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Playstation 5 News, Reviews, Guides, And Features from the team at Screen Rant

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Brand
Sony
Original Release Date
November 19, 2020
Original MSRP (USD)
$399.99 (Digital Only), $499.99 (Disc Drive)
Weight
Digital Edition now weighs 3.4 kg & base version weighs 3.9 kg

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10 Biggest Predictions For PlayStation State Of Play (June 2025)

The PlayStation State of Play is tomorrow, and we're hopeful to see these 10 big reveals and showcases, including Ghost of Yotei, RE9, and more.

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PlayStation State Of Play Announced For June 4. Here's Where & When To Watch

PlayStation has announced a new State of Play event for June 4, and it will take place at 5 p.m. EST on YouTube and Twitch.

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PlayStation Is Still Missing The Best Xbox Store Feature

Xbox's new 10th Anniversary Witcher 3 special edition controllers made me realize one baffling aspect of the PlayStation store that must be fixed.

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A True Nostalgia Trip: Custom PS5 Is A Perfect Homage To The PlayStation 2

In a Reddit post by Gokeez, the has customized a PS5 to resemble a PS2, creating a perfect homage to one of Sony's most popular consoles.

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PlayStation State Of Play May Be Coming In June, Says Industry Insider

Games journalist and industry insider Jeff Grubb is saying that there might be a PlayStation State of Play event coming in June, and not a showcase.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi's Favorite PlayStation Game "Of All Time" Isn't Even A Final Fantasy Game

Sakaguchi has no shortage of appreciation for games in the Final Fantasy series, but his highest praise for a PlayStation title is directed elsewhere.

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A PlayStation Studio Making An Online Shooter Might Be In Trouble

Jade Raymond has left Haven Interactive Studios, which she founded in 2021, potentially affecting the future of the developer and its game, Fairgame$.

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PlayStation 5 Prices May Increase Soon, Says Sony CEO

The PlayStation 5 may receive a price hike as a result of the recently implemented US tariffs, according to Sony's quarterly earnings report.

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PlayStation Announces New Studio With Destiny & Fortnite Veterans Is Making A Multiplayer Game

Sony unveiled a new studio called teamLFG comprised of developers from Bungie and other prestigious studios, and it's making a live-service game.

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Xbox-Owned Titles Topped PlayStation Store Charts In April 2025

Several Xbox-owned titles are topping the PlayStation Store sales charts, such as The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Forza Horizon 5.

Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049 with PlayStation and Xbox logos behind him.
Unannounced Blade Runner Game For PlayStation 6 & Next-Gen Xbox Canceled, Report Says

Blade Runner was set to get a new video game before it was canceled, and it was planned for the next generation of PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

A close-up of the PS5 Pro on a dark background showing the top half of the console.
PlayStation 5 Update Adds A Highly Requested Feature For The Console

The lack of customization on the PlayStation 5 home screen is often lamented, but some fan-favorite features are officially coming back.

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Key art for Stellar Blade showing Eve.
PS5 Dynamic Backgrounds Are Back, But With A Catch I Wasn't Prepared For

After much fan demand, dynamic backgrounds have returned to the PlayStation 5, but it still leaves a lot to be desired, especially compared to Xbox.

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Astro Bot lounging in front of the PlayStation logo.
Sony Silently Adds Animated PS5 Themes Featuring Ghost Of Yotei And More

PlayStation themes are back for some players, as Sony makes animated home screen backgrounds available to certain PS5 players without warning.

Ellie from TLOU making a face at the PlayStation logo.
PlayStation’s PC Ports Might Be On The Mend, But The Last Of Us Part 2 Isn’t Enough

PlayStation Studios’ recent PC port of The Last of Us Part 2 shows improvement, but it still has a long way to go before it’s fully proven itself.

Helldivers person holding up a fist next to an ape from ape escape and the monster from knack.
After Learning Why PlayStation Closed One Of Its Best Studios, I’m Even More Frustrated By Sony’s Approach

PlayStation has gone all-in on triple-a development, which has come at the cost of studios and possibly even innovation in the industry.

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Indiana Jones with the Xbox and PlayStation logos in front of cars from Forza Horizon 5.
These Xbox Games Are Killing It With Pre-Orders In The PlayStation Store

Indiana Jones and Forza Horizon 5 are enjoying pre-order success in the PlayStation Store as Microsoft expands cross-platform and player reach.

Indiana Jones replacing a Golden Idol with a bag of sand in The Great Circle.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Finally Has A PS5 Release Date And It's Right Around The Corner

After months of waiting, Indiana Jones fans finally know when they can expect The Great Circle to swing its way onto the PlayStation 5.

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A Starfield player standing on top of a hill, looking down at an outpost that also includes a purple ship.
Starfield May Have Been Accidentally Confirmed For PS5

A new tease may have accidentally leaked Xbox game Starfield's potential arrival on PlayStation 5, but fans aren’t exactly surprised by the news.

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The Newest Sign Of A Starfield Port Points To A Possible PS5 Release Window

A new indication that Starfield is coming to PlayStation 5 makes it easier to guess when the Xbox exclusive might be going multi-platform.

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