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Going beyond emulation.

The ‘magic security chip’ inside the original PlayStation 2 has been successfully reverse engineered and dumped after four years of effort.

Jack Tretton proudly announces that the PlayStation 4 supports used games during the system's launch showcase in 2014.

The detailed sourcing directly attacks Sony's legal claim that a reasonable person wouldn't expect to own their digital purchases on the PlayStation Store.

PlayStation 5 Pro

Sony Japan has introduced a customer-harassment policy as anger continues over PlayStation’s plan to phase out physical game discs by 2028.

The developers of the Sony PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 have told their social media followers that it is now possible to play games straight from discs.

A Sony PlayStation 3 console modder has shared images and details of their faster, cooler, and quieter ‘PS3 Pro v3’ design.

PlayStation 5 Pro

Can you stay away from your PlayStation for a week?

SharpEmu on Steam Deck

Another milestone for PS5 emulation.

Asobi: Remote Play

No console required, but you do need a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.

GTA V physical disc in PlayStation 5 console

Sony confirms that its stance has not changed on ending the production of physical game discs for titles released after January 2028.

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