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Recently, there has been progress in finding a PS5 jailbreak for the latest 14.10 firmware. Homebrew developer Gezine has now shared a video showing access to the console’s debug settings. While dumping games still faces obstacles, the news reintroduces a piracy threat as the GTA 6 release date approaches.

In 2026, the big three gaming industry brands, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony, all have a finger in the pie when it comes to a consumer’s decision to buy a console. Sadly economic shifts happen; as a result, gaming has become a luxury not everyone can afford. On paper, Nintendo ties Xbox for the cheapest…

The Switch 2 console with an easier-to-replace battery has appeared in Europe. While it’s simpler to service the handheld, there was hope Nintendo would introduce a new part. Unfortunately, a teardown of the system didn’t find the recently surfaced Sharp LCD screen.

While Sony’s current image in the industry has taken a major hit — an errant focus on live service games, controversially choosing to do away with discs, and severing ties with Hideo Kojima will do that for you — the PlayStation brand continues to perform strongly to this day. From the early days of the PlayStation…

Not one, but two PlayStation console-exclusive games have been confirmed to be shutting down. One is set to shut down next week, while the other is set to shut down at the end of the year on December 31. One of the two games was just released back in 2023, while the other was released…

Nintendo is increasing repair fees for Switch 2 main consoles. Repairs involving CPU circuit board issues—such as when the power does not turn on—will rise by 9,900 yen, going from 27,500 yen to 37,400 yen. The new pricing will apply to items arriving at Nintendo on or after November 16.

Under certain conditions, Insomniac Games’ title can also be enjoyed on Microsoft’s console.

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Sony paused some homebrew advancements with recent updates. Even so, many PlayStation consoles just became more versatile. The new pLinux5-NG project boots on systems using up to July’s 13.60 firmware, boosting Linux compatibility. While still in testing, it’s a promising development for playing PC games after PS5 jailbreaks.

Gaming consoles are struggling in the United States. This summer, US Xbox sales fell to a record low, and PlayStation sales hit a rock-bottom level they haven’t seen since 2013.