Sony PlayStation Archives

BetaBeacon

January 27, 2026

Forget emulators, native ports of PS2 games may be closer than ever

A new tool called PS2Recomp has gained significant attention for statically recompiling PS2 games into modern C++ code to create native PC ports with better performance than traditional emulators.

BetaBeacon

December 19, 2025

I tried to melt my OnePlus 15 with some real games

The OnePlus 15 was tested for gaming performance using games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Genshin Impact. The phone performed well under pressure, dissipating heat effectively. Emulation tests for PS3 and Windows games were also conducted, with the phone handling them smoothly. The phone did not overheat during testing, indicating that OnePlus has fixed previous heating issues. The reviewer recommends the OnePlus 15 for potential buyers due to its stable performance and recent fixes for heating problems.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

The best Black Friday gaming deals for 2025: Save on PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch games, handhelds and more

Gaming enthusiasts can find various Black Friday deals, including: - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for 9 at Walmart (a 0 discount). - PlayStation 5 Pro for 9 at Amazon (tied for the lowest price). - Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World for 9 at Amazon (no discount). - Donkey Kong Country Returns at Target (new low price). - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at Target (new low price). - Super Mario Odyssey at Walmart (discounted). - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door at Best Buy (new low price). - Sony DualSense controller at Amazon (discounted). - Sony DualSense Edge controller for 9 at Amazon (best price to date). - PlayStation Plus Premium (12-month) for at PlayStation (discounted). - Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox (2TB) for at Amazon (discounted). - Clair Obscur for PlayStation (acclaimed RPG). - Battlefield 6 at GameStop (discounted). - Steam Deck for 9 at Steam (20% discount). - Lenovo Legion Go S for 9 at Best Buy (new low price). - Meta Quest 2 for 9 at Amazon (includes credit). - PlayStation VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle for 9 at Amazon (no discount). - Lemokey P1 HE for at Amazon (best price for Prime members). - ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless for 9 at Amazon (all-time low). - Razer Viper V3 Pro for at Amazon (lowest price in months). - Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed at Amazon (discounted). - Turtle Beach Atlas Air for at Amazon (best price since February). - HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 at Amazon (budget-friendly option).

BetaBeacon

November 8, 2025

Gamers take note: Android’s best emulation frontend just got a significant update

The ES-DE 3.4.0 update brings new features and expanded Android support for various systems, including Sony PlayStation 3, Valve Steam, and the Epic Games Store. It also introduces a time tracker feature, DeX support for Samsung users, improved support for dual-screen Android devices, and ARMSX2 as an alternate emulator for PS2 emulation on Android.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

How to watch the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct — trailers and interviews from more than 30 new games

PC Gamer will host the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 9 am PT, noon ET, and 5 pm BST. The event will be presented by Midas and Elle Osili-Wood, featuring over 30 games from publishers like Annapurna Interactive, Devolver Digital, and Mind Driver. It will include gameplay trailers and developer interviews. The show will be streamed on YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook, GamesRadar+, Steam, and Bilibili.

Winsage

July 1, 2025

Windows 95 on a PlayStation 2 kind of works — but this modded PS2 couldn’t play Doom

Jace, the host of the YouTube channel MetraByte, attempted to install Windows 95 and run Doom on a Sony PlayStation 2. He faced significant challenges due to the differences in architecture between the PS2's MIPS processor and the x86 code of Windows 95. Initially using DOSBox, he made "47 attempts" before switching to Bochs, an emulator for x86. The process was fraught with technical difficulties, including limited I/O capabilities, read and write errors, and missing files. After approximately "14 hours," he successfully reached the Windows 95 setup screen and launched Paint, but was unable to run Doom95.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Xbox App For PC Now Integrates Your Steam Games

The Xbox App on PC is integrating purchased games from various storefronts, including Steam, currently available only to Xbox Insider program members. This update transforms the Xbox App into a universal launcher for titles from multiple PC gaming storefronts. Microsoft aims to position Xbox as a universal gaming hub in response to competition, with the PlayStation 5 selling 61.7 million units compared to the Xbox Series consoles' 28.3 million units as of September 2024. Microsoft plans a next-generation gaming platform covering consoles, handheld devices, PCs, and cloud gaming. There is speculation about an Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S headset, and Xbox President Sarah Bond highlighted collaboration between the Xbox division and the Windows team to make Windows the top gaming platform. Future Xbox iterations may resemble gaming PCs, as indicated by the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld introduction.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

I’m glad Sony PlayStation finally got rid of PC game region locks

Sony has begun to reverse its policy of region-locking PC games, allowing titles such as Helldivers 2, God of War Ragnarök, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to be purchased in previously restricted regions. This change follows backlash against the region locks implemented over a year ago, which had led to negative reactions from players. While many restrictions have been lifted, seven countries—Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Vietnam—remain blacklisted.

Winsage

June 8, 2025

Microsoft ‘Xbox PC’ branding surfaces in game dev publicity materials — Xbox App also sees big changes

Microsoft is working to unify its Windows and Xbox platforms, as indicated by the release of MIO: Memories In Orbit on both Steam and "Xbox PC." Gears of War: Reloaded will launch on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and Steam this summer. The Xbox App has been enhanced to allow users to access Xbox console games directly on their PCs, suggesting a merger of Xbox and Windows stores. The Steam Deck, launched in 2022, has influenced the gaming market, prompting other manufacturers to create similar devices. Lenovo's Legion Go S operates on SteamOS and Windows 11, with initial reviews showing it may outperform Windows devices. Microsoft is reportedly developing a handheld console, Project Kennan, integrated with Xbox Game Pass, expected to debut in late 2025. The Xbox Series X|S has sold 33 million units, while the PlayStation 5 has sold over 75 million. Windows remains dominant in PC gaming, but the rise of SteamOS poses a competitive threat.

BetaBeacon

June 3, 2025

Forget PS3, you can already emulate these PS4 games

The ShadPS4 emulator has expanded its compatibility list, allowing users to play popular titles such as Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2. The emulator is still in early stages, with potential graphical glitches and crashes, but marks a significant achievement in PS4 game emulation on Windows.