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A Wi-Fi Alliance certification lists new PlayStation Portal model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105, possibly the EU version, alongside existing models CFI-Y1000, CFI-Y1001 and CFI-Y1016. The 2XXX numbering suggests a significant revision, possibly the OLED model Kepler_L2 mentioned earlier this year, or a battery revision to make battery replacement easier.
Asked at a Q&A session at Gamergy in Puerto Rico whether he would return as Nathan Drake in a new Uncharted game, Nolan North said "110 per cent. Absolutely," adding it just depends if Sony wants to make money. He said he hasn't heard anything about a new entry, but keeps in shape just in case. Rumours suggest a new game would focus on Nate's daughter Cassie Drake with her father in a supporting role, reportedly led by Uncharted: The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayg.
Square Enix released new Final Fantasy VII Revelation clips showing hot-springs scenes where male party members get unlockable swimsuit skins usable throughout the game, per director Naoki Hamaguchi. Barret has chest hair in the footage, but Cid is as smooth as Cloud, prompting the author to ask Square Enix to fix it. The game launches April 8 on PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Sony has filed a patent titled "AI-adapted non-player character for video game system" that would use data generated by players to modify NPCs, from their design to their behavior in a boss fight, in order to make them more lifelike without further bloating development time and budgets. There is no guarantee the system will reach a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 6, and Sony has recently patented other ideas including AI that detects console problems and delivers patches, plus a controller with an NFC card reader.
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PS5 influencer RealRadec has regained access to his hacked account, admitting his issue was resolved quickly because of his reach, which most consumers lack. He said lax PS5 security has been a problem for some time and "needs to change," noting players can lose games, DLC, save data, and Trophies. It remains unclear what measures Sony will take to prevent these social engineering scams.
Nolan North said at a Q&A at the Gamergy show in Puerto Rico that he would be "110%" up for playing Nathan Drake again in a new Uncharted game, adding it would be one of the biggest games ever if Sony Interactive Entertainment decided to do it. He said he hadn't heard anything about a new game. Last week a report, which VGC can partially verify, claimed Naughty Dog is working on a new Uncharted game that could star Nathan Drake and his daughter Cassie.
The PlayStation 5's operating system can now be emulated on PC, with user VinasExplosao showing video evidence of the PS5's VSH menu running on PC. This is not a kernel-level port and is closer to emulation, so it does not mean PS5 games can run natively on PC. The RPCSX emulator team says booting VSH on PS4 and PS5 firmware has been feasible since early 2026.
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden questioned Sony's decision to phase out PlayStation discs starting in 2028 on The Expansion Pass podcast. He said digital downloads are more convenient but argued the minority who still buy discs are often the most loyal customers, and that the real issue is ownership. He added that players tend to imagine the worst case, which carries a brand and reputation cost for Sony.
GameStop is now listing pre-owned PS5 Pros at $1,400, or $1,330 for Pro members, a $500 surcharge over a brand-new console amid current stock constraints. Sony raised prices for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal in April, with the PS5 Pro moving from $750 to $900 after launching at $700 in November 2024. The Xbox lineup also saw another round of price hikes in August, with the cheapest option being an Xbox Series S at $500.
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Amazon Prime Day is here, and while the PlayStation 5 isn't on sale this year, several of the year's best games and a handful of accessories are discounted. With console prices continuing to rise, these deals offer some relief.
Take a closer look at shop management and changing seasons in Acornia: Mirror Worlds, a new game from the developers of Tinykin
Mafia 3 and all of its DLC are currently free to claim on the PS Store in several European countries with no PS Plus required, and Call of Duty: WWII is also available at no cost, which Push Square has corroborated. In the US, Mafia 3 still shows at $29.99 and Call of Duty: WWII at $59.99, and it is unclear whether the free offer is an error that will be revoked.
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GameStop and third-party resellers on Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have raised used PS5 Pro prices to as much as $1,400, a $500 markup over Sony's suggested retail price. GameStop's website listed an all-digital PS5 Pro at $1,399 this morning after rumors the night before. The piece attributes the rise to strong demand for the premium console, whose price went from $750 to $900 earlier this year, with GTA 6's release expected to add pressure and component shortages possibly limiting supply. IGN gave the PS5 Pro a 7/10 in 2024 and called its launch price a hard sell.
