SwitchDeck Member Feb 5, 2025 344 Hoping this one runs and looks great on Switch 2, doesn't look too bad so far.  CheapJi Member Apr 24, 2018 4,015 It looks rough but it's still impressive that it's running on this thing at all. Kind of a DOOM on the original switch deal.   GDGF Member Oct 26, 2017 8,849 Red 5 standing by.   Cartwynd Shinra Employee Member Sep 14, 2023 677 so that first trailer wasn't "real"?   RedHeat Member Oct 25, 2017 13,629 Graphically, it looks pretty decent for a handheld version (ignoring how flat it looks) but there ain't no way this plays at 60fps and it looks to be chugging even at 30fps.   bastardly Member Nov 8, 2017 11,838 eesh, shouldve just made this one of those cloud games   BY2K Membero Americo The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 5,025 Québec, Canada That part where it's snowing looks rooooooough.   GDGF Member Oct 26, 2017 8,849 BY2K said: That part where it's snowing looks rooooooough. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Judge me by my snow do you?  Audiblee Member Mar 14, 2025 762 The framerate in all of those scenes looked loooooooow.   LossAversion The Merchant of ERA Member Oct 28, 2017 11,569 Yeah, Switch 2 is not going to be the place to be if you want good performance from third party AAA titles. But if you value the portable factor and you were fine with the highly compromised "miracle" ports on the OG Switch then we're probably going to be seeing more of the same on Switch 2. I'm way more excited about what the Mario and Zelda teams can do with hardware levels that was capable of producing stuff like Ghost Of Tsushima and The Last Of Us Part II. And indies should be rocking on Switch 2 as well.   Punished Dan Member Oct 27, 2017 4,497 That doesn't look great. But then again, I'm not buying a Switch 2 to play this kind of game on it.  Red Kong XIX Member Oct 11, 2020 12,914 SwitchDeck said: Hoping this one runs and looks great on Switch 2, doesn't look too bad so far. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I can guarantee you, it will run and look on the Switch 2.   Lukar Unshakable Resolve - Prophet of Truth Member Oct 27, 2017 27,591 Oof. Yeah, that framerate was looking a little crusty. There's still plenty of time until release though, so hopefully they're able to get it improved in time for launch.   Darkreaver Member Feb 16, 2024 701 Would like to see a compare with series s. I know its not yet finished.  modiz Member Oct 8, 2018 19,225 Yea, that direct footage was just running on a PC, this looks a lot more believable as the switch 2 version.   9-Volt Member Oct 27, 2017 13,727 They likely got their devkits very recently, whoever doing this port. I'm guessing this is a few months worth of job. there's still time, they can polish it further. I expect a locked 30 fps. LossAversion said: Yeah, Switch 2 is not going to be the place to be if you want good performance from third party AAA titles. But if you value the portable factor and you were fine with the highly compromised "miracle" ports on the OG Switch then we're probably going to be seeing more of the same on Switch 2. I'm way more excited about what the Mario and Zelda teams can do with hardware levels that was capable of producing stuff like Ghost Of Tsushima and The Last Of Us Part II. And indies should be rocking on Switch 2 as well. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Nintendo is looking for platform parity and they'll do everything to get it. It's gonna be some time before big titles from Zelda and Mario franchises to hit Switch 2 and they'll be once in a generation titles. This console will aim more third party than ever.   Darkreaver Member Feb 16, 2024 701 LossAversion said: Yeah, Switch 2 is not going to be the place to be if you want good performance from third party AAA titles. But if you value the portable factor and you were fine with the highly compromised "miracle" ports on the OG Switch then we're probably going to be seeing more of the same on Switch 2. I'm way more excited about what the Mario and Zelda teams can do with hardware levels that was capable of producing stuff like Ghost Of Tsushima and The Last Of Us Part II. And indies should be rocking on Switch 2 as well. Click to expand... Click to shrink... At this point, there are not that many aaa titles performance loaded as starwars to be honest. Another thing, we still dont know how this would compare to a series s. But if it would be able to run at 30fps quality mode and 40fps performance then there really no thing to complain. But lets see  Dictator Digital Foundry Verified Oct 26, 2017 5,459 Berlin, 'SCHLAND This is running pretty terribly atm   jort Member Sep 18, 2024 303 i'm just gonna wait for the switch 3 edition   RipVanWinkle Member Dec 10, 2024 223 Crappy looking 3rd party ports are back on the menu   cw_sasuke Member Oct 27, 2017 29,772 Let them cook.   modiz Member Oct 8, 2018 19,225 Darkreaver said: At this point, there are not that many aaa titles performance loaded as starwars to be honest. Another thing, we still dont know how this would compare to a series s. But if it would be able to run at 30fps quality mode and 40fps performance then there really no thing to complain. But lets see Click to expand... Click to shrink... Fwiw the Series S version going by DF's article (not sure if it's been updated since) launched with only a 30fps mode despite the premium consoles having 40 and 60fps modes.   