15
Apr
Sony Raises PS5 Prices Due to Economic Changes and Tariffs
Technology

Sony Raises PS5 Prices Due to Economic Changes and Tariffs

Sony has raised PlayStation 5 prices in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand amid economic challenges and tariffs. Prices for the PS5 Digital Edition increased significantly, while standard models saw smaller hikes. Although U.S. prices remain unchanged, analysts suggest future increases may occur. Meanwhile, Nintendo postponed its Switch 2 pre-orders, hinting at potential price adjustments.

Kellan Fitzpatrick
9
Feb
Widespread PSN Outage Disrupts Global Access to PlayStation Services
Technology

Widespread PSN Outage Disrupts Global Access to PlayStation Services

A global PSN outage on February 7-9, 2025, left users without access to key PlayStation services, affecting millions. Sony addressed the disruption but did not specify the cause. This highlighted ongoing infrastructure issues, though the recovery was quicker than in past incidents.

Kellan Fitzpatrick
9
Feb
PlayStation Network Chaos: Day-Long Outage Leaves Gamers Frustrated and Anxious
Technology

PlayStation Network Chaos: Day-Long Outage Leaves Gamers Frustrated and Anxious

In February 2025, the PlayStation Network was hit by a significant outage, leaving players unable to access their accounts or play games for nearly a day. Users faced extensive disruptions and error code WS-116449-5, prompting concerns over infrastructure security. Partial connectivity resumed after 20 hours with ongoing instability.

Kellan Fitzpatrick