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Cutting Edge, Entertainment

PS5 Launch Day is Officially Here – Available for Black-Friday-like sales today on Walmart, Amazon and others

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Above: Promotion video for PS5 / Courtesy of Sony

New hopes for grabbing a PS5 on Launch Day

The latest Playstation, PS5 launches today, November 12. If you were among the gamers that managed to snag a preorder on Sept 17 for the console, consider yourself very lucky.  But rest assured, if you were not able to get in on the pre-order there are still many opportunities to get your hands on it. 

READ MORE: PS5 vs. Xbox X – The next-gen consoles to go head to head this week

For the launch, both the PS5 and PS5 Digital Editions will only available online through a handful of retailers including Amazon and Walmart.  The PS5 retails for $499.99 and Digital Edition for $399.99 Some retailers also give buyers finance options, for those that prefer to pay in monthly installments.  

It’s unclear when the console will be readily available and in-stock in stores for purchase, yet more than likely customer will be able to go to their local retail locations for the PS5 by Black Friday, November 27.

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Check out the latest Playstation 5.
Available available on Amazon and Walmart. 

Along with the Playstation 5 console, the Dual Sense charging station, PULSE 3D wireless headset, Media remote and HD camera are available for purchase, click here to see all the available PS5 accessories, both available on Amazon and Walmart. 

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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If you are able to purchase your PS5 we highly recommend the the upcoming Call of Duty game, ‘Black Ops Cold War’ which will highlight one of the key features of the PS5 DualSense controller, its unique haptic feedback.  When you pull the trigger, your controller will shake, and givers gamer a pretty awesome feeling that has never before been available. 

  • As Elite operatives, you will Follow the trail of a shadowy Figure named perseus who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history.
  • Descend into the dark center of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters woods, Mason and hudson and a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot decades in the making.
  • Beyond the campaign, players will bring a cold war arsenal of weapons and equipment into the next generation of multiplayer and Zombies experiences.
  • PS4 physical disc playable on PS5 system (will not include higher framerates, Hardware based rays-tracking and faster load times available on PS5 Edition). PS5 disc is not playable on PS4 system.
  • PS4 physical version upgradable to PS5 digital version via $10 upgrade through PS store. PS4 disc required in PS5 system to access and play digital PS5 upgrade.

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Cutting Edge, Entertainment

PS5 vs. Xbox X – The next-gen consoles to go head to head this week

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The next big leap in console hardware from Sony and Microsoft: if you can get one

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s Playstation 5  (PS5) are going into wide release this week, just days apart from each other. Xbox Series X was released to a furor and was instantly out of stock in some areas.  The price of both consoles is $500.  In addition each console will also have a less expensive version available;  the PS5 Digital Edition for $400 and the Xbox Series S for $300. 

Read More: Sony and Microsoft to launch new consoles- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X by end of 2020

For gamers, the huge news is that both Microsoft and Sony have been very open about backward compatibility and have pledged to support almost all titles in the existing console platforms’ libraries.  Meaning, every Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One game currently playable on existing Xbox One hardware (minus Kinect) can also be played on new Xbox Series X / S. Sony has committed to supporting the majority of PS4 games (totaling more than 4,000 titles) that will be playable with the newest incoming PS5 version.  

In addition to the console launch, there will be a handful of big-name franchise game releases. Two big names that we are excited about include: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, both set for release right along with the Xbox and PS launch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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  • As Elite operatives, you will Follow the trail of a shadowy Figure named perseus who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history.
  • Descend into the dark center of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters woods, Mason and hudson and a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot decades in the making.
  • Beyond the campaign, players will bring a cold war arsenal of weapons and equipment into the next generation of multiplayer and Zombies experiences.
  • PS4 physical disc playable on PS5 system (will not include higher framerates, Hardware based rays-tracking and faster load times available on PS5 Edition). PS5 disc is not playable on PS4 system.
  • PS4 physical version upgradable to PS5 digital version via $10 upgrade through PS store. PS4 disc required in PS5 system to access and play digital PS5 upgrade.

Click here to see “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” and help Independent Bookstores. Also available on Amazon.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 

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  • Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses.
  • Dual-wield powerful weapons and relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings.
  • Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in Assassin’s Creed.
  • Shape the growth of your character and your clan’s settlement with every choice you make.
  • Explore a Dark Age open world, from the shores of Norway to the kingdoms of England.