Abrasion Test Member Oct 27, 2017 2,409 If that's how these ports are going to look, they can keep 'em   LossAversion The Merchant of ERA Member Oct 28, 2017 11,569 Darkreaver said: At this point, there are not that many aaa titles performance loaded as starwars to be honest. Another thing, we still dont know how this would compare to a series s. But if it would be able to run at 30fps quality mode and 40fps performance then there really no thing to complain. But lets see Click to expand... Click to shrink... Sure, but Switch 2 isn't even out yet. Where do you think the average AAA game will be in just two or three years, let alone the latter half of the Switch 2's life cycle?   GhostTrick Member Oct 25, 2017 12,175 Abrasion Test said: If that's how these ports are going to look, they can keep 'em Click to expand... Click to shrink... Many people don't care how it looks. They just care about playing it, especially in handheld mode and that's fine.  GDGF Member Oct 26, 2017 8,849 I'm watching Star Wars as we speak and it just hit me that Luke never got his power converters. Like, what if he really needed them?   Knight in Shining Armani Member Oct 30, 2017 9,378 A launch port btw. Strap in for seven more years of this.   IceBear Member Nov 20, 2017 1,273 That planet with the frequent raining is gonna kill framerates I feel.   Sire Red Member Feb 11, 2025 88 France They still got three months to go, but as far as real first impressions go... Yeah. Yeah, it's Banjo-Tooie on N64 levels of framerate.   KanjoBazooie ▲ Legend ▲ Avenger Oct 26, 2017 32,385 Chicago with all due respect? why bother? that looked atrocious.   Audiblee Member Mar 14, 2025 762 Just give me a Switch 2 patch for Fenyx Rising.   stbens Member Nov 21, 2020 24 I just don't seem the point of releasing all of these older games on the Switch which are going to look and run worse than their Xbox/PS/pc versions but cost an arm and a leg. Surely most people who are interested in playing these games will already have them on other systems and probably paid less for them, especially in sales. I know the Switch is a portable device but in a way all systems are today through streaming.   R3ndezvous Member Dec 17, 2024 1,074 I assume that's the portable mode, looks ok. Gamescom will have another preview build, hopefully hands-on by then too 🧐  mattycubed Member Dec 12, 2021 279 This has cross-save via that Ubi thing right? If so I might double dip — really been enjoying this as wind down game at night on Ps5.   Friendly Bear Member Jan 11, 2019 3,354 I Don’t Care Where (Just Far) Looking at the minimum requirements for the PC version: Minimum requirements (1080p at 30 frames per second, Low graphics preset, AMD FSR 2 set to Quality) AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz, Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.7 GHz, or better Processor RAM 16 GB (running dual-channel mode) Video card AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB), Intel Arc A750 (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6 GB), or better Hard drive 65 GB available storage (SSD) DirectX version DirectX 12 Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yeah, this is gonna be tough on handhelds.  Darkreaver Member Feb 16, 2024 701 LossAversion said: Sure, but Switch 2 isn't even out yet. Where do you think the average AAA game will be in just two or three years, let alone the latter half of the Switch 2's life cycle? Click to expand... Click to shrink... Right, we are already half ps5 generation life and yet there is no single game like the matrix demo which i consider the next gen step up from the ps4 generation. Until now, i don't see any game with some modifications (much much much less required as what they would need for switch) could run on a switch 2 fine. We will start getting issues when ps6 launches unless the ps6 is just a switch clone Keep in mind that i'm saying that switch 2 is in line with ps4 pro. I still stand on that based on all the results footage we have seen. This is also prob a straight port from series s (just like cyberpunk is) which is different if a game is been build from the ground up. edit: footage on how bad it runs on a steamdeck to compare: - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. www.youtube.com   OP OP SwitchDeck Member Feb 5, 2025 344 Is this how it runs on Steam Deck/ROG Ally X as well? I know people weren't impressed with how this ran on PC portables.   