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The PlayStation 5 Just Might Be Sony's Final Blu-Ray Player: Sony looks to have lost interest in standalone 4K Blu-ray players, leaving the PS5 as its sole ...
engadget.com/2300289/playstation-5-might-be-sony-final-blu-ray-player/
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Sony CEO Quietly Confirms the PS6's Future Is in a Tough Spot: Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki discusses the future of PlayStation's gaming division in a revealing ...
polygon.com/ps6-release-date-when-is-ceo-hiroki-totoki-wsj-august-interview/
PS6 delay looks increasingly likely after PS5 enjoys 22% sales boost: PS5 sales should be declining after six years on the market and a price hike ...
metro.co.uk/2026/10/26/ps6-delay-looks-increasingly-likely-ps5-enjoys-22-sales-boost-29739552/
Sony Japan marks last standalone 4K Blu-ray player as ‘Discontinued’ — PlayStation 5 now the only Blu-ray player left in Sony’s lineup
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/sony-japan-marks-last-standalone-4k-blu-ray-player-as-discontinued-playstation-5-now-the-only-blu-ray-player-left-in-sonys-lineup
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Vibe coder brings PS2 game disc support to jailbroken PS5 consoles: PlayStation 2 emulation is alive and well, even on the latest PlayStation 5 models ...
techspot.com/news/114175-vibe-coder-brings-ps2-disc-support-jailbroken-ps5.html
Jailbroken PS5s Can Now Emulate PS2 Games Using Physical Discs: Support for PlayStation 3 discs appears to be on the way too
kotaku.com/jailbroken-ps5s-can-now-emulate-ps2-games-using-physical-discs-2000743781
How Long Can You Expect A PlayStation 5 To Last?: Judging by Sony's treatment of older-gen consoles in the past, it's likely that your PS5 will continue ...
engadget.com/2226178/how-long-expect-playstation-5-last-lifespan-support/
Sony Imposes 'Strictest Ever Social Media Guidelines' on Staff Due to PS5 Disc Debacle
pushsquare.com/news/2026/07/sony-imposes-strictest-ever-social-media-guidelines-on-staff-due-to-ps5-disc-debacle
PlayStation disc petition approaches 200,000 signatures as backlash grows over Sony's decision to stop producing new physical media — firm still plans to ...
tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/playstation-disc-petition-approaches-200000-signatures
PlayStation 5 can technically be a CD-player, if you’ve got a tinkerer’s heart: The PS5 refuses to play standard CDs by design. But with a unique optical drive ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/playstation-5-can-technically-be-a-cd-player-if-youve-got-a-tinkerers-heart/
Sony Offloads PS5 Disc Edition Bundle with NBA 2K26, Now Cheaper Than Digital Model Alone
kotaku.com/sony-offloads-ps5-disc-edition-bundle-with-nba-2k26-now-cheaper-than-digital-model-alone-2000648079
OpinionOne Year Later, I’ve Forgotten I Even Own A PS5 Pro: Sony's pricey and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro probably ain't worth buying in 2025
kotaku.com/ps5-pro-review-one-year-later-worth-it-price-4k-games-2000642988
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PS6 Graphics Won’t Make Much of a Difference, Says Former Boss: Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says that the PS6 may have to do more than increase ...
playstationlifestyle.net/2025/10/21/ps6-graphics-power-not-deal-breaker-says-yoshida/
Sony Makes Firm Decision On Fate Of Disc Drive For PS6: Closeup, darkened image of the top section of the PlayStation 5 Pro. Sony is sticking with an optical ...
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Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
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Key FactsPS5 Price Hikes Announced for Various Regions
Apr 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamingbolt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamingbolt.com
- Sony has revealed price increases for the PS5 affecting parts of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
- The standard PS5 will not see a price change in Europe and the UK, but significant hikes will occur in Australia and New Zealand.
- Prices for the standalone Blu-ray drive are also set to rise in these regions.
- Sony is evaluating potential future price adjustments across other EMEA markets due to economic pressures.
Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Says Sony Can't Get Away With Making PS6 Disc-less - IGN
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The All-Digital PS5 Might Be The Least Popular Console Of All: All-digital consoles seemingly make up less than 30 percent of the current PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ...
kotaku.com/ps5-5-pro-disc-physical-xbox-series-x-s-sales-digital-1851679873
Don't Miss Out on $50 Off the PS5 Slim During Prime Day: You can save $50 on both versions of the new, slimmer PlayStation 5, but don't wait -- these Prime Day ...
cnet.com/tech/gaming/dont-miss-out-on-50-off-the-ps5-slim-during-prime-day/
PS5 Slim Disc Drive Comes With Bizarre Online Requirements [Update]: The detachable drive’s online setup is sparking preservation fears
kotaku.com/sony-playstation-ps5-detachable-disc-drive-1850957408
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Sony Patents a Detachable Optical Disc Drive, For the PS5?: Gaming News, Reviews and Guides
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PS5 Is the Only Console Getting Price Rise, Microsoft and Nintendo Have 'No Plans'
pushsquare.com/news/2022/08/ps5-is-the-only-console-getting-price-rise-microsoft-and-nintendo-have-no-plans
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