PlayStation and console fans, rejoice! This Merdeka month, PS5 is going on a limited-time sale for RM220 off. From 18 August to 31 August 2023, those who have been eyeing on the console will now have the chance to snag it at a discounted price at PlayStation Authorized Dealers.
This month will also see plenty of discounts and promotions for the console along with select peripherals and games:
PS5 Offers
PlayStation5 Console
RM 2,279
PlayStation5 Console – FINAL FANTASY XVI Bundle
RM 2,549
Peripheral Offers
PULSE 3D Wireless Headset
RM 419
PULSE 3D Midnight Black Wireless Headset
RM 419
PULSE 3D Gray Camouflage Wireless Headset
RM 419
Game Offers
PlayStation4 Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales
RM 169
PlayStation5 Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales
RM 169
PlayStation5 God of War Ragnarök
RM 209
PlayStation5 Horizon Forbidden West
RM 209
PlayStation4 God of War PlayStation Hits
RM 39
If you’re still on the fence about getting a PS5, or just simply want a couple of new games to play this Merdeka, this is your chance to snag them at a discounted rate! To enjoy the RM220 off PS5 promotion, check out the list of participating retailers to find the nearest one to you.
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is bringing even more fun this August with a lineup that’s bound to have you glued to your screens. So, let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for us this month!
Sea of Stars: Unleash Eclipse Magic
First up, we’ve got “Sea of Stars,” an enchanting turn-based RPG that lets you harness the incredible power of Eclipse Magic. Join the adventure of two Children of the Solstice as they team up to take down the evil alchemist, The Fleshmancer. Developer Sabotage is on a mission to blend nostalgic RPG vibes with modern turn-based combat and storytelling. Are you ready to embark on a celestial journey?
Moving Out 2: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
It’s time to flex those muscles (and your funny bone) in “Moving Out 2.” The Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technicians (F.A.R.Ts) are back, and they’re packing even more outrageous challenges and hilarious moves. But here’s the twist – now you can team up with your friends online and take furniture moving to a whole new level. Time to show off your furniture-finessing skills!
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – Uncover Cosmic Secrets
Guardians, listen up! “Destiny 2: The Witch Queen” is here to take you on an epic journey into Savathûn’s mysterious Throne World. Uncover the truth behind her Light-stealing escapades, wield the new Glaive weapon type, and dive into an intricate web of power and corruption. It’s time to gear up and get ready for some cosmic battles that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat!
Lost Judgment: Solve the Perfect Crime
Calling all sleuths! “Lost Judgment” is your ticket to a riveting crime-solving adventure. Join detective Takayuki Yagami and his partner as they dive headfirst into a tangled web of conspiracy and revenge. From seemingly perfect crimes to unlikely factions, this game has all the twists and turns to keep you hooked. Will you choose to uphold the law or seek your own justice?
Classic Catalogue updates and Creative Dreams
But wait, there’s more! The classics are making a triumphant return with “MediEvil: Resurrection,” “Ape Escape: On the Loose,” and “Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice.” Relive those nostalgia-packed moments with enhanced features that bring these beloved titles back to life.
And if you’re feeling creative, “Dreams” is your playground to bring your wildest ideas to life. Craft games, music, animations, and more in this ever-evolving universe of imagination. Plus, don’t miss out on the heartwarming adventure of “Tren,” a game that explores the transformative power of play.
So, there you have it – the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August 2023 is bringing a diverse mix of excitement, creativity, and classic nostalgia.
Don’t forget, you have to be subscribed to PlayStation Plus on the Deluxe or Extra tiers to get access to the PlayStation Games Catalogue. Currently, the plans are priced at MYR50 a month for the Deluxe tier which comes with extra features and MYR44 a month for the Extra tier.
God of War is coming to life thanks to a deal between PlayStation Studios, Sony and Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime broke the news in a single tweet which read “God of War is coming”. The announcement comes barely a week after God of War won six awards at the Game Awards.