LossAversion The Merchant of ERA Member Oct 28, 2017 11,569 Darkreaver said: Right, we are already half ps5 generation life and yet there is no single game like the matrix demo which i consider the next gen step up from the ps4 generation. Until now, i don't see any game with some modifications (much much much less required as what they would need for switch) could run on a switch 2 fine. We will start getting issues when ps6 launches unless the ps6 is just a switch clone Keep in mind that i'm saying that switch 2 is in line with ps4 pro. I still stand on that based on all the results footage we have seen. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Fine if you just want 30fps (or less based on this trailer). Like I said, it's not going to be the platform for people that care about good performance.   J Silverhand Member Jun 30, 2023 54 Cartwynd said: so that first trailer wasn't "real"? Click to expand... Click to shrink... It's baffling that Nintendo would use PC footage of Outlaws and Tony Hawk at the direct without clarification. I remember Xbox getting a lot of backlash for doing that a few years back.   Lump One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 18,121 SwitchDeck said: Is this how it runs on Steam Deck/ROG Ally X as well? I know people weren't impressed with how this ran on PC portables. Click to expand... Click to shrink... The moment I saw the trailer, it reminded me of trying to run some modern titles on my Steam Deck. Viability has become a bit subjective, and as someone with a PS5, it's almost a certainty these days that I'll just opt for the PS5 version and locally stream it if I want to use also sometimes use my Steam Deck to play it. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsRRc1DS-I  Mickagau Member Dec 11, 2018 2,425 France SwitchDeck said: Is this how it runs on Steam Deck/ROG Ally X as well? I know people weren't impressed with how this ran on PC portables. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Is it rightfully considered unsupported on the deck. It runs really bad because of forced ray tracing, the deck cannot handle it. It is possible to disable RT with some tricks, the game then runs much better but looks awful since there is no lightning, everything is flat.  Zok310 Member Oct 25, 2017 5,924 Oh damn, that shit don't look like I would be worth it on the S2.   Darkreaver Member Feb 16, 2024 701 LossAversion said: Fine if you just want 30fps (or less based on this trailer). Like I said, it's not going to be the platform for people that care about good performance. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Lets not jump into conclusions. But 30fps for a single play game is enough to be honest. At least if you care about portable mode, it's prob the way to go. And as i said, it could include a 40fps mode if there is some performance mode. We just don't know yet. Lump said: The moment I saw the trailer, it reminded me of trying to run some modern titles on my Steam Deck. Viability has become a bit subjective, and as someone with a PS5, it's almost a certainty these days that I'll just opt for the PS5 version and locally stream it if I want to use also sometimes use my Steam Deck to play it. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsRRc1DS-I Click to expand... Click to shrink... Streaming the game, no thanks (for multiple reasons). And the footage of steamdeck is way way wayyyyy worse as what i've seen in this new trailer. Edit: It seems that the game on series s has even difficulties to run as it drops a lot to 25fps. Can't wait to see how this version compares to series s - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. youtu.be Another Series S video as this is what we prob going to get in terms of visuals. Or near it: - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. youtu.be   Last edited: 41 minutes ago Mirev Member Jun 8, 2018 1,607 Doesn't look bad. This is probably an old footage and we're still more than 4 months ahead of release.   Instro Member Oct 25, 2017 16,812 Odd that the first footage we get is from some random Youtube channel and not an official Nintendo/Ubisoft space.   Angie Best Avatar Thread Ever! Member Nov 20, 2017 48,877 Kingdom of Corona This is official gameplay reveal? Not on Ubi channel or Nintendo Channel  OP OP SwitchDeck Member Feb 5, 2025 344 Instro said: Odd that the first footage we get is from some random Youtube channel and not an official Nintendo/Ubisoft space. Click to expand... Click to shrink... It seems to have dropped during Star Wars celebration  Witchcraft "This guy are sick" Member Oct 9, 2022 1,678 This looks awful but it's no surprise. Yes the Switch 2 will be capable of running current gen games, just as Switch 1 could, but I'd imagine this is the kind of performance to expect.   wrowa Member Oct 25, 2017 4,718 Cartwynd said: so that first trailer wasn't "real"? Click to expand... Click to shrink... Not necessarily? This new trailer seems to be specifically handheld footage.   Linus815 Member Oct 29, 2017 23,580 this has manditory ray tracing, right? i guess replacing it with a less demanding fake lighting system is beyond the scope of the port, but i feel like thats the only way it would actually run okay 

