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Never thought I’d see the day a game developed by Sony would come to Xbox.

What you need to know

MLB The Show 21 is set to release on April 20, 2021.
For the first time in franchise history, the previously PlayStation exclusive is coming to Xbox consoles.
It will feature cross-play support between PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

PlayStation’s popular baseball series is going cross-platform, marking the first time MLB The Show will be available on Xbox consoles. The company announced that MLB The Show will be hitting PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on April 20, 2021. This announcement was accompanied by the reveal of its cover athlete Fernando “El Nino” Tatis Jr.

In addition to cross-play support, MLB The Show 21 will also feature cross-progression, allowing players to “earn and use content on whichever platform and generation you choose.” This is a welcome move as more and more games support cross-play and cross-progression, bringi…

Sony has released the PS5, its most ambitious console to date.

The last console generation has come to an end, ushering in the era of the PS5. Sony has released two models, a standard edition for $499 and a PS5 Digital Edition for $399. We have everything you need to know about the PS5, from its availability to its specs and games. If you had a PS4 previously or are an Xbox fan thinking of jumping ship, you’ll want to know just how good the PS5 is.

Next-gen is here

PS5

$499 at Amazon
$499 at Target
$499 at GameStop

Get ready for amazing games

PS5 is the place to be for exclusives like Spider-Man and Horizon Forbidden West. Get yours before they sell out. The standard PS5 boasts a disc drive so that you can play 4K Blue-ray DVDs and use your physical PS4 games through backward combability. This comes at a higher price tag than the Digital Edition.

All-digital

PS5 Digital Edition

$399 at Amazon
$399 at Target
$399 at GameStop

Get rid of your old discs

Cheaper than …

It looks like 505 Games trying to charge for that next-gen upgrade really worked out well. Just spectactularly. ?

What you need to know

February’s PS Plus free games include Destruction AllStars, Control: Ultimate Edition, and Concrete Genie.
Back when Control: Ultimate Edition was announced, 505 Games had said that current owners of the standard version on PS4 would not be getting free upgrades. Only Ultimate Edition owners would receive the free upgrade.
Destructions AllStars will be available free with PS plus until April 5th. Control and Concrete Genie will be free until March 1st.

PS5 owners are about to get some great games for free in February with PlayStation Plus. Sony has announced in a blog post that Destruction AllStars, Control: Ultimate Edition, and Concrete Genie will be available for PS Plus members to download starting next month.

If you remember, 505 Games was in hot water when it announced the Ultimate Edition of Control because it was not allowing those w…

Finding a complete list of Stadia devices can be tricky. Most of the best Android phones support it by default, or you can hook up a Chromecast Ultra to your TV for a more traditional gaming experience. But in terms of Stadia on Android tablets, Stadia iOS support, Stadia on Android TV, or even Stadia on Chromebooks, it’s not always clear which will work or which will work well. Below are all the Stadia-compatible phones, tablets, computers, and TVs today, as well as the devices that have planned Stadia support in the future.

All Stadia Compatible Android Phones

So long as your Android phone is running Android 6.0 Marshmallow or better — and if it isn’t, you really should upgrade already — Stadia should technically run on it. If you want it to run Stadia well, Google has a list of officially supported devices that should play Stadia games as intended. You can see the current 2021 list below:

Google

Pixel 2
Pixel 2 XL
Pixel 3
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3a XL
Pixel 4
Pixel 4 XL…

Best answer: No. Sony has not stated which internal SSDs will be compatible just yet and the PS5 does not support expanded internal storage at the moment. Only buy an external SSD if you’re looking to store and play your backward-compatible PS4 games.

For backward compatibility: Samsung T7 Portable SSD ($80 at Amazon)

What’s the difference between an SSD and HDD?

To make it as simple as possible: SSDs are much faster, usually smaller, and cost more than HDDs. This is because SSDs use flash storage to read and write information while HDDs have mechanical parts that physically read and write information.

If you look at the PS5 vs PS4 Pro, which uses an HDD, the PS5 is lightning fast in comparison.

Should I buy an internal or external SSD?

When Sony approves expanded storage for PS5, you should definitely buy an internal SSD. There’s a dedicated slot for one next to its fan and across from the disc drive after you take off the white plate. The problem is that Sony has not confir…

The PS5 doesn’t support expanded SSD storage just yet, but Sony is expected to add it sooner rather than later.