According to Deadline, Prime Video has been in negotiations with Sony and PlayStaion to bring the critically acclaimed game to the silver screen since its first report in March. It appears like negotiations have gone well with some of Hollywood’s best TV Fantasy talent coming onboard. The God of War series is apparently going to be helmed by Rafe Judkins who has worked on titles like Amazon’s “The Wheel of Time”, “Agents of SHIELD” and “The 4400” to name a few. He’ll be working with the creators of “The Expanse” Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby. The series has already been in production since March according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Fan of the series will definitely be excited to see where the series takes its inspiration as God of War as a franchise has a rich library of tales to tell. According to the report from Hollywood Reporter, the story will be taking its queue from the game after Kratos hangs up his blades and retires to the Norse realm of Midgard. Of course, if the game is any indication, we’re in for loads of adventure and thrills as Kratos and Arteus discover that his late wife’s last wish was a quest in disguise. The father and son duo will be facing the minions of Hel and take on new gods and mythical creatures as they seek to save the world.
God of War is the latest game in Sony’s library to get the Hollywood treatment. It joins the ranks of Unchartered and, most recently, The Last of Us. There’s no indication when the series will be released nor any news of the cast just yet.
Together with the release date announcement, the new “Revenge” trailer for Final Fantasy XVI revealed new characters and gameplay features. The most apparent is the new battle layout which hints at a more involved play style. The game adopts a layout more akin to action games like Street Fighter with the players and Eikon health and limit gauge up to on either side with their avatar.
In its post on PlayStation Blog, Square Enix and PlayStation indicate that there are two playing styles – one more focused on the action and one focusing on the story. The former allows players more control of Clive as they play through the game while the latter will dodge and simplify Eikon combos for a more accessible gaming experience.
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Together with this, the trailer also revealed two new characters. The first is Torgal, the goodest boy of House Rosfield. The dog reunites with Clive a decade after the tragedy which nearly ended the Rosfield line. Torgal will be a permanent companion to Clive throughout the game – playing a role in battle as well as mending your wounds.
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Alongside Torgal, Cidolfus “Cid” Telamon, was also introduced. The outlaw who was once a soldier looks to build a place where persecuted magick casters (Bearers) and exploited Dominants can die on their own terms. He bears the power of the Eikon Ramuh and is a man of science looking for ways to survive in the deadlands.
These are two of the large cast of characters that will be in Final Fantasy XVI. Speaking of, the cast of the game has been announced as well.
The Final Fantasy series is getting a new entry this coming June 2023. The follow up to the widely praised Final Fantasy XV will see players being thrust into the land of Valisthea; a land rich in mountains of crystals called the Mothercrystals. Valisthea stands at a crossroads with six factions on the brink of war. Players will enter the world as Clive Rosfield, the “First Sheild of Rosaria” and a Dominant – a weilder of powerful beings known as Eikons.
Pre-orders are live!
The new adventure begins on 22 June 2023. Together with the new trailer, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Square Enix also announced the pre-order of the game at The Game Awards. As usual, the game will be available in digital and physical media. The digital versions are available on the PlayStation Store (PS Store).
There are two versions of the digital pre-order: Digital deluxe Edition and Standard Edition. The Digital Deluxe edition will come with a digital copy of the Artbook and Soundtracks.
In addition to this, there are physical Collector’s Edition and Deluxe edition of Final Fantasty XVI. The Deluxe Edition comes with the base game Blu-Ray disc with reversible art cover, a special Clive Rosfield SteelBook Case and a Cloth Map of Valisthea. In addition to the items in the Deluxe Edition, the Collector’s Edition comes with a special collector’s box with art work from Yoshitaka Amano, the series illustrator for Final Fantasy, a premium statue of depicting a battle between the Eikons Phoenix and Ifrit, a metal pin featuring the eight Eikons in game and an added in-game DLC, the scarlet sword of Firion from Final Fantasy II – The Blood Sword.
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All editions are available for pre-order online and at participating retailers. In addition to the items metioned, all pre-orders will also come with All pre-orders will come with in-game DLC: the “Braveheart” Weapon, and the Gil-boost Accessory “Cait Sith Charm”. The Exp-boost Accessory “Scholar’s Spectacles” DLC will be available to all editions aside from the Standard and Physical Deluxe Editions.
All truly wireless (TWS) earbuds in the market today have a common problem. Most, if not all, are not made for gaming in mind. Razer is a little different though. Everything they do and have done so far has all about the gaming lifestyle. Even when their introduced their highly portable Razer Hammerhead BT, they still maintained that it is a wireless earphone made for gaming. Of course, when the world of TWS earbuds blow up, they had to jump on board, and make their own, also for gaming. Now there is a new one.