Menu Home News Hardware Gaming Mobile Finance Deals Reviews How To Wccftech Mobile TSMC’s Costly 2nm Chip Production And Mounting Tariffs Could Force Apple To Raise iPhone 18 Prices, Making The Entire Lineup Shockingly Expensive Ali Salman • Apr 18, 2025 at 02:16am EDT Apple is having a hard time keeping the price of its iPhone models at bay thanks to the recently imposed tariffs by the Trump administration. The import taxes could force the company to increase the prices eventually, but if you think this is bad, the company is heading for serious trouble. Apple's leading supplier, TSMC, is also planning a price hike for 2nm chips, which could cause next year's iPhone 18 models to feature a heftier price tag than previously anticipated. TSMC's 2nm cost could cause iPhone 18 prices to increase amid tariff concerns We have also previously covered that the Cupertino giant is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone next year, which could feature a price tag of more than $2,000 based on rough estimates by leakers. In a new post, leaker Digital Chat Station claimed on Weibo that TSMC will supply 2nm chips to Apple and other companies, and "it is expected that the cost will increase significantly, and the price of the new machine may increase again." The main reason for the price hike will be the higher manufacturing cost of the 2nm chips, which would be passed on to the consumer. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously noted that only the iPhone 18 Pro models would benefit from TSMC's 2nm chip technology, making them superior to the standard models and more expensive. With TSMC's 2nm yields improving to 60 to 70 percent, as reported in January, the analyst changed his speculations, stating that it is possible that the entire iPhone 18 lineup could feature 2nm chips. Apple will not touch its profit margins at any cost, and no matter how much it wants the prices to remain low, the end user will likely suffer in the coming year. Before integrating the more expensive chips, Apple also has to face another reality—dealing with hefty import taxes imposed by the Trump administration. It was recently reported that the price of the base iPhone 16 Pro model could go up from $999 to $1,400 if the reciprocal tariffs are implemented. It is not clear at this stage if Apple will increase the prices of the current iPhone 16 lineup, as it has stockpiled some of the inventory, which could allow it to delay the decision until the iPhone 17 models are announced. However, if there is a sudden surge in demand that exceeds its stock in the United States, only then would the company increase the price of the current models unless it decides to bear the cost on its own. We will keep you posted with the latest updates, so do stay tuned. Subscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inbox Follow us on Topics Sections Company Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com © 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Panic announced the initial lineup of Playdate Season 2 games during a recent livestream, and one of them is Fulcrum Defender, the latest project from Into the Breach and FTL: Faster than Light developer Subset Games. It's an arcade-action game where you control a turret using the Playdate's hand crank and stop incoming projectiles before they reach the center of the screen.In our Into the Breach review, we called it a "pristine and pragmatic tactical gem," and it won the BAFTA for best original property, along with "best strategy game" at The Game Awards 2018. FTL launched in 2012 to critical acclaim for its design and soundtrack. However, Subset Games' Justin Ma said during the stream that they weren't trying to create another hit. In fact, they didn't actually plan on releasing Fulcrum Defender at all for a while."I was making it as a form of self-therapy," Ma said. "I have been struggling with long COVID the past few years, and I wanted to prove to myself that I can still make games in my current state."Continue Reading at GameSpot

The Soul Eater armor in The First Berserker: Khazan is a universal set that focuses on aggression. Not only does it give players stats that help them stay in the fight, but it also tilts battles into their favor through its unique set skill.