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More game release titles set for release for the remainder of 2020

Below is a list of all the game titles thus far that have released dates until the end of the year. There are sure to be updates and many many more titles for 2021.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla11/10/2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War11/13/2020
Halo: The Master Chief Collection11/17/2020
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Edition11/17/2020
Poker Club11/19/2020
Just Dance 202111/24/2020
Haven12/3/2020
Immortals Fenyx Rising12/03/2020
FIFA 2112/4/2020
Madden NFL 2112/4/2020
Destiny 2: Beyond Light12/8/2020
Puyo Puyo Tetris 212/8/2020
Temtem12/8/2020
Cyberpunk 207712/10/2020
The Medium12/10/2020

Xbox Series X Specs

CPU8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
GPU12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
Die Size360.45 mm2
Process7nm Enhanced
Memory16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320b bus
Memory Bandwidth10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s
Internal Storage1 TB Custom NVME SSD
I/O Throughput2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
Expandable Storage1 TB Expansion Card (matches internal storage exactly)
External StorageUSB 3.2 External HDD Support
Optical Drive4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Performance Target4K @ 60 FPS, Up to 120 FPS
Xbox X Specs / Courtesy of Xbox

PS5 Specs

ComponentSpecification
CPUx86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 8 Cores / 16 Threads at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPURay Tracing Acceleration Up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
GPU ArchitectureAMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine
Memory/Interface16GB GDDR6/256-bit
Memory Bandwidth448GB/s
Internal StorageCustom 825GB SSD
IO Throughput5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)
Expandable StorageNVMe SSD Slot
External StorageUSB HDD Support
Optical Drive (optional)Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAV BD-ROM (25G/50G) ~8xCAV BD-R/RE (25G/50G) ~8x CAV DVD ~3.2xCLV
PS5 Game DiscUltra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc
Audio“Tempest” 3D AudioTech
Video OutHDMI Out port Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver 2.1)
DimensionsPS5 – 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth) PS5 Digital Edition – 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)
WeightPS5 – 4.5kg PS5 Digital Edition – 3.9kg
PowerPS5 – 350W PS5 Digital Edition – 340W
Input / OutputUSB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB) USB Type-A port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 USB Type-C port (Super Speed USB 10Gbps)
NetworkingEthernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
PS5 Specs / Courtesy of Eurogamer.net

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Sony and Microsoft to launch new consoles- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X by end of 2020

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Next Generation Console for Sony – PS5

Sony has some major news for gamers. On June 11, 2020, during the streaming event “Future of Gaming”, it was announced that the next-generation Playstation 5 (PS5)  would be released later this year.   Viewers got a sneak peak at the aesthetics of the completely redesigned console hardware. The sleek and futuristic look makes for a stark comparison to the previous model. In addition there will be a handful of accessories that match the PS5 design including a new headset called the Pulse 3D. 

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There has not yet been an exact release date set, but according to the Sony website, it appears have plans to stick with the originally projected holiday release.  They have also not yet mentioned any information regarding pricing.  Based on news from Bloomberg, Sony’s cost to manufacture the console has been estimated at $450 but this does not necessarily reflect what the end retail price will be, although it could be expected to be significantly higher. 

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With any new hot product there will be some serious buzz, and Sony is anticipating a surge of sales. It has been reported that there will be a limit of one per customer, initially, as the company gears up for pre-orders.  The fact that Sony’s landing page has a photo place-holder for the PS5 on Amazon strongly suggests information on pricing and a specific release date may be coming very soon. 

Below are a breakdown of some of the specifications and what to expect with the new PlayStation console. 

  • Custom CPU, GPU and SSD with Integrated I/O 
  • 4K – TV Gaming
  • Up to 120fps with 120 Hz output
  • HDR Technology
  • 8K Output – 4320p resolution display 

Microsoft offers new version of Xbox: The Series X

Oh wait, that’s not all. Microsoft is also very much in the mix with the upcoming release for its newest generation console, the Xbox Series X, which is anticipated to have a late 2020 release. The Series X was originally unveiled at the Game Awards last year on December 13, 2019. There is also another influx of new information on Xbox games released for the new console and was revealed during its Games Showcase.

Below are a breakdown of some of the specifications and what to expect with the new Xbox console

  • 12 Teraflops
  • Variable rate shading and Variable refresh rate
  • Supports 120 fps
  • Custom built SSD

Games and Pricing

As for the prices of 2020 game titles for the next-generation console for both consoles, big news was just announced by Ubisoft. It was confirmed that during an earnings call that games will be the same price as current generation games which typically average around $60.

Both Playstation and Xbox will support backward-compatibility, meaning if you have previous generation games they will still work with the newest console. Although there will be massive competition against the two tech giants, a release of next-gen consoles regardless of which -is huge. Countdown to holiday season begins now!

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