Although the PlayStation Portal looks like handhelds such as the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, both of which consist of a joystick and a screen, Eric Lempel said that the PlayStation Portal is not a competitor to either of those products because players must own a PlayStation 5 console in order to use it, according to the report. console to use it, the handheld’s function is to stream PS5 content.

It's a completely different scenario, and in fact, it's a 'one-of-a-kind' product customized for PlayStation users.

Meanwhile, Eric Lempel also confirmed to the BBC that gamers won’t be able to stream titles from PlayStation’s cloud gaming service directly to the device.

Here’s how he described the handheld’s scenarios, and demographics: it’s for gamers who want to play games on the couch, but the person they’re with is watching TV, as well as gamers who want to play games in their room. “However, it can also be used outdoors as long as the network signal is strong enough.”

Speaking about Access, an accessibility controller designed for people with disabilities, Eric Lempel said the product is designed to be comfortable for people with disabilities to use without having to make secondary adjustments to the way it operates, and also has “unique” customization features. The accessible controller has been available for pre-order since July, and will be available worldwide on December 6th.

PlayStation Portal streaming handheld has been unveiled in late August, its price is 29,980 yen, the specific sale time is to be determined. The product is equipped with an 8-inch LCD screen, capable of providing 1080p resolution images at 60fps, and the handle supports adaptive trigger and haptic feedback.

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Service-oriented games are not limited to the specific type or content of the game. It is just used to describe a type of game that focuses on “continuous updates and thereby extending the life cycle and IP popularity”. It can also be understood as ” The game releases a framework first, and then slowly updates it.”

▲ For example, “APEX Legends” is a “service game”

With the release of new documents in the FTC v. Microsoft acquisition case, during the court question and answer session, Jim Ryan was asked whether Sony’s plan to double its first-party game revenue “depends on the 10 real-time service games it will release by April 2026.” Strategies (currently increased to 12)”.

In this regard, Jim Ryan said that he will still focus on story-driven games, claiming: “It would be naive to think that these 10 games can achieve great success. This is not a necessary condition for our plan to double first-party revenue.”

"While we focus on service-oriented games, we will continue to focus on our series of works that have provided good service for many years. These story-driven games with beautiful graphics and exciting plots are the cornerstone of our first-party publishing business."

Of course, this is not the first time that PlayStation executives have made such remarks. In March last year, PlayStation Studio head Hermen Hulst said that they would continue to produce single-player story-driven games.

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▲ Picture source Sony official website

Hideaki Nishino, senior vice president of SIE, said that Audeze is a top brand in headsets, and the acquisition underscores Sony’s focus on innovation and delivering the best possible audio experience for PlayStation players.

He added: “We’re excited to bring Audeze’s expertise to the PlayStation ecosystem, building on the PlayStation 5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech and Pulse 3D wireless headsets.”

Sankar Thiagasamudram, CEO of Audeze, said that Sony has provided Audeze with a unique opportunity to expand its business, and the company will continue to fulfil its mission of providing first-class headphones for recording professionals, audiophiles and gamers.

▲ Picture source Audeze official website

It is learned from the official press release that Audeze will continue to operate independently after being acquired by Sony. In addition to enjoying the many benefits of the PlayStation ecosystem, it will continue to develop products for Xbox, PC and other platforms. Terms of the transaction, including the cost of the acquisition, were not disclosed due to contractual commitments.

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However, due to its high launch price of $599 (currently around RMB 4,283) (more expensive than the PS5 digital version which starts at $399) and relatively few exclusive games, PS VR2 has not done very well in the market so far. If the PS VR2 is PC-compatible, it has the potential to attract more consumers.

However, despite Sony’s increased investment in the PC gaming market, there is no official word yet that the PS VR2 will support PCs. unofficially, the first generation of the PlayStation VR has already achieved compatibility with PCs through SteamVR drivers like iVRy. The driver’s author initially didn’t think the PS VR2 would be able to do the same. But in just a few short months, iVRy has managed to crack the hardware certification and ignite the hopes of the VR community. Two weeks ago, iVRy delivered another exciting piece of news: playing the PS VR2 on a PC was possible, but it would require some additional hardware that would still need to be designed and produced.

Just a few hours ago, iVRy delivered another update: the tracking built into the PS VR2 is now working properly on PCs, stating that “PSVR2 tracking is ‘done’ and now has full 6DOF headset tracking in SteamVR with 2000Hz IMU and 60Hz SLAM, just like PS5.”