One of the gnarliest games ever published by a AAA studio is available at a steep discount on Steam. That’s great news… if you can get past the game-breaking bugs. When Activision published Prototype 2 in 2012, the big-budget video game scene was stuck in a creative rut. You could have whatever you wanted, so long as it starred a bald dude with an unquenchable thirst for violence. Hitman. Spec Ops. Max Payne. The cover of Call of Duty was just a silhouette of a bald guy with a gun. Even Mass Effect 2 (beloved, I know!) fell uncomfortably into the same bucket. Prototype 2 is special in that, with hindsight, it’s unclear if the game is the furthest this trend would go or a knowing parody. My guess? Both. You play as former U.S. Marine Sergeant James Heller, and your overarching goal is to kill the protagonist of the original Prototype. Thanks to mutant powers, you can run up skyscrapers, leap entire city blocks, and glide through avenues — imagine the traversal of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with a city dipped in Vaseline. Unlike Spider-Man, Heller also has a bundle of ultra-violent supervillain talents. You can eat people in a single bite and then transform into them. His forearms morph into mutated claws that would humble Wolverine. Even a simple punch has enough power to juice a civilian; every enemy contains enough blood to fill a swimming pool. Unfortunately, the game is a product of its time in the most literal sense: the PC port, released a few months after the console version, is a disaster. You wouldn’t know it from most reviews at the time, because just getting a console game on PC felt like a gift. Publishers were still terrified of piracy and rarely invested in the platform. It’s a far cry from today, when PC is rapidly cutting into markets and publishers like Square Enix are rethinking their entire business models around it. Now combine that 2012 problem with a 2025 one: the industry’s general indifference (if not outright disdain) toward video game preservation, especially for series that no longer promise big profits. The result is Prototype 2 on Steam — a good game failed by the industry twice, still sold despite many players struggling to even get it to launch, relying on YouTube guides and old forum threads. I recommend you play Prototype 2! But you might want to dig your Xbox 360 out of storage and find a disc. Remember those things? They were great.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.The Google TV Streamer 4K is Google's latest iteration on the smart TV stick. No longer is it hiding behind your TV, but now takes center stage with a hub on your TV stand. Right now, you can get the Google TV Streamer 4K for $79 (originally $99.99), its first discount since its release last summer, according to price tracking tools. Google TV Streamer 4K Connectivity: Wi-Fi or Ethernet, Connector: HDMI, Special Feature: Google TV and Voice Search Remote $79.00 at Amazon $99.99 Save $20.99 Get Deal Get Deal $79.00 at Amazon $99.99 Save $20.99 Google first had the Chromecast, an HDMI device that let you cast your phone to your TV. Then it released the Chromecast with Google TV in 2022, which incorporated the Google OS into the Chromecast. Now, Google seems to want to go a new route after discontinuing the Chromecast altogether—this new device is powered by Gemini (Google's AI), has more storage, and better performance for twice the price.The Google TV Streamer 4K comes with 32GB of storage space, 4GB of memory, and the ability to run HDR streams at up to 4K@60 FPS. It also has support for Dolby Vision and Atmos, and it has ports for things like Ethernet. The Google OS is identical to older models, but performance is much better, according to CNET's review. While you already get more storage than previous models, you can expand it with the USB-C port.

