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2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

PS5 Pro in 2025: One Year Later—Price Hike to $749, 100+ Enhanced Games, and Whether It’s Worth Upgrading Today (Nov. 13, 2025)

Published: November 13, 2025 TL;DR (Key Points) What Changed Since Launch Sony introduced the PS5 Pro on November 7, 2024, pitched as the “most visually compelling” PlayStation yet, with 67% more GPU compute units, 28% faster memory, and up to 45% faster rendering in supported titles. Launch pricing was $699.99 / £699.99 / €799.99, and the console retained the option to add a separate 4K Blu‑ray disc drive. Sony Interactive Entertainment In August 2025, Sony raised U.S. prices across the PS5 family, placing the PS5 Pro at $749.99. That’s the current list price at PlayStation Direct in the United States.
13 November 2025
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PS5 Gets an Official 27‑Inch PlayStation Monitor: 1440p/240Hz, HDMI 2.1 and a DualSense Charging Hook (Launching 2026)

PS5 Gets an Official 27‑Inch PlayStation Monitor: 1440p/240Hz, HDMI 2.1 and a DualSense Charging Hook (Launching 2026)

Published: November 12, 2025 Sony has unveiled its first PlayStation‑branded desktop monitor for PS5 and PC, a 27‑inch QHD (2560×1440) display with a flip‑down charging hook for DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers. The screen targets desk‑based console play with VRR, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, 120Hz on PS5/PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz on compatible PCs and Macs. Pricing is still under wraps, and Sony says the monitor will launch in 2026 in the U.S. and Japan. PlayStation.Blog+1 What Sony announced today Sony’s new monitor is designed by PlayStation for players who prefer a compact setup without giving up console‑first features.
12 November 2025
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Sony unveils 27‑inch PlayStation monitor with QHD 240Hz, VRR and a built‑in DualSense charging hook

Sony unveils 27‑inch PlayStation monitor with QHD 240Hz, VRR and a built‑in DualSense charging hook

Announced around State of Play Japan, the PlayStation‑branded desktop display targets PS5 and PC with 1440p visuals, HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 1.4, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, and a nifty fold‑down controller charger. It’s slated for a 2026 launch in the U.S. and Japan. Gadgets 360+1 The short version (5 key takeaways) What Sony announced—and why it matters Sony Interactive Entertainment has taken the wraps off a PlayStation‑branded 27‑inch gaming monitor built expressly for the growing number of players who prefer a desktop setup for PS5. The screen pairs a sharp QHD IPS panel with Auto HDR Tone Mapping that calibrates HDR automatically
12 November 2025
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PlayStation Portal’s Biggest Update Yet: Full PS5 Cloud Streaming Rolls Out — Stream Your Digital Library Without Turning On a Console (Nov. 7, 2025)

PlayStation Portal’s Biggest Update Yet: Full PS5 Cloud Streaming Rolls Out — Stream Your Digital Library Without Turning On a Console (Nov. 7, 2025)

Sony has switched on full PS5 cloud streaming for the PlayStation Portal worldwide regions supported by PlayStation Plus Premium, and the handheld is getting a slick new interface and quality‑of‑life upgrades to match. Crucially, Premium members can now stream select digital PS5 games they already own from the cloud to Portal without connecting to a PS5 console, alongside titles from the PS Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog. The update went live Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. PT (Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. GMT). PlayStation.Blog+1 Key takeaways (today) What’s new on PlayStation Portal Sony’s update does two headline things. First,
7 November 2025
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PS5 Black Friday 2025: Early PlayStation Deals Live Today (Nov. 7) — $2–$3 Games, Leaked $450 Console Bundle, and What to Expect

PS5 Black Friday 2025: Early PlayStation Deals Live Today (Nov. 7) — $2–$3 Games, Leaked $450 Console Bundle, and What to Expect

When do the PlayStation and retailer sales start? The headline leak: 2025 PS5 Black Friday bundle The best early PS5 game deals to buy now These are live as of today within Sony’s “November Savings” and competing retailer promos: All surfaced today via Tom’s Guide’s roundup of the live sale; the larger “November Savings” event lists 2,400+ discounted items at up to 80% off. Tom’s Guide+1 Tip: Prices on digital titles can change rapidly during November; if a must-play game hits an all‑time low (or close), consider locking it in rather than waiting for Black Friday weekend. Early console &
7 November 2025
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PlayStation Portal Gets Cloud Streaming Today (Nov. 6, 2025): Stream Select PS5 Digital Games Without Your Console On — New UI, 3D Audio, and In‑Game Purchases

PlayStation Portal Gets Cloud Streaming Today (Nov. 6, 2025): Stream Select PS5 Digital Games Without Your Console On — New UI, 3D Audio, and In‑Game Purchases

