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A new version of the PS5SX2 emulator, v2.00, lets PlayStation 2 games run on PS5 hardware with frame generation and 8x resolution scaling, enabling smoother visuals and frame rates up to 120 FPS. Running it requires jailbreaking the PS5, a process the report describes as relatively straightforward but one that falls outside Sony's supported software environment.
Playground Games will bring Forza Horizon 6 to PlayStation 5 on January 26, slightly later than its originally planned 2025 window. The PS5 release will include a Premium Edition option with early access, and will launch alongside the game's first expansion.
Playground Games has delayed the PS5 launch of Forza Horizon 6, originally slated for 2026, to January 26th, 2027. The PS5 debut will now align with the rollout of a new game expansion, which will also arrive on Xbox and PC that same month. A Premium Edition will offer PS5 players up to five days of early access.
A new jailbreak has emerged that unlocks PS5 consoles running firmware versions 7.00 to 13.60, including the relatively recent July release. Modders have reportedly used AI tools to get various emulators, from Switch to original Xbox, running on jailbroken consoles, while separate efforts are enabling PC emulation of PS5 exclusives like Demon's Souls. Newer titles such as Marvel's Wolverine require firmware beyond v13.60 and remain unaffected.
AnyPS5 is an open-source tool that relinks PlayStation 5 executables into native Windows and Linux binaries rather than emulating them, using reimplemented system libraries for dynamic linking. The project reports roughly 87% of known PS5 system library functions mapped so far, with one game, Dreaming Sarah, confirmed running at a stable 60fps on modest hardware. It supports SDL game controllers and configurable keyboard/mouse input, and is released under GPLv2.
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.
Users experiencing distorted audio on their PS5 should verify their audio output settings, including selecting the correct HDMI device type and setting the audio format to Linear PCM for optimal quality. Properly configuring the connection between the PS5, TV, and sound system, especially regarding HDMI ports and formats, is crucial for achieving clear surround sound. Adjustments should be made incrementally, testing each change to identify the cause of the problem.
GameStop has raised the price of refurbished PS5 Pro consoles from $800 to $1,399.99, making used units significantly more expensive than new ones, which are priced at $899. A leaked internal memo confirmed that this pricing strategy is intentional. The move comes amid ongoing shortages of new PS5 Pro consoles across multiple retailers, with prices on secondary markets also soaring.
GameStop has increased the price of pre-owned and refurbished PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to $1,399.99, according to an internal memo confirmed by a subreddit moderator. The new price takes effect October 6 and is only $100-150 below retail prices for new units, which remain scarce ahead of GTA 6's launch next month.
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.
Reddit user Yzenxam demonstrated a PS5 running a port of the original Xbox emulator Xemu, dubbed XPSemu, with Forza Motorsport, Halo 2 and Crash Bandicoot installed. The project's developer, ZiZc3, says it is essentially stock Xemu made to run as a native PS5 app, using the PS5_Vulkan work that lets Xemu talk to the console's AMD GPU via the open-source RADV driver. ZiZc3 has published the code on GitHub along with a custom dashboard, per-game settings, patches and a performance overlay.
A Reddit user known as Clean-Market5761 built a rough PC port of Marvel's Wolverine using source code stolen in the December 2023 Rhysida ransomware attack on Sony and Insomniac. The port is unfinished, with missing textures and Wolverine's head disabled because its PS5 shader library hasn't been ported over, and the developer says AI helped write scripts and automate asset conversion while manual trial and error handled the rest.