If your PlayStation 5 library is starting to burst at the seams, upgrading with one of the best SSDs for your PlayStation 5 can make a huge difference. Modern PS5 games are massive, and while the console’s internal storage is speedy, it fills up fast — especially if you're juggling big titles like Call of Duty, Spider-Man 2, or Final Fantasy XVI. A compatible SSD gives you more space without sacrificing load times or performance, so you can spend less time managing your library and more time gaming.Many SSDs are easy to install and perform just as fast as the PS5’s built-in storage. You’ll want to look for drives that meet Sony’s specs, including Gen4 speeds and a built-in heatsink (or the ability to add one). Whether you’re after tons of storage for your digital collection or just want a performance boost for next-gen titles, we’ve rounded up the top SSD options to suit every need and budget. Read more: These are the best SSDs in 2025 Table of contents Best SSDs for PS5 in 2025 How we test PS5 SSDs PS5 SSD FAQs Best SSDs for PS5 in 2025 How we test PS5 SSDs I’ve tested most of the SSDs recommended on this list, either for PS5 or computer use. I also bought and used our top pick in my own PS5. PS5 SSD FAQs How much PS5 storage do I need? The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro can accept internal drives with between 250GB and 8TB of storage capacity. If you already own a PS5, chances are you have a reasonable idea of how much storage you need ​​for your game library. If you’re buying an SSD with a new PS5 or PS5 Pro, or buying for someone else, it’s more difficult to tell what you might need for a high-performance experience. PS5 games are smaller on average than their PS4 equivalents, typically taking up between 30GB and 100GB, with some notable (and very popular) exceptions. If you’re a fan of the Call of Duty series, installing Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2.0 can eat up to 240GB. In other words, a full Call of Duty install will take up more than one-third of the PS5’s internal storage. If you’re not a CoD fan, though, chances are you’ll be good to store between six to 10 games on a regular PS5 internally before running into problems. You also need to consider your internet speed. If you live in an area with slow broadband, the “you can just download it again” rationale doesn’t really work. At my old home, a 100GB download took me around eight hours, during which time it was difficult to simultaneously watch Twitch or, say, publish articles about upgrading PS5 SSDs. Keeping games around on the off-chance you’ll want to play them at some point makes sense. Aaron Souppouris / Engadget Off the bat, there's basically no point in going for a 250GB PS5 SSD. Economically, 250GB drives aren’t that much cheaper than 500GB ones — and practically, that really isn’t a lot of space for modern games to live on. 500GB drives can be a decent option, but after years of declining prices, I think the sweet spot for most people is to opt for a high-capacity 1TB or 2TB drive, which should run you at most $200. The latter will more than double the PS5 Pro’s storage without breaking the bank. Unless you’re rolling in cash and want to flex, 4TB and 8TB models should mostly be avoided, as you’ll end up paying more per gigabyte than you would with a 1TB or 2TB drive. While the 825GB PS5 only provides 667GB of storage, that’s largely due to storage being reserved for the operating system and caching. If you install a 1TB PS5 SSD, you'll have, within a margin of error, 1TB of storage available for games. Out of the box, the PS5 Pro offers 1.86TB of storage for games, though you can eke out more if you delete the pre-installed Astro’s Playroom (gasp). Since neither the PS5 Slim nor PS5 Pro feature updated CPU architecture, all of our recommendations will work with whatever PS5 model you own. Can you play PS5 games on an external SSD? External hard drives tend to cost less than internal SSD counterparts (and there’s a good chance you might own one already). Unfortunately, there are restrictions on what you can do with them. An external SSD connects to your PS5 via USB, and is only suitable for playing PlayStation 4 games, or storing PS5 titles. That’s useful if you have anything but the best high-speed internet — it’s faster to move a PS5 game out of “cold storage” on an external drive than it is to re-download it — or want to keep your PS4 library on hand. Due to the limitations here, you don’t need the highest-performing model, although you should opt for SSDs over HDDs for improved transfer speeds and load times. Any basic portable drive from a reputable brand will do, with the Crucial X9 Pro and Samsung T7 being options we’ve tried and can recommend. Which SSD cards are compatible with the PS5? The official answer to this question is an “M.2 Socket 3 (Key M) Gen4 x4 NVME SSD.” But even within that seemingly specific description, there are additional factors to consider. The