
PS5 の光学ドライブ不足がプレイヤーを悩ませ続けています
PS5 Proのリリース以来、PS5の光学ドライブの不足が続き、ダフ屋が価格をつり上げてプレイヤーを悲惨な状況にさせています。
米国と英国の PS Direct 公式 Web サイトの両方で、光学ドライブが在庫切れであることが示されており、少量入荷した光学ドライブもすぐに完売しました。ソニーはまだ返答していない。
2023 年に、ソニーはデジタル版 PS5 の周辺アクセサリとして、外付け PS5 光学ドライブを発売しました。しかし、2024年にPS5 Proが発売された後、このアクセサリは予想外に人気商品になりました。 PS5 Proには光学ドライブが搭載されていないため、ディスクゲームを諦めずにハードウェアをアップグレードしたいプレイヤーは、この外付け光学ドライブのみを利用することができます。
しかし、PS5 Proが2024年11月に発売されて以来、その結果としての膨大な需要によりPS5の光学ドライブは品薄状態となり、ソニーが運営するPS Direct Webサイトは在庫の維持に苦戦している。英国などの地域では、ダフ屋がPS5の光学ドライブを買いだめし、高値で転売している状況は、2020年にPS5が発売されたときとまったく同じだ。これらの高額な再販光学ドライブは、特に PS5 Pro 自体が高価であることを考慮すると、プレイヤーに多大な経済的プレッシャーを与えます。
現時点では、状況が短期的に改善する可能性は低い。 PlayStation Lifestyle によると、本稿執筆時点で、PS5の光学ドライブ不足問題は依然として深刻だという。アメリカやイギリスのPS Direct公式サイトでは依然として品薄状態が続いており、入荷してもすぐに完売してしまう。 Best Buy や Target などの一部のサードパーティ小売業者も PS5 光学ドライブを少量供給していますが、その膨大な需要に比べれば微々たるものです。
PS5 の光学ドライブ不足が続いています
上記のように、ダフ屋は PS5 Pro の補助アクセサリとして PS5 光学ドライブに対する膨大な需要をすぐに察知し、コンソール自体ではなく光学ドライブを買いだめすることにしました。ソニーは現在も続いている品不足についてまだコメントしていないが、特に2020年の流行中にPS5の生産能力を維持するためのソニーの努力を考慮すると、多くのプレーヤーを驚かせている。
PS5 Pro には光学ドライブが内蔵されていないことが物議を醸しており、9 月のデビュー以来、激しい議論が巻き起こっています。スタンドアロンの PS5 Slim 光学ドライブをソニーの公式チャネルから購入すると、価格が約 80 ドル上昇し、すでにかなりの金額になります。ダフ屋による商品の買いだめと価格のつり上げも相まって、多くの PS5 プレイヤーは需要と供給のバランスが取れるまで無力に待つことしかできませんが、それははるか先のことのように思えます。
Company of Heroes has officially introduced an online, cross-platform multiplayer mode in its latest update, marking a major milestone for the acclaimed World War II real-time strategy franchise. This new feature allows players on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch to seamlessly join the same matches, fostering a more connected and inclusive multiplayer experience.
The cross-platform functionality was developed in collaboration with the game’s publisher, Relic Entertainment, and developer Sega, leveraging advanced matchmaking and anti-cheat systems to ensure fair and smooth gameplay across all supported platforms. Players can now team up or compete against friends regardless of their chosen console or PC, breaking down traditional platform barriers.
Key features of the new online multiplayer mode include:
True Cross-Platform Play: Join matches with players on any supported platform using a unified account system.
Dynamic Matchmaking: Intelligent pairing based on skill level, platform preference, and region.
Enhanced Anti-Cheat Measures: Built-in protections to maintain a fair and enjoyable experience.
Cross-Progression and Leaderboards: Track achievements and progress across devices.
Regular Content Updates: New maps, factions, and gameplay modes are being rolled out seasonally.
The addition of cross-platform multiplayer has been warmly received by the Company of Heroes community, with many praising the move for revitalizing the franchise and expanding its competitive scene. Relic has also confirmed plans for future support of VR integration and expanded esports initiatives.
Whether you’re commanding Allied forces on the Western Front or leading German panzers through the Eastern Campaign, the new online mode ensures that every battle is now more accessible—and more intense—than ever before.