What changed today Sony has flipped the switch on full cloud streaming for PS5 games on PlayStation Portal, ending last year’s beta and transforming the handheld from a pure Remote Play device into a cloud‑streaming client for PS Plus Premium members. The rollout began Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. PT (Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. GMT) and is accompanied by a major software update. PlayStation.Blog+1 Crucially, Premium subscribers can now stream a selection of PS5 games they’ve purchased digitally in addition to the PS Plus Game and Classics Catalogs—no PS5 connection required. Sony also underscores that streaming works when your
6 November 2025
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Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Could Play PlayStation Games – as a $1000 PC-Console Hybrid

Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox Could Play PlayStation Games – as a $1000 PC-Console Hybrid

A Console- PC Hybrid That Plays (Almost) Anything Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox is shaping up to be unlike any console before it. Reports indicate the device will essentially be a gaming PC in console form, running a full version of Windows 11 with an Xbox-oriented interface on top windowscentral.com. In practice, that means players can boot it up like a normal Xbox – with the usual dashboard and controller-friendly menus – or switch to a desktop mode to install and run software just like a PC. According to Windows Central’s Jez Corden, the Xbox team has been integrating PC capabilities so
29 October 2025
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Console War No More: Halo’s ‘Campaign Evolved’ Remake Takes Master Chief to PlayStation in 2026

Console War No More: Halo’s ‘Campaign Evolved’ Remake Takes Master Chief to PlayStation in 2026

A New Journey Begins in 2026 With Halo: Campaign Evolved slated for a 2026 release (no exact date yet), the countdown has begun for what is shaping up to be one of the next year’s biggest gaming events. The Master Chief’s arrival on PlayStation will mark a turning point in gaming history, symbolizing how much the industry has changed since he first crash-landed on that mysterious ringworld in 2001. For Microsoft, it’s an opportunity to “reignite the fire” of its most iconic series ibtimes.co.uk by inviting an entirely new audience along for the ride. For veteran Halo fans, it’s a
26 October 2025
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Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?

Ghost of Yōtei: Everything to Know About Sony’s Bold 2025 Samurai Epic

Overview and Release Details Ghost of Yōtei is the next flagship open‑world adventure from Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Revealed in April 2025, the game arrives on 2 October 2025 for PlayStation 5, with players able to start from midnight local time (9 p.m. PT for the U.S. West Coast) gamespot.com. This timing echoes the simultaneous worldwide launch of its predecessor. There is no confirmed PC release, though Ghost of Tsushima eventually appeared on PC; journalists speculate a similar delay gamesradar.com. Pre‑orders open 2 May 2025, with a $69.99/£69.99 standard edition. Digital Deluxe bundles include extra in‑game gear, while the lavish collector’s edition features a replica mask,
2 October 2025
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Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?

Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?

The story critics are telling Washington Post’s Gene Park says Ghost of Yōtei “sharpens the samurai revenge formula with raw feeling,” adding that it “plays like a page‑turner.” He praises Erika Ishii’s lead turn and notes the game elevates character writing over the grand historical canvas that sometimes weighed down Tsushima. (3.5/4)  The Washington Post GameSpot calls it “a gripping tale of revenge” shaped by its new protagonist, awarding a 9/10. The write‑up highlights the balance of beauty and brutality across Ezo’s wilds.  GameSpot IGN’s Michael Higham lands at 8/10, calling it a “predictable but well‑executed story” with gorgeous vistas and satisfying, fluid action—not revolutionary, but a sharp distillation of the samurai
26 September 2025
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PlayStation State of Play Sept 2025 – Xbox Exclusive Lands on PS5, Classic Comebacks & More Shocks

PlayStation State of Play September 2025 Stuns with Wolverine, New PS5 Exclusive and Surprise Reveals

Wolverine and a New Exclusive Steal the Show Sony capped the event with its most anticipated first-party title: Marvel’s Wolverine. The new trailer gave fans a grisly first look at Insomniac’s take on Logan, featuring “fast, fluid… attacks and techniques that’ll dismember or break anyone who gets in his way,” as the developers embrace the character’s savage combat blog.playstation.com. Set for a Fall 2026 release on PS5, the game will take Wolverine from the frosty Canadian wilderness to the neon streets of Madripoor and beyond twistedvoxel.com. The footage even teased iconic adversaries like the mutant Mystique and villainous Omega Red lurking in the
25 September 2025
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PlayStation State of Play Sept 2025 – Xbox Exclusive Lands on PS5, Classic Comebacks & More Shocks

PlayStation State of Play Sept 2025 – Xbox Exclusive Lands on PS5, Classic Comebacks & More Shocks

Housemarque’s Saros Steals the Show with Next-Gen Sci-Fi Action Sony kicked off the event with a bang by showcasing Housemarque’s new PS5 exclusive, Saros. This title, from the makers of Returnal, delivered on Sony’s promise of an “extended look” at gameplay tomsguide.com. The nearly five-minute demo of Saros highlighted its fast-paced third-person combat and vivid sci-fi world. Players take on the role of hero Arjun Devraj, equipped with high-tech weaponry and unique abilities gamespot.com. One standout feature is the Soltari Shield, which lets Arjun absorb incoming projectiles and then unleash them back at enemies using a charged Power Weapon attack
25 September 2025
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