➀ Microsoft recently released their annual Xbox year-in-review, similar to Spotify-Wrapped, allowing users to view their gaming statistics from the past year. Now, PS4/5 owners can enjoy the same experience with the 2024 PlayStation wrap-up. The website is live and offers a variety of statistics about users' gaming habits, including achievements, most played games, and more. Notably, this year's wrap-up also includes lifelong statistics, tracking the user's entire PlayStation account history. ➁ The 2024 wrap-up celebrates the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand with a retro aesthetic and graphics. ➃ Sony is offering more than just a typical annual wrap-up to celebrate this milestone.

➀ Phasmophobia achieved significant success in 2020 when it was released in Early Access; ➁ Kinetic Games has been working on improving the game; ➂ The console version sold over 1 million copies in its first month; ➃ The game has sold over 22 million copies since its early access release, nearly reaching the top 50 best-selling titles of all time.

➀ A surprising report claims Sony is developing a new portable console following the success of the PlayStation Portal remote play accessory; ➁ More insiders corroborate the claims, suggesting the device is more than just a pipe dream; ➂ Digital Foundry confirms hearing similar reports from multiple sources, indicating Sony's intention to develop a real device.

➀ Sony has introduced a new feature for PS5 owners to customise their console's software based on their favorite PlayStation generation; ➁ The update includes classic boot music and visuals from PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4; ➂ This feature is available for a limited time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.

➀ The developers of Cities: Skylines 2 are facing difficulties in getting the game to run on consoles; ➁ The console version is experiencing issues with simulation and graphics, leading to frame rate drops and memory overload; ➂ The team is working on optimizations and solutions to address these issues, but a release date is still uncertain.

➀ The PlayStation 5 Pro has exceeded the pre-order sales of the PS4 Pro during the same period; ➁ Despite its high price, the console is performing well with its target audience; ➂ Sony's CFO believes the product is not adversely affecting its sales plan.

➀ The PlayStation 5 has surpassed the lifetime sales of the NES with over 65 million units sold; ➁ The PS5 is now the 8th best-selling home console of all time; ➂ The PS5's sales have stabilized after initial supply issues.

➀ Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro with a feature to enhance image quality for PS4 games; ➁ The feature appears to be a system-wide upscaling pass similar to AMD's FSR1; ➂ It may not work on all PS4 titles, but it should improve resolution on select games.

➀ Valve Steam Deck has been a major success since its early 2022 launch, selling millions of units. Despite the Steam Deck OLED's release a year later, Valve has no plans for annual hardware upgrades. ➁ Lawrence Yang and Yazan Aldehayyat, designers of the Steam Deck, emphasize the importance of a generational leap in compute before releasing the second generation. ➂ The Steam Deck's solid performance, especially the OLED version, suggests Valve's reluctance to release a new version too soon.

➀ Reports suggest Microsoft will halt sales of Xbox consoles in Saudi Arabia; ➁ Microsoft has informed major stores in Saudi Arabia of the decision; ➂ The move is seen as a re-strategization effort by Microsoft.

➀ Microsoft has been struggling with its Xbox strategy, changing short and medium-term plans frequently; ➁ An insider claims that Xbox's plan changes every year, with inconsistent messaging on new projects like a handheld console; ➂ Microsoft's recent industry moves, such as acquiring Activision-Blizzard and studio closures, have been met with uncertainty and changes in direction.

➀ Microsoft is confirmed to be working on the next generation of Xbox consoles; ➁ The next Xbox will include both a traditional console and a portable system similar to the Steam Deck; ➂ The move is seen as a response to the power disparity between the Xbox Series S and Series X.

➀ Sony has reaffirmed that consoles will remain the core of its business; ➁ Hideaki Nishino, CEO of SIE's Platform Business Group, highlighted the value of home consoles in providing an intuitive and immediate gaming experience; ➂ Despite exploring the PC gaming market, Sony seems committed to prioritizing consoles over other platforms.

➀ Sony has introduced a new Welcome Hub to the PS5, replacing the previous US-exclusive Explore Tab; ➁ The update allows sharing party voice chat links on messaging and social media apps; ➂ Users can now personalize 3D audio profiles, adjust Remote Play settings, and enable adaptive charging for controllers.

➀ According to PlayStation, 75% of all PS5 owners prefer Performance Mode over the fidelity option; ➁ Mark Cerny, the console architect, revealed that while 25% of PS5 owners have a 120 fps-capable TV, most players will choose performance mode for higher framerates; ➂ The PS5 Pro aims to offer no compromise between graphics and framerate.

➀ The PS5 Pro was officially announced with a larger GPU offering up to 45% faster rendering; ➁ The CPU part of the SoC remains unchanged; ➂ The PS5 Pro will cost £699 and does not include a disc drive or vertical stand by default, but comes with a 2TB SSD.

➀ Sony officially announced and revealed the PlayStation 5's specifications in-depth; ➁ Another 'Technical Presentation' is set to be hosted by Mark Cerny; ➂ The presentation is expected to focus on PS5 and innovations in gaming technology.

➀ Sony has subtly teased the existence of the long-rumoured PS5 Pro, confirming its updated design. ➁ The company has shared some of its plans for the impending milestone of the OG PlayStation One's 30th birthday. ➂ A leaked design of the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro was discovered in a blog post header image, confirming its 3-striped appearance.

1. The development team behind DUNE Awakening has expressed difficulties in optimizing the game for the Xbox Series S, calling it a 'challenge'. 2. The game will initially launch on PC due to the need for extensive optimizations before releasing on Xbox. 3. Despite the challenges, the team is confident in delivering a well-performing game on all platforms, including older hardware.