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GTA 6 gets a custom PS5 welcome screen for pre-orders and more after Sony brags Rockstar's new game runs…
Sony Interactive Entertainment is heavily promoting Grand Theft Auto 6 on the PlayStation 5, featuring custom welcome screens and store page highlights, despite it being a multi-platform release. Sony emphasizes how the game will leverage PS5's features for an immersive experience, a level of promotion not typically seen even for their first-party titles.
Grand Theft Auto 6 'Plays Best on PS5,' Sony Boasts — Here's Why
Sony has stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will perform optimally on the PlayStation 5, leveraging its immersive features. The company highlighted its close partnership with Rockstar Games in making this claim.
The best addition to Xbox's most recent update? You can now disable Quick Resume on Series X/S and stop it from crashing your games
Microsoft has released a new update for Xbox Series X/S consoles that allows players to disable the Quick Resume feature on a per-game basis. This addresses issues where Quick Resume can cause problems, particularly with online-focused games. The update provides a quality-of-life improvement by giving users more control over how their games are suspended and resumed.
One of 2024’s Best Games Surprise Drops PS5 Exclusive Update
Helldivers 2 has received a PlayStation 5 exclusive update, version 1.006.102, which adds support for the console's Power Saver function. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, this update reduces power consumption during gameplay and idle states with no impact on performance. Leaks suggest this feature may also be intended to allow PS5 games to run on an upcoming PlayStation handheld device.
March Xbox Update: New Console Updates Available to Insiders, Xbox at GDC, and More
Xbox is rolling out new console features for Insiders, including customizable Home groups, custom colors, and Quick Resume settings. Updates from GDC include Project Helix, a next-generation console concept, and the expansion of Xbox mode to all Windows 11 devices. New dynamic backgrounds for Sea of Thieves and Towerborne are also available.
Microsoft will finally let you turn off Quick Resume for individual games
Microsoft is rolling out an update for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles that allows players to disable the Quick Resume feature on a per-game basis. This highly requested feature will enable users to ensure games boot up fresh each time, which is particularly beneficial for always-online titles. The update also includes further customization options for the Xbox dashboard, such as custom background colors and an increased number of groups.
Xbox Rolls Out Console Feature Major Nelson Proposed Years Ago
Xbox is rolling out several new console features to select Xbox Insiders, including the ability to create up to 10 Groups, a custom UI color palette, visible profile badges, and a per-game customizable Quick Resume feature. Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, who proposed the Quick Resume customization years ago, expressed his approval of the update.
PS5 Update Out Now for Base Console Feature & PS5 Pro PSSR 2
Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 system software update (26.02-13.00.00) for March 2026, introducing new features for both the base console and the PlayStation 5 Pro. The update enhances PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on the Pro model for sharper visuals and adds support for Unicode 17.0 emojis. New Welcome hub features include Showcase Mode, Slideshow mode for custom backgrounds, and the ability to set backgrounds from the Media Gallery.
