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PlayStation 5 Surpasses PS3’s Lifetime U.S. Sales in Under Five Years

The PlayStation 5 has reached a significant sales milestone by surpassing the PlayStation 3’s lifetime installed base in the United States. This achievement comes less than five years after the PS5’s November 2020 launch, according to industry analysis. The console also reportedly maintains a lead over PS4 sales when compared on a time-aligned basis.

PS5 Achieves Major U.S. Sales Milestone

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has reportedly overtaken the PlayStation 3’s lifetime installed base in the United States, according to industry analysis. The current-generation console achieved this sales milestone in just under five years since its November 2020 launch, sources indicate.

by Elijah Porter
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Xbox President Hints at Premium Next-Gen Console Strategy Amid Market Challenges

Xbox leadership has revealed plans for a “very premium and high-end curated experience” for next-generation hardware. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about Xbox pricing strategy and platform direction in the competitive console market.

Xbox Leadership Teases Premium Next-Generation Direction

Xbox President Sarah Bond has indicated that Microsoft’s next-generation console will represent a significant shift toward premium gaming experiences, according to recent interviews. During discussions about the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices, Bond revealed that future Xbox hardware would offer a “very premium and high-end curated experience,” sources indicate.

by Aaron Vale
HardwareSoftwareTechnology

Latest PS5 System Update Introduces Serial Number Visibility and Controller Enhancements

PlayStation 5 owners can now access their console and controller serial numbers directly through the system interface following the latest firmware update. The update also brings stability improvements to the DualSense Edge wireless controller and enhances various system performance aspects. This marks the second system update this month as Sony continues refining the PS5 experience.

New PS5 Firmware Update Released

Sony has deployed a fresh system software update for PlayStation 5 consoles, according to recent reports from the gaming community. The update, identified as Version: 25.07-12.20.00, introduces several functional improvements beyond the typical stability enhancements that characterize most incremental updates.

by Aaron Vale