Sony released a modernized version of its original MDR-3 wired headphones that debuted alongside the first portable Walkman cassette player in 1979, Dezeen reported. The new MDR-3R model leans heavily into 1980s nostalgia while introducing a USB-C connector for modern devices, according to Dezeen. The retro-styled headphones feature the same slim metal headband and colorful … Read more
Sony Reports 127 Million Monthly Active Users Despite Protests Over Physical Media Sony recorded 127 million monthly active users for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, marking an increase of eight million users compared to the same period last year, Push Square reported. The financial figures arrive after months of organized fan pushback against … Read more
PlayStation 5 console unit sales in the United States jumped 22% in September, driven primarily by the release of Marvel’s Wolverine, according to retail tracking data published by Circana and reported by Push Square. Circana Data Shows Stable Baseline Followed by Software Spikes Circana senior director and video game industry advisor Mat Piscatella released weekly … Read more
PS5 Sales Surge Despite Backlash Despite widespread negative sentiment, PlayStation 5 sales in the U.S. rose 22% year-over-year in September 2026, outpacing the Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, according to Circana data cited by Push Square. Sony’s hardware revenue jumped 43% annually, the highest monthly hardware dollar share since May 2025. This growth occurred … Read more
Sony’s decision to stop making disc-based copies of PlayStation games from January 2028 onwards has driven core player sentiment to a low point and triggered ongoing backlash, according to Push Square. Ken Kutaragi Addresses Economic Pressures Behind the Disc Phaseout Ken Kutaragi, the former executive who oversaw the launches of the original PlayStation, PS2, and … Read more
vivo announced the global launch of the vivo V80 Lite 5G, a smartphone featuring a 10,000 mAh battery and military-grade durability. The company said the device is built to support heavy daily use across extreme operating conditions, backed by a global livestream test and regional availability rolling out in South Africa. vivo V80 Lite 5G … Read more
Sony FX3A Price Drop Below $4,000 During Prime Big Deal Days The Sony FX3A, a model in Sony’s Cinema Line, has seen its lowest Amazon price of 2026 at $3,998, according to the retailer’s price-history data. This marks a 7% reduction from its standard list price of $4,299.99. The deal, part of Amazon’s Prime Big … Read more
Hideo Kojima’s upcoming stealth-action game Physint has found a new home with Xbox after PlayStation walked away from the project in early 2024. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reported that negotiations between Sony and Kojima Productions stalled over escalating budgets, missed deadlines, and Kojima’s refusal to grant permanent console exclusivity. Why PlayStation Walked Away from Physint … Read more
Sony is surveying game developers about its decision to halt PlayStation disc manufacturing in early 2028, according to industry leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead, signaling potential internal friction over a transition that has sparked consumer boycotts and retailer pushback. The questionnaire, described during a livestream by the YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead, ranks as one … Read more
PlayStation’s planned shift to a discless console ecosystem by January 2028 has triggered sharp resentment among boutique publishers, according to Digital Foundry’s John Linneman, despite industry veteran Richard Browne dismissing recent rumors that Sony might reverse its strategy. Speaking in a recent video, Linneman stated that independent developers and publishers he spoke to are largely … Read more