Mackie Kannard-Smith, also known as YvetalGriffin online, wanted to get back in the groove after taking on some complicated projects dealing with PCBs, so work on PS Hanami began.
Sure, you could mod a PlayStation Portal, but Hairo Satoh wanted something more unique. So, he turned an obscure Japan-exclusive Takara Roulette controller for the PS1, released in 2001, into a functional PlayStation Portable of sorts.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) President and CEO Jim Ryan claims that the PS2 console sold 160-million units worldwide during a recent episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast. As for games, there were over 4,000 game titles released, with over 1.5 billion copies sold.
Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming has reportedly leaked the PlayStation 5 Pro specs ahead of its Q4 2024 release. Codenamed ‘Project Trinity’, the upgraded console boasts effective rendering resolutions via custom machine learning silicon, along with an all-new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technique.
The PlayStation Portal has been allegedly modded to run PSP games by a group of Google engineers led by Andy Nguyen. A single photo was provided of the device running what appears to be Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
The Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones are the best sub-$50 pair you’ll find, and you can get one for $38 shipped, originally $59.99. Most importantly, you can get 50-hours or more of continuous use on a single charge, making it perfect for travel. Product page.
Brick artist ‘Srta.JirafaEnfadada’ created a LEGO Ideas Sony WM-22 Walkman set that includes 2 cassette tapes just like its real-life counterpart. This model was originally released in 1984 and its design was known to be basic to keep the cost low, with the only controls being a single volume wheel and a switch for normal or chrome/metal.
West Coast Customs built a PS5 gaming van, while inventor Matthew Perks decided to create the world’s first PlayStation 5 Tablet Edition. Why? He wasn’t satisfied with the PlayStation Portal, which can only stream games from the actual console, so he took apart the newer slim model and went to work.
Izumi Kawanishi, President of Sony Honda Mobility, used a DualSense controller to drive the AFEELA EV out onto the CES 2024 stage. No details on the powertrain were revealed, but the original concept featured a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup making 536 hp.
The Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired On-Ear Headphones are as good as they get for this price, and you can snag a pair for $9.97 today, originally $19.99. Its 30mm driver units offer full, balanced sound for a complete listening experience from 12-22,000 Hz. Product page.