Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced three official PS5 peripherals for release this year, while a tech blogger has released open-source plans for a foldable handheld built from a first-generation PlayStation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced three official PlayStation 5 hardware products in June 2026: the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, a wireless speaker, and a gaming monitor. The arcade stick is Sony's first first-party fighting controller, designed for portability and tournament use with a lock button and a carrying case. All three peripherals are set for release this year.
Later that month, tech blogger LCLDIY published a project that modified a first-generation PlayStation console into a foldable handheld device styled after the Game Boy Advance SP. The build used a PS one board, a redesigned circuit, a 6-inch LCD, and a 3D-printed housing. Circuit diagrams were released as open source on Hackaday.io.
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Jul 6
Amazon has kicked off the advance sale for Prime Day 2026, and one of the featured deals is a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition bundle. The set, which includes the PS5 Digital Edition model (CFI-2200B01) and two PlayStation Store Ticket codes worth 5,000 yen and 3,000 yen, is priced at 58,710 yen. That is 7 percent below the set's reference price of 63,000 yen, saving buyers more than 4,000 yen. The advance sale began at 0:00 on July 7, 2026, and runs through July 9. The main Prime Day event then follows from July 10 to July 13. The PS5 Digital Edition retains the console's core features: an ultra-high-speed SSD, 3D audio, backward compatibility with PlayStation 4 titles, and the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The PlayStation Store Tickets are prepaid codes that add credit to a user's account for digital purchases. The deal is available while stocks last, and Amazon notes that sale prices may end early due to limited quantities.
Jul 2
Leaker KeplerL2 reports that the PlayStation 6's bill of materials has risen to around $960 as of June 2026, driven by a RAM shortage tied to AI demand. Sony president Hideaki Nishino told investors the company will not absorb cost increases, prioritizing profitability over expanding the user base. The expected retail price may approach $1,000.
Jun 22
Tech blogger LCLDIY modified a first-generation PlayStation console into a foldable handheld device styled after the Game Boy Advance SP. The project used a PS one board, a redesigned circuit, a 6-inch LCD, and a 3D-printed housing. Circuit diagrams were released as open source on Hackaday.io.
Jun 4
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced three official PlayStation 5 hardware products: the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, a wireless speaker, and a gaming monitor, all set for release this year. The arcade stick is the company's first first-party fighting controller, designed with portability and tournament use in mind, including a lock button and a carrying case.