It's getting hard to tell console-based video games from PC titles, between their ever-improving graphics, complexity and even Internet gameplay. Now game consoles themselves are starting to look like ...

Sony Computer Entertainment has officially confirmed the release of its hard disk drive for the PlayStation 2 later this month in Japan. The add-on peripheral will serve as a data cache, for faster ...

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As if a new PS5 weren't exciting enough, Sony's given gamers a choice: grab a full-featured PS5 for $500, or get the same next-gen graphics without the disc drive for $400. That cheaper PS5 may be ...

In context: The PlayStation 2 just celebrated its 20th birthday on March 4. Although the console is quite dated, it still has many fun and enjoyable games. Its age also makes it a great candidate for ...

The PS5 disc drive shortage has continued since the launch of the PS5 Pro, with scalpers driving up prices. Both the US and UK PS Direct storefronts are still out of drives, and stock continues to ...

The next update of the popular game console is pricey and more powerful, but if you want a disc drive, you'll need to pay an additional $80 -- and find one. Ian Sherr Contributor and Former Editor at ...

Why it matters: Console users who prefer physical media have become increasingly concerned in recent years as the industry deemphasizes discs in favor of digital distribution. The emergence of the ...

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The ongoing PS5/PS5 Pro disc drive shortage has left a large number of players frustrated as they struggle to secure the add-on. The detachable standalone drive was introduced with the PS5 Slim, but ...

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How many of you have come home from an exhausting day of work or class, popped a game into your PlayStation 2, and sat down on the couch only to see "Disk Read Error" on your TV? For many, it's an all ...