GameStop will start selling used PS5 Pros for $1,500, a move it describes as intentional. Push Square reported the pricing.
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Warhammer's Vampire Survivors-Like Brings Insane Pixel Action to PS5 in November
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A price glitch on the PlayStation Store is letting some lucky players get Mafia III and Call of Duty: WWII for free and keep them. Both PlayStation games are available at no cost due to the store's pricing error.
GameStop has updated the price of a pre-owned PS5 Pro to $1,400 on its website, seemingly confirming a leaked memo about the retailer's new PS5 Pro pricing. The pre-owned PS5 Pro is currently out of stock, while a new PS5 Pro remains listed at $900 and is also out of stock.
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Warhammer Survivors will launch on PS5 on November 10, and the studio revealed two playable characters: Morvenn Vahl from Warhammer 40,000 and Lyssa Revenya from Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The game offers more than 40 playable champions, and wishlisting and pre-orders open today on PlayStation 5, with PlayStation Plus members getting a 10% pre-order discount.
Why this: The official announcement sets Warhammer Survivors for PS5 on November 10 and details two new characters plus a pre-order discount, helping readers decide whether to buy.
Mafia 3 and all of its DLC are currently free on the PS Store in the UK and several European countries, with no PS Plus required. In the US, the base game still appears to be priced at $29.99, though all of its DLC can be claimed for free. It is unclear whether this is an error that will be revoked or a genuine promotion.
PlayStation announced that Warhammer Survivors will launch on PS5 on November 10, blending relentless war with roguelite action. The post also introduced two new characters set to face the swarms, with a link to more details.
GameStop has updated the price of a standard used PS5 Pro on its website to $1,400, above the $900 suggested retail price for a new unit. A message reportedly sent by GameStop to stores and leaked on Reddit said several pre-owned PS5 Pro variants would be priced at $1,400 to $1,500, calling the move intentional. As of 9:30 a.m. EST, both the used and new PS5 Pro were listed as out of stock on GameStop's site, and Kotaku has contacted the company for more information.
PlayStation announced that Star Wars: Galactic Racer is out today on PS5. Players pilot speeders and podracers through high-stakes, run-based races.
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According to a verified Reddit post, GameStop will charge up to $1,500 for used PS5 Pros, with digital units at up to $1,399.99 and disc-drive units at up to $1,499.99. The original correspondence mentions 16th October as the date for the hike, but the retailer's official website already reflects the change. In a leaked message, the retailer said the pre-owned console having a higher price than the new console is intentional, amid light PS5 Pro supply and rising demand ahead of GTA 6.
PS5 jailbreaking has accelerated sharply over the past week, with a new jailbreak working on firmware v7.00 through v13.60; v13.60 shipped in July, so most consoles not on the latest system software are affected. Using AI tools, modders have installed emulators ranging from Switch to the original Xbox on the console, though performance is patchy, while PC emulation of PS5 is also advancing and several exclusives such as Demon's Souls can now run on PC. The rush has also driven up used hardware prices, with GameStop charging up to $1,500 for a used PS5 Pro.
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A leaked memo to GameStop employees states that preowned PS5 Pro consoles will now sell for between $1,399.99 and $1,499.99, making them 50% more expensive than new ones. The new prices are currently showing on the GameStop website.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale runs October 6-7 for Prime members, with PS5 games discounted including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at $16.99 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade at $19.99. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is also down to $19.99. Best Buy offers a refurbished 825GB PS5 for $549.99 and a $50 reward certificate when bundling a GTA 6 preorder with an eligible console.
A rumour claims that Evening Star Studio, whose senior staff worked on Sonic Mania, is developing an Ape Escape revival. Reddit user IcyPenguin28 says they heard this from "a couple credible sources," and the studio's CTO and game director Hunter Bridges is said to be a fan of the series. The studio also posted a job ad for a 3D character artist with anime-styled character experience, and CEO Dave Padilla relocated to Tokyo in 2025.
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