PlayStation

British

/ ˈpleɪˌsteɪʃən /

noun

a video games console

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So before his outing, he presented a PlayStation controller to assistant pitching coach Rob Marcello as a token of his open-mindedness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Recently, the studio acquired the “Peanuts” comic in a $457-million deal, reupped the “Reading Rainbow” for a YouTube audience and is working on PlayStation adaptations for video games like “Helldivers” and “God of War.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The gaming giant said the changes, taking effect from 2 April, would see the recommended price for retailers of its PS5, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal handheld device rise around the world.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Sony raised PlayStation 5 and Pro console prices by $100 to $150, with the PS5 Pro now $899.99, effective April 2.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

I got up, pulled the trunk out from under the bed, and Chip situated it between the couch and the PlayStation 2 and started tearing off thin strips of duct tape.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

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