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Best answer: Sony has a full slate of accessories to go along with its next-generation console, including a new controller, headset, controller stand, and media remote.

Get ready for games: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)
Hard to find: PlayStation 5 ($500 at Amazon)

What accessories are launching with the PS5?

During its PS5 The Future of Gaming showcase, Sony unveiled the PS5 and several high-profile games such as Horizon Forbidden West and a Demon’s Souls remake. The company didn’t stop there, however, showing off a full slate of accessories. Here’s the full list:

DualSense controller – The new controller features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers — $70.
PULSE 3D wireless headset – Offers 3D audio support and dual noise-canceling microphones — From $204.
HD Camera – Features dual 1080p cameras for gamers to broadcast themselves without needing a separate camera — $60.
Media Remote – A remote control with a built-in microphone to navigate movi…

Best answer: Yes, if they were officially licensed by PlayStation, then your third-party PS4 controllers can be used on the PS5 to play PS4 games.

Officially compatible: Razer Raiju Ultimate ($186 at Amazon)
Go with the real deal: DualShock 4 ($65 at Amazon)
Very hard to find: PlayStation 5 ($500 at Amazon)

Can I use third-party PS4 controllers on PS5 ?

Sony has previously explained how PS4 peripherals and devices will work on the PS5. You can use the DualShock 4 on PS5 but only for playing backward compatible PS4 titles such as The Last of Us Part 2. If you want to play new PS5 games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, you’ll need to use the DualSense controller.

Third-party PS4 controllers can similarly be used for playing PS4 games on PS5 but you’ll need to stick to officially-licensed controllers. If the packaging doesn’t indicate it was officially licensed for the PS4, it might not work with the PS5.

In our PS5 review, PlayStation lead Jennifer Locke noted that th…

The GM of BioWare and executive producer of Dragon Age depart.

What you need to know

Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah both have a long history at BioWare.
Having formerly left BioWare before returning and becoming studio head, Hudson is now leaving.
Darrah, executive producer on the Dragon Age franchise, is also leaving.
Electronic Arts is now looking for a new head of studio for BioWare, while a new Dragon Age producer has already been chosen.

Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah, GM of BioWare and executive producer of Dragon Age games, respectively, are leaving BioWare. This news comes from a new blog post that also confirms the studio’s existing projects are continuing, including the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition remaster, Dragon Age 4 and a new Mass Effect game.

Samantha Ryan will be overseeing BioWare for now until a new studio head is selected, while Christian Dailey, formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, is taking the role of executive producer on the next Dragon Age game currently…

He’s killed Gods and Titans, he’s raising a son. Now he’ll dance over foes in Fortnite.

What you need to know

Fortnite continues growing with different crossover events in different seasons.
The prior season revolved around Marvel characters and stopping Galactus in a massive event.
Now, it looks like Kratos from God of War is headed to Fortnite as an obtainable skin.

The ever-evolving world of Fortnite is no stranger to crossovers, having just ended a season that saw Marvel characters come together against Galactus. Still, this next crossover may be one of the most ambitious yet. A seemingly innocuous broadcast for Fortnite revealed some truly astounding news: Kratos from God of War is coming to Fortnite. You can listen to the veiled-but-unmistakable announcement below.

Incoming audio transmission from @FortniteGame ? pic.twitter.com/SdpmU7OmkM— PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 2, 2020

Meanwhile, a few players have started getting banner ads on their PS4 or PS5 cons…

Kindhearted holiday cheer to go around.

Giveaways are always fun and it’s even better when they benefit great causes, especially around the holidays. The folks over at PC Gamer are teaming up with SpecialEffect to give away some EPOS | SENNHEISER prizes while raising awareness for the work that SpecialEffect does.

SpecialEffect is a U.K.-based nonprofit organization that works to provide custom equipment setups and assistance to players with different physical disabilities, such as Charlie. Charlie enjoys watching streams and playing games like Mario Kart or Paw Patrol, which can be difficult on a regular controller due to cerebral palsy. Charlie’s dad was aided by SpecialEffect in putting together a unique setup that enables him to have fun. This included a larger joystick, larger buttons, and more. This is just one of several ways that SpecialEffect is making a difference in players’ lives.

