XTREME PS https://www.xtremeps3.com/ News, FAQs, Firmware History, Guides and Tutorials for PS5, PS4, PS3 and more. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:47:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 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 Pulse and Pulse Edge Wireless Headsets Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/16/playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsets-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/16/playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsets-revealed/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:45:35 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33321 Sony has unveiled a pair of new PS5 headsets: the PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset and the Pulse Edge Wireless Headset. Distinct from the Pulse Elite headset released in 2024, these latest devices incorporate “custom studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers” designed to offer outstanding sound separation and spatial precision. By integrating larger planar drivers, the PlayStation Pulse […]

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/16/playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsets-revealed/feed/ 0 33321 How Poker Games on PlayStation Have Changed Over the Years https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/16/how-poker-games-on-playstation-have-changed-over-the-years/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/16/how-poker-games-on-playstation-have-changed-over-the-years/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:25 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33314 From early PS2 retail discs featuring licensed pros to cross-platform multiplayer on PS5, poker games on PlayStation have evolved dramatically over two decades. Today, console poker exists primarily as standalone free-to-play titles with global matchmaking or as immersive minigames inside massive blockbusters like Red Dead Redemption, leaving single-player retail discs entirely behind.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/16/how-poker-games-on-playstation-have-changed-over-the-years/feed/ 0 33314 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for September 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/10/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-september-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/10/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-september-2026/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:57:02 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33295 The September 2026 Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed, featuring eight new games available starting September 15th. Key highlights this month include major titles like WWE 2K26 and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, alongside classic additions for Premium members such as Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/10/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-september-2026/feed/ 0 33295 Casino Sims on PS5 vs Online Slots: Where 2026’s Real-Money Mechanics Diverge https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/09/casino-sims-on-ps5-vs-online-slots-where-2026s-real-money-mechanics-diverge/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/09/casino-sims-on-ps5-vs-online-slots-where-2026s-real-money-mechanics-diverge/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:58:04 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33272 While console casino simulators on PS5 look identical to real-money online slots, their underlying mechanics couldn't be more different. A simulator's chip stack is merely a designer-tuned difficulty setting built for entertainment, whereas licensed real-money gambling is a regulated financial transaction backed by certified random number generators, legal oversight, and strict identity checks.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/09/casino-sims-on-ps5-vs-online-slots-where-2026s-real-money-mechanics-diverge/feed/ 0 33272 GTA VI Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/gta-vi-limited-edition-dualsense-wireless-controllers-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/gta-vi-limited-edition-dualsense-wireless-controllers-revealed/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:09:58 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33287 PlayStation has unveiled two limited-edition Grand Theft Auto VI DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Vice City. Available in black and white variants, these controllers feature an iridescent color-shifting coating, custom-molded palm tree details, and official GTA VI branding.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/gta-vi-limited-edition-dualsense-wireless-controllers-revealed/feed/ 0 33287 Final Fantasy VII Revelation Launches on PS5 in April 2027 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-launches-on-ps5-in-april-2027/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-launches-on-ps5-in-april-2027/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33282 Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the epic finale to the remake trilogy, launches on PS5 in April 2027. Unveiled during PlayStation's State of Play, pre-orders are now live on PlayStation Store.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-launches-on-ps5-in-april-2027/feed/ 0 33282 LEGO PlayStation Coming This October https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/lego-playstation-coming-this-october/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/lego-playstation-coming-this-october/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:34:35 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33277 A LEGO replica of the original PlayStation console is officially launching in October 2026. Announced at State of Play, the 1,911-piece set features a near 1:1 scale build complete with functional mechanisms, a plug-in controller, and removable display dioramas.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/03/lego-playstation-coming-this-october/feed/ 0 33277 PlayStation Plus Line-up for September 2026 Available https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-september-2026-available/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-september-2026-available/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:23:36 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33268 The PlayStation Plus line-up for September 2026 has been revealed, with four new games available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. The new games are available to download as of Tuesday, 1st September 2026 and includes Sniper Elite: Resistance (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/02/playstation-plus-line-up-for-september-2026-available/feed/ 0 33268 State of Play Broadcast Announced for 3rd September 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/02/state-of-play-broadcast-announced-for-3rd-september-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/02/state-of-play-broadcast-announced-for-3rd-september-2026/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:45:17 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33264 State of Play returns this week, with two back-to-back broadcasts. The State of Play broadcast will take place this Thursday, 3rd September, followed by a new episode of State of Play Japan.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/09/02/state-of-play-broadcast-announced-for-3rd-september-2026/feed/ 0 33264 Horizon Hunters Gathering Being Overhauled Following Negative Feedback https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/20/horizon-hunters-gathering-being-overhauled-following-negative-feedback/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/20/horizon-hunters-gathering-being-overhauled-following-negative-feedback/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:42:47 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33232 The next chapter in the Horizon universe has been announced: Horizon Hunters Gathering. Horizon Hunters Gathering is a co-op action game that lets up to three players team up. As with previous Horizon games, players are tasked with protecting protect a world under threat from deadly machines.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/20/horizon-hunters-gathering-being-overhauled-following-negative-feedback/feed/ 0 33232 Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers Launch Date Revealed for November 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/19/pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-launch-date-revealed-for-november-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/19/pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-launch-date-revealed-for-november-2026/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:47:50 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33229 The Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will officially launch in November 2026, with pre-orders opening on September 1, 2026, at 10am local time.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/19/pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-launch-date-revealed-for-november-2026/feed/ 0 33229 Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition and Expansion Announced https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-and-expansion-announced/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-and-expansion-announced/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33212 Sucker Punch Productions has announced new content for Ghost of Yōtei, as well as a new edition of the game. The new content includes Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara, a new narrative expansion to the story, and Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted, a brand new single-player combat survival mode. Echoes of Sekigahara and Most […]

