Editorial standards

Editorial Policy

This policy explains what readers can expect from our research, recommendations, corrections, commercial disclosures, and use of publishing tools.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

1. Reader value comes first

Each guide must answer a real question, complete a practical task, compare meaningful choices, or explain a current development. Word count is not a quality target. Repeated filler, search-engine instructions, unverified rumors, and pages created only to cover a keyword are not acceptable.

2. Source hierarchy

  1. Official PlayStation support, product, store, legal, and announcement pages.
  2. Official game publisher or developer announcements.
  3. Direct documentation from a manufacturer.
  4. Clearly attributed independent reporting when a primary source is unavailable.

Claims that can change should have an inline source and a visible update date. Rumors are excluded from buying guides unless the article is specifically reporting a rumor and labels it prominently.

3. Hands-on testing and desk research

A page may say “we tested” or “I tested” only when the editor has recorded the device, date, firmware, test conditions, and observations. Product photographs or screenshots should support that claim where practical. Otherwise, the page is labeled as desk research and relies on cited specifications and support documents.

We do not publish numerical review scores or aggregate-rating schema without a named reviewer, a repeatable scoring method, and evidence supporting the score.

4. Recommendations

Recommendations should identify the intended user, trade-offs, compatibility limits, and conditions where buying nothing is the better choice. “Best” pages must explain the candidate set and selection method. A product is not recommended simply because an official purchase page exists.

5. AI and automation

Software may assist with outlines, formatting, consistency checks, and link maintenance. It must not invent personal experience, test results, quotations, prices, release facts, sources, or author identities. An editor remains responsible for checking every factual claim and removing repetitive or generic output before publication.

6. Images and copyright

Every new image must have a recorded source and usage basis. Acceptable sources include original photography, properly licensed media, permitted press assets, or original generated illustrations. Attribution does not replace permission. Images with uncertain provenance should be removed or replaced.

7. Corrections and updates

Material corrections should change the visible update date and explain what changed. Minor spelling or formatting edits do not require a correction note. Time-sensitive pages are reviewed when an official source changes, not on an artificial publishing schedule.

Send corrections to support@playstation5.co with the page URL and supporting source.

8. Advertising and commercial relationships

Advertising must not control rankings or conclusions. Affiliate links, paid placements, sponsored content, or review samples must be disclosed near the relevant content. At the date above, the site does not use affiliate redirects.