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27-06-2025
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Launch PS5s Overheating Due to Design Flaw, Says Game Dev
It seems s are continuing to suffer from a liquid metal issue that kills the console after a few years. This is especially true of launch consoles and for consoles that are set up vertically. On a recent episode of the Moore Law Is Dead Broken Silicon podcast, Matthew Cassells, Alderon Games founder, discusses the previously reported PS5 liquid metal issue. Specifically, he found that when the console is placed vertically, the liquid metal that is set between the processor and heatsink that is used for cooling might leak down. In turn, this can cause dry spots on the Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), and cause overheating. Cassells looked into the issue when Alderon Games began getting feedback from its community for its MMO Path of Titans, where players reported the console would unexpectedly shut down while playing the game. He found that more demanding games had a higher chance of causing the issue. This has been an ongoing issue for years now. Back in 2023, repair shops started shedding some light on the console's liquid metal issue. Then, at the tail end of 2024, it seemed Sony potentially fixed the issue by adding ridges to the heatsink block to help keep the liquid metal evenly distributed. This was confirmed in Sony's own teardown video for the PS5 Pro where they mentioned adding grooves to where the liquid metal is applied. Although this may not be an issue for every single PS5 owner, it seems the potential is there, especially for those who have owned the console since its launch in 2020. Anyone worried this issue might occur with their console should probably just set it horizontally if they have the means. Let us know your thoughts about the PS5's liquid metal issue in the comments below. The post Launch PS5s Overheating Due to Design Flaw, Says Game Dev appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
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Nintendo Switch 2 Restock Finally Makes Console Available to Buy
A fresh Nintendo Switch 2 restock has finally made the console available to buy again, with buyers finding that two stores have refreshed their inventory. The Switch 2 has been selling like hotcakes since it launched earlier this month, as buyers snapped up the long-awaited hardware. While many stores are still listing it as unavailable to purchase, buyers have noted that two stores have availability. However, given how quickly the console is selling out across the U.S., you'll need to be quick to purchase the system. The Switch 2's restocked units are available for purchase in Costco and in select GameStop stores. GameStop doesn't have units currently available online, though some stores currently have stock. Prospective buyers can search for their local store to see if any are available. Buy the Nintendo Switch 2 at Costco See if the Switch 2 is available at your nearby GameStop Costco purchases are only available with a membership, which is available for $65 a year. Nintendo managed to supply a lot of demand for the Switch 2 at launch, with it smashing sales records by shifting 3.5 million units within its first four days. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the console, it's become difficult for buyers to get their hands on one post-launch. Hopefully, more restocks will happen sooner rather than later. The post Nintendo Switch 2 Restock Finally Makes Console Available to Buy appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
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New PS Plus PS2 Classic Comes With PS5 Trophies
The latest Premium June 2025 classic game comes with PS5 trophies at launch. PS2's has gone live along with the rest of the June catalog, revealing a total of 26 trophies including Platinum. At the time of this writing, we haven't spotted a PS4 trophy list, but we expect to see an identical list soon. Much like other PS Plus classics, Deus Ex: The Conspiracy comes with a fairly straightforward trophy list. Most of the trophies are earned by simply playing the game and completing missions, while the remaining are rewarded to players for basic tasks like picking locks 25 times and activating 10 augmentations at the same time. We're not sure why the PS4 trophy list hasn't appeared on the servers yet as it's unusual for both PS5 and PS4 lists to not go live at the same time. However, there hasn't been an instance where the last-gen platform was left out, so we're pretty confident that the trophies will appear in due course. As a reminder, Deus Ex: The Conspiracy is also available to purchase from the PS Store without a PS Plus subscription. The post New PS Plus PS2 Classic Comes With PS5 Trophies appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Doom: The Dark Ages Glitch Breaks Platinum Trophy
launched worldwide today, and PS5 players are running into a glitch that breaks the Platinum trophy. While it's possible to avoid the bug, there's no workaround at the time of this writing, and we can't confirm what triggers it. As pointed out by PSNProfiles user and veteran trophy hunter Chaos_Bladez, the glitch stems from Doom: The Dark Ages' Berserker trophy, which requires players to acquire all Shield Base, Shield Rune, and Melee Weapon upgrades. Players who buy the upgrades naturally while playing the game are unable to get the Berserker trophy to pop. The only solution available at this time is to wait until all upgrades are purchaseable, and then buy them all in one go. Doom: The Dark Ages received a patch last weekend when reviewers had access to the game, but that patch did not fix the Berserker trophy. If you've already run into the glitch, we advise waiting it out until Bethesda rolls out a patch. Those who've already purchased an upgrade or two, and are only just reading this, should probably create a backup save or start over if you don't want to wait for a patch. The post Doom: The Dark Ages Glitch Breaks Platinum Trophy appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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PS5 System Update to Add Major Controller Feature Soon
In a rare move, Sony has teased plans for a new that improves DualSense controller functionality. More specifically, the update will make it easy and less time consuming to pair the controller with multiple devices. It's not often that Sony talks about upcoming system software updates until they're about to launch or hit beta, so it was a bit surprising to see the new DualSense feature teased in a tweet. 'Want to pair your DualSense controller to multiple devices at once? An update planned for later this year enhances pairing functionality,' the official PlayStation X account wrote. No further details were announced, but Sony asked players to 'stay tuned' for more information. While most people are expecting the new feature to target simultaneous PS5 and PC pairing, DualSense is also compatible with other devices, like Apple products including iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV. Players should then be able to use the same DualSense with all their devices without having to resynchronize it when swapping back and forth. We'll learn more about how the function will work in due course. Sony didn't provide a release date for the update but it'll be out in 2025. The post PS5 System Update to Add Major Controller Feature Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.