➀ Sony's limited production of the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition has been criticized for catering to scalpers; ➁ Sony Japan's strategy to make it harder for scalpers includes requiring a PlayStation Network account with a certain amount of logged hours; ➂ The requirement is only for Japan, not the US or other territories, and is seen as a clever way to ensure more consoles go to genuine gamers.

➀ Sony expands its LYTIA image sensor portfolio with a 50MP CIS for high-end and flagship smartphone cameras. ➁ The sensor boasts a large 1/1.28" sensor size and 1.22 μm pixel size, enhancing image quality with low noise and HDR capabilities. ➂ It supports 4K2K video recording with 120fps All pixel Autofocus and HDR recording options.

➀ Raspberry Pi and Sony have co-developed an AI Camera module priced at $70; ➁ The camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi single-board computers and features Sony's IMX500 image sensor; ➂ It eliminates the need for additional accelerators or a GPU, handling AI processing internally; ➃ The camera captures footage at 12.3 megapixels and offers adjustable focus and a 76-degree field of view.

➀ A mod for God of War: Ragnarök removed PlayStation runtime elements, allowing users to play without linking a PSN account. ➁ The mod was deleted by the author to avoid potential legal threats from Sony after receiving significant media attention. ➂ Despite the mod's removal, it was downloaded thousands of times, leading to inevitable reuploads.

➀ Sony explains the reasons behind the higher price of PS5 Pro; ➁ PlayStation Senior Principal Product Manager Toshi Aoki discusses the hardware improvements; ➂ The inclusion of new technologies like SSD and Wi-Fi 7

➀ Sony officially unveils a new Ghost of Tsushima sequel; ➁ The sequel is set 300 years before the original game's events; ➂ The protagonist is a female character named Atsu.

➀ Capcom announced a new 120FPS gameplay mode for Resident Evil Village on the PS5 Pro; ➁ The upgrade aims to provide the best user experience with enhanced graphics and performance; ➂ PS5 Pro's new features like PSSR and faster performance are highlighted.

➀ Sony is hosting a State of Play event today with updates on over 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games; ➁ The event is set to be a 30-minute show broadcast in English and Japanese on YouTube and Sony's PlayStation Twitch channel; ➂ Previous State of Play events have featured announcements such as Astro Bot for PS5, and fans are hoping for remasters like Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, as well as a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima.

➀ Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced gaming experience; ➁ Microsoft has no response to the PS5 Pro with its current offerings; ➂ Microsoft is focusing on the next-generation Xbox, expected around 2026.

➀ Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' console is already on eBay for $10,000; ➁ The console includes a 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and limited edition controllers; ➂ Sony is producing only 12,300 units, making it a hot commodity among scalpers.

➀ Sony unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition, a limited edition console with retro-themed design and accessories; ➁ The bundle includes a PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and various retro-themed accessories; ➂ Sony's strategy of releasing a premium, limited edition bundle diverts attention from the PS5 Pro's high price and generates excitement for the platform.

➀ Sony's PS5 sales are more than double that of Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S combined; ➁ Despite the sales discrepancy, Microsoft has a strong market cap and has made significant acquisitions; ➂ Microsoft is also promoting its Xbox Game Pass service and planning for the launch of new generation consoles.

➀ Sony is developing the PlayStation 6, which is expected to be a next-generation game system; ➁ AMD is likely to continue providing hardware for the PS6 despite Intel's attempt to take over; ➂ Intel's financial struggles and high costs contributed to its loss in the bidding process for the PS6 chip supply contract.

➀ Astro Bot, the latest and greatest first-party exclusive from Sony, has become the fastest-selling platformer of the past decade, outpacing many of its contemporaries. ➁ Its launch sales in the UK were 21% better than the latest Ratchet and Clank title. ➂ Christopher Dring of Gamesindustry.biz states that Astro Bot is the fastest selling original platform game outside of Mario from the last 10 years.

➀ Astro Bot, the latest first-party exclusive from Sony, has surpassed the sales of iconic PlayStation mascot Ratchet and Clank in its first week of launch in the UK; ➁ Despite being a relatively new IP, Astro Bot's success is notable, especially considering the long-standing history of Ratchet and Clank; ➂ The initial sales figures are specific to the UK, and the global comparison with Ratchet and Clank's 4 million sales in the first two years will be interesting to observe.

➀ Sony officially unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro with significant performance gains; ➁ However, the company faces criticism for making unnecessary concessions and a $200 price hike; ➂ The announcement has been controversial, with mixed reactions from fans.

➀ Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is confirmed with a November 5 release date; ➁ The new console will cost $699.99 and feature a larger GPU; ➂ Sony's PSSR Upscaling technology aims to improve image quality.

➀ Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox release delayed due to rumored Sony exclusivity deal and a memory leak issue; ➁ Game Science is optimizing the Xbox version to meet quality standards; ➂ Conflicting reports on whether Sony has a timed exclusivity deal with Game Science.

➀ PlayStation 5 Pro rumored to feature 2TB Gen4 SSD; ➁ Uses around 200W power, running cooler than standard PS5; ➂ Expected to be unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2024.

➀ Sony's PlayStation Accessories app allows PC gamers to customize the DualSense Edge controller for PS5 on Windows. ➁ Features include button assignments, stick sensitivity, and trigger adjustments. ➂ PlayStation's move into PC gaming continues, though games are not released simultaneously on both platforms.