One of the most exciting features about the PS5 is its lightning-fast SSD. With only 825GB of storage — and only around 667GB of it actually usable — it fills up quickly. An SSD means that developers can theoretically cut down on the size of games, but this only goes so far. In anticipation of Sony approving support for expanded SSD storage, we’ve created a handy guide to explain the differences between an SSD and HDD, how PS5 storage currently works, and more.

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SSD vs HDD explained
PS5 SSD compatibility
Expanding your PS5 storage

SSD vs HDD explained

SSDs (solid-state drive) tend to be faster and smaller than HDDs (hard disc drive) because the former uses flash-memory chips and does not having moving parts. HDDs, on the other hand, take longer to read/write information because they use magnetic tape and have internal moving parts. This is also why …

Lack of games leaving you dry? You won’t be after checking out Resident Evil Village’s hottest character.

It wouldn’t be the internet without a ton of memes. People have understandably latched onto the Tall Vampire Lady (who we now know is called Lady Dimitrescu) from Resident Evil Village on PS5. During today’s Resident Evil Village showcase where we learned it was coming to PS4 as well on May 7, 2021, Tall Vampire Lady stole the show — and yes that’s how we’ll keep referring to her. And if you just can’t wait that long, there’s a Resident Evil Village demo that you can download right now.

We’ve compiled some of the best memes we’ve found so far for your enjoyment. Without further ado: Tall Vampire Lady.

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Resident Evil Village

$60 at Best Buy

The memes keep coming

The Tall Vampire Lady is easily the highlight of what we’ve seen from Resident Evil Village so far, and much of the internet agrees. From tons of memes to posts from the official RE account, no one can …

The Tall Vampire Lady will step on you this May on PS4 and PS5.

What you need to know

Resident Evil Village is coming to PS4 the same day as PS5.
Those who purchase the PS4 version will get a free upgrade to the digital PS5 edition.
Resident Evil Village is set to release on May 7, 2021.

During the Resident Evil Village showcase held by Capcom today, the developer revealed that in addition to PS5, the upcoming survival-horror will be coming to PS4 on the same day as well. Even better, those who buy Resident Evil Village on PS4 will be able to upgrade to the digital PS5 version for free.

Village stars Ethan Winters, the protagonist from Resident Evil 7, as he and Chris Redfield venture to a mysterious snowy village in Europe. Wait awaits them? Well a whole lot of monsters, werewolves, and vampiric witches, including Tall Vampire Lady, whose name we now know is Lady Dimitrescu.

Resident Evil Village is set to release on May 7, 2021. A demo for the game is coming exclusively…

Best answer: Yes. In keeping parity with Xbox, you can use PlayStation Store gift cards for EA Play subscriptions.

Good for nearly everything: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)

What is EA Play?

EA Play — formerly known as EA Access — is a gaming membership that gives players access to a wide variety of EA titles, all available to download and play with the membership. EA Play subscribers can also get early access to brand new titles before they launch, and also get 10% off on EA digital purchases, which extends to expansion packs and in-game currency for any game that might have it.

Most importantly, though, an EA Play subscription gives you access to The Play List, which is a collection of some of the best and most beloved EA titles from its history, as well as select third-party games that may also be available.

How much does EA Play cost?

EA Play has two separate tiers, with the normal version of the service available for $4.99 per month, or $29.99 for an …

This chair would put your gaming setup to shame if it makes it to the market.

What you need to know

Razer’s Project Brooklyn is a gaming chair with 60″ OLED display.
Project Brooklyn is just a concept right now meant to gauge interest and plausibility.
There is no price or release date for the potential product.
Razer also revealed another concept called Project Hazel, a smart mask.

It wouldn’t be CES 2021 without insane tech concepts. Razer unveiled a new gaming chair for what it hopes to be “the next-generation of immersion,” for both PC and console gaming, like PS5 and Xbox Series X. Project Brooklyn, as it’s being called, is only a concept right now meant to gauge interest in potential future products from the company, but it already looks amazing.

Built with carbon fiber and LED lighting, Project Brooklyn would have a deployable 60″ curved OLED display for panoramic visuals. The chair also features 4D armrests, tactile Razer HyperSense feedback, and a leather-stitched se…