They call it the Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed, and it looks rather familiar. To be fair, the general design of a TWS today has pretty much saturated into ones with stems and ones without. This one comes with a stem a la Apple AirPods. In fact, it shares a lot of design cues from the Cupertino outfit. Even the case, in its PlayStation colours guise, looks strikingly similar to the Apple AirPods Pro’s case save for the officially licensed PlayStation Logo. The Xbox variant is basically just a blacked-out variant of the Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed.
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The similarities end there though. The ear tips are designed differently, shaped differently. That might not matter all that much, but it is designed in such a way to also fit Razer’s very famous Chroma RGB LED at the back of the earbuds lighting up the three-headed snake logo synonymous to the gaming lifestyle maker.
The Hyperspeed technology is Razer’s innovation to wireless technology to reduce latency and therefore response times in wireless situations. In the Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed, it comes with a 2.4GHz wireless connection option via a USB Type-C dongle. Via the dongle, connected to either your PC or gaming console, you are getting lowest in class latency for your audio, very comparable to the experience of a wired headphone. The lower latency also allows you to react to conditions and situations closer to real time, increasing your competitiveness. For your mobile gaming purposes, it packs the latest Bluetooth 5.2 for improved stability, higher fidelity, and lower latency.
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To keep you focused and competitive in your game, you want as little distraction as possible in your gaming sessions. For that, you want noise cancellation. The Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed packs not just one microphone for noise cancelling, it comes with two. Why is this significant? A single mic picks up only so much noise and pumps anti-noise according to that limited information. Two mics allow the device to pick up more details from its environment and compensates those noise more accurately and accordingly to allow for better noise cancelling all-around.
This is made for the gamers who are constantly on-the-go. Its 10mm driver should be powerful enough for you to also enjoy music at any given time in the outside world. To keep you entertained even on a long flight, the Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed packs up to 30 hours of battery life, provided you turn off Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and the RGB. Leave both on and you still get up to 20 hours of battery life.
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The Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed comes in PlayStation and Xbox Licensed variants. The PlayStation Licensed variant is white in colour to match the PS5 visuals. The Xbox Licensed variant, on the other hand, comes in black and lime green colour scheme to match the Xbox Series X colour scheme. Both devices come with a colour matching USB Type-C dongle you can plug into your PC or console. The latest Razer TWS earbuds will be available November 2022 onward with a starting price of US$ 149.99 (MYR*). More information on the Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed can be found on Razer’s website.
PlayStation’s State of Play just happened. The company has announced so many things in its supercut of trailers, gameplay and announcements. The 29-minute supercut brought exciting new announcements as well as updates to games announced at the previous State of Play. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Final Fantasy XVI Coming to PS5 in Summer 2023
Final Fantasy XVI has entered the final leg of development as Square Enix announces a summer 2023 release window for the much-anticipated game.
The new entry into the Final Fantasy franchise thrusts players into the world of Valisthea where the delicate balance between six factions teethers as a malady called the Blight continues to spread.
In its latest update, Square Enix introduces us to Eikons, the summons of Valisthea and the Dominants of the Eikons Titan and Garuda. These characters join a growing cast that is set to capture the heart of Final Fantasy fans. Like all the other entries, XVI promises to throw players into a story driven adventure where they will learn about Ifrit, Ramuh, and Bahamut and uncover the intricacies of the conflict in Valisthea. Of course, you’ll be able to learn more about the world at the official Final Fantasy XVI site as we wait for Summer 2023 to arrive.
Street Fighter 6 Brings Classic Fighters to the Modern Era
Teased earlier this year, Street Fighter 6 expands the world of Street Fighter further with new faces and a whole new Drive System. The game also brings new modes for gameplay including new Battle Hub and World Tour modes. The former is an expansive online multiplayer mode while the latter allows players to carve their own story in Street Fighter 6. Capcom promises more information on these modes in the near future.
The game is built using Capcom’s RE Engine which the company used for Resident Evil 7 and Devil May Cry 5. The new engine brings the fighter classic into the new era with amazingly detailed character design and realistic details. The RE engine also allows a new, versatile Drive System which allows players to perform parries, dashes and super moves that will bring more spice to gameplay.
