XTREME PS https://www.xtremeps3.com/ News, FAQs, Firmware History, Guides and Tutorials for PS5, PS4, PS3 and more. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:33:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.xtremeps3.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/playstation-576bd598v1_site_icon-32x32.png XTREME PS https://www.xtremeps3.com/ 32 32 7635118 PlayStation Plus Line-up for July 2026 Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/03/playstation-plus-line-up-for-july-2026-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/03/playstation-plus-line-up-for-july-2026-revealed/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:32:54 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33120 The PlayStation Plus line-up for July 2026 has been revealed, with three new games coming to PlayStation Plus. The new games will be available to download from Tuesday, 7th July 2026 and includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/03/playstation-plus-line-up-for-july-2026-revealed/feed/ 0 33120 PS5 System Software v26.04-13.42.00 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-42-00/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-42-00/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:02:33 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33109 Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS5, updating the system software to v26.04-13.42.00. Just like the previous update, this new version simply improves system performance and stability.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-42-00/feed/ 0 33109 PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita Closing from August 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita-closing-from-august-2026/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:52:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33101 Sony has announced that PlayStation Store for the PS3 and PS Vita will be closing. The closure will occur in phases from August 2026, and will fully close by July 2027.

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]]> 33101 Sony Ending Physical Games from January 2028 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/sony-ending-physical-games-from-january-2028/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/sony-ending-physical-games-from-january-2028/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:46:53 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33094 Sony has announced that PlayStation consoles will transition to digital-only formats starting January 2028, discontinuing physical disc production due to rising consumer preference for digital games. Physical game stores will sell only digital codes after this date, although existing and upcoming physical disc games will remain unaffected.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/sony-ending-physical-games-from-january-2028/feed/ 0 33094 Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI from 25th June 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/pre-order-grand-theft-auto-vi-from-25th-june-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/pre-order-grand-theft-auto-vi-from-25th-june-2026/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:55:43 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33073 After two delays, it looks like Grand Theft Auto VI is on schedule to be released in November 2026. To that end, Rockstar Games has announced that the Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will be available from 25th June on PS5 & Xbox Series XS.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/pre-order-grand-theft-auto-vi-from-25th-june-2026/feed/ 0 33073 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for June 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-june-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-june-2026/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:18:39 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33066 The Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed. Eight new games will be available from 16th June 2026. New games this month include Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) and Sonic X Shadow Generations (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-june-2026/feed/ 0 33066 PS5 System Software v26.04-13.40.00 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/05/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-40-00/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/05/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-40-00/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33106 Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS5, updating the system software to v26.03-13.20.00. This update includes a couple of improvements to the system software, but no new features.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/05/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-40-00/feed/ 0 33106 God of War Laufey Announced for PS5 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/03/god-of-war-laufey-announced-for-ps5/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/03/god-of-war-laufey-announced-for-ps5/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:11:38 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33046 The next instalment in the God of War series has been announced at the PlayStation State of Play broadcast. God of War Laufey is a new adventure focusing on Kratos' wife Laufey (Faye).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/03/god-of-war-laufey-announced-for-ps5/feed/ 0 33046 PlayStation Plus Line-up for June 2026 Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/26/playstation-plus-line-up-for-june-2026-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/26/playstation-plus-line-up-for-june-2026-revealed/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 19:25:04 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33115 The PlayStation Plus line-up for June 2026 has been revealed, with three new games coming to PlayStation Plus. The new games will be available to download from Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 and includes Grounded Fully Yoked Edition (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/26/playstation-plus-line-up-for-june-2026-revealed/feed/ 0 33115 State of Play Announced for 2nd June 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/21/state-of-play-announced-for-2nd-june-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/21/state-of-play-announced-for-2nd-june-2026/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 08:34:05 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33030 A new State of Play broadcast has been scheduled to take place this Tuesday, 2nd June 2026. The broadcast will feature over a hour of updates, announcements and gameplay reveals from top studios.