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Among the features touted by both companies that will ship with their respective next-generation systems is native support for 4K and up to 8K visuals.

As concerns grew among its users, the company offered an explanation which details how it would approach voice chats in the future.

Version 8.0 of the PS4 firmware is intended to tweak some functionalities ahead of the next-generation platform's arrival.

According to sources, buyers can check with antonline which claims it will open new preorders for the PS5 and Xbox Series S by 2:00 p.m. ET Tuesday.

Although this might sound discouraging, there are select PS4 games that will reportedly benefit from the "Game Boost" feature.

The seven-minute footage features the standard PS5 model with the console's head of mechanical design Yasuhiro Ootori

PlayStation head Jim Ryan notes that the PS4 sold seven million units before the end of its first fiscal year.

One of the interesting elements about the DualSense controller is the attention to detail Sony's designers have imbued on the item.

It's a common practice for manufacturers to ship out units to reviewers and influencers ahead of the release date for publicity.

Although the PS4 version of "Marvel's Spider-Man" will run on the PS5 natively, there are no visual upgrades included.

Amazon has reportedly sent out emails to customers who have pre-purchased their PS5 console to warn them of possible delays.

Unlike the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, there is a stark contrast in performance between the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series.

Sony will launch both the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition on November 12, in select markets with a global release to follow on November 19.

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are slated to hit retailers on Nov. 10, while Sony might reveal more information about the PS5 later this week.

After the Xbox Series S trailer leaked ahead of its intended schedule, Microsoft opted to take advantage of the publicity instead.

Sony is expected to respond to Microsoft's multiple product reveals this week with a PS5 announcement soon.

Although Nintendo increased manufacturing targets for this fiscal, insiders still hint at the arrival of an upgraded Switch console as early as 2021.

With only a few months left before the holiday shopping season officially starts, the pricing and availability of the PS5 and Xbox Series X remain a mystery.

It was also pointed out that Sony will present a PS5 teardown in November, which most people seem to agree with as the launch window for the console.

Shortly after its surprise PS5 reveal in June, there has been a buzz over any tidbit related to the game system.

For those who were wondering, "Legends" will be a new mode that does not follow the original plot of the base game.

Earlier in 2020, the PS5 head Phil Spencer specifically noted that Microsoft no longer sees Sony as its rival in the upcoming next-generation market.

Although it did not specify the exact date, consumers can expect the Xbox Series X to be available in November.

The only caveat is that users will need a compatible pair of headphones to experience the advanced technology offered by the PS5's Tempest Engine.

Those hoping for content related to the PS5 should know that there might be snippets of updates from the third-party developers included as well.

Depending on the configuration of the user's computer, it can push the performance of "Death Stranding" way beyond what the PS4 can manage.

This was hinted at by a recently published PS5 patent from the Japanese gaming firm wherein it details an unannounced feature.

In May, a lengthy graphical showcase debuted how far developers can push the envelope with Unreal Engine 5.

Sources claim that Sony executives are still debating whether to sell the PlayStation 5 at a loss or to just break even.

With beefier processors alongside more powerful computing capabilities, next-generation systems are expected to run hotter than before.