Sony Patent Turns the DualSense Into a Payment Terminal
Sony has filed a new patent describing a system in which your controller works as a point-of-sale (POS) device. In …
PlayStation
PlayStation is Sony’s console platform, and this section is our overview of it. We cover the PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles and what’s known so far about PS6, the games and exclusives released on PlayStation, the PlayStation Plus subscription and its tiers, and practical things around the console, from moving games and data over from an older console to the DualSense controller.
We write from our own playtime and give the date we checked any information that changes. We check tier prices and details directly with Sony. When Sony announces something, you’ll find out what it means in practice, not just that it was announced.
PS Store Quietly Starts Handing Out Wallet Credit for Digital Purchases
A new rewards mechanic has appeared on the PlayStation Store without any announcement. Some PlayStation users are seeing a line …
PS4 Gets a Surprise System Update: Version 14.00 Is Live Now
Sony has pushed out a new system software update for the PlayStation 4, and you can download it to your …
PS Plus Adds Four Games, and Mycopunk Lands on Extra on October 20
Updated 22 September 2026, 17:00 A fresh wave of games has landed in the PlayStation Plus catalog, and with it …
PS5 System Update 26.06-14.00.00 Adds a Trending Games Widget and Turns On Enhanced PSSR
Sony rolled out a new PS5 system software update on September 16. Version 26.06-14.00.00 brings a fresh widget to the …
PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge: Sony Reveals Two New PS5 Headsets
Updated 17 September 2026, 13:45 PlayStation has announced two new wireless headsets for PS5: the PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset and …
PS5 or Xbox Series X?
If you’re deciding between PlayStation or Xbox, start with something other than the specs. Availability can settle it first: in …
Is the PS4 Still Worth It Today?
PlayStation 4 still makes sense today in two situations: as a cheap second console, and as a first console for …
PS5 First Setup Step by Step
You don’t need a guide to turn on a PS5 and go through the setup wizard. The console walks you …
PlayStation VR2: Is It Worth It?
PlayStation VR2 is worth it if you already own a PS5 and know which specific games you want to play …