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/21/state-of-play-announced-for-2nd-june-2026/feed/ 0 33030 PlayStation Plus Essential Gets Price Increase https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/19/playstation-plus-essential-gets-price-increase/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/19/playstation-plus-essential-gets-price-increase/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 10:27:30 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33021 Staring tomorrow, 20th May 2026, the price of PlayStation Plus Essential for non-annual subscribers will be getting more expensive. Annual subscribers, and those on a Extra or Premium subscription are unaffected at time time.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/19/playstation-plus-essential-gets-price-increase/feed/ 0 33021 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for May 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/14/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-may-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/14/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-may-2026/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 10:19:52 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33070 The Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed. Seven new games will be available from 19th May 2026. New games this month include Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/14/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-may-2026/feed/ 0 33070 PlayStation Plus Line-up for May 2026 Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-may-2026-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-may-2026-revealed/#respond Sat, 02 May 2026 10:17:28 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=32996 The PlayStation Plus line-up for May 2026 has been revealed, with three new games coming to PlayStation Plus. The new games will be available to download from Tuesday, 5th May 2026 and includes EA Sports FC 26 (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/05/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-may-2026-revealed/feed/ 0 32996 PS5 System Software v26.03-13.20.00 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/28/ps5-system-software-v26-03-13-20-00/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/28/ps5-system-software-v26-03-13-20-00/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:54:11 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=32992 Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS5, updating the system software to v26.03-13.20.00. This update includes a couple of improvements to the system software, but no new features.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/28/ps5-system-software-v26-03-13-20-00/feed/ 0 32992 007 First Light Limited Edition DualSense Controller Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/20/007-first-light-limited-edition-dualsense-controller-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/20/007-first-light-limited-edition-dualsense-controller-revealed/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:49:51 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=32982 Sony has revealed a new gold DualSense controller inspired by James Bond’s iconic codename and weapon. The 007 First Light Limited Edition controller is available to pre-order now, and will release on 27th May, alongside the game on PS5.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/20/007-first-light-limited-edition-dualsense-controller-revealed/feed/ 0 32982 Rumor Alert: Sony to Launch 3 New Consoles in 2027 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/18/rumor-alert-sony-to-launch-3-new-consoles-in-2027/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/18/rumor-alert-sony-to-launch-3-new-consoles-in-2027/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=32976 Reports from prominent hardware leakers, including Moore's Law is Dead (MLID), suggest that Sony is planning an ambitious launch for its next generation in late 2027 or early 2028. The strategy allegedly involves three distinct devices rather than a single console.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/18/rumor-alert-sony-to-launch-3-new-consoles-in-2027/feed/ 0 32976 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for April 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/16/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-april-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/16/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-april-2026/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:08:52 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=32952 The Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been announced. Seven new games will be available from 21st April 2026. New games this month include Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (PS5) and The Crew Motorfest (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/16/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-april-2026/feed/ 0 32952 PlayStation’s The First 30 Years Photography Book Delayed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/15/playstations-the-first-30-years-photography-book-delayed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/15/playstations-the-first-30-years-photography-book-delayed/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:12:18 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=32943 PlayStation's The First 30 Years Photography Book has been delayed by six months. The book is still available for pre-order.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/15/playstations-the-first-30-years-photography-book-delayed/feed/ 0 32943 PS Portal System Software v7.0.2 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/08/ps-portal-system-software-v7-0-2/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/08/ps-portal-system-software-v7-0-2/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:55 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33004 A new major firmware update for the PS Portal has been released, bring a number of changes and improvements. The changes include 1080p as the maximum resolution, as well as other enhancements to cloud gaming.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/08/ps-portal-system-software-v7-0-2/feed/ 0 33004 PlayStation Plus Line-up for April 2026 Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-april-2026-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/04/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-april-2026-revealed/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:24:11 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=32917 The PlayStation Plus line-up for April 2026 has been revealed, with three new games coming to PlayStation Plus. The new games will be available to download from Tuesday, 7th April 2026 and includes Lords of the Fallen (PS5).

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