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Magma Red DualShock 4 Controller Set to Release this Summer
Sony reveals the Magma Red DualShock 4 Controller that gamers can nab this summer, opening up preorders at Gamestop
Gamers always want to find ways to show off their personal flair, using console wallpapers, avatars, and special color variant consoles to show their own personality. Unique console colors and wraps are usually a hot commodity in the gaming community, like the Glacier White PS4. The only problem is that color varieties are rare and can go quickly, which is where controller color variants come into the fray. Controllers often get a wide range of color schemes from first and third party developers that gamers can use to stand out.
The PS4 was a great example of that variety launching with four different controller color schemes to choose from: Glacier White, Jet Black, Urban Camouflage, and Wave Blue. Yet Sony knows that four colors are nowhere near enough for gamers which is why today they announced a new fifth element (wait we meant color variant!). Called Magma Red, it was announced to be launching this summer on the Playstation Twitter account. Although many gamers will remember that Sony already revealed this color last summer.
Originally announced as launching with the Wave Blue color scheme it never made its way to North America. According to IGN it did however land in Japan where players have been able to get their hands on the Magma Red color scheme for a while now. Odd as it is that a previously announced color scheme never made it to retail gamers are sure to be eager to pick it up now. Sony has opened up preorders on their website for the Magma Red controller but anyone who uses those links will find themselves at the Gamestop page that lists the color scheme as a Gamestop exclusive.
Sony failed to mention that part of the deal and has yet to say if the Magma Red color scheme will be staying an exclusive or not. What we do know for sure is that it’s set to release on June 30 giving Sony just enough time to talk about it at E3, possibly giving a reason for the exclusive deal. Being a Gamestop exclusive isn’t the most surprising thing about the new controller though, that coveted title goes to its price tag.
While all other PS4 controller varieties retail anywhere from $49.99 to $59.99 the Magma Red variant will come in at $64.99. There’s no word on the reason for the higher price or if it will stay that way which may turn more wallet conscious gamers away. Hopefully more details will appear during Sony’s E3 press conference.
PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.
With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.
While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.
A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?
Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:
- We updated system software security
- We improved system software stability and performance
- Some screens now have better messages and usability
That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.
Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.
Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.
Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?
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