Articles by Jennifer Locke

While there are thousands of games that can be played on PS5 through PS5 backward compatibility, a lot less are specifically designed for Sony’s newest powerhouse. We’ve rounded up the very best games you can play on PS5 today and split them up by genre so that you can easily browse what interests you most. From RPGs to multiplayer games and free-to-play, we’ve got you covered.

For the purposes of this list, we’ve tried to stick with newly released games with PS5 versions or games that have been updated to take advantage of its extra power. Rest assured, it’s not an exhaustive list of everything available on the system right now. For that, you’ll want to check out the best PS4 games. As more games are released in the coming months, we’ll branch out and add more categories.

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RPGs
Action/adventure
Shooter
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Family-friendly
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Horror

Best PS5 RPGs

Role-playing games have stood the test of time and are continually some of the most popular on the ma…

Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming is now available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. What was formerly known as xCloud in beta allows players to stream games to their Android phones without worrying about downloads. If you have a Game Pass Ultimate membership, the process of streaming is incredibly simple. If a game doesn’t support touch controls, all you’ll need to do is connect a Bluetooth controller, and you’ll be ready to go. We’ll show you how to stream Xbox Game Pass to Android. Let’s get started.

How to stream Xbox Game Pass (xCloud) to your Android phone

Download the Xbox Game Pass app through the play store.
Update the app if it hasn’t already been updated.
Sign-in to your Microsoft account.

If you don’t already have a Game Pass Ultimate membership, you’ll need to upgrade.

Select Cloud on the bar between Cloud, Console, and PC.

Select which game you’d like to play.
Connect a Bluetooth controller if you haven’t already.

Enjoy!

It really is as simple as that. …

Best answer: Yes, but be very careful and do your research. Sony can’t guarantee that all SSDs meeting its listed requirements will be fully compatible with PS5. You’ll want to make sure that the SSDs in question have been tested and the manufacturer states they’re compatible.

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. 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?

Now that Sony has enabled 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 it can be tricky figuring out which models are compatible. You can read…

It’s not as difficult as it may appear at first — just remember to increase your Electrograna level at the Sacred Sakura tree.

Anyone wandering around Inazuma in Genshin Impact has likely come across what appear to be seemingly impenetrable Thunder Barriers. These electro-magnified forcefields keep everything out, but you can actually pass through them if you know what to do. So don’t fret if you’ve been confused as to why you aren’t able to break these barriers. We’ll guide you through every step you need to take so that you’ll be collecting those treasures in no time.

With Genshin Impact now supporting cross-save, you can start playing on your PS5 and transition to one of the best Android phones without losing any progress.

How to pass through Thunder Barriers in Genshin Impact

Find an Electrogranum near the barrier. These look like small trees with a purple glow surrounding them.

Interact with it and you’ll see a small purple orb follow your character.

Quickly run throu…

Inazuma doesn’t unlock right away for everyone, so you may be confused on how to get there.

Genshin Impact Update 2.0 is here, introducing the Inazuma region, home of the Electro Archon, to travelers. Not everyone will have access to Inazuma right away, though. There are a few prerequisites that players must complete before they can travel to Inazuma, and new players won’t be able to do so at all. It’s unfortunate that one of the best Android games locks players out quests like this, but that’s how Genshin Impact operates.

If you’ve been playing Genshin Impact since the beginning, you’ve probably already completed everything you need to do in order to unlock Inazuma. If not, we’ll run through the prerequisites and how to set sail for the new region.

How to unlock Inazuma

Inazuma isn’t open to everyone right out of the gate. The two biggest prerequisites you must complete in order to get there are:

Reach Adventure Rank 30
Complete the Archon Quest “Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves…

Best answer: Just like the PS4, the PS5 supports external hard drives and SSDs up to 8TB, so that’s the maximum amount of storage you can have in addition to its built-in SSD. It’s unknown whether the same limitations will be in place once Sony expands its internal storage options.

