PlayStation 5
News, coverage and analysis tracking PlayStation 5 across the outlets.
Sony is reportedly running a dynamic A/B pricing experiment on PlayStation StoreSony is reportedly experimenting with dynamic A/B pricing on the PlayStation Store, affecting over 150 games across 68 territories. This system, which appears to have been running since November 2025, offers personalized discounts ranging from 5.3% to 17.6% to select user segments, excluding Japan and the US. The experiment includes both first-party AAA titles and games from various third-party publishers.
A decade of gaming hardware stagnation? That might not be a bad thing | OpinionComponent shortages driven by AI data center demand are impacting gaming hardware, potentially leading to stagnation in console and PC upgrades for years. While frustrating, this pause might be welcome for consumers experiencing diminishing returns on hardware advancements and facing price hikes. The industry faces a future with potentially unchanged mainstream gaming hardware specifications by the end of the decade, with consumers likely less bothered by a lack of upgrades than by increased prices.
Mark’s Guide for Best Affordable Gaming MicrophonesThis guide explores affordable gaming microphones, focusing on key components like microphone type, pickup pattern, and connectivity. It highlights top picks such as the Logitech Blue Yeti, HyperX QuadCast 2, and Razer Seiren Mini, detailing their features and suitability for gamers, streamers, and content creators, with a maximum budget of $120.