Company of Heroes: Cross-Platform Multiplayer Mode is now live on all supported platforms.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza — that title sounds like a wild, genre-bending crossover that blends the gritty, emotional storytelling of the Like a Dragon series with the swashbuckling chaos of pirate adventure. While it’s not an official game as of now (as of 2024), let’s imagine what this fictional fusion might look like in full detail:
🎮 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza
(An Imagined PlayStation 5 Exclusive)
Genre: Action-Adventure, RPG, Open World
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC (later)
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (Sega)
Release Date: 2025 (Fictional)
🌟 The Premise:
After being betrayed and exiled from Kamurocho, Ichiban Kasuga—the heart of the Yakuza world—flees across the Pacific in a stolen cargo ship, only to crash on a mysterious island chain known as The Crimson Isles. There, he discovers a forgotten legend: a secret pirate clan, the Kurozame, who once served as the "spiritual guardians" of the Yakuza, protecting ancient codes of honor from foreign corruption.
But now, the Kurozame are hunted. Their leader, Captain Hekigan, has vanished. Their ships lie in ruins. And a sinister new power—the Black Galleon Syndicate—is enslaving islanders and siphoning the land's spiritual energy.
Ichiban, now a "pirate in spirit," must survive, fight, and reclaim his honor not with swords and fists alone—but with friendship, music, and the unbreakable will of a man who believes in second chances.
🔥 Key Features:
Dynamic Pirate Combat System:
Fight with a mix of traditional Like a Dragon brawler mechanics and nautical chaos—boarding enemy ships, swinging from rigging, using cannon fire, and even summoning sea monsters through ritual songs.
The "Soul of the Sea" Gauge:
A new meter that builds through storytelling, friendship, and musical performances. When full, Ichiban can unleash legendary "Spirit Raids"—epic, cinematic battles where he dances through waves and attacks like a storm.
The Crew System:
Recruit eccentric pirate crewmates with unique skills:
Kaito, a rogue samurai-turned-pirate who fights with dual katanas and a voice like a hurricane.
Miyako, a former geisha who uses fans to control wind and summon storms.
Captain Fudo, a grizzled veteran with a mechanical arm and a heart full of grudges.
Island Towns & Open World:
Explore lush jungle islands, underwater ruins, and floating bazaars. Every town has its own theme—hip-hop port cities, gothic pirate forts, and even a secret island where yakuza and pirates once held "brotherhood duels" in honor of peace.
Fishing, Cooking, and Music Minigames:
Yes, you can fish for mythical sea eels, cook seafood risotto on a beach, and perform live on the deck with a guitar made from a stolen violin.
The "Yakuza Code on the High Seas":
Moral choices affect your crew’s loyalty. Help a starving village? Gain honor. Betray a friend for treasure? Unlock dark "Pirate Ghost" forms.
🎵 Music & Tone:
The soundtrack blends traditional Japanese folk, pirate sea shanties, and jazzy saxophone riffs reminiscent of Yakuza 0.
Iconic theme: "The Wind That Carries the Name of a Man" — a haunting ballad sung by a mysterious woman who may be a spirit from Ichiban’s past.
🎮 Gameplay Moments:
Battle Scene: Ichiban fights a giant, cursed kraken made of yakuza swords and cursed pachinko machines, screaming, "I only fight for my friends!"
Emotional Climax: After losing his best crewmate, Ichiban sings a lullaby to a storm-ravaged village, calming the seas and awakening the island’s ancient guardian spirit—an enormous, glowing crane made of paper and light.
Final Boss: The Black Galleon’s leader isn’t a pirate at all—but a corrupted version of Daisuke Arakawa, a former yakuza councilman who believed honor was obsolete.
💬 Quote (Ichiban, in a pirate hat, grinning):
"I may not have a ship. I may not even know how to sail. But I’ve got heart, and a crew that’s more family than gold. And that… is the real treasure."
🚨 Why It Works:
Like a Dragon has always explored themes of redemption, loyalty, and found family. Pirates are the ultimate metaphor for outcasts and rebels—perfect for Ichiban’s journey.
The blend of Eastern honor and Western adventure creates a fresh, emotional, and wildly fun experience.
Fans of One Piece, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Yakuza would all feel at home.
🎮 Verdict (Fictional):
If Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza ever released, it would be a cultural phenomenon—more than a game, it’d be a legend in the making, with more heart than any ship ever built.
🏴☠️ “The sea doesn’t care about your past. But your crew does. And that’s enough.”
— Ichiban Kasuga, Captain of the Kurozame, 2025
Would you play it? 🏴☠️💥