Sony Reveals What PS4 Peripherals And Accessories Will Work On PS5

Sony has revealed what PlayStation 4 peripherals and accessories will be compatible on PlayStation 5. The standard DualShock 4 controller will work with PlayStation 5, but only for supported PlayStation 4 games. The DualShock 4 cannot be used for PlayStation 5 games. In a post on PlayStation Blog, Sony's Isabelle Tomatis, who works on PlayStation VR, Peripherals Marketing and Licensing, clarifies this stance, saying "We believe that PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities and features we’re bringing to the platform, including the features of DualSense wireless controller." This rule also applies to third-party controllers.

Most other accessories are fully compatible with PlayStation 5. This includes the Platinum and Gold Wireless headsets (along with third-party devices that use USB or the audio jack), arcade sticks, flight sticks, and racing wheels. These items will work with with supported PlayStation 4 games and PlayStation 5 games.

The PlayStation Camera is also compatible with PlayStation 5 for PlayStation VR gaming. To use it on the new hardware, players will have to get a PlayStation Camera adaptor that Sony will provide at no additional cost. How do you get the adaptor? More info will be shared at a later date. Tomatis also says that PS Move Motion Controllers will work with supported PS VR games on PlayStation 5.

Sony Unveils New DualShock 4 Designs

Sony has unveiled new DualShock 4 designs, Electric Purple, Red Camouflage, Titanium Blue, and Rose Gold. Sony is also selling a Rose Gold headset to go along with the controller.

The four new DualShock 4 designs will be available at retailers in the USA and Canada in September, for $64.99 each. The Rose Gold headset will come out in Fall 2019, for $99.99.

2 New DualShock 4 Controllers Coming In March

PlayStation 4 owners will get the chance to nab a Midnight Blue or Steel Black DualShock 4 soon. Both controllers are coming this March for $64.99 each. You can check out some snazzy angles of the controllers below.

Sony Thanks Fans With Days Of Play Promotion Through E3 2017

Sony has announced there “Days of Play” promotion, which is set to run globally starting June 9 through June 17. W can expect from the promotional event is the rumored Gold 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim will kickstart the offers, launching at $249.99. It’ll increase to its normal price of $299.99 once the Days of Play promotion is over. But the offers don't stop there, as Sony will also be reducing the price of various PS4 exclusive games, as well as accessories and other items. Here’s what the PlayStation Blog has revealed so far:

• Slim PlayStation 4 system in Gold with 1TB HDD – $249.99 
• DualShock 4 wireless controller (all colors) – $39.99 
• Gold Wireless Stereo Headset (Jet Black) – $79.99
• Nioh, Horizon Zero Dawn, MLB: The Show – $39.99 

Steam Will Soon Have DualShock 4 Controller Support

Valve has  revealed that an upcoming Steam update will soon support the PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller. Get a sneak peak at the user configuration screen for the DualShock 4 controller in the image to the right. Thoughts ?

A Gold PS4 Controller Will Be Exclusive To GameStop

Sony has revealed a brand new DualShock 4 color, and that only place you can get it from is  GameStop for $65. The revised DualShock 4 will be released on September 15 in black, red, and blue, with gold coming exclusively to GameStop from November 21 to the end of May 2017. Sony also announced a new redesigned PS4 camera and Platinum Wireless Headset.

Sony Announces PlayStation Now Coming To PC And USB Controller Adapter

Sony has announced PlayStation Now game streaming service is coming to PC. The service will be launching first in Europe, with a North American release later on. Also, a Dual Shock 4 USB adapter has been announced. Sony will launch the dongle in September for $25. The dongle can be used for PlayStation Now and PS4 Remote Play on PC and Mac. Here's what your computer needs in order to support PlayStation Now:

Windows 7 (SP1), 8.1 or 10
3.5 GHz Intel Core i3 or 3.8 GHz AMD A10 or faster
300 MB or more; 2 GB or more of RAM
Sound card; USB port

An Internet speeds of 5Mbps (Minimum)

Sony has also said that a Mac support for PS Now many come in the future but there’s nothing to announce at this time. What do you think of Sony doing this ? As long as you have a good internet connection I think this one of the greatness things Sony has done (coming from a guy who travels a lot and doesn’t want to bring his consoles back and forth). Now can we work on those PS Now prices ?

UPDATE 8/27/16 - The PlayStation Blog Europe has announced that PlayStation Now is now available in Europe. Just follow the instructions on the blog and you can start playing PlayStation games on your PC. No word on a North American release as of writing this update. 

UPDATE 8/30/16 - Sony has announced PS Now is now available in North America. The news comes along with the reveal of 6 new titles, Mafia II, Tomb Raider Game of the Year Edition, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Heavy Rain (with Taxidermist DLC), and Borderlands: Ultimate Edition. In October, Sony and Konami will be adding Castlevania Harmony of Despair to the service. Sony is also bringing back the 1 year PlayStation Now membership. For a limited time, you can get 12 months for $100. There is also 30 days for $20 and 3 months for $45. 

Is A DualShock 4 Wireless Adapter For PC Coming Soon ?

According to DualShockers, a FCC certification for a Sony wireless adapter could point to official support for DualShock 4 controllers on PC. The Wireless Adapter is listed with a "CUH" code, which has been used for all previous PS4 certifications. The image shows a USB device and details a Bluetooth device. It’s seems pretty safe to assume that this is an official Sony dongle to be used in connecting PS4 controllers to PC. This makes sense as Sony has officially supported PC remote play back in April. What do you think ? 

4 New Controllers Are Coming For PS4

The 4 PS4 controllers that were announced during Tokyo Game Show 2015 finally have a release date outside of Japan. The controllers will release on July 11 for Europe. Hopefully they’ll release these in the states some time after that. What do you think of these new controllers ?

You Can Buy The Darth Vader Edition DualShock 4 By Itself

Sony has announced that the Darth Vader Edition DualShock 4 will be available exclusively from Walmart in the US starting on November 13 and a few days later in Europe on November 18. The Darth Vader Edition DualShock 4 will cost you $65 in the US. You can also get the controller in 2 new bundles. The Walmart exclusive Disney Infinity 3.0 system bundle coming on November 13 for $450. Or, the Star Wars Battlefront bundle coming on November 17, which also features a specially designed system for $450. Seems like DualShock 4's are on par with the Xbox One controller as far as special edition controllers are concerned. Nice to see some variety with controllers and not just consoles. What do you think ? 

Grand Theft Auto V Will Have Special Features For PS4’s DualShock 4

The PlayStation 4 version of  Grand Theft Auto V will include unique and exclusive functionality in the form of special DualShock 4 features.Grand Theft Auto V launches for PS4 and Xbox One on November 18, while the PC version is coming in January 2015. The new features are listed below.

• Access GTA Online's interaction menu by holding the DualShock 4's touch pad
• Swipe the touch-pad up or down to change weapons
• Swipe the touch-pad left or right to change the radio station
• The DualShock 4 light bar will flash red and blue when you have a Wanted level
• Phone calls and police radio sounds will emit from the DualShock 4's speaker

You Can Use Remote Play On Xperia Devices

Remote Play is now accessible across a range of Sony Xperia devices. You can download an App on Google Play for the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact devices, allowing users to stream PS4 content over the Internet onto their tablets and smartphones. Should you want to play outside of their living room, the app has the ability to sync up a wireless DualShock 4 controller. If you don't fancy taking a DualShock 4 out with you, there's still the option to play via overlaying touch commands.If you're planning on downloading the app, you'll need to be running the latest firmware on the PS4, version 2.0.