Of course, there’s still a lot of work to be done before the PS VR2 headset is fully PC-compatible, and iVRy also revealed that he’d like to add eye tracking at a later date.

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Razer Skins are described as being made from premium 3M vinyl that resists wear and scratches and can withstand harsh temperatures. Razer’s testing ensures that each sticker provides a seamless fit to maintain the full functionality of the device. Designed and manufactured by Razer in the USA, Razer Skins feature a toolless design that easily adheres without a heat gun or hair dryer and is easily removed without leaving residue on the surface of the device.

Razer Skins are currently available for a variety of Thunderbird-made devices, as well as Steam Deck, Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S consoles and select Apple MacBooks. Nintendo Switch owners will soon have the opportunity to customize their consoles with Razer Skins. Nintendo Switch users will soon have the opportunity to customize their consoles with Razer Skins. More devices will be added to the lineup in the future.

The attached Razer Skins prices are as follows:

• Laptops (including Razer and MacBooks) for as low as $24.99 (about RMB 179)
• Gaming consoles including Steam Deck and Xbox for as low as $34.99 (about RMB 251)
• Mobile devices (Thunderbird Kishi and Edge) as low as $19.99 (approx. RMB 144)

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It is reported that Coen Frauenfelder, the chief engineer of Sony’s studio Nixxes, revealed that Sony is now shifting more energy to the remake of the existing Sony first-party classic IP. Previously, Nixxes Studio has released several PC ports for PlayStation.

Speaking about their future plans, lead engineer Coen Frauenfelder also said, “We will be delivering more high-quality PC ports to PlayStation Studios, as well as remastering more and more classic 3A titles.”

▲ Photo source Nixxes Studio

The company is currently working on the port of “Ricky and Tinker Bell: Time Skip”, which will be released on PC on July 26. The game will be available for PC on July 26.

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According to the game blogger TCMF, and according to the information released by the FTC, the price of this “Project Q” streaming handheld will not exceed US$300 and this handheld will be released in 2023. It will be officially released in November, so stay tuned!

The “Project Q” handheld allows players to remotely stream via Wi-Fi to play any compatible game installed on the PS5 console. The handle of the handheld includes all the functions of the DualSense wireless controller, including adaptive triggers, haptic feedback and more.

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Circana game analyst Mat Piscatela recently tweeted that by 2028, the vast majority of triple-A games will only be available in digital versions.

▲ Source Mat Piscatela’s tweet

Mat Piscatela said that in the next two years, the “digital-only release” of 3A masterpieces will be common. He believes that by 2028, the vast majority of games on the Xbox and PlayStation platforms will only have digital versions. The factory change will not be so “quick”, so an optional physical version of the game will still be available after 2028.

▲ Picture source “Mind Killer 2” game official poster

At present, a considerable number of game manufacturers have begun to “motivate” the physical version of the game in order to save money. The physical version of many games does not contain CDs, but only comes with “digital redemption codes”, which is regarded as “putting the cart before the horse” to some extent. And 3A masterpieces such as “Alan Wake 2” even announced that “the physical game version will be cut off”, which is embarrassing.

▲ Picture source Pexels

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According to the introduction, during the Days of Play, PS Plus new and old members can enjoy 25% discount on 12 months of game subscription services, the scope of the discount covers the basic, upgrade and advanced programs. Members with PS Plus basic and upgrade plans who want to upgrade to a higher level plan can also enjoy 25% off for 1, 3, or 12 months.

In this event, the PS5 DualSense wireless controller is also included in the discount, white / midnight black color wireless controller discount price of 398 HKD (The currently about 359 RMB), than the original price discount of 150 HKD (currently about 135 RMB), and stardust red / starlight blue / star fantasy pink / galaxy purple/dark gray camouflage color wireless controller of The discounted price of HK$398 is HK$190 cheaper (currently about RMB 172).

In terms of games, Sony says the discounts start at 20% off, including “Ricky and Tinker Bell: A Crack in Time”, “God of War: Twilight of the Gods”, “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morrus” Ultimate Edition, “Horizon: West of Extinction” and “GT Racing 7” for PS5, and “GT Racing 7” and “God of War: Twilight of the Gods” for PS4. In addition, a number of high-scoring titles such as Drakengard: Redemption 2, The Last Survivor Chapter 2, and GTA 5 are available at 30% to 60% off.

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At PlayStation showcase, Square Enix brought a brand new trailer. The action-packed trailer hints at a darker, withering story for fans of the game, while the video also showcases plenty of action-based combat.

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