Sony PlayStation 5 'Pro' expected launch date

Reports suggest that Sony is developing a 'Pro' version of the PlayStation 5 set for release later this year, aiming to reignite sales momentum. Despite exceeding 50 million unit sales since its 2020 debut, recent figures show a slight decline, prompting Sony to revise its fiscal year forecasts. The PlayStation 5's December quarter sales fell below expectations by approximately one million units, leading to a downward adjustment from 25 million to 21 million units overall. This news resulted in a $10 billion market capitalization loss for Sony. Industry analyst Serkan Toto noted a widespread belief within the gaming community regarding the PS5 Pro's imminent launch in the latter half of 2024. Anticipated to coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in 2025, the PS5 Pro mirrors the rollout strategy of its predecessor, the PlayStation 4 Pro, which arrived three years after the original console with upgraded internals and 4K gaming capabilities.

Sony PlayStation VR2

Exciting news for gamers in India – the Sony PlayStation VR2 is now officially available! The cutting-edge virtual reality headset can be purchased through the official Sony online store. Priced at Rs 57,999, the standard PlayStation VR2 package includes the VR headset, advanced Sense controllers, and all essential accessories. For those seeking an elevated experience, the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle is priced at Rs 61,999. This comprehensive package not only encompasses the standard equipment but also adds extra accessories and an exclusive voucher code for the highly anticipated Horizon: Call of the Mountain game.

Inside the bundle, you'll find the PSVR headset, Sense controllers, USB cable, stereo headphones, earpieces, and informative printed materials. Additionally, it includes an exclusive PlayStation Store voucher code to immerse yourself in the action-packed Horizon: Call of the Mountain game.

The PlayStation VR2 features a second-generation design with significant improvements over its predecessor. With an OLED display offering a 110-degree field-of-view, 4K HDR playback support, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, it provides an enhanced gaming experience. Equipped with four front cameras, users can enjoy features like a see-through view, a customizable play area, and other advanced functionalities. It's crucial to note that the PlayStation VR2 is exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console, requiring gamers to have a PS5 console to unlock its full potential. With a library of over 20 supported games, including the highly anticipated Horizon: Call of the Mountain, the PlayStation VR2 promises an unparalleled virtual reality gaming experience.

Sony Xperia P and Xperia U at MWC 2012..

The WhiteMagic refers to an extra white line of pixels added to the good old RGB. This phone is stuck on Android 2.3.7 and won’t get hit with Android 4.0 until the second quarter. Also, you are chained to Sony’s extensive customizations, which is a grave disappointment. From Sony’s side it’s a good thing, because you have their hooks in you by being directly plugged into their content services. However, the camera is instantaneous. The shot you take when the camera’s in sleep mode takes only one second.

Then there is the makeshift TV technology Sony slapped on to impress their most idiot of customers. Yes, there is a so-called SmartDock and TV launcher app. Your display will be reflected on a TV through the HDMI port. If you have a TV remote you can remotely control it. If not, then plug in the mouse and keyboard, yes to your phone, and you will probably need a little duct tape to hold it all together. The worst part of it all is that the Launcher is just a slap dash of shortcuts to regular Android apps.

Sony’s other vague attempt to titillate the market is the Xperia U, which was also announced during MWC 2012. It’s got a 3.5” display a 1GHz CPU, 5MP camera, and the xLoud sound processor. It is housed in a compact design. Notifications can be customized to display your favorite color. Even the bar color can be customized, but also set to match the colors of any photo displayed at the moment. Color seems to be what Xperia U is all about. It will hit the public’s hands in the second quarter as well.

The Xperia P and Xperia U are part of the Xperia NXT series. Since the demise of Ericsson, Sony has tried striking it rich with Xperia’s of all kinds. None have made it so far. In fact, the CMO seems to be delirious. He thinks that separating all the different functions each into its own phone is appealing to the public.

Near Filed Communication (NFC) is what they all share in common. Place a tag somewhere and when you are near it you tap it and the phone changes its configuration accordingly. However, the question arises, why would I want a physical tag when I could tap a shortcut on my display? This is yet another silly ideas Sony has come up with to fool people into buying their products. It is as if Sony knows they make poor products and need gimmicks to sell them.

Sony Tablet P Releases 4th March..