Here’s the list of prizes being given away in this team-up between PC Gamer and Special…

With Sony having gone well past 30 choices for controller color options, both in standard releases and limited editions, it can be hard to keep track of what is still available out there. Even finding a basic white second-generation controller can be difficult as colors are starting to be discontinued. Some of the limited edition controllers solely came in console bundles making pre-owned your only option, that is, short of buying a new console. But we have you covered; these are all the DualShock 4 controllers you can still get your hands on.

★ Lovely Limited

500 Million Limited Edition

The 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 controller was made to commemorate the sale of 500 million PlayStation consoles. This controller is quite possibly the most beautiful DualShock controller we will ever see. It features a deep translucent blue casing with complimentary rose gold lettering and PS button. It’s sold out at several retailers, but there is still stock available if you know where…

Best answer: Yes, but you’ll need an adapter to use it with the PS5. This adapter is free for anyone that owns a PSVR headset.

Grab a camera: PS4 PlayStation Camera ($60 at Amazon)
PS5 is hard to find: PlayStation 5 ($500 at Amazon)
Treat yourself: PlayStation Store Gift Card (From $20 at Amazon)

PS5 Camera Is the PlayStation Camera for PS4 compatible with PS5?

Sony has detailed some of the PS4 accessories that will be compatible with the PS5. Naturally, you’ll also be able to use your PSVR on the PS5. The PlayStation Camera is also one of them. Anyone with a PlayStation Camera will be able to continue using it on the PS5 for backward compatible PSVR games. You will, however, need an adapter to make it compatible with the PS5. This adapter is free to grab for anyone who has a PSVR headset.

PS5 Camera Will there be a special PS5 camera?

If you want to buy it, there’s a new PS5 Camera as part of the PS5 accessories lineup. This camera is not compatible with PSVR however, so unle…

Acquiring the greatsword of monarchs won’t be easy.

One of the most powerful and coolest-looking weapons in the PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls is Northern Regalia. This blade is a fusion of Soulbrandt and Demonbrandt, twin swords used by Boletarian royalty and fine weapons in their own right. If you manage to get the two swords, you can create something with the strengths of both and the weaknesses of neither. Here’s how to get Northern Regalia in Demon’s Souls for PS5.

Demon’s Souls for PS5 guides

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Demon’s Souls for PS5: How to get Northern Regalia

Northern Regalia is a Large Sword, sharing a moveset akin to the Flamberge or Bastard Sword. To obtain Northern Regalia, you’ll need to have Soulbrandt, Demonbrandt, and the False King Demon Soul. S…

Black Friday is here! Just after celebrating being thankful, there’s nothing like indulging in some good binge purchasing to help settle the howling void that 2020 created. If you’re still playing catch-up on the past generation of video games, you need to finish up the best, and Sony Santa Monica’s 2018 title God of War is simply the best of the best. This epic story combined incredible combat with stellar storytelling, so whether you’re a longtime fan or someone new to the franchise, you need to make sure you play it.

At just $10, it’s 50% off for Black Friday, an unmissable deal. Additionally, if you like checking out concept art and designs for games, The Art of God of War is also on sale for just $26. Being able to play one of the best PS4 exclusives and have a nice coffee table art book for $36 shouldn’t be passed on lightly. You can even play it on the PS5 if you have one through backward compatibility — of course, you’ll have to buy a PS5 first, and that’s pretty difficult r…

More time and effort needed in these uncertain days.

What you need to know

Studio MDHR first announced Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course at E3 2018.
This DLC adventure introduces a new isle, bosses and Ms. Chalice as a playable character.
The Delicious Last Course is being delayed in 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic.

Cuphead is a run-and-gun sidescrolling adventure done in the style of 1930s cartoons. A DLC pack titled Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course was first announced in 2018 and was previously set to release sometime in 2020.

Now, the developers at Studio MDHR have shared some unfortunate news: The Delicious Last Course is delayed in 2021 due to the pandemic. The team is continuing to polish the new content until it’s nothing less than “our best work.” You can read the full statement below.

In the wake of the ongoing global pandemic affecting so many, we have made the difficult decision to push back the release of The Delicious Last Course. For our wonderful Cuphead com…