Capcom also unveiled a few characters from the roster in Street Fighter 6. A new character, Jamie, joins the universe. Jamie is a character that uses the Drunken master style of battle and powers up with every drink he takes during battle. There are returning characters from Street Fighter 5 as well. Luke was the only one revealed at State of Play. Of course, no Street Fighter game would be complete with classics like Ryu and Chun-Li who sport updated designs and new moves.
Street Fighter 6 is set to debut in 2023. No specific date has been announced just yet but more information is coming soon.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Coming in 2023
It seems like the Resident Evil franchise is rife for the remakes. After the much praised release of Resident Evil 3 Remake back in 2020, the fourth installation is looking to get the same treatment. The game which was first released back in 2005 will debut again come 2023.
The game is being updated with state of the art graphics and mechanics that will bring the classic back to life for a second time. Like other remakes, Resident Evil 4 will see some liberties taken to update and reimagine some elements of the story and gameplay.
The game takes place 6 years after the events in Racoon City and Leon finds himself as recruited as an agent reporting directly to the president. He is tasked to rescue the kidnapped daughter of the President of the United States.
Marvel’s Spider-Man is Heading to the PC
Both instalments of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man games: Spider-Man and Spider-Man Miles Morales are making their way to PC. The games have made a notable mark on both the PS4 and PS5. Spider-Man alone has sold over 33 million copies worldwide.
The PC versions of these games aren’t just your regular PC ports. The games are getting remastered and adapted to take full advantage of the perks that come with being on a PC. Insomniac Games is bringing a whole new level of detail when it comes to the graphics with features like ray-tracing and customisable render settings. The game will also have keyboard and mouse compatibility – HOORAY!
You’ll be able to jump into Peter Parker’s shoes once again come August 12, 2022, with the launch of Spider-Man Remastered. Spider-Man Miles Morales Remastered will be launching sometime in Fall 2022.
Stray Comes to PS4 & PS5 on July 19 via PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium
You’ll be able to become a cat as you explore the world of Stray – a brand new game coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It will also be part of the new PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions come July 19, 2020.
Stray puts you in the paws of a cat as you try to find your way back home. The game throws you into a world populated by robots, machines and viruses as you control your protagonist cat. You will be exploring the vivid, colourful world as you try to find your way back to your family. As you explore, you will need to solve puzzles and even fend off enemies. You won’t be doing this alone as you have your trusty drone, B-12, that follows you everywhere and helps you interact with the world and its inhabitants.
Sci-Fi Horror makes a Comeback with Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol sees Dead Space creator, Glen Schofield, return to the sci-fi survival horror genre with his new studio, Striking Distance Studios. The game takes place in the 2320 on Jupiter’s Moon, Callisto. You play as Jacob Lee, an inmate at Black Iron Prison, who is caught fighting for survival as the a mysterious outbreak throws the moon into chaos. You will need to fight Biophages – monstrous creatures that were once prison guards and inmates.
The game takes advantage of the PlayStation 5’s features such as 3D Audio and acoustic ray tracing to create a sense of horror and terror. Using the most advanced graphics and sound engineering to create tension and an atmosphere that will make you scream. The Callisto Protocol is set to debut on December 2, 2022, on both PS4 and PS5.
Horizon Forbidden West’s Big Update Goes Live
Together with the announcement of Horizon Call of the Moutain, Guerrilla Games also announced that Horizon Forbidden West is getting a massive, free update. The update is already available today.
The new update brings many quality of life updates as well as some that will change the way you experience the game. Two of the largest things that will be coming to the game are New Game+ and Ultra Hard Mode. These modes will allow you to replay Horizon Forbidden West in higher difficulties as well as 100% the game by unlocking achievements and hidden items you couldn’t get to initially.
In addition to this, players will also be able to customise their outfits further with the new transmog feature. The new feature allows players to cosmetically change their outfits to look like any other one that they already own. Respec will also allow players to freely reset their skill points to create a new paragon while playing. A new Herbalist vendor who sells animal parts is also part of the update.
The update also brings a revamp to Temporal Anti-aliasing that will improve the visual fidelity in Performance mode on the PS5 and rendering on the PS4 Pro.
