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Sony's PS5 offers a rest mode that suspends games in progress, charges connected DualSense controllers, and can download updates, install games remotely, or sync PlayStation Plus cloud saves. Power draw in rest mode ranges from about 0.3W to roughly 4.65W when charging accessories, compared with 43-217W during active use, depending on settings found in the system's Power Saving menu.
Rockstar Games confirmed GTA 6 will target 30 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch on November 19, with no 40fps or 60fps mode mentioned yet. PS5 Pro owners will get extras including ray-traced shadows, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaling, DualSense haptic feedback, Tempest 3D Audio support, and faster load times. The game also supports remote play and Xbox Cloud Gaming, though cloud streaming is capped at Xbox Series S graphics settings.
Razer has unveiled the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition, a premium PS5 controller with a see-through magnesium alloy shell, laser-etched glass touchpad, contactless TMR thumbsticks and six mappable buttons. It weighs 260 grams, supports up to 2,000Hz wireless polling for PC use, and ships with extras like a carrying case, swappable thumbstick caps and repair tools. Razer will produce only 1,337 units, releasing on November 10 with pricing still unannounced.
Sony unveiled a new line of see-through DualSense controllers called the Prism Collection, offered in orange, green and gray with a glossy clear finish revealing internal components. Matching console plate covers were also announced in the same colors. Preorders open November 10 via PlayStation, with controllers priced at $85 and console covers at $75, shipping in February.
Sony announced a new Prism cosmetics line for PlayStation 5 in Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. The $85 DualSense controllers show internal components through translucent plastic, while $75 console covers offer limited see-through panels around the fan. Preorders begin November 10, with shipping starting February 4, 2026.
Sony announced its Prism Collection line of PS5 accessories, featuring see-through DualSense wireless controllers and matching console covers that expose internal components. The line comes in flare orange, emerald green, and graphite gray, with preorders starting November 10th and availability from February 4th, 2027. Controllers are priced at $84.99 and console covers at $74.99.
GuliKit has released the TT Pro, a wireless gamepad compatible with PC, Switch, Switch 2, Android and iOS. It includes Hall effect and microswitch trigger modes, adjustable-tension TMR joysticks, swappable face buttons, a D-pad, a Hyperlink 2 wireless USB adapter, and a hard carrying case.
Sony is selling refurbished PS5 consoles at $100 off, with digital and disc editions priced at $499 and $549 respectively, each carrying a one-year warranty. Buyers can add a refurbished DualSense controller for $40 off its normal price, bringing a white controller's added cost to $18 and pricier colors like sterling silver to $23. The refurbished consoles also come with a 1TB SSD, more storage than the 825GB built into new digital edition consoles sold at retail.
Brazilian developer RafaelNGP, using Claude to help build the project, released a homebrew app called PSBox Cloud Gaming on GitHub that lets Xbox Cloud Gaming run natively on a jailbroken PS5, with up to four DualSense controllers mapped as Xbox controllers. The tool supports 1080p60 streaming upscaled to 4K via the PS5's GPU, and after a Reddit request, Rafael added support for local Xbox Remote Play as well.
A gaming hardware roundup recommends several third-party PC controllers that cost less than Sony's DualSense while offering features such as TMR joysticks, rear paddle buttons, and multiple onboard profiles. The GameSir G7 Pro is singled out as a lightweight, pro-style option with remappable buttons, a charging dock, and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity at roughly half the DualSense's price.
A Reddit user uncovered details of the upcoming Xbox Elite Controller 3 by examining Microsoft's Xbox Design Lab backend, revealing features like Hall-effect sticks, advanced haptics, and customizable faceplates. The leak suggests a significant upgrade over the previous model, including magnetic sensing technology and enhanced tactile feedback. However, the authenticity of the leak remains uncertain as the source files are no longer accessible.
A Sony patent published September 17, filed in March 2025, describes a system letting a PlayStation controller accept payments when a user taps it with a credit card, smartphone, or gift card. Diagrams show scenarios like confirming a game purchase or redeeming a gift card directly through the DualSense, using NFC or Bluetooth. The patent illustrations depict existing PS5 hardware rather than any new console or controller.