AT&T has finally confirmed at MWC that it is going to bring Sony Tablet P this March. Its a 2 year contract with the carrier and one will need to fork out $399.99 for the device. The tablet features two 5.5 inch display screens which unfold like a case of spectaculars. There are dual purposes for the screens, when viewing a video you may use both the screens but while playing a game one may use a single screen for controlling and the other for viewing. The tablet will provide HSPA+ speeds for its users and hence any 4G claims by AT&T should be put aside. The device sports a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 5 MP camera and 6 GB of internal storage with a standard connectivity interface provided for Bluetooth. Off contract one can buy this device for $549.99.

Top 5 gadgets you can expect to see at IFA..!!

It’s been a fairly quiet few weeks leading up to the start of September, but most of this is because of IFA, one of the biggest international trade shows for gadgets and tech. We’ve already seen a few announcements from some of the biggest manufacturers, but what else can you expect over the next few days? Join us after the break to find out.

Trade shows are the most exciting few days for new launches and the latest gadgets, and IFA is no different. Expect to see some of the most innovative products launched, along with gadgets that were leaked months ago. We’ve listed some of the top tech below.

Sony S1 and Sony S2 Out of all the tablets that we’re excited about seeing, the Sony S1 and S2 sit at the top of the list. With a choice of stand-out design or innovative dual-screen layout, the S1 and S2 tablets split opinion like no other, but they definitely look interesting. Sony has yet to reveal the full specs, however, and hopefully it will do at IFA this year.

Mango Windows Phone smartphones We’ve been waiting for the latest Mango Windows Phone handsets all year, and IFA is hopefully the location and time that we’ll see the first devices. Expect to see handsets from HTC, Samsung, LG and perhaps even more manufacturers.

HTC Puccini The HTC Puccini was rumoured ages ago, with details of the device first leaking out back in May. It seems like now is the time for the 10-inch tablet to be announced, however, and you can expect it to sport Android Honeycomb and a 1.5GHz processor.

Ultrabooks Although Samsung and Google are hoping that the slimline and cheap Chromebook is the future for laptops, Intel and manufacturers like Acer are pinning their hopes on the Ultrabook design, with higher quality materials and fast components that rival the Apple MacBook Air. Either way, we’re in for a treat, with loads of great products making their way to the marketplace.

Samsung Galaxy Q The Samsung Galaxy Q is another device that’s rumoured for release at IFA this year, and it’s set to fill the hole left by the Dell Streak 5. We’re not entirely sure there’s the need for another 5-inch tablet/smartphone, but it seems that Samsung feels differently. Oh well, if it’s anything like the existing Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S models, at least we know it’ll be a cracker!

Sony S2 Will Be Called The Sony Tablet P..

We have been hearing more and more about Sony’s new Android tablets the S1 and S2, and now the guys over at Engadget have got some more information on the Sony S2 tablet. According to the report the Sony S2 will be called the Sony Tablet P when it launches next month, and it will feature dual 5.5 inch multi-touch displays, and with come with 512mb of RAM, 4GB of storage with a 2GB SD card included, 4G and WiFi connectivity, plus an NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor.

Sony Tablet P weighs in at 370 grams – less than the iPad 2′s 601 grams, features 512MB RAM only, 4GB internal storage and 2GB SD card, 1GHz dual core Tegra 2 processor, and a 0.3mp front camera. The tab will come with WiFi or 4G connectivity via AT&T’s HSPA+ network. Other differentiating features include LED-lit TruBlack displays, Qriocity media support, built-in infrared remote for controlling your TV or BluRay player, and a removable battery on Sony Tablet P. Both Honeycomb tablets are PlayStation certified and will include the PlayStation Suite.
 
Sony Tablet S and Sony Tablet P are expected to release in September. We still don’t have official confirmation on the pricing and release date though we don’t think the price should exceed the going rates. In fact, they might be lower to be competitive. Lots of exciting tablets are expected in September. It’ll be interesting to see their impact (or lack of it) on the market. As yet, the tablet market still belongs to the iPad.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo to hit the shops in the next few weeks..

Sitting in the middle of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia range, and offering a slightly smaller screen than the range-topping models, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has a lot to offer. It has loads of decent features, and is set to hit the shops in the next couple of weeks.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has been somewhat overshadowed of late, with its siblings – the Xperia Play and the Xperia Arc – taking the limelight.

Despite the relative lack of publicity, we particularly like the look of the Xperia Neo’s screen, which measures in at 3.7 inches and offers a pin sharp 854×480 pixels. As such, it should be able to match the iPhone 4 when it comes to showing off your photos or checking out the web.