Aside from the games we dove into here, there are also a number of other games that will be joining the PlayStation library. Of note, Tunic, an isometric action game released earlier this year, is making its debut on 27 September 2022. During the same period, you will also be able to get your hands on Season: A Letter to the Future. The game takes you on adventure of self discovery as the season comes to an end and the unknown future comes. Finally, there is also Rollerdrome, a game set in the not too distant future where a new blood sport has taken centerstage.
With all of these and more coming to PlayStation, what are you most excited for?
PlayStation’s State of Play just aired its latest edition earlier this morning. Like always, Sony presented their announcements back to back in spectacular fashion with a supercut of trailers, gameplay footage and announcements. Here’s the rundown of everything they announced for the PS VR2 in their 29-minute stream.
PlayStation’s PS VR2 is getting a whole load of new content. It starts with exclusive VR experiences from titles like Horizon and spans all the way to full games with titles like Resident Evil Village and No Man’s Sky.
Horizon: Call of the Mountain
Developed by Guerilla Games in collaboration with Firesprite, Horizon Call of the Moutain thrusts you into the shoes of Ryas, a former Shadow Carja Warrior looking for redemption. To do this, you will be investigating a new threat to the Sundom. As Ryas, you’re a master climber and archer, skills you’ll need as you take down machines like the massive Thunderjaw! You will come across old and new characters from the main Horizon game, including Aloy herself.
Together with the main game of Horizon Call of the Mountain, you’ll also be able to experience the world of Horizon in the immersive River Ride experience. Take in the sights of the world of Horizon while your friends join you on the PS VR2 and the connected display. But look out as you may encounter some uninvited guests along the way!
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2: Retribution
After the success of the first entry of the Walking Dead’s PS VR game, Saints & Sinners is getting a direct sequel with Chapter 2: Retribution. You return as “The Tourist” to New Orleans in the world of the Walking Dead. While there aren’t many details on the story just yet, Skydance is promising a gripping storyline with more weapons and ways to put them zombies down once and for all. The sequel will bring new firearms like the SMG and sawed-off shotgun and even a chainsaw for all your undead needs.
Together with new weapons, you will also be facing all new enemies like the Axeman who was teased at the end of the first chapter’s Aftershocks expansion. While the main baddy is here to ruin your day and keep you on edge, you’ll also be facing even larger hordes of undead as you work to end the Axeman’s schemes and survive.
Resident Evil Village is Coming to PS VR2
While Resident Evil 4 is coming to the PS5, its most recent entry will be getting the VR treatment. Resident Evil Village will be coming to the PS VR2 when it’s released – hopefully later this year.
You’ll be able to immerse yourself in the Village as Capcom will be using everything that PS VR2 has to bring the game to life. The new PS VR2 headset brings 4K HDR displays with eye tracking and can even pair up with PS5’s 3D audio to put you in the thick of it all as you step into Ethan Winter’s shoes. You’ll be able to control everything in a natural way with the PS VR2’s Sense controllers. Feel everything in real time with PS VR2 when it launches.
No Man’s Sky is Coming to PS VR2
When it comes to games that got better with time, No Man’s Sky definitely takes the medal for it. The game which kicked off horrendously is now thriving with everything that was promised and more. The game has also successfully captured the attention of players both old and new with new campaigns with exclusive rewards. Now, it’s getting even better with a whole new experience coming to PS VR2.
Hello Games is upping the ante when it comes to space exploration with a whole new experience with the PS VR2. They are revamping everything from game menus to starship cockpits to give a more immersive experience to gamers. While this isn’t the game’s first outing on VR, Hello Games is looking to make the new experience even more immersive with the technology in the PS VR2 and its sense controllers.
That’s about it when it comes to announcements made for the PS VR and PS VR2 systems. Of course, there haven’t been any dates given for when these titles will be available but we’re expecting that Sony and the game devs have more to show before they reveal the exact dates. Keep in mind, that while the PS VR2 has been announced and will tentatively launch in 2022, there hasn’t been an official date as of yet. So, we will wait with bated breath for its release.
Horizon Forbidden West is the second game in the Horizon series developed by Guerrilla Games. The follow up to the wildly successful Horizon Zero Dawn was first announced back in June 2020 and has quickly become one of the most anticipated games for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It continues the story of Horizon Zero Dawn taking players to the West Coast of the United States in the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.
Initially planned for a late 2021 release, the game faced delays which have since pushed its release date to 18 February 2022. However, it looks like the wait is going to be over. Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced pre-orders of the game which will kick off tomorrow, 14 December 2021.