main requirements Sony has laid out for compatibility come down to speed, cooling and physical dimensions. For speed, Sony says drives should be able to handle sequential reads at 5,500MB/s. Early testing showed that the PS5 would accept drives as slow as 4,800MB/s, and that games that tap into the SSD regularly — such as Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart — would cause no issues. Pretty much the only thing the PS5 will outright reject is one that doesn't match the Gen4 x4 spec. In our opinion, though, using a drive slower than the specification is a risk that, if you don’t already have that drive lying around, is not worth taking. Just because we haven’t found issues yet doesn’t mean there won’t be games that could be problematic in the future. The price difference between these marginally slower Gen4 drives and the ones that meet Sony’s spec isn’t huge, and you might as well cover all your bases. Slightly more complicated than speed is cooling and size. Most new SSDs are going to be just fine; the PS5 can fit 22mm-wide SSDs of virtually any length (30mm, 40mm, 60mm, 80mm or 110mm, to be precise). The vast majority of drives you find will be 22mm wide and 80mm long, so no problem there. It should be noted that the system can fit a 25mm-wide drive, but that width must include the cooling solution. Speaking of, Sony says SSDs require “effective heat dissipation with a cooling structure, such as a heatsink.” The maximum height supported by Sony’s slot is 11.25mm, of which only 2.45mm can be “below” the drive. This previously meant some of the most popular heatsinked Gen4 SSDs, including Corsair’s MP600 Pro LP, would not fit within the PS5’s storage expansion slot. Since Engadget first published this guide in 2021, most NVMe makers, including Samsung, have come out with PlayStation-specific models that meet those requirements. That said, if you want to save some money, bare drives are often cheaper and it’s trivial to find a cooling solution that will work for the PS5. The only component in an NVMe SSD that really requires cooling is the controller, which without a heatsink will happily sear a (very small) steak. Most SSDs have chips on only one side, but even on double-sided SSDs, the controller is likely to be on top, as manufacturers know it needs to be positioned there to better dissipate heat. So, head to your PC component seller of choice and pick up basically anything that meets the recommended dimensions. A good search term is “laptop NVME heatsink,” as these will be designed to fit in the confines of gaming laptops, which are even more restrictive than a PS5. They’re also typically cheaper than the ones labeled as “PS5 heatsinks.” One recommendation is this $6 copper heatsink, which attaches to the PS5 SSD with sticky thermal interface material. It works just fine, and in performing stress tests on a PC, we couldn’t find anything metal that didn’t keep temperatures under control. When you’re searching, just make sure the solution you go for measures no more than 25mm wide or 8mm tall (including the thermal interface material) and has a simple method of installation that’s not going to cause any headaches. One last thing: When shopping for a PS5 NVMe, there’s no reason to buy a Gen5 model over a more affordable Gen4 model. As things stand, Sony’s console can’t take advantage of the new standard, and though Gen5 drives are backward compatible, they’re more expensive than their Gen4 counterparts. Just buy the fastest and highest-capacity Gen4 model you can afford. How to install an SSD into your PS5 If you need guidance on how to install your new NVMe into your PS5 or PS5 Pro, we have a separate guide detailing all the steps here. Installation is pretty straightforward, but our how-to can help you if you're stuck. Just make note: Before attempting to add more storage via a PS5 SSD, ensure that you have Sony’s latest software installed.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/best-ssd-for-ps5-130004175.html?src=rss

The Last of Us season 2's next episode will land on Max and Sky Atlantic in a few days' time.

Wētā FX masterfully brought Proximus Caesar’s sprawling encampment to life in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, blending intricate digital craftsmanship with cinematic world-building. At the heart of this imposing setting stands a beached tanker, surrounded by the ruins of an ancient human fortress and a massive sea wall engineered by apes themselves. This environment isn’t just a backdrop — it tells the story of an evolving world, where nature, human remnants, and ape ingenuity collide. Across the windswept dunes, thousands of followers gather, turning the desolate landscape into a living, breathing stronghold. An awe-inspiring digital world crafted with stunning realism and detail! The post Crafting Proximus Caesar’s Encampment – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes by Wētā FX appeared first on Vfxexpress.