Gaming

Sony PlayStation 5 Unboxing

It’s here, it’s massive, and it’s gorgeous

Published

November 15, 2020

Arguably the more anticipated next gen console over the Xbox Series X, we finally have our hands on a PlayStation 5 and we’ll unbox it for you!

What we have here is the Standard Edition. The one with the disc drive.

Just like on the Xbox Series X, the box details some of the features of the PS5. That’s 825GB of storage (1TB minus the space occupied by software), 8K, 4K 120FPS, and HDR. Truly next gen.

The back of the box shows their “Play Like Never Before” tagline which may have been printed before they launched the “Play Has No Limits” ads.

It also details the advantages of next gen that being faster load times thanks to a new custom CPU and SSD drive, the haptic feedback on the brand spanking new DualSense Controllers, and backwards compatibility with certain PS4 games.

Inside the box is… yet another box. This one just plain white with the PlayStation logo in the middle. Very clean.

Open up that box to reveal yet another box containing the DualSense controller, stand, and cables.

Here are the cables: One power cable and one HDMI 2.1 cable.

And here’s the stand.

Now, for the DualSense controller.

Here’s a closer look. As you can see the buttons on the right no longer have its corresponding colors. But this makes sense given the controller’s aesthetics.

Underneath all of that in the box is the console itself. Drum roll, please!

Yes, it’s massive. Here’s a look at some of the fine detailing on the PlayStation 5.

As mentioned earlier, this is the Standard Edition so we do get the disc drive.

The ports are naturally at the back.

That’s the power cord port, an ethernet port, HDMI port, and two (2) USB type-A, Superspeed USB (10 Gbps). On the front you get one (1) USB type-C, Superspeed USB (10 Gbps), and one (1) USB type-A, Hi-Speed USB.

Here’s the PlayStation 5 with the DualSense controller. 🤤

Now for some quick set-up!

You’ll immediately be prompted to update the software. One of the most important first steps.

You can also connect it to your smartphone via the new and improved PlayStation app.

Don’t forget to sign-in to your PSN!

Now, it’s time to play! Makes sure you fire up the pre-installed Astro’s Playroom to really understand the capabilities of the DualSense controller.

Go to the PlayStation store to check out the launch titles. One of them is Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Check out our review of the game here!

That’s it. Time to play!

Let us know if you have any questions about the PlayStation 5. Hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Gaming

Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMO set in the Horizon universe

The game is built for mobile but will have cross-play gameplay with PC.

Published

November 13, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

A few months ago, Sony sued Tencent for copying design elements from the Horizon series for the latter’s upcoming game, Light of Motiram. Though the game has been relatively silent since the kerfuffle, was Tencent on to something? Today, Sony and a Korean studio named NCSoft have officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMO set in the Horizon universe.

It’s not just a simple announcement either. The title now has an official 10-minute video to preview the upcoming title. Right now, the trailer has nothing but cinematics, pre-alpha footage, and developer interviews. However, it’s a clear commitment to bringing the MMO to life.

Both the cinematics and the pre-alpha footage show off the familiar mechanical beasts of the series. The main goal of the title is to team up with other players and take down colossal beasts.

The game is set in the Deathlands, a new region inspired by Arizona and New Mexico. Players will have the entire state to play with. And, instead of Aloy, they can create their own personalized characters.

Horizon Steel Frontiers is built for smartphones. However, Sony and NCSoft are working towards cross-platform gameplay for the PC.

Right now, especially since the released footage is from pre-alpha development, we don’t know when the MMO will launch. However, it does look extremely exciting for fans of the original duology.

Gaming

ViewSonic levels up the holidays with free Steam Wallet codes for gamers

Buy ViewSonic, get Steam Credits

Published

November 13, 2025

GadgetMatch

ViewSonic Gaming is turning up the fun this holiday season with its Bonus Level Steam Wallet Promo. They’re giving gamers in the Philippines up to PhP 500 worth of Steam Wallet codes with every purchase of a participating ViewSonic Gaming monitor.

Running until December 31, 2025, the promo applies to a wide lineup of high-performance gaming monitors, including fan favorites like the VX2479A-HD PRO and XG2737.

Gamers who buy eligible models can redeem:

PhP 250 Steam Wallet Code – for 24-inch and below models (including portable touch models)
PhP 500 Steam Wallet Code – for 27-inch and above models (including OLED and high-res variants)

To claim, buyers simply need to:

Purchase a participating model from any authorized ViewSonic retailer.
Upload a photo of the invoice and product box serial number via the official Google Form.
Wait for verification — the Steam Wallet code will be sent directly to their email.

Full promo details and redemption link are available here: https://www.viewsonic.com/ph/promos/bonus-level-promo

A new model joins the fray

Also launching this season is the VX2425-HD-PRO. It’s now available exclusively online via Shopee and Lazada. Priced at ₱6,499, it features a 24-inch Full HD display, 200Hz refresh rate, SuperClear® VA panel, and HDR10 support — ideal for gamers who want performance on a budget.

The VX2425-HD-PRO is also part of the Bonus Level promo, so every purchase lets gamers claim a free Steam Wallet code.

Gaming

The Steam Frame is the lightest standalone VR headset ever

It can work on its own or wirelessly connected to your PC.

Published

November 13, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Despite how long the form factor has been out, virtual reality headsets are still too few and too far between. The arguable leader of the segment is the Meta Quest, which carries the unfortunate burden of being a Meta-owned product. Now, Valve, after years of the Index, is launching a new headset called the Steam Frame.

Yes, the Valve Index is pretty much dead in the water. In its stead, the new Steam Frame is now Valve’s headset of choice.

Importantly, the Steam Frame is much lighter than the old Index. Instead of the hefty 809 grams of the original, the new headset weighs only 440 grams. It’s lighter than the PSVR 2 and the Meta Quest 3. Also, you don’t need to hook it up to a PC.

Naturally, that begs the question: How exactly do you play games on it? First, you can install it directly into the Frame (which offers up to 1TB of storage) or via a microSD card. Since the Frame runs on SteamOS, it’s easy to play natively.

Alternatively, the Steam Frame also features game streaming. Much like how Steam handles multiple platforms, you can stream your game wirelessly using a 6GHz connection, significantly reducing latency.

The headset itself comes with two 2160 x 2160 screens, capable of up to 144Hz refresh rate. It has foveated streaming, which focuses all the resolution on that’s directly in front of you.

Inside, the headset has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 16GB of RAM.

Much like the Steam Machine, Valve has not announced a launch date or a price for the headset yet. However, it’s confirmed to launch in early 2026.