[ Unsplash Sony added a bunch of great functionality to PS5, but one thing that’s missing is a web browser. Unlike its predecessor, PS4, there’s not a standard web browser you can access from your home screen. That’s a bit of a letdown, as it feels like a huge step back from what was available … Read more
[ PlayStation 5 was nearly impossible to find when it launched in 2020, with inventory shortages hitting every retailer immediately after a restock. That’s no longer the case, however, and PS5 is now readily available wherever you look. One of the most useful PS5 features is backward compatibility with PS4 — allowing you to play … Read more
[ Microsoft One of the best Xbox Series X and Series S deals is being able to buy an Xbox Wireless Controller for just $44. The deal is over at Walmart and means you save $16 off the regular price of $60. Sure, the console comes with one controller but if you want to enjoy … Read more
[ There’s a lot to love about PS5, but it’s missing one key feature from the old PS4 — themes. On the old console, themes were used as a way to customize your homescreen and were often inspired by iconic games or beloved characters. Unfortunately, themes aren’t available on PS5, though Sony has implemented a … Read more
[ The PlayStation Portal is a unique device. Designed to give you remote access to your PS5, it’s a powerful streaming gadget that lets you take your favorite games with you while away from the big screen. Equipped with a massive 8-inch LCD screen and capable of playing games at 60fps in 1080p, it’s one … Read more
[ Giovanni Colantonio / Digital Trends The PlayStation Portal is a highly sought-after streaming device. Allowing you to connect to your PlayStation 5 via Remote Play over Wi-Fi, it’s perfect for portable gaming whether you’re traveling or simply sitting on the couch with the family, away from your beloved console. However, since the PlayStation Portal … Read more
[ Apple Apple is easing up on its App Store guidelines so that it’s now possible to “provide access to mini apps and games” within other apps. While that may sound a bit confusing, it essentially means that a company like Microsoft can now release an iOS Xbox Game Pass app that supports Xbox Cloud … Read more
[ Backbone Mobile game controller maker Backbone is releasing a limited-edition version of its Backbone One controller themed around Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding. If you pick one up, you’ll get a free code for the iOS version of Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, will launch alongside the controller next week. Based on the second-gen USB-C Backbone … Read more
[ Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The true, dedicated gaming smartphone is dead. No longer will we see a phone with the highest-resolution screen and fastest processor inside where the primary function is to play the most hardcore games for as long as possible, at the expense of other, more traditional phone features. It’s the … Read more
[ Ayaneo When the Ayaneo Next Lite was unveiled on January 10, Ayaneo claimed that the device would come pre-installed with SteamOS, which would’ve made it the first handheld PC not affiliated with Valve to operate on SteamOS by default. Now Ayaneo has backtracked on that announcement entirely, saying the device comes installed with a … Read more