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Pre-orders of Horizon Forbidden West will happen for both the digital and physical copies of the game. Both of them will kick off simultaneously. Digital pre-orders are available now on the PS Store. The Digital Deluxe Edition of the game will come with the core game, digital soundtrack and artbook, the digital comic book and in-game extras. It is available for MYR339. The standard edition comes with the in-game items: Nora Legacy Outfit and Spear. It will be available for MYR299 for the PS5 and MYR249 for the PS4.
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Together with the announcement of the digital pre-orders, Sony Interactive Entertainment also announced three physical pre-orders: the Standard Edition, the Collector’s Edition and the Regalla Edition. All editions will come with the Nora Legacy Outfit and Legacy Spear in-game bonuses which you will have to unlock as you play. The Special Edition will come in a SteelBook Display Case, Mini Art Book and a copy of the Digital Soundtrack which you will need to download. The Special Edition will retail for MYR339 for PS5 and MYR299 for PS4.
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The Collector’s Edition comes with all the freebies of the Special edition. In addition, it comes with a code for the digital version of the game. Together with this, pre-orders of the Horizon Forbidden West Collector’s Edition will also come with a custom sculpted Tremortusk statue with Aloy in tow and a digital copy of “The Sunhawk” – the first Horizon Zero Dawn graphic novel. Sony notes that the state will require some assembly. Sony is also supercharging the in-game freebies that come with the Collector’s edition. Pre-order will get 2 additional outfits – the Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite; together with 2 special weapons – the Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling. You will also get an exclusive Photo Mode post and Face paint together with a resource pack that includes ammunition, potions and travel packs. The Collector’s Edition comes with both PS5 and PS4 versions of the game and will retail at MYR839.
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The Regalla edition rounds up the Pre-orders and adds even more to the package. In addition to all the freebies in the Collector’s edition, the Regalla edition comes with a replica focus and custom stand, 2 Art Print Cards, replica Sunwing and Clawstrider machine physical strike pieces, a canvas map and an additional Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece in-game. The Regalla edition of Horizon Forbidden West will also come with PS5 and PS4 versions of the game and will retail for MYR1,099.
The PlayStation 5 was launched last year. Nearly a year on and we still have not gotten our hands on one yet. Stock shortages for the PlayStation 5 is also still an issue at this time. That has not stopped the gaming industry one bit though. Peripherals for the platform has grown stronger than ever.
About a month ago, Razer introduced new headphones that are made for the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox platform. The PlayStation 5 is special though. There has not been a proper headphone that would take full advantage of Sony’s amazing audio technology for the PlayStation 5. Until now that is.
Razer Kaira Pro & Kaira Headset
The Razer Kaira Pro, according to Razer, is the first Dual Wireless Headset made for the Sony PlayStation with Haptics. To be fair, it is the first headphone of its kind.
Instead of adding immersion with the usual virtual surround sound, the Razer Kaira Pro features Haptics. Yes, Haptics as in vibration-based feedback. They call it the Razer HyperSense and they claim that it is a game-changer in console immersion. It vibrates along with your Dualsense controller for that extra immersion.
Of course, it is still a powerful gaming headphone. It packs Razer’s TriForce Titanium 50mm driver for that extra bass punch. The TriForce Titanium drivers also delivers excellent high and mid frequencies.
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It is a gaming headphone after all, so you would need a good mic to be able to get your team to line-up with you. The Razer Kaira Pro also comes with Razer’s proven HyperClear Supercardioid Mic. Working with the mic is Razer’s clever vocal recognition algorithm that cancels out background noise to ensure that you get uninterrupted team chats.
Of course, while it is a PlayStation 5 focused peripheral, it does not discriminate. It still works with the PlayStation 4 platforms, PC, and even your smartphone with either Bluetooth or 2.4GHz receiver you can plug into the USB Type-C or Type-A ports. You want to use the provided HyperSpeed Dongle.
Price and Availability
The Razer Kaira will be available from Razer’s authorised retailers and Razer’s own online store from 16th of November 2021 onward. The Kaira Pro will be available officially in December 2021 onward. The headphones will set you back MYR 489 and MYR 979 respectively. You can find more information on the Razer Kaira and Kaira Pro on Razer’s website.
