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Lazada advertises P250,000 PlayStation 5 on Instagram
(UPDATED) The ad also shows a conceptual PS5 design and not the actual console. A source at Lazada says the ad was mistakenly published, and that it had been taken down last June 25.
Reactions: PlayStation 5 memes compare console to routers, popped collars
Sony fans and meme-makers come out in full force to talk and joke about the PS5's design

PlayStation 5 officially revealed
The new console will have a futuristic design, in contrast to the comparatively low-key appearance of the PS4
Sony delays PlayStation 5 event amid unrest
'For now, we want to stand back and let more important voices be heard,' tweets the PlayStation team
PS5 games to be showcased on June 5, PH time
The games showcase will run for 'a bit more than hour,' says Jim Ryan, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment
How to add PS4 storage space
With gamers buying titles digitally, there's been an added need for more storage
Sony annual net profit slumps, warns of tough year
(UPDATED) Sony suffers 'significant decreases' in sales of electronics products as well as in games and network businesses despite robust demand for image sensors used in cellphone cameras

Qualifiers for 'Call of Duty: Mobile' world championship kick off on April 30
The tourney will feature $1 million in prizes in the form of cash and in-game cosmetics
Sony reveals PlayStation 5 DualSense controller
Sony shows off its new controller for the first time
Players may experience 'somewhat slower' game downloads – Sony
With more users having to rely on online game stores, download traffic may have to be managed by gaming platforms
Amazon, Sony skipping mobile congress owing to virus
The US and Japanese heavyweights join a list of companies, including LG and Ericsson, steering clear due to virus fears

Official PlayStation 5 webpage goes live
You can now sign up for PS5 updates through the page
Sony April-December net profit down a third, forecast up
For the full-year, the company expects to reach 880 billion yen operating profit

Robochef: Sony cooks up new AI unit for food revolution
The new research arm, Sony AI, will operate in Japan, Europe, and the US and also focus on the traditional areas of gaming, imaging and sensor equipment, as well as 'gastronomy'

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ sequel coming in April 2022
The Oscar-winning animated feature is getting a part two, and our Spidey senses are tingling with excitement!

Sony's PlayStation 4 now the second best-selling console ever
The PlayStation 4 sells around 102.8 million units. The top-selling console, the PlayStation 2, is at over 150 million units sold.

Sony sees first-half net profit drop but lifts full-year forecast
(UPDATED) Sony says it saw sales jump in the image sensor sector, thanks to the growth in demand due to mobile phones

PlayStation 5 launches in holiday 2020, Sony announces
Sony also confirms that it will indeed be called PlayStation 5
Sony's Playstation 4 loses Facebook integration, at least for now
Facebook is finalizing an updated contract 'designed to improve the Facebook integration on PlayStation,' which seems to make the current loss of integration a temporary issue

Back together again: Sony, Marvel strike deal for new 'Spider-Man' film
Not only is Spider-Man staying in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his next movie is already slated for 2021!

Marvel films to lose Spider-Man as Sony deal breaks down – reports
(UPDATED) Talks to 'share' the character reportedly break down between Marvel and Sony

Sony buying studio behind hit 'Spider-Man' video game
Sony is out to add Insomniac to its stable of studios as it prepares a new generation PlayStation

Hit rewind: Sony Walkman triggers nostalgia on 40th birthday
Did you ever have a Sony Walkman? This iconic device is now 40 years old!

Sony a6400 video capabilities review: Nails key features a videographer needs
Overall a reliable unit for amateurs and pros despite a few design missteps here and there
Sony 1st quarter net profit down on one-off factors
(UPDATED) Sony experiences a slowdown in its games and network businesses, including an online service that allows users to enjoy music and video titles via their PlayStation accounts
Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Still the best noise-cancelling headphones
It’s one of the best all-around packages you could get in the market offering stellar audio performance with exceptional noise-cancelling technology
Sony Philippines confirms continued support for Xperia owners
'Sony is committed to continuing customer support operations,' the company says
Sony phones exit Philippines, other countries
(UPDATED) Xperia phones will be focusing on Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Europe
'Days Gone' review: Not bad for a zombie game
It’s not a perfect game. It’s not a fantastic game, but it’s not a bad one either.

Video game rivals Microsoft and Sony team up in cloud
Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform will be used by both Sony and Microsoft to support game and digital content streaming services, according to a statement

Sony logs record profits, warns of headwinds to come
Sony's robust games and entertainment divisions push annual profits to a second consecutive record high but warn of a looming downturn in its bottom line

Sony to compete with Uber in Japan with own ride-hailing app
Sony has its own ride-hailing app in Japan
'PS5' details emerge: AMD chips, SSD, 8K graphics, backwards compatibility
Sony's next console is starting to take shape
Sony enables PlayStation Network ID changing
By the end of April 11, PlayStation Network account holders will finally be able to change their usernames on the service

Sony says former CEO Kazuo Hirai to leave firm
The company says that Hirai would retire as chairman but would continue to provide 'counsel as requested by Sony's management team'

Sony flagship Xperia 1 highlights 4 new device offerings
The Xperia 1 is reportedly the world’s first phone to sport a 6.5-inch 4K OLED display

Sony 9-month net profit soars on games, music
'Sony remains on a recovery track,' an analyst says
Paw patrol: Sony offers robocop dog at home
The robopup Aibo will roam around the home at pre-designated times looking for family members, with the owner receiving progress reports via smartphone using a connected service

Sony to shift UK HQ to avoid Brexit disruption
Sony, however, will not move personnel and operations from the existing UK company to the Netherlands
Sony's vlogger-friendly a6400 camera has a selfie screen
The a6400 touts itself as the vlogger's ideal camera

'Rocket League' for PS4 now has full cross-platform play after fans pressured Sony
PS4 owners can now play the game with players from Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC
Sony's key announcements at CES 2019 include new TVs, strong PS4 sales
We highlight some of the biggest announcements from Sony – from giant TVs to the ultimate party speaker

Alleged PlayStation 5 reveal, release dates surface on Reddit
Reddit user RuthenicCookie, after correctly predicting that PlayStation won't be around at E3 2019, claims that the next PlayStation will be unveiled next year
Sony patent teases Playstation controller with a touchscreen
The patent describes a controller with a similar design to the DualShock 4 for the Playstation 4 but replaces the existing touchpad with a touchscreen.

Japan to get 2TB PlayStation 4 Pro this November
This is currently exclusive to Japan and will set you back 44,980 yen, or around $399

Sony nearly doubles first-half net profits, upgrades forecast
Sony says April-September net profit reached 399.4 billion yen ($3.5 billion), up 88.7% from a year ago and marking its best performance for the period

LIST: The 20 preloaded games for the U.S. PlayStation Classic
Here's your full list of game offerings for the U.S. version of the PlayStation Classic!

PlayStation Network ID name changes coming in 2019 – Sony
Soon, you'll be able to change your PSN ID – a godsend if you regret the name you chose for your account when you were younger and far less mature

Sony CEO confirms they will have 'next-generation hardware' for gaming
He doesn't say if it will be called PlayStation 5
US charges regime-linked North Korean in WannaCry, Sony hacks
The suspect, Park Jin Hyok, was part of a unit known as the 'Lazarus Group' that masterminded the notorious hacks, the FBI says