Sony has recently unveiled more details about the upcoming PS5, including confirmation of a release window and news of a PS5 controller, but it looks like the company still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
According to a patent published by the World Intellectual Property Organization in September and filed in May, Sony is currently developing a "control device for user interactivity with a server of one." cloud gaming system” (via Techtastic).
In other words, a cloud gaming controller that works like a regular game console but has the advantage of connecting directly to WiFi - it improves input efficiency and potentially unlocks Top Tier features.
"The control device communicates directly with an access device to connect to a network that connects it to the server without connecting to a client device," the patent says.
"The server receives and processes the inputs to render game video streamed over the network for playback on a display device local to the controller device."
PS now or PS5?
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While it's possible that this technology is in development for the PS5 and could play a key role in the PS5 controller, it's more likely that we'll see it used for the PS5 streaming service. Sony games, PlayStation Now.
Sony has recently reduced the subscription price of PS Now to use Xbox Games Pass, but it is possible that this is part of a long-term plan to improve and invest in PS Now. Therefore, it is in the position of the next generation to take over the transmission of transmission. services like Google Stadia.
Sounds familiar
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Speaking of Google Stadia, the layout of the controller is very similar to that of the Stadia controller.
The Stadia Controller is a Wi-Fi compatible gamepad created entirely by Google's hardware team. It will help you get the most out of the streaming service when it launches later this year.
You don't need the controller to use the streaming service, but the main controller unlocks higher-level features that Google builds into its streaming service, like in-game help via Google Assistant or a Share button that starts streaming your session. in YouTube games to watch or join.
If Sony goes down the same path with this new controller, we could witness a much more immersive gaming experience on the cards.