Performance should be impressive, with a 1GHz processor powering the Xperia Neo’s Gingerbread operating system. The 8-megapixel camera puts the Neo on par with rivals, and there’s also an LED flash for night time shots.

We were initially expecting the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo to go on sale during April, but production delays mean that the smartphone has slipped off the radar. It’s now expected to ship during the first week of July, so you can expect it to hit the shops soon.

3D Vaio by Sony..

Sony has had a couple of 3D-capable devices unveiled at IFA Berlin. One of them is its 3D VAIO laptop which is still a prototype and planed to release in Spring of 2011. The laptop that was shown off at the IFA is based on the current Sony’s VAIO F-series 16-inch notebook. But Sony claims that the eventual production models will be different from the demoed models. The Sony’s 3D laptop requires you to wear a pair of full active shutter “frame sequential” glasses and be at a dedicated viewing position to enjoy watching the best 3D contents in full HD 1080p quality on the laptop’s screen. The 3D screen of the VAIO prototype is able to rapidly cycle between left and right eye, and has blank screens between each shot for the left and right eye – which effectively outputs 240 frames per second to match the normal 60fps refresh rate.

Sony wraps off its new line of affordable priced notebooks in chic new colors—3D VAIO E Series. Sony 3D VAIO E Series laptop are designed with personalization in mind, spectrum of available colors, just like HP revitalized its Mini Series. Inviting finishes and subtle patterns will help one in choosing a style that all own. Interior is striking with clear coat palm rests that match lid & available colorful keyboard skins to spice up things. At “IFA 2010 tech Fair“, Sony unveiled 3D Vaio E Series notebook including a button, which when pressed, will convert 2D images to 3D with 3 unique hardware buttons – VAIO, WEB and ASSIST. Sony company plans to launch 3D Vaio laptops in early 2011.

“3D Vaios will debut next spring,” Howard Stringer, Sony chief executive, said in a press conference touting 3D technology and Sony’s commitment to it. Easy, quick transfer and store data to peripheral devices utilizing notebook eSATA/ USB port, 3 convenient USB ports. Select models has Bluetooth technology, enabling peripherals such as wireless mouse to be utilized without tying up unit ports. Vaio 3D laptops has similar 3D tech to Sony Bravia TVs including Sony “Black Frame Insertion” which gives viewer extra clear & super sharp results by inserting black frames between color images to separate them. Sony 3D Vaio prototype has 16-inch display screen. Sony is claiming that its 3D laptops will feature extremely fast response “LCD screens” displaying up-to 240fps, giving better 3D imaging. A built-in webcam with face tracking technology, microphone and video chat with friends, family and colleagues. Sony 3D VAIO E Series notebook will be available in 5 colors — Coconut White, Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Hibiscus Pink & Lava Black. VAIO E Series notebook will cost for about $700.

PlayStation Phone by Sony..

Sony Ericson is making efforts on a phone that is using the platform of Google’s Android. This phone is expected to be released this year. Now gaming and communication would be beautifully blended in the PlayStation phone from Sony. The CVG unveiled that a trademark is being developed for Sony device and it would be named ‘PlayView’. However, now there are more issues about the Sony cross held between a Captivate phone as well as a PSPGo. Few features of the new phone have been revealed. It would include side-slider gaming controls and the QWERTY keyboard would not be a part of it. The D-pad would also be there but it would lack small joystick. The device will boast a four-inch multi-touch screen, providing up to five hours and 35 minutes of 3D gaming time. The phone will have a PlayStation-style controller with the standard PlayStation buttons. Available games will include Sims 3, FIFA 10, Splinter Cell, Tekken, and, supposedly, Guitar Hero. This new device is expected to have a long touchpad in order to get the analog controls. Apart from that, it would also have the standard PSP buttons and the shoulder buttons.

The display would be quite large between 3.7 and 4.1 inches. WVGA would also be a part of it in order to promote better resolution. It is possible that there would be a 5 megapixel camera and a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU. At the initial stages, the phone would be available in black color with a highlight of silver while the gamepad area would be white or silver in color.

Michael Ephraim, the boss of Sony Australia, claimed that the PSP2 would be a smart phone. The device will probably be running on Gingerbread (Android 3.0) and Sony would be introducing a new section of the Android Market especially for the games.