The Xbox One seems due for an update and Microsoft has already begun working on it. They call their next-in-line innovation Project Scorpio and have recently revealed what is inside their prototype machine. It did not surprise tech journalists that neither AMD’s Vega nor Ryzen made it inside the box. But aside from the specifications, there is one other thing gaming aficionados want to know: the Project Scorpio price.
The next Xbox is definitely looking good and Microsoft is not pulling any punches in making it the next big gaming console. It’s packed on the inside with components capable of running 1080p games. Plus, engineers are tweaking it so it can run at 4K resolution natively. With this, the tech company is not only looking at a broad audience. They are also eyeing a niche set of gamers.
But before anybody takes a bite of that burger, they would want to know how much it would cost them. One analyst says that Microsoft will put the Project Scorpio price at $700 or more. This would place the upcoming console in the same range as the 4K TVs that are already out in the market. At the same time, it would also be comparable to Alienware Aurora, currently costing gamers $1000 a pop.
However, the editors at GameSpot are of a different mind when it comes to the Project Scorpio price. According to them, Microsoft will let loose a console that will setback gamers about $400-$500 only. Considering the hardware that is required to run a 4K console, it will be a true bargain. This price range will also come as a boon to the Xbox makers. If the editors’ predictions come true, Microsoft could regain some market share from rival Sony.
Sony has been dominating the console scene for a while and it looks like Microsoft is ready to bring the big guns to the fight. This year could be the year they will get ahead of their toughest competition, but that still remains to be seen.
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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