoles As It Intends To Reduce Pressure On PS5 Supply
2 years, 11 months ago

Sony To Make About 1 Million PS4 Consoles As It Intends To Reduce Pressure On PS5 Supply

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a bid to fill in the gap created by the acute shortage of PlayStation 5 or PS5, Sony has decided to produce around a million of the previous-gen PS4 consoles as it also intends to offset some of the pressure on the production of PS5 consoles. The Sony PS5 has been facing a supply crunch since its …

PS5: Sony no longer selling PlayStation 5 at a loss, company announces
3 years, 5 months ago

PS5: Sony no longer selling PlayStation 5 at a loss, company announces

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sony is no longer selling the more expensive PlayStation 5 at a loss, …

Sony Wants To Produce More PlayStation 5 Consoles And That Means Cutting PS4 Production
4 years ago

Sony Wants To Produce More PlayStation 5 Consoles And That Means Cutting PS4 Production

News 18  

With the Sony PlayStation 5 now launched in most areas across the world, it seems that Sony is closing the curtain on the previous generation PlayStation 4 consoles. The report, published in a Japanese website called GameWatch, says that most of Sony PlayStation 4 Slim and all of PlayStation 4 Pro models have already been discontinued by Sony, at least …

Sony, Microsoft consoles struggle with thin launch-day stock
4 years, 1 month ago

Sony, Microsoft consoles struggle with thin launch-day stock

Live Mint  

Sales of Sony Corp. and Microsoft Corp.’s new gaming consoles fell short of their predecessors during their first week in Japan, suggesting persistent supply bottlenecks will hamper the debut of two of this holiday season’s most hotly anticipated gadgets. Sony is also grappling with inadequate supply as it tries to introduce its new consoles to 65 nations, doubling the 32 …

Sony PlayStation 5 User Interface With New Control Centre & Activity Card Revealed
4 years, 2 months ago

Sony PlayStation 5 User Interface With New Control Centre & Activity Card Revealed

News 18  

The Sony PlayStation 5 gaming consoles are due to arrive next month, and ahead of their availability, its manufacturer Sony is showcasing what we can expect to see when booting up the gaming console’s user interface. One of the highlights is the new Control Center that will allow gamers to “access almost everything" from the system by pressing the PlayStation …

Bad Luck, Gamers! Sony Reveals List of PS4 Games That Won't Run On The PlayStation 5
4 years, 2 months ago

Bad Luck, Gamers! Sony Reveals List of PS4 Games That Won't Run On The PlayStation 5

News 18  

The Sony PlayStation 5 gaming consoles are due to arrive next month, and ahead of their availability, its manufacturer Sony has now provided a massive update. Sony has revealed the list of PlayStation 4 games that are not compatible with the upcoming gaming consoles. The list of PlayStation 4 games that are not compatible with next-gen PlayStation 5 include DWVR, …

Sony expects PlayStation 5 units to outsell PS4's in the first fiscal year
4 years, 3 months ago

Sony expects PlayStation 5 units to outsell PS4's in the first fiscal year

Firstpost  

South Korea, Japan, the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand will receive the PS5 on 12 November, while India will receive it on 19 November. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO, Jim Ryan, has said he believes more PlayStation 5 consoles will be sold in its first fiscal year than the amount of PS4s sold in the same period of time. …

The PlayStation 5 isn’t the only console Sony is focussing on
5 years, 1 month ago

The PlayStation 5 isn’t the only console Sony is focussing on

Deccan Chronicle  

Sony’s next PlayStation console will hit the market by the holidays next year and the brand definitely wants people coming from the PS4 to upgrade. New leaks reveal a patent Sony has filed for a cartridge design, something Sony hasn’t used since the Play Station Vita which has since retired. The patent was discovered by LetsGoDigital, the same site that …

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