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"Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Introduces PlayStation Trophies and Cross-Play to PC Gamers"
Ghost of Tsushima's Director's Cut for PC will introduce the ability to earn PlayStation trophies, access PlayStation friends list, and join friends on PS4 and PS5 for multiplayer Legends mode. The optional PlayStation overlay will allow for in-game chat and the earning of PlayStation trophies alongside Steam and Epic achievements. The game's recommended PC specs have also been confirmed, with full optimization for ultra-wide monitors and various resolutions. The Director's Cut is set to release on May 16th.
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"Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut brings PC trophy support and cross-play with PlayStation"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eurogamer.net
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut on PC will be the first PlayStation game to feature PC trophy support, utilizing a new optional PlayStation UI overlay that includes trophies and crossplay for the cooperative online multiplayer Legends mode. The game's system requirements have also been shared, and it is set to launch on May 16th. Additionally, the game is being adapted into a film by John Wick director Chad Stahelski.
"Sony Introduces PlayStation PC Overlay and Cross-Play for Ghost of Tsushima"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Sony is introducing a new PlayStation PC overlay and shared Trophies with the release of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on May 16th, marking the first PlayStation game for PC to use the new overlay. The game will also support Nvidia’s DLSS 3, AMD’s FSR 3, and Intel’s XeSS upscaling, as well as full DualSense controller support and ultrawide monitor resolutions. Sony's increased focus on PlayStation PC comes amid testing PSVR 2 support for PC and discussions about growing PlayStation games on PC.
"Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC System Requirements and PlayStation Overlay Revealed"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
The Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut PC system requirements have been revealed, with options for various system specifications and support for high-end PCs, including 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. The game will also feature a new PlayStation overlay on PC, allowing access to PlayStation Network features and cross-platform play between PlayStation consoles and PC. The release is set for May 16th.
"Sony's Demands for Enhanced Games and Specs Leak for PS5 Pro"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Sony's plans for the PS5 Pro include allowing developers to tag their games as "PS5 Pro Enhanced" after applying upgrades such as a new PS5 Pro-exclusive graphics mode with 4K resolution, 60fps, and ray-tracing effects. Other requirements for the upgrade include increased resolution, enabling ray tracing effects, and increased frame rate targets. Additionally, games with a VRR mode may see improvements through an "ultra-boost mode" on the PS5 Pro, but developers have been warned about potential limitations.
"Sony Aims for Enhanced 60fps in PS5 Pro Games, Leaked Specs Show Huge Graphical Leaps"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Sony is working on a high-end version of the PS5, codenamed Trinity, likely to debut as the PS5 Pro, with leaked specs and details on how existing and new PS5 games can be "enhanced" to take advantage of the new hardware. Sony is asking developers to create a new PS5 Pro-exclusive graphics mode in games that combines upscaling to 4K resolution with a 60fps frame rate and ray-tracing effects, but the PS5 Pro "Enhanced" label will still be available for a variety of scenarios, including 30fps games. Developers will need to update their games to Sony’s latest SDK to take advantage of PS5 Pro features, and if a game qualifies for the Enhanced label, it can be displayed on disc packaging and on Sony’s PlayStation Store pages.
"Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro: Unveiling Next-Gen Gaming Power"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TweakTown
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is reportedly equipped with a new upscaling technology called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), aimed at enabling 8K resolution gaming. The PSSR, powered by proprietary machine-learning, is expected to upscale resolution similar to NVIDIA's DLSS and AMD's FSR. The PS5 Pro's hardware improvements, including a beefier 33TFLOP GPU and enhanced CPU, are geared towards supporting this technology, with potential implications for the future PlayStation 6 console.
"Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro: Upcoming Certification and Leaked Specs"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
Sony is expecting all PlayStation 5 games submitted for certification from August 2024 to be compatible with the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro, hinting at a potential release as early as September 2024. The Pro model is anticipated to feature a more powerful GPU, faster CPU, better ray tracing, higher RAM capacity, and more, but the enhancements are not expected to be significantly massive. The console is designed to provide developers with easy and economical ways to implement enhancements in their games, and it is rumored to launch later this year.
"Modder Transforms Rare PS1 Controller into Fully Functioning Handheld PlayStation"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
A modder in Florida has transformed a PS1 console into a handheld device called the PS Hanami, using original PlayStation hardware and an optical drive emulator. The handheld, around 7 inches long, features a built-in battery and integrates a DualShock controller with rumble functionality, but lacks volume controls and heatsinks. Despite its technical achievements, the modder acknowledges several issues with the device, including a "finicky" power button and heat buildup.
"DIY Portable PS1: Original Hardware Transformed into Handheld Gaming Dream"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Time Extension
Modder Mackie Kannard-Smith, also known as @YveltalGriffin, has created a true portable PlayStation 1, named the PS Hanami, using a real PS1 motherboard that was cut in half, folded, and rewired without emulation. The pocket-sized powerhouse uses XStation to load games from an SD card, features beefy stereo speakers, a Shinobi Scaler for pixel-perfect 480p VGA, and has a battery life of around 2.5 hours. The impressive project showcases talent, skill, and resourcefulness in utilizing original components to create something entirely new for retro gaming enthusiasts.
"Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Benchmark Tool Ensures PC Readiness for Massive Graphics Overhaul"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
Square Enix has announced the release of the official benchmark tool for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail expansion, featuring graphical updates and a character creation tool with female Hrothgar. The expansion, set for release on July 2, 2024, will raise the level cap to 100 and introduce new areas, jobs, dungeons, and PvP updates. Additionally, the updated PC requirements have been revealed, with minimum system requirements including an Intel Core i7-7700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, and recommended requirements including an Intel Core i7-9700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060.