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-and-expansion-announced/feed/ 0 33212 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for August 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-august-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-august-2026/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:24:02 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33208 The August 2026 Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed, featuring new games available starting August 18th. Highlights for this month include major titles like Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Dying Light 2, alongside classic additions for Premium members such as Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-august-2026/feed/ 0 33208 Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and Accessories Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/12/marvels-wolverine-limited-edition-ps5-console-bundle-and-accessories-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/12/marvels-wolverine-limited-edition-ps5-console-bundle-and-accessories-revealed/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:56:08 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33187 Sony has announced limited edition Marvel's Wolverine PS5 bundles, DualSense controllers, and console covers, featuring Battle Yellow and Adamantium designs. Pre-orders begin August 19, 2026, with the official launch set for September 15 alongside the game.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/12/marvels-wolverine-limited-edition-ps5-console-bundle-and-accessories-revealed/feed/ 0 33187 PS5 System Software v3.0-14.00.00 (Beta) https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/06/ps5-system-software-v3-0-14-00-00-beta/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/06/ps5-system-software-v3-0-14-00-00-beta/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:52:25 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33168 Invites for the latest PS5 System Software beta are now rolling out to selected participants.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/06/ps5-system-software-v3-0-14-00-00-beta/feed/ 0 33168 PlayStation Boycott Planned Over Sony’s Decision to End Physical Discs https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/05/playstation-boycott-planned-over-sonys-decision-to-end-physical-discs/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/05/playstation-boycott-planned-over-sonys-decision-to-end-physical-discs/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:34:05 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33160 Games preservation group DoesItPlay has announced PSBlackout, a weeklong economic and gameplay boycott set for August 2026. The protest urges PlayStation users to avoid logging in, playing, or purchasing content in response to Sony's plans to phase out physical games by 2028. Gamers are rallying to preserve physical media and encourage a U-turn.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/05/playstation-boycott-planned-over-sonys-decision-to-end-physical-discs/feed/ 0 33160 Spider-Man 2 Update Adds Enhanced PSSR & New Suits https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/spider-man-2-update-adds-enhanced-pssr-new-suits/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/spider-man-2-update-adds-enhanced-pssr-new-suits/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33152 Insomniac Games has released update v1.005.000 for Spider-Man 2 on PS5, introducing Enhanced PSSR support for PS5 Pro and a new Power Saver Mode. The update also adds two new suits, including the movie-inspired Fresh Start suit.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/spider-man-2-update-adds-enhanced-pssr-new-suits/feed/ 0 33152 PlayStation Plus Line-up for August 2026 Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/playstation-plus-line-up-for-august-2026-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/playstation-plus-line-up-for-august-2026-revealed/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:52 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33147 The PlayStation Plus line-up for August 2026 has been revealed, with three new games coming to PlayStation Plus. The new games will be available to download from Tuesday, 4th August 2026.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/playstation-plus-line-up-for-august-2026-revealed/feed/ 0 33147 PS5 System Software v26.05-13.60.00 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/24/ps5-system-software-v26-05-13-60-00/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/24/ps5-system-software-v26-05-13-60-00/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:45:38 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33143 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/2026/07/24/ps5-system-software-v26-05-13-60-00/feed/ 0 33143 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for July 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/22/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-july-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/22/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-july-2026/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:50:48 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33139 The Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed. Seven new games will be available from 21st July 2026. New games this month include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (PS5) and Rise of the Ronin (PS5).

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