Why do I need more storage on my PS5?

Every PS5 comes packed with an 825GB internal SSD, and only about 667GB of that is usable for your games. When games can reach 50GB to even 100GB each, that only leaves room for a handful. And if you happen to buy smaller games around 20GB, you’re still looking at a few dozen that you can store at any one time. If you play games frequently, you likely have more games than that. Since it can be a hassle to continually delete and redownload games, you’ll want to pick up some extra storage.

Does the PS5 support internal SSDs?

Though Sony will be adding expanded internal storage support for the PS5 at some point, it doesn’t currently support it. PS5 storage is a bit co…

PlayStation is falling behind the competition.

In the months following Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media, and subsequently Bethesda, I argued that Sony should follow suit and purchase a publisher as well. Given recent announcements from the company — partnering with third-party studios like Haven and Firewalk and purchasing developers Housemarque and Nixxes — it’s clear that PlayStation doesn’t seem interested in a heavy-hitting publisher, instead cultivating a growing first-party portfolio through careful and deliberate acquisitions.

While in the short term I can see this benefiting Sony, I don’t think it will work out in the long run as direct competitor Xbox beefs up its offerings. And even if Sony were to buy a publisher, it doesn’t solve the entire problem.

Not only did Microsoft buy a goldmine of IP when it acquired ZeniMax, it also bought the perfect way to sell Xbox Game Pass subscriptions to those who hadn’t already bought in. That’s what PlayStation is missing…

PlayStation VR is increasingly becoming a larger platform, especially with the impending PS5 VR release. But no matter where you play your VR games, whether they be on PS4 or PS5, you’re in for an incredible experience. With PlayStation unleashing new games almost every month, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed by what’s out there. Here are some of the unreleased VR games slated to hit PSVR in the coming months. We look forward to adding some titles to our best PlayStation VR games list, and we hope some of these catch your eye too.

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Sniper Elite VR
Winds and Leaves
After the Fall
Fracked
Arashi: Castles of Sin
I Expect You To Die 2
Puzzling Places
Song in the Smoke
Stride
Zenith
Wanderer
Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey

Sniper Elite VR

The Sniper Elite series has become one of the most popular first-person shooter series around, and now players can get the chance to experience the game in VR. Completely re-designed from the ground up, Sniper Elite VR aims to ret…

Too many little issues and a glaring omission drag this controller down.

The DualSense controller is one of the best parts of the PS5 and is frequently brought up when anyone talks about “next-gen” technology. Unfortunately, most of the best PS5 controllers on the market right now are older PS4 models that happen to be compatible. If you want to get the most out of your PS5 games that support haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, you need a DualSense controller. Other companies haven’t really made third-party controllers specifically for the PS5 yet… until now.

Well, sort of. HexGaming’s Hex Rival PS5 controller is effectively a DualSense in every way, shape, and form. The biggest difference is a back attachment that adds two remappable paddles. In a sense, it’s almost as if HexGaming modeled this after the back button attachment for the DualShock 4 controller, and honestly, that’s what it looks like. It’s a modded DualSense. That works in its favor in some ways because the Dual…

Best answer: Yes, you can use a PlayStation controller with Xbox Game Pass streaming for Android. It’s unclear whether the new DualSense, built for PS5, will ever fully work, but Microsoft confirmed that the DualShock 4 would be compatible.

What is Xbox Game Pass for Android?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now includes game streaming, which was formerly known as Project xCloud in beta and is now referred to as Xbox Cloud Gaming or Xbox Game Pass for Android. This means that anyone with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership can stream select games to their Android devices. In addition to this, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate comes with an Xbox Live Gold membership, access to hundreds of titles in the Xbox Game Pass library, and soon, EA Play.

How do we know Xbox Game Pass will support PS4 controllers?

For those wondering, “Can I use my PlayStation controller on Xbox Game Pass for Android?” We know that DualShock 4 controllers will be supported because Microsoft said as much when it announced the…